K2 Instrument Snowboard
K2 Instrument Snowboard
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PRODUCT DETAILS
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For some of us, each run at the resort is like listening to a jazz band play a live show - it’s spontaneous, making decisions on the fly of where to carve, slash, and how fast to roll into the next side hit. The easiest way to describe it is to simply getting into the groove. The 2024 K2 Instrument Snowboard features a directional camber line and utilizes a Volume Shift design to add the correct width to the board for laying trenches on groomers. A longer radius in the tip of the board eases turn initiation, while a deeper sidecut underfoot helps to rail turns. The Instrument features a 3/4” inch setback and 10mm of taper to help it plane out in the deep stuff, and it features a hard, fast Sintered 4000 base. Inside, a sustainably sourced S1 core is equal parts durable and damp underfoot. Carbon Torque Forks extend from the insert pack to the contact points for responsive power transfer, and the entire package is wrapped in ICG 10 Biax Fiberglass - featuring tip-to-tail carbon stringers for increased pop and extra stability for when it gets rowdy. The Instrument is for those days where you don’t quite know what the forecast has in store.
- S1 Core = The smooth-flexing cousin to the A1 core, the S1 Core is designed to be damp underfoot and stronger than hell. Constructed from Bamboo, Aspen, and Paulownia, the S1 Core lets each wood do what its best for. Tip-to-tail Bamboo stringers add snap, durability, and damping underfoot and are balanced out by lightweight paulownia in the midbody, tip, and tail help to reduce swing weight. Underfoot, Aspen and Bamboo are placed at 30 angles to increase strength, supercharge the edge-to-edge response, and increase the pressure distribution along the edge.
- ICG 10 Biax Carbon Glass - Integrating Carbon Fiber stringers that run the length of the board into our fiberglass increases the snap of the snowboard without adding unnecessary rigidity.
- Carbon Torque Forks - Carbon stringers extend at 45 angles from the inserts toward the tip and tail, adding responsiveness and stability at all speeds.
- Hybritech Sidewall Construction - A K2 exclusive. Transitioning from a P-Tex sidewall into a capped construction in the tip and tail reduces waste while giving snowboards better energy transfer and making them more durable than competitors boards.
- Sintered 4000 Base - Hard, fast, and durable, Sintered Base material holds wax better than extruded materials increasing speed and glide.
- Volume Shift- Reduced swing weight and toeheel drag by shifting surface area from the tip and tail to the waist of the snowboard. Downsize from 4-10 cm from your usual snowboard length.
ALL STYLES:
All Mountain
Freeride
Freestyle
Backcountry
Powder
Splitboard
PROFILE:
Rocker-Camber
Camber- Best for carving and maintaining control and stability at speed on groomed runs or hard-pack with a lively responsive feel.
Rocker- Designed for quick turn initiation with a loose, surfy feel ideal for freestyle riding and fresh powder runs.
Flat- Versatile for various riding styles with balanced maneuverability and stability.
Hybrid- Is a combination of bends in the profile of a snowboard that change the riding characteristics for different terrains and conditions.
FLEX:
7 Flex
Soft Flex- 1-3 Flex. Forgiving and easier to apply pressure to while riding.
Medium Flex- 4-6 Flex. Versatile and responsive in varying conditions and terrain.
Stiff Flex- 7+ Flex. Less forgiving allowing for pressure to transfer edge to edge for a quick responsive board at high speeds.
RIDER LEVEL:
Intermediate-Advanced
Beginner- From a first-time rider to learning the foundations of carving and stopping.
Intermediate- A rider that has mastered the basics wants to explore riding different terrain or increasing speed.
Advanced/Expert- An experienced rider that can ride difficult terrain in any conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS
BASE TECH:
BASE TYPE:
CORE:
MOUNTING:
SHAPE:
STANCE:
GENDER:
BASE TECH
- Extruded Base - Found on most beginner and freestyle snowboards. Durable and made to be easier to repair and maintain.
- Sintered Base - Absorbs and holds wax better for more custom tuning resulting in faster performance but does require more frequent wax application.
BASE TYPE
CORE
MOUNTING
SHAPE
- Twin - The nose of the snowboard is the same shape and rise as the tail to ride the board in either direction and balanced freestyle riding.
- Directional Twin - The nose of the snowboard is the same shape and rise as the tail with the binding inserts set back for more surface area in the nose and versatility when riding in different snow conditions and terrain.
- Directional - The nose is typically longer and/or wider than the tail for float in powder and downhill riding.
STANCE
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Ski and Snowboard Service Plans
Skis and snowboards are designed to last, as long as you keep them in good condition and properly maintained. Let us help! Keep your equipment in peak performance with ERIK’S Care service plans and save money on service costs.
| Services* |
1 Year |
|---|---|
| Infrared All Temp Wax & Buff** |  |
| Edge Tune | |
| Binding Hardware Safety Check | |
| End of Season Storage Wax | |
*Services do not include rust removal or damage repair before listed services can be rendered.
*Offered Annually October through March.
**Performance wax upgrades available at time of service.
SUMMARY:
The Winter Service Plan is perfect for anyone interested in keeping their equipment in great condition.
Bring your equipment in for service as often as you need. We will keep the base waxed, the edges tuned, ensure all hardware is safely secured, and wrap up your season with a layer of storage wax.