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K2 Turbo Dream Snowboard Review

K2 Turbo Dream and Turbo Dream Wide $479
Intermediate to Expert All Mountain to All Mountain Freestyle
2012 K2 Turbo Dream- All Mountain Flat/Rocker Directional Set Back Twin
2011 K2 Turbo Dream- All Mountain Flat/Rocker Directional Set Back Twin
2010 K2 Turbo Dream- All Mountain Flat/Rocker Directional Set Back Twin
The K2 Turbo Dream Snowboard is a nice combo of flat/rocker that makes for a good do anything ride. K2 was right there with Lib-Tech when re-introducing rocker to snowboarding so know that the Turbo Dream will be a good choice if you want the reverse camber style catch free ride. K2 calls this their all terrain rocker and we agree with this. It seems to us to do a good job with fitting in almost every where around the mountain. It's especially good in areas where the average riders spend most of their time like groomers. It also does a very good job in powder. We have to say the flat/rocker is a lot better than continuous rocker when it comes to making a good turn and it's not bad laying into a carve. We thought the tail would wash out but it didn't. It's going to do everything well but nothing great. The Turbo dream offers a very ballanced do anything type of ride with just a little more tech than it's lower priced cousin the K2 Raygun like a better/faster base, better core and more dampening. The 2010 and 2011 K2 Turbo Dreams aren't that different except for the addition of harshmellow (more dampening) to the 2011. The 2012 K2 Turbo Dream has improved a bit. It's a little lighter and a bit more easy to control. It's still the same Turbo Dream ride but it might be worth it to upgrade to 2012. We found this and the Raygun to be some of our favorite boards from K2. We feel their flat/rocker shapes that they call "All Terrain Rocker" are really fun for a wide range of riders.

How It Rides
Groomers	Excellent	Speed	Good	Flex	Medium	Rails/Boxes/Jibbing	Good
Powder	Good	Weight	Light	Carving	Good	Pipe	Good
Turn Initiation	Moderate	Edge Hold	Good	Switch	Excellent	Jumps	Good

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The Good Ride Take

A Quick look at the K2 Turbo Tream

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 Turbo Dream 2012

YOU KNOW THAT DREAM WHERE YOU CAN FLY? IT’S REAL

Enter the 2011-2012 K2 Turbo Dream Snowboard world of snow covered magic and progression. Harshmellow™ pillows and Carbon Webs of trampoline pop. The mountain is yours to play and pounce until the sunsets and you awake to sleep in the real world so you can do it all again tomorrow.

A better look at the K2 Turbo Dream from K2

All Terrain Rocker

All Terrain Rocker Snowboards Technology

All Conditions Versatility

Designed for use throughout the mountain, All Terrain Rocker allows for effortless turns on hardpack but also provides ample float in softer snow and crud. A setback stance and medium rise through the tip and a lower rise in the tail defines this multi-purpose freerider.

All Terrain Rocker Snowboards Technology

Harshmellow - Boards

Harshmellow - Boards Snowboards Technology

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.

Harshmellow - Boards 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.

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.

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

K2 Turbo Dream 2011

$479.95

All Terrain Snowboard Dreams Become Reality

Float through anything, spring over chunder, land without impact, ride better than the pros! Sound like a standard snowboard dream? Fortunately Wille Yli-Luoma teamed up with K2 engineers to give you these feelings in your waking hours on the 2010-11 K2 Turbo Dream. ALL TERRAIN ROCKER creates effortless float while the WH3 Core and 4000 Sintered Base combine for faster response and extra air-time. New HARSHMELLOW is added for a smoother more controlled ride. Maybe you won’t be better than Wille…but he’s giving you every advantage he can.

All Conditions Versatility

Vibration Force Field

Tapered tip for a lightweight feel

Turbo Dream Construction Features

BASELINE:

All Terrain Rocker™

DAMPENING:

Harshmellow™

CONSTRUCTION:

Hybritaper™

SHAPE:

Setback Twin, Hyper Progressive

CORE:

WH3™ Core

GLASS:

Triax/Biax/ICG 10

TORSION FORKS:

Carbon Matrix I

K2 Turbo Dream 2010

ROCK YOUR TECHNICOLOR DREAM

Combining the ultimate powder riding experience with freestyle perfection, the Turbo Dream with All Terrain Rocker is the latest and greatest all terrain machine. It’s no wonder that pro riders from other brands were asking us if they could get one.

Designed to perform anywhere Wille wants to take it, The Turbo Dream is ready for everything. All Terrain Rocker provides Wille with perfect balance of powder float and charging power. The WH3 Core and ICG 10 glass makes for amazing pop and super smooth transition. Pow runs, pillows, lines, kickers, this board will make your dreams a reality.

Specs

2012 K2 Turbo Tream Specs

2011 K2 Turbo Tream Specs

153 3/4” BACK 24.50 <150 7.90 116.76 28.67 28.67 21.0
156 3/4” BACK 24.70 130-210 8.00 119.30 28.79 28.79 21.0
159 3/4” BACK 24.90 130-210 8.10 121.84 29.12 29.12 22.0
161 3/4” BACK 25.10 >150 8.20 124.38 29.46 29.46 22.0
157 3/4” BACK 26.00 >150 8.00 119.30 30.30 30.30 22.0
160 3/4” BACK 26.30 >160 8.10 121.84 30.73 30.73 22.0
164 3/4” BACK 26.60 >170 8.20 126.92 31.34 31.34 22.0