K2 Afterblack Snowboard 2026
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Taking the strongest parts of it’s previous existence and evolving, the all-new K2 Aterblack was engineered for serious durability with a focus on classic freestyle flex, and feel, with modern maneuverability. K2 has taken a proven construction and design philosophy and listened to their team riders to bring together the all-new K2 Afterblack twin tip snowboard. K2 team riders Mark Wilson and Justin Phipps weighed in heavy on tip & tail shape, sidecut radius, blend zone, and camber profile. After rounds of testing on the hill and in the streets, we signed the dotted line on the second incarnation of the K2 Afterblack. Designed for the intermediate-to-expert level snowboarder, the Afterblack is a mid-flexing true-twin with a Combination Camber Profile (with camber in between the bindings and rocker on the outside of the binders) giving it a playful feel while still being able to hold speed and track straight into the next feature. Its tri-blend BAP Core blends bamboo, aspen, and paulownia woods to deliver snap and rebound while dampening vibration on the harshest landings. Wrapping the core, tip-to-tail triaxially woven fiberglass and Carbon Darkweb™ gives the Afterblack stability and edge control for popping off lips and sending big side hits.
Product Details
Rocker Type
Twin Combination Camber Profile – The best of both worlds. By blending both traditional Camber and Rocker profiles, Combination Camber gives you all the benefits of both: the pop and precision of camber, and the float and predictability of rocker.
Flex
Flex Rating – 5 (1 Playful - 10 Precise)
Core
BAP Core – Bamboo. Aspen. Paulownia. K2 has blended three species of renewable timber to assemble a core that’s strong, lightweight, and designed to enhance dampening without the addition of other materials.
Laminates
Carbon DarkWeb™ – A carbon fiber X-pattern that is strategically placed underfoot from edge-to-edge to speed up transitions, increase control, and increase underfoot strength.
Triaxial Glass – A glass laminate with diagonal layers that adds torsional stiffness for increased stability and improved edge hold. The fibers three layers of fibers are woven at 45° , 45° , and 0° . This makes for a more responsive ride longitudinally and torsionally.
Base
Sintered 4000 Base – The sintered 4000 base absorbs wax deep into the material for relentless glide and unrivaled durability.
Additional Features
Hybritech™ Construction – Backed by years of rigorous testing, Hybritech is the lightest weight, most durable snowboard construction on the market. Removing excess sidewall material in the tip and tail and adding a 3D capped edge to increase the bond strength of the fiberglass and decrease the swing weight of the board is what makes Hybritech so revolutionary, helping K2 boards spin faster, maneuver easier, and last longer.
Binding Compatibility
2 x 4 Inserts
Specs
- Terrain:Freestyle, All-Mountain
- Ability Level:Intermediate-Advanced
- Rocker Type:Rocker/Camber/Rocker
- Shape:True Twin
- Binding Mount Pattern:2x4
- Core/Laminates:Bamboo, Carbon, Wood
- Warranty:3 Years
| Size (cm) | 149 | 151 | 154 | 156W | 157 | 159W | 160 |
| Effective Edge (mm) | 1140 | 1170 | 1190 | 1220 | 1220 | 1240 | 1240 |
| Tip Width (mm) | 285 | 288 | 293 | 305 | 297 | 308 | 300 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 245 | 247 | 251 | 262 | 254 | 265 | 257 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 285 | 288 | 293 | 305 | 297 | 308 | 300 |
| Sidecut Radius (m) | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Stance Setback (in) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stance Range (in) | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
| Rider Weight (lbs) | 110-180?+ | 120-190?+ | 120-190?+ | 130-220?+ | 130-220?+ | 130-230?+ | 130-230?+ |
| Width | Regular | Regular | Regular | Wide | Regular | Wide | Regular |