K2 www vs Rome artifact - Snowboarding Forum

scrolllock · 02-02-2012, 01:41 PM

I know I already have a pretty nice stick already but hey I just sold my old sierra crew so time for a new board!

I’m learning butters presses n stuff and feel like I can use something softer than the ET I’m riding.

So some local guy is selling a mint 2010 K2 WWW 145cm for 180, and I found a brand new 2011 Rome artifact 150 being sold online for 199. From what I know these two sticks are pretty similar. Only concern is that the K2 could be a tad short. But isn’t that what you want in a jib board? What do you guys think?

BTW I’m 135lb riding a 151 ET which feels like the right size.

NYHC · 02-02-2012, 01:52 PM

im 155 and i ride a 151 so i think a 145 might be a tad too short. i was told by several board shops and i checked a bunch of the size charts and they all say i should be riding something in the 154 range. 151 feels right for me though. i just bought a horrscope fk and it was between that, the artifact and the www. i didnt get the artifaact because of this vid which made it look like a freakin rubber band. im sure its good but it looked a little too soft to me.

2012 Rome artifact rocker flex test - YouTube

from what i was told a shorter board will go slower and a ridiculously soft board like the artifact or www will wobble at high speeds. from what im reading those 2 boards are among the softest on the market.

CheoSamad · 02-02-2012, 02:09 PM

I have ridden both and I am about the same weight as you and have a Rome Artifact Rocker 152 so take it from someone who has ridden in. If you want a jib board that will SLAY butters presses and Rail get the artifact rocker. I have tried my friends WWW and it just did not do it for me. Its soft but its just no fun to ride. I would say DEFINITELY go with the Artifact Rocker especially with a price you cant beat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aDZuTcveJI

This is me on mine before I broke it in.

earl_je · 02-02-2012, 02:14 PM

rode both and decided to get the artifact instead. both are sketchy in warp speed but I felt like the artifact held better. fairly equal on rails and boxes

9won4 · 02-02-2012, 02:35 PM

have a 10-11" artifact in 153" Very fun board super noodly, but def gets shakey at speed on big mountains.

02-02-2012, 01:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
scrolllock Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 4	K2 www vs Rome artifact I know I already have a pretty nice stick already but hey I just sold my old sierra crew so time for a new board! I’m learning butters presses n stuff and feel like I can use something softer than the ET I’m riding. So some local guy is selling a mint 2010 K2 WWW 145cm for 180, and I found a brand new 2011 Rome artifact 150 being sold online for 199. From what I know these two sticks are pretty similar. Only concern is that the K2 could be a tad short. But isn’t that what you want in a jib board? What do you guys think? BTW I’m 135lb riding a 151 ET which feels like the right size.

02-02-2012, 01:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
NYHC Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 76	im 155 and i ride a 151 so i think a 145 might be a tad too short. i was told by several board shops and i checked a bunch of the size charts and they all say i should be riding something in the 154 range. 151 feels right for me though. i just bought a horrscope fk and it was between that, the artifact and the www. i didnt get the artifaact because of this vid which made it look like a freakin rubber band. im sure its good but it looked a little too soft to me. 2012 Rome artifact rocker flex test - YouTube from what i was told a shorter board will go slower and a ridiculously soft board like the artifact or www will wobble at high speeds. from what im reading those 2 boards are among the softest on the market. __________________ Capita Horrorscope Flat Kick Burton Missions Flow Rift Focus Boots

02-02-2012, 02:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
CheoSamad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Henryville PA Posts: 493	I have ridden both and I am about the same weight as you and have a Rome Artifact Rocker 152 so take it from someone who has ridden in. If you want a jib board that will SLAY butters presses and Rail get the artifact rocker. I have tried my friends WWW and it just did not do it for me. Its soft but its just no fun to ride. I would say DEFINITELY go with the Artifact Rocker especially with a price you cant beat. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aDZuTcveJI This is me on mine before I broke it in. __________________ Crush a bit, little bit. Roll it up. Take a hit.

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02-02-2012, 02:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
earl_je Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Keystone, CO Posts: 824	rode both and decided to get the artifact instead. both are sketchy in warp speed but I felt like the artifact held better. fairly equal on rails and boxes

02-02-2012, 02:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
9won4 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 42	have a 10-11" artifact in 153" Very fun board super noodly, but def gets shakey at speed on big mountains.