The K2 Niseko Pleasures is a directional freeride snowboard crafted for riders who enjoy exploring resort terrain with a surf-inspired edge. Part of K2’s 2024-2025 collection, it’s built to handle varied snow conditions while keeping forward momentum at its core.
Its directional shape and medium-stiff flex rating of 6 strike a balance between stability when charging and playful response in softer snow. The board’s profile combines camber underfoot for reliable edge hold and rebound with rocker in the tip and tail for added float in powder and smoother turn initiation. This blend makes it equally at home carving groomers or drifting through fresh lines.
Combination camber means you get the snap and precision of traditional camber zones beneath your feet, with lifted sections at the ends that help the board rise in deeper snow and steer into turns more easily. A flex rating of 6—on a scale where higher numbers indicate stiffer boards—provides enough rigidity for confident freeriding without feeling overly demanding for riders developing their technique.
K2 says about the Niseko Pleasures
Inspired by one of the world's ultimate powder and groomer destinations, the K2 Niseko Pleasures takes its name from the Niseko region of Hokkaido, Japan. Tweaked, and tested, and-and-approved, by long-time K2 Snowboarding Team Rider Yo Amagai, we've tapped into the locals' knowledge to develop the best possible tool for riding powder and groomers.
The Niseko Pleasures is built for the advanced-to-expert snowboarder, features our smooth-flexing Bambooyah™ Pro Core, biaxial fiberglass lay-up, fast Carbon Infused 5500 Sintered Race Base, waxable P-Tex sidewalls, and a snow-shedding SnoPhobic™ top sheet. Its tapered directional shape helps the tail sink while easing turn initiation and exit for effortless edge changes on any terrain.
The tip and tail shape, a wider-than-normal waist width, and 20mm of taper work perfectly to glide through powder and keep the nose well above the snow for easy navigation and maneuverability. The mid-wide shape allows riders to downsize ~5cm from their standard snowboard length without sacrificing float.