Korua Shapes Transition Finder Review This review was based on the older model, which had more taper and was made in Poland. The newer models made in China are noticably softer. The Korua Shapes Transition Finder was one of those boards that was recommended to me, and once I got used to it, was one …
Over the last few seasons volume shift, or short and wide boards have been quickly gaining in popularity. Showing that they can now do more with less, almost every brand will have at least one option. Although some of the older models were originally designed for riding in powder, a lot of the newer ones …
For 2021 there are a few new models in the GNU lineup, as well as a growing amount of their boards that have the C3 profile, which I think is a great thing. On top of a few new models and shapes, it looks like the Müllair is now called the Essential Service. Overviews of …
Korua Shapes is one of those brands with a solid reputation, clean and simple looks and plenty of fans to tell you how much they like their boards. They are easy to spot, with the simple white topsheet, bright red base and unique shapes. If you have to give a rough and simple description of …
Nitro Squash Review The Nitro Squash was originally part of the Quiver series of boards, but got popular enough to become its own separate model in the regular lineup. There are now mens and womens regular and split options, as well as youth sizes. The 2024 model of the Squash has a new shape, but …
This year Salomon have a few brand new models, as well as some changes to some in the regular line up. The new Dancehaul, newly shaped Ultimate Ride, No Drama, Gypsy Pro and some more HPS options. Overviews of other brands: Ride, Nitro, Burton, Lib Tech, Capita, Jones, Never Summer, Bataleon, GNU, Korua Shapes Salomon Camber Profiles Powder Camber Salomon Powder Camber …
There have been quite a few changes in the Never Summer 2021 range, with quite a few new models, as well as some additional sizes added to some of the regular models. The Proto Type II and Funslinger have been replaced with a new range of Proto boards. Overviews of other brands: Ride, Nitro, Burton, Lib Tech, Capita, Jones, Bataleon, GNU, …
Not a huge amount of changes to the Ride lineup this season – they have 20 boards that cover all styles of riding. Overviews of other brands: Nitro, Burton, Lib Tech, Capita, Jones, Never Summer, Bataleon, GNU, Korua Shapes Ride Camber Profiles With 6 different profiles, it isn’t too hard to get your head around the different designs. Twin Hybrid Camber …
A few different things in the 2021 Nitro lineup, with some changes to existing boards, as well as some completely new models – The Victoria Pro, the T3, Beauty and a redesigned Slash. Overviews of other brands: Burton, Lib Tech, Capita, Jones, Never Summer, Bataleon, GNU, Korua Shapes, Salomon Nitro Camber Profiles Burton call their camber profiles “bends” which does …
A few new models this season, all the old regulars – as well as some changes to the Kilroy boards for 2021. Overviews of other brands: Lib Tech, Capita, Jones, Never Summer, Bataleon, GNU, Korua Shapes, Salomon, Nitro Burton Camber Profiles Burton call their camber profiles “bends” which does make a bit more sense, especially as quite a lot …
All the regular boards that you would expect to see in the Lib Tech line are here, with a few older models having some nice changes. Almost all brands have been adding more regular camber options to the line, and Lib Tech have added their version (C3) to quite a few models, as well as …
What’s new this year? They still use the craziest names for the features on their boards, so hopefully the descriptions below will help explain what you are really getting. Whenever the core has “FSC” in the front of the name, that means that the wood used has been certified from the Forest Stewardship Council. They …
What has changed in the 2021 line of Jones boards? All their regular snowboards now have 3D Base Contour (spoon in the nose and tail), though not all of the splitboards do. There is a new model, the Stratos – as well as big changes to the Mountain Twin and Ultra Mountain Twin. A few …
The Lobster Aaron Schwartz (which is pretty much just a Bataleon Party Wave) is a short, fat and wide, soft flexing surfy powder board.
Lobster Halldor Pro 2020 Review The Lobster Halldor Pro is the mid flexing twin board, made to ride the big stuff that Halldor rides. Features of the Lobster Halldor Pro Core DSTTwo hollow carbon rods are made into the core to give the board extra pop. Light CoreA mix of poplar and paulownia wood, that …
Jones Frontier Review The Jones Frontier is a do-it-all ride everywhere board, and is the most affordable Jones option. Without being super aggressive, the medium flex, base contour and setback stance make it suitable for whatever terrain you like the best. I have ridden the Frontier over a few years now, with a few different …
Halldor and Eiki Helgason’s brand of boards – based on the tech of Bataleon designs, with a few differences this season. Lobster Camber Profiles The same as Bataleon, Lobster have the same Triple Base or 3BT profiles. 3BT boards have a traditional camber profile, but the corners (at the contact points) are lifted up, giving …
Although it is a trend that has been coming for a few years now, the short, wide and fat powder boards are in full force now. Slowly I have noticed a change where they aren’t all necessarily being aimed at being full on powder boards, lots are being marketed as all-mountain boards – just with …
If you are reading this I’m sure you know exactly what Jones snowboards are all about. Although they have a board for most situations, there is definitely and emphasis on freeride and powder boards. Other 2020 brand overviews: Burton, Capita, Lib-Tech, Ride, Salomon and Never Summer. Jones Camber Profiles Directional Rocker Camber under your feet, …
A few new and different boards for this season, as well as all the classics you’d expect. Burton Camber Profiles Camber The original (and the best), traditional camber gives the board the most pop, edge hold, and stability when you are riding fast. Used on the: Directional Camber Similar to a traditional camber profile, the …