K2 Afterblack vs K2 Gateway

How they compare

the K2 Afterblack leans more freestyle, while the K2 Gateway leans more powder. The K2 Afterblack uses a twin shape while the K2 Gateway is directional. The K2 Afterblack has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the K2 Gateway uses flat (neutral base between bindings; predictable, often paired with rocker toward tips/tail). The K2 Afterblack is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the medium range.