K2 Company 2014 - 2012 Review by The Good Ride

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The K2 Company is a nice step up from the Formula.  It’s lighter and a little more responsive. Most people (especially us) just don’t care about quick strap/release bindings so it’s good to see K2 respond to this and offer a higher end traditional strap binding to their line. The 2014 Company has a bigger lighter high back.

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Days:  1
Riders: James
Boots: Burton Imperial
Boards: Jones Mountain Twin

Flex: Feels pretty middle ground.

Adjustability: The K2 Company binding is very easy to adjust.  I love how easy it is to adjust the straps and how well they conform to your boots.  The toe strap is one of the better straps I have come across.

Comfort: The ankle strap is pretty comfortable and normally I’m not into a strap that’s so big in the middle and small on the outside but it actually conforms well to your boot.

Heel-Toe Response: There is the solid response here that offers up what felt like a little more edge to edge transitioning than the IPO.

Tip-Tail Response: This offers up no real freedom underfoot for the board to flex but it still has some ability to bend the board for a butter.

Boot Support: The ankle strap does a pretty good job of giving you comfort and keeping the boot integrated with the board.

Ratchet System: Pretty good and doesn’t have any issues.  It’s pretty smooth.  It’s not the best I’ve tried but in no way is it a slouch.

Shock Absorption: There is a good barrier between your feet and the snow.  It’s also pretty damp. The cant also reduces fatigue on the knees, ankles, and hips.