Moderate Flex The preference for stiffness (or lack thereof) varies from rider to rider, however most riders looking to get solid performance on jumps as well as rails/boxes opt for a medium flex rating. Versatile and capable in all aspects of park and pipe riding, look for a snowboard and binding setup that exhibits: Boards Average to Shorter Length Depends on personal preference shorter boards will spin more easily while longer boards will provide more stability on jump landings. evoCollective rider Kimmy Fasani A Bit of Bothįor the remaining renaissance riders who are looking to partake in a blend of both jibbing and jumping, a snowboard setup that exhibits hybrid characteristics will serve you well. It's more responsive, easier to pop and ollie, and it handles all types of conditions great." Stiffer bindings also provide enhanced energy transmission resulting in a much more responsive and precise feel.Įnhanced Shock Absorption Look for extra EVA foam and support padding to help dissipate the forces of impact on big air landings and compact snow surfaces. Bindings Moderate to Stiff Flex Rating A stiffer flex allows you to put down the landing gear after big spins and flips without worrying about washing out. It also delivers much better ‘pop’ than non-cambered boards. Positively Cambered Profiles A cambered design offers reliable edgehold to carve off of the lip and put down big, fast-spinning landings. Moderate to Stiff Flex Rating Slightly stiffer, higher energy cores provide better edge hold and pop for higher speed take-offs and landings. A slightly shorter length makes the board easier to maneuver and lowers the swing weight during flips and spins, but it’s also important to have adequate length for stability at speed. Whether it’s the halfpipe, the pro-line jumps, or some other finely sculpted take-off, snowboarders who send it big, fast, and far tend to favor setups with: Board Regular Length This board might be the same length or a bit shorter than what you might right outside the park/pipe. Like Ricky Bobby, you were born to go fast - into and off of jumps, that is. evoCollective rider Brandon Cocard Jumps I always prefer a twin for my freestyle boards." And with reverse camber in the tip and tail they are still easy to press and butter. They are stiff in the middle so if you are landing off a big drop or trying to ollie over something you get the support and pop you need to feel comfortable. "My favorite jib boards aren't completely reverse camber, but flat in the middle with a little bit of reverse camber above the front and back bindings. Bindings Soft Flex Rating Allows for more ‘forgiveness’ through imperfect landings and enables the rider to ‘tweak’ their tricks without consequently tweaking their knees. These profiles also tend to be more maneuverable and easier for sliding boxes and rails without catching an edge. Soft Flex Rating This indicates a soft and ‘buttery’ core construction that allows the board to bend to your will and lock onto rails and features.įully Rockered or Flat Profiles Rockered tips and tails provide you with an extra level of forgiveness.
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