K2 Tree Splitter Snowboard – In-Depth Buyer’s Guide
The K2 Tree Splitter is a surfy, powder-focused tool built for deep snow days, backyard surf sessions, and soft snow runs. It’s designed for riders who want maximum float, playfulness, and a minimal setup that’s all about enjoying powder without the constraints of traditional bindings or edge-driven boards.
What It Feels Like to Ride
You’ll feel like surfing snow — wide nose, rocker or directional rockered profile, and no steel edges. It floats effortlessly in soft snow, lets you slash through powder with ease, and glides smoothly when you lean back. While it won’t hold an edge on hardpack or icy terrain, that’s not its game — its joy comes in softness and drift.
Who It’s For
✅ Powder lovers and backcountry surfers
✅ Riders who want something fun, minimalist, and different
✅ People who surf snow in side hits, trees, backyards, or storm days
✅ Anyone who prioritizes float and feel over carving or firmer snow control
Who It’s Not For
🚫 Riders usually on groomers, icy or hardpack terrain
🚫 Beginners needing stability and predictable control on all snow types
🚫 Anyone who expects jump performance or park freestyle from this board
Technology & Construction
- Directional Rocker Profile — large nose rocker and flat/rocker tail for lift and float
- Veneer Core — light, durable wood layers suited to drift and surf feel
- Extruded Base — low-maintenance and solid glide in soft snow
- Traction Pad(s) — to help foot grip since there are no bindings
- Paracord Leash — for safety and a way to stay attached in surf-style use
- Sizes typically: 120 cm & 136 cm
Shape & Profile Overview
- Shape: Directional (wider nose, narrower tail)
- Profile: Directional Rocker
- Flex: Medium-Stiff (~7/10) — stiff enough to stay stable but soft enough for playful drift
- Widths / Dimensions (136-cm): ~30.2 / 25 / 25.7 cm (tip / waist / tail), ~9 m turning radius
Performance Breakdown
| Category | Score (1-10) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 10/10 | It lives for the soft stuff — float is excellent |
| Groomers | 2/10 | Doesn’t grip; not meant for hard or icy snow |
| All-Mountain | 5/10 | Only if lots of powder — otherwise limited use |
| Side Hits / Tree Runs | 9/10 | Very playful and drift-friendly |
| Freestyle / Jumps | 1/10 | Not a jumper; more surf than pop |
| Switch Riding | 4/10 | Possible – but not ideal without bindings and edges |
Top Competitors
- Jones Pow Surfer — Another surf-style board focused entirely on float.
- Arbor Timeless Spirit Poparazzi — Floaty directional board built for powder surfing.
- Yes! Supernagasaki Pow Surfer — A sleek and playful surfer-board style for soft snow lovers.
Final Thoughts
If your favourite days are deep, untracked and soft, the K2 Tree Splitter is a joyously niche tool that delivers float, flow, and surfy fun. It’s not one board for every terrain, but for powder days, surf vibes, or playful grooves in fresh snow, few boards hit the mood like this.