The ICG 10 glass top is for durability to withstand harsh conditions and keep the board looking new longer.
Additional features of the Podium include a one degree edge bevel, Hybritech construction and a 4000 Sintered base tech. K2 states that hybritech construction "is a more efficient way to make a snowboard without sacrificing performance". With this type of construction the sidewall runs along the surface that flows into the nose and tail which is meant to provide low swing weight, better turn initiation, and durability.
