Arbor Rain vs K2 Excavator

How they compare

Both target all mountain and freeride terrain, while the Arbor Rain leans more freestyle, while the K2 Excavator leans more powder. The Arbor Rain uses a directional twin shape while the K2 Excavator is directional. The Arbor Rain has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the K2 Excavator uses hybrid (rocker/camber) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile). Both are rated 7/10 flex (stiff).