K2 Alchemist vs K2 Passport
Snowboards comparison — 2026-2027 season
How they compare
Both boards are designed for freeride and all mountain and powder riding. They share a directional shape — different nose and tail; built to ride forward with better float in powder and drive on groomers. The K2 Alchemist has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the K2 Passport uses hybrid (camber/rocker) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile). At $599.95 vs $849.95 MSRP, the K2 Passport is the more budget-friendly option.
Ratings
Piste
K2 Alchemist
8
K2 Passport
7
Powder
K2 Alchemist
6
K2 Passport
6
Freestyle
K2 Alchemist
4
K2 Passport
4
Freeride
K2 Alchemist
7
K2 Passport
7
Stiffness
K2 AlchemistN/A
K2 PassportN/A
Versatility
K2 Alchemist
7
K2 Passport
7
K2 Alchemist
K2 Passport
Core Specs
TerrainFreeride, All Mountain, Powder
TerrainFreeride, All Mountain, Powder
ShapeDirectional
ShapeDirectional
CamberCamber
CamberHybrid (Camber/Rocker)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelExpert
Riding LevelExpert
Stance
Stance
MSRP$849.95
MSRP$599.95
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
Not available for this model
Not available for this model
Camber Profile
Used market
What to inspect and what not to confuse when buying used. Not on-snow reviews.
K2 Passport
K2’s directional all-mountain board with a growing used market. Collab or Brain Dead Passports are graphics, not a different ride — do not overpay for the print. Check the base and edges; a newer season is not automatically a step up in price.