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With the ever present hype of El Niño for the 2015/2016 Season, we are all beginning to sweep the dust off of our gear and see what is needed for the upcoming winter. With snowboards a dime a dozen these days, here are a couple boards that are more then few steps outside the box to take into consideration for this season!
Nitro’s Quiver Series Cannon
Nitro teamed up with Powder aficionados, Austin Smith and Bryan fox to create the Quiver Series. This is a 3 part series including the quiver Cannon, Mountain, and Pow. All of which were created for different powder riding scenarios.
We are focusing in on the burliest board of the bunch, the Quiver Cannon. This board is not for the faint of heart. Blazing in at a size of 183 cm, this board is meant to be ridden in the deepest powder, and steepest lines, where turning is optional. With the cam out camber and its tapered swallowtail, you can say this board won’t be getting bogged down on the deep days anytime soon. If your looking at straightlining some serious lines, this would be the stick that would allow that.
Korua Asytoni
Next up on the list we have the Korua Asytoni. Korua is an emerging Swiss based snowboard company that is making creative shapes for ripping powder turns. With a unique spin on their 6 board line, each shape holds something different then the last. With almost every deck being a swallow tail, it’s easy to say that these boards are pow slayers.
The Asytoni is an Asymmetrical board that you can get specifically for a regular or goofy rider. Clocking in at 168 cm in length, this board will run wild if you’re willing to go along for the ride. The asymmetry on this gives you that extra turning power on your frontside turns making the nose easier to swing around at that length. The float camber they have on every board is camber, binding to binding, with the nose being rockered for ultimate float and stability underfoot. This is a creative, unique board that is tried and true on the lines in AK. If your looking to turn some heads with a one of a kind board,that is capable to go to the edge if not past it, this would be a great option.
Rider Type:Side/Backcountry Powderhound
Lib Tech T. Rice Pro
Lib Tech, if you haven’t heard of them I’m sure you live under a rock. With every year being a different shape, or different graphic made by the legend Jamie Lynn, it’s easy to see why they are a snowboard powerhouse. With a strong connection with Jackson hole local, Travis Rice, we will be targeting his pro model. Probably one of the most versatile boards on the market with sizes from 150-164.5, and the option for blunted or pointed ends if you’re looking for more of a park specific or powder specific option. The camber profile on this is the C2BTX, or rocker between your feet, then camber, and rocker again on the nose and tail. With the addition of magne-traction edges, this makes it a great turning board that will engage its edge very quick, and precise. You also have the option to get the Travis rice pro in a HP (Horse power) version that is made with higher quality material, making it lighter and stronger. As well you can select the Split version, with Karakoram clips included.
The Travis Rice Pro deck is going to be a great board for people looking to get an entire range of riding out of one board. From park kickers, to pow lines and cliff drops, ripping turns on a steep groomer or just casually cruising with your buddies on a low vis day, this board is meant to do it all.
Smokin Pow Wow
The Lake Tahoe based board company Smokin Snowboards, although mainly known for their quality park snowboards. Released a couple great additions to their line, the Jetson, and the Pow Wow. The shape on these boards speaks for themselves. The Pow Wow in particular, with a big, rockered nose for maximum float and camber from the front foot back to the tail, makes for a solid feeling underfoot. You can also add in the Mellow Mag technology (similar to magne-traction with less contact points) knowing your turning and edge hold will be all time.
The Pow wow is going to be a dynamic all mountain board. Mainly being ridden in one direction, but the option to ride switch if you want to mix things up. The superior edge control and camber profile also make this a powder missile if mother nature provides,there is no doubt you will have a blast on this thing! That is probably why they also offer this board in a split version as well. This board is going to be for someone who loves to ride both on and off piste conditions with amazing handling while turning.
OZ Alpenglow Split
I have been following these guys progression over the past three years, and it’s safe to say they are doing it right. The Colorado based company has been pressing boards out of their 100% wind powered shop, trying to be as eco friendly as a snowboard brand can be while still producing great shred sticks.
The Alpenglow is Oz’s flagship splitboard. Offering sizes from 154 to 164, and women’s specific sizes of 154,and 157. The Alpenglow offers a micro camber in between the bindings with rocker on the nose and tail. That being said, this is going to be a splitboard for any condition. Oz has developed their own locking system they call SPLITLOCK. What this is, is a beveled edge on the inside of the board. Instead of two flat surfaces pressed together, they slide into one another,ensuring a close,tight fit. They also offer this in a tour ready package, that includes skins, poles, pucks and bindings which is a great feature for someone looking at buying their first split set up.
This is going to be a great board for someone who is looking for an American made, light, strong splitboard that can handle anything your willing to charge down. Pressed by riders for riders.
I’m sure as a rider, that one of these boards has caught your eye if not several. From the well known to the obscure. These are going to be my top 5 picks to look out for for this upcoming 2015/2016 winter!
Hope the turns are deep..
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