Comments on: Snowboard Review: 09-10 K2 Eco Pop

By: Shay

Shay — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:09:09 +0000

Alys, great question and you have 3 awesome boards to pick from! From what I’ve seen the quality is def lasting with arbor. Of the 3 boards I’ve spent the most time on the eminence and cadence since I own both. The grip tech on the cadence gives good edgehold and the eminence has btx so the magne traction def grips. I’d definitely say you have a tough choice between them but no matter what you are getting a solid board.

By: alys

alys — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:42:17 +0000

Oh Shay,

I love your reviews – especially since your setup sizes are pretty much the same as mine! So helpful. I’m an emergent-advanced rider and I’m torn – TORN – between the eco pop, the roxy eminence, and the arbor cadence (I have an Arbor Push so I know Arbor quality). I’m looking for something with good edgehold for all mountain endeavors but something that I can also take into the park. It seems like you really like all 3 of these snowboards – do you feel that one of these suits this purpose this best?

Thanks!

By: Shay

Shay — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:17:41 +0000

Krystal, hmm good question. Eco pop is a lot more aggressive in my opinion. I think either board will be a good improvement from your older board. What kind of terrain do you like to ride the most?

Kat, Yep! I haven’t had the chance to ride the newer one yet but it’ll be interesting to see the change. K2 has the women’s alliance so when they change products it’s because it’s for the women who want it.

By: Kat

Kat — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:56:00 +0000

Hi Shay
Was just doing some investigating into this years eco pop and it seems they have gone from flatline to all terrain rocker. I was wondering if you have had a chance to ride the newer one or if you think you will, or even just some thoughts on it? I’m trying to upgrade for the next NZ season and this board is on the top of my list at the moment.
I am an intermediate (trying to be advanced!) rider, and looking for a twin all mountain board.

Thanks 🙂

By: Krystal

Krystal — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:39:56 +0000

Hey Shay….. was wondering what ur thoughts are btwn this board and the arbor cadence… I’m a little torn btwn the two. I’m an intermediate boarder right now and am still riding an old school solamon that is about 6″ too short (so any board will b a huge change!). I appreciate your opinion and any advice u can give me! Thanks!

By: Shayboarder

Shayboarder — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:59:48 +0000

Aw forgot about the green machine, liked it but I preferred the indoor survival over the green machine. Not much difference between them though.

Tough to choose between mens and women's boards, I ride both types. Eco pop I'd probably choose because it suits me as a rider better, but that would be tough between the indoor and eco. Definitely with the eco, it's a solid choice for women riders wanting the eco friendly board. FK however I think is a more versatile rider than flatline, park to pow with reverse cambers...and flatline it's the midway between them.

Hope that helps and doesn't make it more confusing.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:54:07 +0000

Hey, I think I saw your review of the Capita Green Machine which is also an eco-board that you seemed to like. Is there a comparison between these two boards and do you have a favorite?