K2 Excavator 2024

The K2 Excavator is the perfect short, wide snowboard when you are looking to dig some deep trenches into some groomers, or glide effortlessly through powder on your next trip. With a wider width and 20mm of taper the responsive and damp underfoot core combined with tip to tail carbon stringers keeps the Excavator snappy and initiates turns like no other, making it the perfect hybrid groomer/powder powerhouse which will not disappoint on the mountain.

* Due to the volume shift of this board, we recommend you select a size 4-8cm shorter than your regular length snowboard

Shape: Directional Camber 

Flex: 7/10 

Base: Sintered 

Details:

Board Type: All Mountain and Powder

Core: S1 Core

Created to be more damp underfoot and incredibly strong, the S1 core is constructed from Bamboo, Aspen, and Paulownia. Tip to tail Bamboo add snap, durability, and damping underfoot is balanced by lightweight Paulownia in the middle, tip and tail of the board. Aspen and Bamboo are placed at 30 degree angles to increase strength and add response underfoot.

ICG 10 Biax Glass

Inserts: 2x4

Integrating tip to tail carbon fiber stringers into fiberglass lay-ups ensures a smooth power release in and out of turns while increasing pop, liveliness, and longevity of the snowboard without adding unnecessary rigidity.

Carbon Power Fork

These power forks are strategically shaped to offer greater response and energy return by increasing the width towards the tail, this allows more energy to be created the harder the tail is dug into the snow.

Built from the hardest and fastest Sintered base material on the market, the 4001 base holds wax longer than other sintered bases for a faster, smoother ride. 

SnoPhobic Topsheet

The Ride Smokescreen is for the rider look to elevate their all-mountain skills without compromising on function. Featuring a Tapered Elliptical Progressive Sidecut for highspeed smooth turns and Slimewalls to minimise vibrations. Its Carbon Array 3 provides pop, making it perfect for those who prefer to ollie over obstacles rather than cruise them them.

Shape: Tapered Directional Camber

Flex: Medium

Base: Sintered, Stone Ground

Details:

Board Type: Freeride

Core: Performance Core

High strength Aspen is combined with Bamboo and lightweight Paulownia wood to provide the perfect balance of strength and weight.

Double Impact Plates

Two plates inserted underfoot take vibration out of your ride and add extra durability.

Hybrid Glass

Triaxial on top, biaxial on base; balanced torsional flex and stiffness for better response with speed.

Carbon Array 3 Laminates

3 Widespread carbon stringers gather rider input, which is channelled through to the opposite contact point for maximum board control. Basically, it distributes power throughout the board for a steady ride, no matter how you set up your stance.

Inserts: 2x4

Slime Walls - A RIDE exclusive, incorporating Urethane sidewall technology to absorb impact and make for a smoother ride. These are also the most durable sidewalls in snowboarding, meaning you can really thrash them, and they will hold their own.

Tapered Elliptical Progressive Sidecut - This sidecut combines tight elliptical curvature at the tip and tail to provide low-speed initiation and response with a larger radial section between the feet for high-speed stability and tracking.

Topless Construction - By transferring graphics directly to the fiberglass, Topless Construction removes the need to have any topsheet material. This process improves overall durability and reduces weight.

Roll-in Construction - 3D structures built around the urethane Slimewalls and designed to increase overall board strength to prevent topsheet chipping, and reduce weight.

The Ride Shadowban is designed to be a quiver killer that can handle everything on the mountain. No longer do you need to have a board just for park, pow, or groomers, because the Shadowban is a perfect all mountain, directional twin that can be used everyday. The mellow flex pattern, with its directional twin camber profile charges hard on groomers while being soft enough to not be too aggressive and make you catch your edge, but is still solid underfoot enough to stomp landings in the jump line in the park and the 19mm setback pattern gives you all the additional float you could ever need when chasing the powder!

Shape: Camber Directional Twin 

Flex: Mellow

Base: Sintered, Stone Ground

Details:

Board Type: All Mountain

Core: Performance Core

Fast, durable, wax absorbent and easy to repair.

High strength Aspen is combined with Bamboo and lightweight Paulownia wood to provide the perfect balance of strength and weight.

Rocker on the nose and the tail of the board keeps it forgiving and fun, while the camber under your feet gives you stability, pop, and strong edge hold when the snow is hardpacked.

The soft flex allows you to press and play with ease, while also making the board easier to control.

Constructed the same from nose to tail, this board will ride switch and regular equally well for controlled jumps, landings, turns, and spins, with a 0.5" set back to give you a boost in float and forward-facing performance.

Double Impact Plates

Two plates inserted underfoot take vibration out of your ride and add extra durability.

Pre-Cured Glass

Pre-cured fiberglass optimises glass to resin ratio to create the most consistent flex pattern to provide the highest level of stability and control.

Carbon Array 3 Laminates

3 Widespread carbon stringers gather rider input, which is channelled through to the opposite contact point for maximum board control. Basically, it distributes power throughout the board for a steady ride, no matter how you set up your stance.

Inserts: 2x4

Slime Walls - A RIDE exclusive, incorporating Urethane sidewall technology to absorb impact and make for a smoother ride. These are also the most durable sidewalls in snowboarding, meaning you can really thrash them, and they will hold their own.

Quadratic Sidecut - This sidecut maximises grip, control, improves turn initiation, and maintains speed in all conditions.

Roll-in Construction - 3D structures built around the urethane Slimewalls and designed to increase overall board strength to prevent topsheet chipping, and reduce weight.

The 2025 Salomon Oh Yeah is built with all the tech to go wherever you want it to go and do whatever you want it to do, all at a pocket-friendly price. Salomon's Rock Out Camber places camber power underfoot and rocker float and forgiveness in the tip and tail, giving you response for groomers, playfulness in the park, and float in powder. Forgiveness for progression, response for aggression, and cash left over for an apres session. Oh Yeah!

Shape / Profile: Rockout Camber

Flex: 4.5/10 Soft - Mid

Base: Extruded EG

Details:

• Freestyle / All Mountain
• Traditional Camber throughout the board with a big flat spot between the bindings for added stability, response, and edge hold without feeling aggressive, and rocker outside the feet to maximise pressability.
• A softer flexing board for all mountain and freestyle riding.
• True twin through and through. Designed for freestyle minded riders who like to ride switch as often as they ride regular.
• EQ Rad Sidecut - A blend of flat geometric angles and radial curves along the edge of the board which create extra contact points where they connect for better grip along the edges.
• Aspen wood core with FSC certified wood strips along the inserts and rails. The result is increased pop, stability, and a reduction in weight.
• BA MD Glass - Medium Density fibreglass that guarantees consistent quality and light, lively performance.
• Popster - Pop meets performance. Popster shapes the woodcore profile with strategically placed variations of thickness, providing skate-influenced snap and pop.
• Fast, durable and holds wax really well. Extruded bases are super easy to care for, and maintain speed for long periods of time.
• Royal Rubber Pads - Added rubber through the sidewalls to dampen your ride, and absorb impact along the edges.
• Freestyle Edge Bevel - A pre-angled edge designed to reduce catching and enhance your freestyle performance.
• Medium Stone Finish - A stone finish that improves base glide. Quicker in all snow conditions, from cold morning corduroy to spring slush.
• Natural Wax

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