K2 Fatbob

Pros: Flex, speed, confidence, stability, torsion fork (s)
Cons: thin side cut

I just sold my Fatty, at the beginging of this snow season and I was sad to see it go. It was two years old, and a great board. I rode a 154, the reason I purchased this board in the first place was because I wear a size 11 boot and if you board and have...

Pros: A short board that handles powder like a 72
Cons: Not very good for icy snow days due to width

I first rode a Fatbob three years ago on a kind of icy day and was less than impressed. It was kind of flighty and required no small effort to manage tight turns. If this poor first impression had been my only impression I would likely hold a low...

Pros: wide board is great if you have big feet, multi-purpose
Cons: extra width makes turning harder, could be lighter

I've rented the Fatbob a few times. It's a decent board, particularly if you have big feet and don't want your boots to stick over the edge.

The ride is pretty decent, and as far as I can tell, they're pretty sturdy. I've asked the rental...

Pros: thick board
Cons: for big boys

I got hold of this board because I rode to many rails on my 99 and it delamed. K2 sent me a new board any way and it rocks even more than last years. It's slightly stiffer so it holds turns better than last year's but is still really fun to ride. I...

Pros: very predicable handling
Cons: weight, lack of stiffness

The other day I borrowed my best friends board because it had just dumped over a foot of powder in the cascades. He rides a three year old 159' K2 fatbob. He has highped it up so much I just had to try it. So up to the mountains I drove. Picking up...

Pros: Control,stability,and versatility
Cons: strange looks

I have a Fatbob snowboard my self and I love it. I am a relatively new rider and my Fatbob has been a joy from day one. It has great control a smooth ride and great stability. To sum it up in short, it is very smooth, very fast, and very fun. When I...

Pros: Extra width eliminates toe drag, landings are easy
Cons: Freeride performance is not what it should be, edges are sketchy

I tried the Fat Bob twice. I was disappointed with the overall feel and performance of the board. It was decent for stomping landings because of the extra width, but its freeriding performance was lacking. The Fat Bob's response was a bit sluggish,...