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K2 Happy Hour Snowboard Review

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K2 Happy Hour 2012 - $459
2012 Good Wood Award Winner!
Intermediate to Expert All Mountain
2012 K2 Happy Hour - Flat Camber Set Back Directional Twin

 The beleiver was discontinued for 2012 and then the K2 Happy Hour appeared. They have the same size's, similar shapes (except for the pointy nose/tail) and similar specs. TheFlat Camber Beleiver was a board we did not find to be one of the better rides in K2's line and one of the only boards we didn't like very much. The happy hour is definitely an improvement from the Beleiver.  It's much more stable and easy to ride in almost any condition but it also has a little more of a playful feel.  It still doesn't have that great carvy feel but this is a common problem with many flat camber boards but it's definitely an improvement over the Beleiver.  It's short radius turning is awesome but the wide radius turns and carves are missing something.  The Pop when it comes to an ollie is pretty good but the pop you get from a carving turn is non existant. The Happy Hour has a good set back and flat camber boards plane well in powder so this will perform well if you get deep.  It's not terribly easy on the back leg like many boards that have some rocker though. The K2 Happy Hour very fast and stable for a board of this design and it has a good all mountain speed comparable to many board made mostly for the mountain.  To us the Happy Hour is a re-designed but better Beleiver with pointy tips for riders who like to bomb the mountain and don't care too much about carving or wide radius turns.  This is a borderline aggressive all mountain ride and it's also kind of fun to look at.

How It Rides
Groomers Excellent   Speed Good   Flex Medium   Rails/Boxes/Jibbing Average
Powder Good   weight Light   Carving Ability Average   Pipe Good
Turn Initiation
Easy   Edge Hold Good   Switch Excellent   Jumps Good

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The Good Ride Take

A Quick Look at the 2012 K2 Happy Hour

                                  

 

 The Good Ride Take on K2
K2 is a big company that makes a lot of ski and snowboard gear. K2 chose Flat Camber and variations of flat/rocker for their snowboards in the post camber revolution. Their flat camber has a mixed take but their flat/rocker shapes seem to be well liked and some are Good Ride Favorites. When it comes to Bindings K2 spends a lot of time working on the quick strap/release side of things and they have 2 quick release designs. Some like this but others would rather see them work on improved turn initiation, comfort and better board flex under foot. We’d at least like to see them switch to only one quick release and develop their normal bindings more. Their boots are well made, long lasting and comfortable but some don’t have the adjustability that some boots have. Their customer support is very good but there is no phone # on their site so you must contact them via email. All in all K2 does a pretty good job when it comes to making snowboard gear for a wide variety of riders.

 

Company Information

K2 Happy Hour 2012

TEAM FREAKOUT

The 2011-2012 K2 Happy Hour Snowboard is the result of leaving the team alone to do what they want with each and every element of this all-new deck. A bit scary really. We are lucky no one was hurt. But the end result is the most bizarro, genius fun board we have ever ridden.

A better look at The Happy Hour From K2

                     

 

 

Flatline

Flatline Snowboards Technology

The Perfect Balance

Demanded by the K2 International Pro Team and proven through multiple awards, K2 pioneered the Flatline base profile. Preloaded, stable, and turn-ready, Flatline creates a supremely balanced, smooth ride for both aspiring and accomplished pros

Flatline Snowboards Technology

Ollie Bar

Ollie Bar Snowboards Technology

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.

Ollie Bar Snowboards Technology

Carbon Web

Carbon Web Snowboards Technology

Connect to the web

Always improving the feel and energy return of our boards, the R+D group releases the CARBON WEB rider input/output system. Offered in two levels of sensitivity. Resulting in a more connected feedback loop from terrain to rider.

Carbon Web Snowboards Technology

Hybritaper

Hybritaper Snowboards Technology

Lightweight & Strong

Hybritaper takes our Hybritech Construction, and tapers out the core at the tip and tail to reduce the swing weight. We blend the tips from a cap into a thin sandwich removing material where you don’t need it.

Hybritaper Snowboards Technology

WH3 Core

WH3 Core Snowboards Technology

Lightweight honeykomb core technology

Using the same wood lay up as the W2 core; Our WH3 adds` two strips of Honeykomb material between the bindings and the rails.

ICG 10

ICG 10 Snowboards Technology

Triaxial Glass

Triaxial Glass Snowboards Technology

A glass laminate with diagonal layers that stiffens the board torsionally. Giving you improved edge hold and increased stability for those off-axis landings

Hyper Progressive

Hyper Progressive Snowboards Technology

An infinite number of different radius are blended together flawlessly from mellow in the tips, to more aggressive in the center. The result is a super predictable feel that never hooks. Responsive at high speeds and smooth enough to butter your way from the peak to park.

4000 Sintered

4000 Sintered Snowboards Technology

• Fastest natural base material available• Exceptionally Durable• Absorbs deeper & retains wax longer

 

Specs

K2 Happy Hour Specs 2012

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K2 Happy Hour 2012

 

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