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The Good Ride TakeThe K2 Raygun Review by The Good RideDays-3 Size 159 The K2 Raygun Snowboard has an excellent price point and a very good reputation. Despite that there were no expectations on our end for how this board rides. All we can say is this is one of the better rocker boards in this price range. It's right up there with one of our favorite rocker snowboards in the Sub $400 range. We rode this in a few different conditions. The first time we had pretty good conditions with up to 5 inches of powder in some places and hard pack in others so it was a good day to test. So here is the break down. I (editor) sometimes get tired of a way a board rides and often times take the last few runs of the day on a board I know and love to finish the day right. With the K2 Raygun I didn't have that urge to get a familiar board. Instead I finished the last few runs of the day with the Raygun. The other 2 days we had this board was in hard pack conditions. A Quick Look at the K2 Raygun 2012
Groomers- The K2 Raygun is a good cruiser. It's great for someone to learn how to address the varying conditions that groomers can have at low to moderate speeds. It's not going to be like a directional camber board but it's a stable ride that doesnt' get squirrely getting of the chair on one foot or flat basing across hard flat snow. Powder- We had a bit of powder today. At best there was 6 inches and at worst there was none. We did find a few stashes that had a consistant 6 inches of snow everywhere and the K2 Raygun did an excellent job. It has pretty good float and planes very well. All in all it did a good job with a centered stance. Turn Initiataion/Carving- The Raygun is very easy to turn but it's not like those rocker or hybrid rocker boards that have a bend in the middle. Some look for that ultra loose ride in an all mountain board but others like a little more stability between the feet. With the Flat between the feet and the rocker after the Raygun had a very smooth predictable ride. We both had a lot of fun making short or long turns. When it came to laying down a hard carve the Raygun did a great job. Extenting the Flat camber a bit beyond the bindings makes for a fun carve. It also felt very lively for a flat/rocker twin and could almost carve back up the hill. Speed- Well we didn't expect much in the speed category here and our expectations were correct. The soft flex and mid tier base doesn't make for a bomber ride but it's fun to cruise with this board. It's not ideal straight lining a big firm hill. Weight- Light but not a featherweight. The Raygun is not heavy enough for us to notice it on a chair. Pretty light for a board of this price range while still feeling sturdy. Edge Hold- This board rocks compared to the Believer but it's not going to compete with some of the other boards that have slight extensions in their side cut. Still it did a very good job in the varying conditions we were riding in. Often times we would be in soft snow and then it would suddenly dissapear and we'd be on rather firm hard pack conditions. The Raygun held it's edge very well and we never had a back jarring wash out due to a shitty edge. Flex- Pretty soft and playful Switch- If you want to learn how to ride switch you need a twin. Also you need a board that is easy and predictable to turn. The K2 Raygun is a perfect board for people who want to get better riding switch or people who want to learn. Jibbing/Rails- We didn't hit any rails but took a lap or 2 in the jib park. The Raygun was really fun and catch free. It's also soft enough to hit some semi technical rails. Jumps- It's not super poppy but the Raygun was fun to generate your own air over little obstacles around the mountain. If you are looking for fun on small to medium kickers the K2 Raygun will do a good job. If you are looking to go bigger then look for something with a slightly stiffer flex and more stability. The Good Ride Take on K2
Company Information2012 K2 Raygun THE ONE GUN THAT DOES IT ALL All Terrain Rocker®, the foundation of the K2 Baseline® Technology sets the pace for solid performance and good times on the mountain. Hybritaper™ keeps it light and smooth making the 2011-2012 K2 Raygun Snowboard the most fun for the buck we’ve ever offered. A better look at the Raygun Snowboard from K2
All Terrain RockerAll 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.  HybritaperLightweight & 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.  W1 CoreLightweight 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. ICG 10Biaxial GlassThe classic structure laminate, biax glass provides the smooth all-purpose performance. Hyper ProgressiveAn 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• Fast & durable • Easy to tune & repair
2011 K2 Raygun
$349.95 All Terrain Snowboard Performance Building on the global demand for ALL TERRAIN ROCKER, the 2010-11 K2 Raygun™ steps forward – setting its sights on delivering fun and value. Legendary K2 BASELINE Technology and performance underpin the K2 Raygun without breaking the bank (or your phaser). Fresh off the design table, this snowboard wastes no time setting the new standard for a snappy, responsive ride that’s at home in the park as well as the sidecountry. Fire at will.
Raygun Construction Features  BASELINE:
All Terrain Rocker™
 CONSTRUCTION:
Hybritaper™
 SHAPE:
Hyper Progressive
 CORE:
W1™ Core
 GLASS:
Biax/Biax/ICG 10
Specs2012 K2 Raygun Specs  2011 K2 Raygun Specs ??150 3/4” BACK 24.50 <150 7.80 116.76 28.54 28.54 21.0 |
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