The 2025 K2 Passport Snowboard Review

[@kensmith9292]

First board I’ve ridden in 34 years that handles every speed and condition well.

[@PlumbFlush]

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[@rutgerros9514]

I couldn't be more validated than the rider in mind did :)

[@stevenshaughnessy7391]

Thanks!

[@Sk8ter-Dad]

Noteworthy that it comes in a 157W now. Just got mine today and stoked to see this review come up.

[@andibasstaler2623]

Thanks for telling us how it handles fat skiers. Most other channels hide this.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

That's the real test of a board.

[@thejay153]

Thanks for the review TC! Was waiting for this one. I’m looking into buying a passport this year and was surprised you rode a 160 at 160lbs. I’m 170lbs and 5 foot 9 and was thinking between the 154 and 157. I’m coming from a party platter and excavator so I don’t want it to feel too long for the trees, but I also don’t want the 154 to feel too short. Boots are a 7.5 so width is not an issue. Any suggestions for me?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Go with the 157. You will get more stability. -TC

[@As0mate]

Thanks for the review TC! I am looking for an all mountain board that can handle the slopes with hard snow as well as the off piste with some powder capable of some freestyle butters and side hits. Between the mountain twin and k2 passport which one would be more versatile? Thanks!!

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Depends if you want directional or a directional twin. If you want to take it in the park I'd go Mtn Twin. If you don't plan on it then go Passport. -TC

[@EricVanWambeke]

I've had the K2 Passport as my daily driver for the last two seasons. It's one of the better one-board quiver snowboards that I've owned. However, I'm looking for something similar overall but with better POW float and a bit more carving hold. What boards would you suggest I check out for this season?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Might like a Stranda Biru or Tree Surfer, maybe a Shorty from them. Otherwise an Amplid Singular (not the twin), Surfari, or even a Morning Glory.

[@EricVanWambeke]

@@AngrySnowboarder Thanks a lot, I appreciate the response. The Singular and Safari were on my radar but none of the others.

[@VKMP1234]

So this is basically an Alchemist for old uncles?

[@cryololz]

Or chill guys? I just like to cruise and enjoy the scenery. I like to occasionnaly charge and push my limits in pow, learn, and get as much pow as I can. But I also like to relax my weak body, enjoy the scenery, listen to good music and feel like i'm flying with chill turns ! I might be old in my head but that just makes me happy idk !

[@giorgiphiranishvili5741]

​@cryololz yeah same, when i was buying this year, I thought to myself the Alchemist is not for that last chill sundown ride from the top to the car, so i whent with this beauty

[@hg2great]

Hey looking for size recs. Woman, Size 8 boot. 140-150lb. Had a 149 Airheart 1.0 in past. 149 or 151? Doesn't charge too hard, want to still be nimble in trees but have good stability. Thanks

[@AngrySnowboarder]

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[@pomegranate5072]

What’s new on the 2025?

[@BobLoblaw770]

Pink graphics and links to buy it in this video.

[@aaboarder]

Would the Passport compliment a Yes PYL Uninc or would there be too much overlap?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Too much overlap.

[@pololife]

Shout out Bad Larry.

[@michaelsawatzky6052]

You should pick up the snowboards you review... so you know we can see them!

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Why? What is that doing over just looking at the picture of it? Explain what value that provides in a real capacity.

[@michaelsawatzky6052]

@@AngrySnowboarder Where to start! First things first. A surprising amount of snowboarders buy things because they look cool and they want to see a graphic? Maybe you are reviewing a Cold Brew and didnt know it has a textured top sheet and want to see it. Maybe the base has 3d contouring or a milled core and you want to see it thickness it certain areas. Like a Deep Daze or a Mega Merc. Maybe the board has a traction technology and you want to see the bumps from the side. Say a midbite vs underbite vs magtech vs deathbite etc etc and want to see the sidecut radius. Maybe the board doesn't have a full wrap edge or a deflector plate that you didnt know about from a 2D photo. Maybe something like the Mega Death where you are wanting to see the structure in the base / get an idea for the tune a company does out the factory or all the fancy carbon they put in! Snowboards are sexy damnit show them off. Also camber profiles are measured in millimeters, if you are going to put a board on its side you might want to lay on flat on a table so people can see exactly how tall the camber is / where the early rise starts. You lift it off the ground making it much harder to see. I could keep going with more examples if it helps illustrate my point. You are supposed to be giving a review on a snowboard. Sure some people are new and some of that goes over their head but lots of people out there dont have access to see every board in person and order online. Being able to see all the things I talked about is giving you some of the info you need to make an informed buying choice. Why do you guys even bother getting the board in the video if you are going to have it sit flat from a side profile in such a way you cant even really see the camber, which is the only reason you view a board from that angle lol. You cant even see the graphic or really what board you even have. If none of that information seems valuable to show / explain to your audience I dont know what to tell you. The fact you guys post no riding clips, have no close ups of any products or even have more than one camera angle... It's just lazy. You guys obviously know your stuff about boards and people love to hear what you have to say. You could just drastically improve the quality of your videos with a few tweaks.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Lazy? It's called efficiency. Short, to the point, with simple terms everyone can understand. Anything more, people can look into it themselves. Obviously you think you can do better, so I challenge you to do it. Do you think you can? Prove me wrong.

[@latrickpee]

any difference with the 2025 model compared to previous models besides the graphics?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Negatory.

[@FeloniousPunk-w4z]

Do these guys charge companies to review their boards and/or do the manufacturers pay them to review the boards?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Nope. Never have and never will. 20 years of doing reviews and many have offered to pay but no offers have ever been accepted.

[@SilverSurfer9000]

Do you snowboard in a Hawaiian shirt all season

[@stevenshaughnessy7391]

If you were riding east coast mountains would you pick the passport, the moderator the deepfake or the dynamo.. trying to figure out a board for those vermont and upstate ny mountains. No park riding at all...just groomers and bombing the black runs....

[@stevenshaughnessy7391]

Coming off 20 year old palmer honeycomb 3 ..death plank by todays standards.lol

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Me personally it would go like this. Moderator, Passport/Dynamo, Deep Fake. For edge hold it's Dynamo then Moderator/Deep Fake and the Passport kind of right next to it.

[@stevenshaughnessy7391]

@@AngrySnowboarder thanks ive had my eye on the moderator for a bit i dident know how good the edge hold would be in icy conditions..i know avran raved about how good the deepfake was ...thanks again

[@Cat_Dee]

Is this unisex? Can a woman ride it?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Yes.

[@scottshantz5378]

This, or the Ride Deep Fake?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Depends.

[@Runetone]

I got a okay deal on this board. Maybe it's time to try Jones Bindings. Or just use my Katanas. I do have a bit of centering issues with Rome and size 13 boots. Not that i notis it to much 😅

[@Ridee_1981]

You got 162wide ?

[@Runetone]

@@Ridee_1981 Yes i got the 162w :) Are you born in 1981 ?

[@Ridee_1981]

@ yep :) Old School Big foot uncle :) 193 cm, 97 kg, burton Ion 13 size Boot :) Hope this board will be a blast :) Bought 23/24 version cause the nice sale and the Graphic too :) Plus I have Nidecker Supermatic :)

[@Runetone]

@@Ridee_1981 Nice i am from 81 To. I like the 23/24 Graphic a bit more couldn't find it in 162w so wnt with the 25. Still on a okay discount. I am 188cm 100kg on a good day and 13 boots. What bindings are you looking at ? i may just go with a pair of Union force. But i rather try out jones or something else. :)

[@Ridee_1981]

@ Nidecker Supermatic. Have tried them last year (only for 3 days) and stay with them for upcoming season. Really nice feature. Very comfortable , so easy to step in and step out. Of course have some pros and cons but when you summary: having them is a blessing when you are a „Cruisin rider” who does not go to the park , middle age , and just want to go nice on the edge from one slope to another and enjoy the day :)

[@danielnaranjo120]

TC - how did you like the 160? Would you rather have been on the 57?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

If I were to own it I'd ride the 157 here in CO. -TC

[@laser1284]

Hey TC, awesome review, got myself the K2 passport. Will my ‘19 Malavitas ride ok with this board? Thanks!

[@AngrySnowboarder]

They should. Save the money and grab something in the late season if you want to upgrade. -TC

[@jstone18]

Thanks for the Review TC! Might have to come out to CO soon, you guys are getting all of the snow

[@AngrySnowboarder]

I'd Recommend it for sure. -TC

[@henrydegenry]

Alchemist 157 for charging pow days jumping off rocks and straightlining through the resort Manifest 156 for freeriding the resort day or two after a pow day looking for side hits and stashes Gateway pop for early/late season/chill day jibbing on greens Does this sound good? Should I be considering an excavator? Just doesn’t seem damp enough for straightlining end of pow day chunder which is why I thought alchemist. 160lb 9 boot 5’9 Sound like a good quiver?

[@ard1778]

Got a passport (170lb on a 154) with some astro asym's as my all-mtn. Will it work on deeper days on Mt. Baker if I set it back or should I be looking to get a dedicated pow board like a storm wolf, dinghy, a bat surfer or similar? Much appreciated.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Setting it back will help but you might want to look at something a little bigger for those super deep days. -TC

[@ard1778]

@@AngrySnowboarder I'm 170lb and 8.5 boot. What size should I go for on the SW or the Dinghy? Will the Astro Asyms work for any of the two?

[@giorgiphiranishvili5741]

letsgooooooo :ddd already bought it but now ill justify it

[@Jonesnaltitude]

Why is TC dressed like Magnum?

[@PlumbFlush]

It’s ok to be gay🙃

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Because we couldn't let him dress like TC.

[@ML-ws6ce]

✌🏼 do you make a Top5 best carving boards 24/25?

[@chadlucier]

They deffinetly have. Look back a couple months.

[@coloradoruffneck4230]

RIP Titanic.

[@adamkinowski2354]

My girlfriend Aiember loves her caiember

[@c4rwr3ck]

shout outs to the big dogs

[@Pumptown]

Would love a Top 5 2025 Boards for the Big Dogs video!

[@AngrySnowboarder]

I thought we put that out already.