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- Brand: K2 Snowboarding
- SKU: 38-70-26-006
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The K2 Almanac is a unisex snowboard designed for intermediate to advanced riders looking for a versatile board for the entire mountain. The Volume Shift™ concept combines a wider profile with a shorter overall length, delivering maneuverability, quick edge-to-edge transitions and stability. The Directional shape and Twin Combination Camber profile combine camber underfoot with raised contact points at the nose and tail for responsive performance and a smooth ride. The BAP Core combines Bamboo, Aspen and Paulownia, while Biax Fiberglass and Carbon Backbone™ provide balanced torsional flex, pop and response. The construction is completed with Hybritech™ Construction and a Sintered 4000 Base with a Stone Finish, creating a board suited to groomers, powder and freestyle.
Information & Features
Specifications
• Gender: Unisex
• Terrain: All-Mountain - Powder - Freestyle - Groomers
• Ability Level: Intermediate - Expert
• Shape: Directional
• Profile: Twin Combination Camber
• Flex / Feel: Balanced (Medium flex)
• Width: Volume Shift™
• Binding Compatibility: 2 x 4 Inserts
Construction
• Profile Type: Twin Combination Camber, with camber underfoot and raised contact points at the nose and tail for pop, edge hold and smooth edge-to-edge transitions
• Shape: Directional, featuring Volume Shift™ design, which concentrates more surface area toward the center of the board, allowing a shorter length without sacrificing float
• Core: BAP Core
• Reinforcement: Biax Fiberglass and Carbon Backbone™
• Construction: Hybritech™ Construction
• Base: Sintered 4000 with Stone Finish
• Inserts: 2 x 4, with an additional insert position to set back the front binding
Dimensions
• Length (cm): 137, 141, 145, 149, 153, 157, 161
• Waist Width (mm): 242 - 272 depending on length
• Sidecut Radius: 6.0 - 7.9 m depending on length
• Effective Edge: 102 - 121 cm
• Stance Width: 18" - 23"
• Setback: Centered, with the option to move the front binding backward using the additional inserts
Binding Information
Compatibility: The board features 2 x 4 Inserts and is compatible with standard snowboard bindings.
The additional insert row for the front binding allows it to be moved backward, giving the rider extra float in deep snow.
Twin Combination Camber – Balance, Pop & Smooth RidingTwin Combination Camber combines camber underfoot with raised contact points at the nose and tail.
Camber provides energy, pop and edge hold, while the raised contact points make transitions smoother
and deliver a more versatile feel in varying snow conditions.
BAP Core – Responsive Feel & DurabilityThe BAP Core combines three types of wood: Bamboo, Aspen and Paulownia. This combination makes use of the elasticity and rebound
of Bamboo, the stability of Aspen and the low weight of Paulownia, delivering a balanced feel, responsiveness and durability.
Biax Fiberglass – Controlled Torsional FlexBiax Fiberglass uses a fiberglass weave with fibers crossing at 90-degree angles. This construction provides balanced
torsional flex and durability, contributing to smooth and predictable board performance.
Carbon Backbone™ – Pop & Immediate ResponseCarbon Backbone™ is a pre-curved carbon insert positioned in the center of the board, between the bindings.
It is designed to add energy and pop to ollies and take-offs, enhancing the board's response.
Sintered 4000 Base – Speed & DurabilityThe Sintered 4000 Base absorbs wax deep into the material, providing excellent glide and high durability. The base features
Stone Finish and is designed to deliver consistent performance in varying snow conditions.
Hybritech™ Construction – Low Weight & DurabilityHybritech™ Construction removes excess material from the nose and tail, reducing the board's weight and swing weight.
The specially shaped edges strengthen the connection between materials and contribute to the overall durability of the construction.
Volume Shift™ – Shorter Length, Greater ManeuverabilityVolume Shift™ technology shifts more of the board's surface area toward the center, reducing the area at the
nose and tail. This allows the rider to choose a shorter board while maintaining float and stability,
while gaining maneuverability and reduced swing weight. K2 recommends choosing a length approximately 4–10 cm shorter than the usual board length.
Due to its Volume Shift™ design, K2 recommends choosing the Almanac approximately 4–10 cm shorter than your usual snowboard length. The wider profile allows for a shorter length while retaining the surface area needed for float and stability. The final size selection should take into account the rider's weight, ability level, snowboard boot size and riding style.
K2 is an authentic American company with a long history in the ski and snowboard industry. Founded in 1962 in Washington State, it has since grown into one of the world's recognized winter sports brands.
With a presence in snowboarding since 1987, K2 has developed a comprehensive design philosophy that combines expertise, innovation and continuous evolution. The company invests in new materials and technologies, drawing on athlete experience and real mountain conditions to create equipment that meets the demands of different ability levels and riding styles.
At the same time, K2 places particular emphasis on developing more responsible and sustainable practices, seeking ways to reduce its environmental footprint and make use of renewable materials.
With more than six decades of experience, K2 continues to evolve with innovation, performance and its connection to the mountain at its core.
