ALL MOUNTAIN - DIRECTIONAL TWIN
Where on the mountain this snowboard is especially tuned to excel.
Beginner level snowboards are fun and approachable for all riders while an advanced snowboard is tuned for a particularly aggressive / athletic style of snowboarding.
How easily does this snowboard bend under pressure? A soft flex is great for fun maneuverability while a stiff flex is better for aggressive high speed hill bombing.
THE ORIGINAL AWARD WINNING ROCKER/CAMBER HYBRID CONTOURS (BANANA TECHNOLOGY) ENGINEERED FOR SNOWBOARDING
FULL CONTACT AND CONTROL IN ALL CONDITIONS. “AWESOME EVERYWHERE”
CENTRAL ROCKER BUILDS IN CARVE, EDGE HOLD & FLOAT
CAMBERS BUILD IN POP, STABILITY AND CONTROL
HORSEPOWER CONSTRUCTION [HP]
LIGHT • ENVIRONMENTALLY NICER • SMOOTHER
CORE: EXTENDED 60% ASPEN / 40% PAULOWNIA
GLASS: TRI AX / BI-AX GLASS
TOP: ECO SUBLIMATED POLY TOP
BASE: SINTERED KNIFE CUT BASE
BIRCH INTERNAL SIDEWALLS
UHMW SINTERED SIDEWALLS
UHMW TIP/TAIL IMPACT DEFLECTION
SERRATED STEAK KNIFE TECHNOLOGY
7 strategically located edge serrations provide unreal edge hold and control in all conditions.
TURNS ICE INTO POWDER!
| Size (cm) | 157W | 161W | 163UW | 165W | 169W | 170UW | 173UW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Length (cm) | 115 | 118 | 120 | 121 | 124 | 124 | 127 |
| SideCut (m) | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.75 | 8.75 |
| Nose / Tail Width (cm) | 30.5 / 30.3 | 30.8 / 30.5 | 32.5 / 32.2 | 31.2 / 31 | 31.4 / 31.2 | 32.9 / 32.6 | 33.2 / 33 |
| Waist Width (cm) | 26.8 | 26.8 | 28 | 26.8 | 26.8 | 28.5 | 28.5 |
| Surface Area (sq in) | 662 | 682 | 738 | 702 | 722 | 766 | 784 |
| Stance Min-Max / Set Back (in) | 21"-26" / 1" | 21"-26" / 1" | 21"-26" / 1" | 21"-26" / 1" | 21"-26" / 1 | 21"-26" / 1" | 21"-26" / 1" |
| Stance Min-Max / Set Back (cm) | 53.3 - 66 / 2.5 cm | 53.3 - 66 / 2.5 cm | 53.3 - 66 / 2.5 cm | 53.3 - 66 / 2.5 cm | 53.3 - 66 / 2.5 cm | 53.3 - 66 / 2.5 cm | 53.3 - 66 / 2.5 cm |
| Flex 10 = Firm | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Weight Range (lbs / kg) | 140+ / 65+ | 145+ / 70+ | 150+ / 70+ | 145+ / 70+ | 150+ / 70+ | 160+ / 75+ | 170+ / 80+ |
The 170 UW is one intersting board for sure, and my first time on a directional twin. As a big fella stand at 6'6" and 270 lbs this board floats like a dream. Took a bit of time to learn how to stop in this thing but on the slopes it turns like a dream, and makes somewhat difficult jumps incredibly easy. Don't let the wiggly edge freak you out, it works! Heaviest board I've ever had too.
Bought this board (170UW) after a 10 year hiatus from the mountains. I'm 6' 1" and weigh 330 lbs. Took it to Baker on the maiden voyage and it just road like a dream. What a forgiving board. It made getting back into boarding easy. It was a little hard to turn at first on the groomers until I started really putting it on its edge. No problems after that. LOVE this board. Big guys dream board.
I’m 6’2” 220lbs and bought the 161W and ride in British Columbia, Canada. I’m an advanced/expert boarder and love riding powder and trees. Board is awesome on groomers; edge hold and carving are amazing. Board can handle speed and base is tough and can take hits off rocks. Skunkape is great in up to a foot powder. Deep powder though my nose bogs down even with a set-back stance causing me to nose dive. I should have gone with the 165W. A slightly wider tip and tail board in the 160’s range would be awesome to fix this and still let me do tight turns in the trees. Board is fun just make sure you buy a little longer if you ride deep powder. Might keep this as my freestyle board.
I've used Skunkapes for the past 4 seasons and I LOVE them! Strong but flexible enough for all-mountain and park
Best board I ever owned. Broke last years model at the end of the season (169W) but was the best season I ever had on snow. This stick makes everything easy and moves like the wind. Can’t wait to try out the new board with an amazing new design!!
