Board: K2 Party Platter
Size: 147
Camber Option: Directional Combination Camber Baseline. A directional camrocker.
Bindings: K2 Indy
Stance: 21.5 Wide 15 Negative 12 Goofy
Boots: K2 Thraxis Size 10
My Weight: 195lbs
Resort: Copper Mountain
Conditions: Overcast grey skies, warmer temps, mild wind, and firm fast groomers to slushy chundery ones.
Flex: With a playful flex you get a board that is just south of middle of the road. This means that you have a huge sweet spot in the nose and tail that is soft and a ever so slightly stiffer middle section. There is a fair amount of torsional flex that really allows you to drive the board.
Stability: The wider platform is where this board derives its stability. The Ollie Bar in the middle also helps with it not getting bucked around when in rutted out terrain. There is a little chatter in the nose and tail.
Ollies: There is so much snap from this board. When you load up the camber zone it rebounds aggressively but it never feels like you’re fighting it to get snap. In fact it loads up relatively easily.
Pop On Jumps: This board is at home on jumps, granted due to its size the big line might be out of the question. The snap off the lip is amplified due to the camber profile of this board.
Butterability: That rocker zone in the nose and tail is amazing for pressing into. It locks in and holds with relative ease, you do get a little fight but not enough that you feel like you’re muscling through it.
Jibbing: Slow or fast this board has you covered. That rocker zone gives an immense sweet spot for locking into presses, while the camber zone hugs any feature you get sideways on.
Carving: Here’s where this board shines. The sidecut rips turns. Short quick carves or long hard drawn out ones, it’s got you covered. You can get deep and low with this board and just drive it through a turn. The addition of camber gives this board more snap off the tail when you’re pushing deep into a carve.
Rider in Mind: The freestyle focused party boarder.
Personal Thoughts: Camber and a shape tweak have been so kind to this board. It has more snap, it turns better, and it’s more all mountain versatile. This is 100% a solid board for party boarding with the boys and just buttering, slashing, spraying, and jumping off everything.
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The new K2 PP vs Slush Slasher. Does actually having a tail like the K2 make it that much more versatile? Does the Capita carve better or have anything else over the K2? @6′ 190 I figure the 150 for the Capita. Size for the K2?
Are you looking for a board for carving or what?
Thinking of picking up one of these or a Lumberjack. Currently on a NS Proto Type 2 (I know, I know) and am looking for a volume shifted board with some more pop for all mountain freestyle. Better float in pow would be a plus as well. Ride in the PNW (6’6” 220lbs 13 boot.) Any thoughts or boards I’m missing?
If you’re going more pow oriented then Lumberjack for sure. That board will be damper for that Cascade Concrete you’re busting through. I’d say also look at the Superpig from Ride.
Putting aside the obvious difference in camber profiles aside, would This feel materially different than a 17-18 warpig? I have one of those, but I’m thinking there’s going to be too much overlap.
The biggest difference you’ll notice will be in the tip/tail flex. Otherwise too much overlap.
I reallly want this deck. Unfortunately I rarely ride powder. Most of my days out I’m on hard pack with a lot of ice. Not sure how this would handle those type of conditions. 5’11 220 lbs. Would love a board that i can take in the Park and all over the mountain while still being able to handle hardpack.
That’s literally what this board is designed for. It’s less a powder board these days and more a volume shifted park/party board.
You have to go an ask a good question huh? I got a Space Case and a Slush Slasher looked like a fun second board. Yeah, I’d like a carver, but one that can be playful, butter, and decent in pow, which I’d probably ride the second board on 20% of the time. Also be nice to be okay on jumps too, which is why I’m thinking the PP is a better option. Just wondering what the Slasher has over it.
An interesting shape that makes people want to talk to you about it. Otherwise not much these days.
So, if I pull the trigger on a Party Platter, @6′ 190 sz 10 boot, do I go 147, or 152? For a shortfat, I like the idea of downsizing as much as possible, I’m out east too. But if I like it enough, might be the board I ride more often that not. Would a 152 be better as a daily?
Thanks!
Now I should probably go get on VIP.
47 for sure.
5’4″ 160lbs Sz9 boot. I just picked up a custom Marhar Archaic wide 148cm (25.6cm ww), so it’s a volume shifted board as well. I haven’t ridden it yet. I really want to get a PP. 142 or 147? 142 would no doubt be more nimble but I could see 147 being more versatile in Pow. Which sz or skip bc of overlap? I also have a NS instagator 144 for pow. Thanks.
Seems a bit excessive with overlap. If you did get the PP I’d say 42.
Best skate like pop out of all the 2020 boards you reviewed?
In general or on this board? Vague question.
Currently riding a skeleton key 154 and looking for a board that I can cruise on and be a little lazy but still pop side hits etc. Want to ride the mountain like a skatepark and searching for a board that enables that kind of riding. The PP sounds like it fits the bill. Does this board have the best skate like pop out of all the boards you rode and reviewed? Thanks for all of the great reviews and feedback.
It’s solid and if that’s what you’re looking for I’d say get it.
Got mine today. Psyched on the structured base, wasn’t expecting that. Not sure if this is cool, and maybe I’m missing something, but this review is confounding in so many ways. Sure good ride is a joke, but this? Next level dumb. https://thegoodride.com/snowboard-reviews/k2-womens-party-platter-2020-womens-snowboard-review/
FUCKING MORONS. That’s all you can say about their level of stupid. This is what happens when you have people that snowboard pretend they’re snowboarders.
I’m 6’1″, 210 lbs, sz 11 boot. I ride a mountain that has regular powder dumps. I don’t care about the park, but I want to be able to carve well, ride trees, ride switch, and just play around everywhere. My kids ride now (but not fast) and the playful nature of this board seems like it would help me slow down enough to not get too bored riding with them.
I’m looking at either the Party Platter 152 or 157, or a Jones Mountain Twin. Which would you recommend?
How about a Yes Y instead? Ever put some thought into that deck?
Thanks for all of the reviews. I’m 5’9″, 160lbs, with a size 9/9.5 boot. I have a 2018 Warpig in small (148cm) and enjoy it, but want to try another short/fat and sell one of them midway through the season. Where do you think each one excels? I imagine this one tail butters better (softer) and carves better with the camber? Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
Keep up the good work at team angry, you guys are killing it. #1 on all my board review searches these days.
There will be a bit of overlap with the Warpig and the PP. This one has more snap due to it having the added camber and it has that nice rebound out of presses you want where the Warpig sort of just rolls out instead.
Thanks that’s exactly what I wanted to hear. I’ll pick this up and sell whichever one I enjoy less. Thanks man!
I have looked at the Yes Y, but what I have read makes it seem stiffer than I would like and not as good for switch.
Back to my original question, if I do get a Party Platter, do you think I should get a 152 or 157, and why? I’m 6’1″, 210#, 11 boot. Thanks man.
If you want ultimate volume shift get the 52 as it’ll float like a 58 to a 60 and not sacrifice the ride. Otherwise if you get the 57 expect it to ride like a 165 plus length board.
Thanks for the advice. I pulled the trigger on the 152. Party on.
Hi Angry, Looking for some help on size ,147 or 152? I am 5ft 7in, boot size 8.5, and 185 lbs. II am going to use the board for west coast powder days and slushy spring park laps.
52
Thanks!
52.
I’m going to go with the yes jackpot or bataleon evil twin for a new park board. But can’t decide on a Warpig or PP for all Mountain freestyle fun while still being playful with side hit boosts, butters, etc. . Will most likely use it as my “powder” board too for this season until next year I can get a dedicated powder board as I’ve dumped all of my old decks. What would you recommend between the PP and Pig? 180lb size 10 boot 5’9 been, 32 years old and been riding for 20 years in Tahoe
The Warpig will be a little bit more versatile and not overlap your twin park board choice.
Angry,
I’ll admit I’ve let myself go a bit in the last couple years and now I am pushing 195lbs. I like beer. Size 10.5 boot, 5’9”. Looking to party on this board.
You gave a rave review on the 147, if spending your own cash would you stick with this size or do 152.
My other setups will be a Mercury 159, Outsiders 156.
Cheers from PNW,
Joel
Stick with that size unless you want more stability then bump up.
Found some cheap 2019 K2 Party Platters and 2018 Simple Pleasures for $300. Counting the Cool Bean out as it sounds like it rides like the Rossi Sushi which I didn’t particularly enjoy.
Is the 2020 Party Platter worth the extra $150?
The Cool Bean is drastically stiffer than the Sushi so don’t count it out. Way less torsional flex in the Cb. The 2020 Party Platter is completely redefined so it rides different than the 2019 version.
How is it transferring from edge to edge? I prefer a relatively quick edge to edge transfer. Do you think the Lien AT’s would work well with it?
The board rips from edge to edge fast. What I would do if I did go Lien AT’s is leave the heel block in and go for the stiffest customization on it if you want aggressive power transmission.
Coming from a YES Basic, what differences can I expect from riding the PP? I enjoy how easy to basic is to ride, it’s not catchy at all. How does the PP compare? I really like the versatility of the basic, but I would like something faster, snappier, while still being playful and nimble. Is this a good option?
It’s cambered, it’s drastically wider, and it has a completely different sidecut. Go buy a Yes Globe NSB.
Hey Angry,
Hope you are well.
I am 1.8m, 84 kgs(185 lbs) and a boot size 11.
I want to add the Party Platter in my 3 board quiver (Mind Expander 158, Tom Sims Pro 159W).
I will use it as chill board to slow down, improve my switch, and get back some confidence hitting small side hits.
I would love to downsize down to the 147 but the width (26.2cm) is roughly the same as the ME (26) and the Sims (26.4) and losing more than 10cm in length. The 152 has waist of 27cm.
Obviously, it would be great if the board can float me in some pow and the 152 would do that but would that be missing the point of volume shifted board?
For what it is worth, I think K2 advise downsizing 5-7cm.
Which would you pick? (and possibly why?)
Thanks in advance
I’d get the 47 and realize that what you want it for isn’t the pow capabilities or all mountain riding it’s for being a downsized deck.
I guess I knew that. Good to hear tough.
Ordered and can’t wait to ride it for new year.
Thanks a lot again!
PNW snow. Love trees, powder, and just bopping around the mountain. Looked into a k2 eighty seven and PP.
5’10” 165lbs. Can’t figure sizing out.
Love your reviews thank you
87 for sure if you’re up in the PNW you’ll find it more versatile. Get it in the low 150’s size.
Hey Angry
Would you recommend the PP or Yes standard?. Looking for a do-it-all twin “ish” board for all-mountain riding, boosting off side hits and slashing. I rarely find myself in the park.
Standard.
151 or 153? I’m 165lbs and size 9 boot. It’s a wider board so I’m leaning towards 151. I’ve ridden a 155 typo.
47.
Hi Angry, been watching a lot of your reviews, you rock!
I’m looking for a fun board that can handle both backcountry powder and groomers, occasionally popping off side hits and bumps. Is PP the right choice?
I’m 5’8″, 135lbs, size 10. If I should go for the PP, which length should I go for?
Thanks a lot!!
It’s not you’d be better off with a Ride Superpig.
Thanks Angry. Would you say I should go for a small?
Yeah that should work perfectly.
Thanks a lot Angry!