SLAYBLADE
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Live the way of the blade
Now in it’s forth year, the 2012-2013 K2 Slayblade gets its first signifigent technology tune up. The addition of Tweakend tip profile brings more stability to the award winning, close to camber feel of Flatline®. The Slayblade is the board of choice for any aggressive rider looking for a stiffer board that can send it anywhere on the mountain.
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- Perfect Package
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$249.95
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$299.95
- Technology
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ADDED STABILITY, FLOAT & LANDING POWER
A revolutionary tweek to the ends of our industry leading Baseline technology. By extending the Baseline rocker all the way out to the absolute ends of the board, new ride-able surface is unlocked, giving you a bigger, more stable platform to press, float and land on.
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Vibration force field
K2’s proprietary vibration dampening system is built into all three of our hardgoods categories. HARSHMELLOW™ is a magical compound that maximizes FUN by decreasing negative vibes, leg burn and rough landings. Positioned in the insert area in our top end boards to stop vibrations before they enter your bindings.
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Pop comes pre-loaded
The Ollie bar is a totally new approach to adding pop to a snowboard. Built in place in a pre-loaded, cambered shape it solves the concern that rocker board don’t have the pop camber board have.Made with a secret layup of carbon, Kevlar and urethane layers, the ollie bar is positioned in the center of the board between the binding inserts. Strong ollies and pressing power doesn’t come from the tail alone. The backbone center section is actually more critical for smooth even pressure. You gotta try it to believe the pop.
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Fast (15)
- Lightweight (14)
- Smooth stability (14)
- Carving ability (12)
- Well balanced (11)
Cons
- Dings easily (5)
Best Uses
- Powder (15)
- All mountain (14)
- Speed (14)
- Freeriding (11)
- Park (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Advanced (7), Expert (5), Casual/ recreational (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (12)
Reviewed by 21 customers
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Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Fast
- Lightweight
- Pop
- Responsive
- Stable
Cons
- Fragile Top Sheet
Best Uses
- All Mountain
- Half-Pipe
- Park
- Powder
- Speed
Comments about K2 Snowboarding Slayblade:
I've been riding 23 years and this is the best do it all "quiver of one" board I have ever ridden. It just seems to man handle every condition and terrain thrown it's way: powder, groomers, slush, chunder, ice, trees, park, pipe, etc. It's stable/solid/predictable/damp(without being heavy)for high speed free riding, but still rides light and lively with plenty of pop in the park/pipe. My only complaint, the top sheet dings/chips easily. BUT - for everything else it delivers, it's absolutely worth it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Edge Control
- Fast
- Lightweight
- Smooth stability
- Stiff
Cons
Best Uses
- Icy Conditions
- Powder
- Speed
Comments about K2 Snowboarding Slayblade:
I recently took this board out for the first time to Snowshoe WV and it was great. The conditions varied over the mountain because of the wind so I rode on groomers, powder and a bit of ice. I don't ride park but it was great on everything else. It handled the groomed and icy runs exceptionally well and didn't have any problem in the 7-8 inches of fresh snow on the runs that had it. It turns much faster than my Burton Custom (camber) and is more stable at higher speeds. I got great feedback from the board the faster I went. If you're looking for a quiver of one (with park being a possible exception since it is pretty stiff) this would be a great board to try.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Amazing turn initiation
- Fast
- Good powder float
- Light
- Stiff
- Stylish
- Very smooth riding
Cons
- Stiff
Best Uses
- Freeride
- Groomers
- Powder
- Speed
Comments about K2 Snowboarding Slayblade:
Well, after most of a season I'm finally going to reveiw my new, awesome board. I have the 2011 version and I'm not too sure how much this year's or 2013 will vary but there's no way they can improve very much. I bought this board super cheap ([$]) as a demo from the local ski/board place. There were already some dings on it from the previous season's use but I have already put some more on from grazing trees and rocks while OB. As many of the other reveiws of this and th Turbodream have already stated, the top-sheet dings really easily. Now, let's talk about how this thing handles. To start off, do NOT buy this as your first board. You will crash 3x more than your buddies on softer, flexier boards. This is the stiffest thing I have seen anyone on my mountain riding albeit some racing skis. I have trouble with rails because of this. But the reason you'd crash from the stiffness is how fast this turns, after riding my Anagram for three years, this was scary the first day out. It rides normally in powder but on groomed stuff it's almost as responsive as a carveboard. I ride burton cartels and I can put this board anywhere it'll physically fit. This will also drag you down the hill. The 0 sintered base is crazy fast. The harshmellow make mounting bindings a bit difficult but not too hard. Overall, if you're experienced and "Go big or go home" this is your choice.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Icy Conditions
- Speed
Comments about K2 Snowboarding Slayblade:
after riding various boards over the last 15 years (santa cruz, rossinol, and VH) I decided to switch to K2 and went all out. I bought the slayblade board, K2 cinch ctx bindings, and k2 maysis boots... I had to say the money was well spent. Amazing smooth ride even in icy condition, extremely responsive, and super fast.... It's totally worth spending the money!!!I cant wait till next year when i take this set up to canada and aspen!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Icy Conditions
- Powder
- White Out Conditions
Comments about K2 Snowboarding Slayblade:
This was only my second time snowboarding and it was snowing hard. 18 inches of fresh powder and just as advertised this board took it on with no problem. Even a beginner like myself can ride and grow with this board. It transitions so smoothly and speeds over the deepest fresh powder.
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- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Powder
- Speed
Comments about K2 Snowboarding Slayblade:
I tried this board today in lappland, Finland today and this is a perfect speed and controlable board. Btw I use to ride with Burton - 10 years - but this K2 is much better!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Tough
Cons
- Not Stylish
Best Uses
- Speed
- White Out Conditions
Comments about K2 Snowboarding Slayblade:
easy in corners, going crazy fast in seconds and maximum controle on hi speed.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Carving Ability
- Fast
- Good Flexibility
- Lightweight
- Nice Graphics
- Rides like butter
- Smooth Stability
- Well Balanced
Cons
- Dings Easily
Best Uses
- All Mountain
- Freeriding
- Powder
- Speed
Comments about K2 Snowboarding Slayblade:
This is my first board. I just took it on the slopes in Utah and the flatline was outstanding. I've tried regular camber boards and had little success. After a day of practice, I felt comfortable riding on just about anything save the back country blacks - of course, that's just me, not the board's fault. It handles the crud ok. Powder is where it shines. The faster you go, the better the board gets. The simple answer is, go slayblade flatline and never look back.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Carving Ability
- Fast
- Good Flexibility
- Lightweight
- Smooth Stability
- Well Balanced
Cons
Best Uses
- All Mountain
- Powder
Comments about K2 Snowboarding Slayblade:
Just used the board at Heavenly Lake Tahoe Dec 2010. Great all-mountain board with perfect flex. On groomers it held well and was very stable. First time in real powder between trees and had no problems. With the stiffer Burton Co2 bindings there is heaps of control and suited my downhill all mountain style of riding. Flatline base is not edgey on flat cat tracks which was a concern, if anything better then a cambered board. You will not regret buying this board!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Fast
- Lightweight
- Lots Of Pop
- Smooth Stability
- Well Balanced
Cons
Best Uses
- All Mountain
- Freeriding
- Powder
- Speed
Comments about K2 Snowboarding Slayblade:
I am an intermediate rider and just bought my first professional board. The Slayblade.
I am using the board for powdering, tricks and all mountain riding and I really have to say that this board is just amazing. Very fast, stable and just perfect for powder and tricks.
I would not recommend this board to a beginner becaues the Flatline technology it is harder to navigate than a traditional camber or rocker board.
If you want a perfekt board for everything, which just looks great you will love the Slayblade.- Was this a gift?:
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