K2 Hypnotist vs K2 Passport
Snowboards comparison — 2026-2027 season
How they compare
Both target all mountain and freeride terrain, while the K2 Hypnotist leans more freestyle, while the K2 Passport leans more powder. The K2 Hypnotist uses a twin shape while the K2 Passport is directional. The K2 Hypnotist 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 $649.95 MSRP, the K2 Passport is the more budget-friendly option.
Ratings
Piste
K2 Hypnotist
8
K2 Passport
7
Powder
K2 Hypnotist
5
K2 Passport
6
Freestyle
K2 Hypnotist
6
K2 Passport
4
Freeride
K2 Hypnotist
5
K2 Passport
7
Stiffness
K2 HypnotistN/A
K2 PassportN/A
Versatility
K2 Hypnotist
8
K2 Passport
7
K2 Hypnotist
K2 Passport
Core Specs
TerrainFreestyle, All Mountain, Freeride
TerrainFreeride, All Mountain, Powder
ShapeTwin
ShapeDirectional
CamberCamber
CamberHybrid (Camber/Rocker)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelExpert
Riding LevelExpert
Stance
Stance
MSRP$649.95
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.