K2 Afterblack vs K2 Manifest
Snowboards comparison — 2026-2027 season
How they compare
Both target freestyle and all mountain terrain, while the K2 Manifest leans more freeride/powder. The K2 Afterblack uses a twin shape while the K2 Manifest is directional. Both feature hybrid (camber/rocker) profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile. At $539.95 vs $649.95 MSRP, the K2 Afterblack is the more budget-friendly option.
Ratings
Piste
K2 Afterblack
7
K2 Manifest
7
Powder
K2 Afterblack
5
K2 Manifest
6
Freestyle
K2 Afterblack
6
K2 Manifest
4
Freeride
K2 Afterblack
5
K2 Manifest
7
Stiffness
K2 AfterblackN/A
K2 ManifestN/A
Versatility
K2 Afterblack
8
K2 Manifest
7
K2 Afterblack
K2 Manifest
Core Specs
TerrainFreestyle, All Mountain
TerrainFreeride, All Mountain, Powder, Freestyle
ShapeTwin
ShapeDirectional
CamberHybrid (Camber/Rocker)
CamberHybrid (Camber/Rocker)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelExpert
Riding LevelExpert
Stance
Stance
MSRP$539.95
MSRP$649.95
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
Not available for this model
Not available for this model
Camber Profile