K2 Manifest Snowboard 2024

MAKE IT HAPPEN.

REVIEWED BY: Garrett Finn

The K2 Manifest is an all-mountain board that’s going to make sense for a large range of riders. This is a board I would look to if I was unsure of what kind of riding I prioritize because I do a little bit of everything. I want something that can handle carving up groomers, but won’t feel out of place if I want to go search for soft snow, pop into the trees, or take a run through the park. The word that comes to mind is versatile. It’s versatile because while it may not be the best board for any one part of the mountain, it’s not going to feel out of place wherever you take it. 

A slightly directional shape makes it easy to balance on, a medium-stiff flex pattern makes it an approachable option that can also handle higher speeds, and a traditional camber profile is going to make sure the board locks in even on days when the snows a little more firm. The Manifest is built with K2’s A1 Core, which gives the board a lightweight, poppy, and forgiving feel in the tip and tail. This makes turn initiation easy, and pivoting through tighter terrain undemanding. Underfoot, you have additional carbon stringers going across the board in an X-pattern. This is to give the board a little more beefed-up toward the center, increasing high-speed stability and response. Most snowboarders could hop on the Manifest and have a great time no matter how they’re riding. If you’re looking for the most stable frontside carver, there are better options. If you’re looking for the best powder board, there are better options. If you're looking for just a park board, there are probably better options. If you’re looking for something that’s happy doing all those things and everything in between, few boards are better than the Manfiest. 

Who is this board for? The progressing rider who’s not sure what kind of rider they are so they want something that can handle everything. An expert rider who wants a board that bridges the gap between playful and rigid. 

Who isn’t this board for? Anybody who wants a board that’s specialized in one specific category. The Manifest shreds from groomers to pow to the park but isn’t the BEST option for any of those specific categories. 

Tested by

Dylan Lavoie

Mitch Carlin

Neil Soucy