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K2 Brigade and Brigade Wide Snowboard Review

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$299
Beginner to Intermediate All Mountain

Flat/Rocker Directional Twin
You take the K2 Anagram, move it a step towards all mountain riding for the beginner and you have the K2 Brigade. One of the most difficult things to happen when you are learning is to catch an edge. K2 has some tech that will allow you a more catch free ride and maybe make you a little more stoked on all mountain riding. The extruded base is probably the only drawback. An extruded base is less expensive and more sturdy but a bit slower than the very common sintered base you see on most snowboards. Still this is what you would expect for the price and riding level. This is very close to a completely flat camber shape. The ride will be stable like camber but more catch free. It will have very little pop but as a beginner you will be more concerned about not catching an edge and linking turns. As you get better you will want a different board.

How It Rides
Groomers	Good	Speed	Average	Stiffness	Soft	Rails/ Jibbing	Good
Powder	Good	weight	Medium	Carving	Average	Pipe	Average
Turn Initiaion	Easy	Edge Hold	Average	Switch	Excellent	Jumps	Good

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The Good Ride Take

A Quick Look at The K2 Brigade

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

2012 K2 Brigade

SHRED FOR LESS

Built to explore the mountain and progress your style with Catch Free Rocker™ Baseline. The 2011-2012 K2 Brigade Snowboard is the big value all terrain board that will get you on the mountain and get you hooked in one season flat.

A better look at the Brigade from K2

Catch Free Rocker

Catch Free Rocker Snowboards Technology

Easy going & Confident

By bringing the contact points out of the snow, turns happen before the edge bites and – voila! – no catch. This small amount of Rocker results in more confidence throughout the learning curve and unlocks faster progression on all terrain.

W1 Core

W1 Core Snowboards Technology

Lightweight Core Technology

Our W1 core is characterized by a single species of pure wood with proven flex, durability, and snap. This is our standard core for entry to mid level boards.

Patented Hybritech Construction

Patented Hybritech Construction Snowboards Technology

Efficiency never shredded so good

Hybritech™ is the most efficient way to make a snowboard without sacrificing one ounce of performance. Featuring sidewall along the running surface that flows into the nose and tail providing low swing-weight, optimized turn initiation, and durability.

Biaxial Glass

Biaxial Glass Snowboards Technology

The classic structure laminate, biax glass provides the smooth all-purpose performance.

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.

2000 Extruded

2000 Extruded Snowboards Technology

• Fast & durable • Easy to tune & repair

2010 K2 Brigade

All-Terrain Exploration

The Brigade is perfect for the determined and committed rider who wants to progress rapidly and explore the entire mountain.

Offering superior response and proven progression at a popular price, the Brigade is committed to take your riding to the next level. The set-back twin design and Dual Progressive sidecut offers effortless turning and limitless possibilities. Add Catch Free Rocker Technology and you’ll be slashing powder turns and tweaking methods in no time.