2023 K2 Dreamsicle

Balanced, poised, and easy to use, the K2 Dreamsicle is a fantastic all-mountain ladies board that can hold its own on a variety of conditions and terrain. Ideally suited for in-bounds use by intermediate riders, the Dreamsicle packs a pretty sophisticated punch into a user-friendly ride. The Rhythm core is the brains behind this operation, built mainly with aspen wood while using light weight paulownia in the tips and tails in order to reduce swing weight and increase turn initiation and completion properties. The Aspen does a great job at keeping the board both nimble and stable, and it works quite well for a lot of different riders looking to maximize their fun levels over the course of the day. K2 then adds their ICG 10 Carbon Glass laminate which blends a fiberglass layup with 10 vertical carbon stringers. This stiffens the overall flex of the board and increases the responsiveness, giving the Dreamsicle a high-end feel that riders of varying degrees of ability will love. Adding to the fun-loving nature is the relatively flat profile to the board. It’s pretty darn flat underfoot, with the tip rocker being low and long while the tail rocker is shorter and more abrupt. This gives the Dreamsicle a surfy, yet directional feel for a variety of snow types and terrain.

Rosalie Wright-Lapin rode the 146 and noted it was just right for her. She gave it top marks of 5 out of 5 for flotation, stability, playfulness, and forgiveness. Quickness and maneuverability got 4’s while overall impression, versatility, torsional stiffness, and edge hold were in the 3-range. Rosalie calls it a “Good board! Pretty standard for an all-around fun and playful board. Great for floating your way down the mountain carefree. Any level or ability could ride this board, it’s responsive and turns well. The name fits it well.” That’s well put for sure, making riders of a variety of levels capable of getting into the Dreamsicle and having a good time.

Caitlin Kelly was also on the 146, and while she noted it was true to size, she also states that it’s not her size. She gave it 5’s out of 5 for playfulness and forgiveness with 4’s for overall impression, versatility, quickness, maneuverability, stability, and flotation. Torsional stiffness and edge hold got 3’s, so a pretty high spread of scores for the Dreamsicle from Caitlin, who calls it a “Fun board for riding groomers, getting into the park or riding some powder! Perfect for a beginner/intermediate rider looking for a rocker board. The K2 Rhythm Core’s flex handles amazingly in variable conditions.”

Ladies who are looking to have a ton of fun and not skimp out on performance will love the shape and style of the K2 Dreamsicle. Thanks to the shape, profile, and construction, riders of a variety of levels will find a whole lot to like about this stick. From first chair to last bell, the Dreamsicle has a whole lot to offer a huge range of riders.