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3D Contour Bases
Free friction snowboarding

Next level technology for ultimate response
- Jeremy Jones

- Jeremy Jones

Glide.
3D Contour Bases enhance glide. The smooth radius of the nose and tail edges reduce friction at the contact points. With less friction and catch in the tips, you can maintain more speed.

Flow.
3D Contour Bases deliver unmatched turn flow and fluidity. Just like the nose and tail on a surfboard, the rounded tip and tail edges eliminate catch as you transfer pressure edge-to-edge. Turn initiation is effortless because you can roll the board on to the edge instead of tip the board on to the edge. Once on edge, camber and Traction Tech lock in your turn.

Float.
When a board has good float, it should feel effortless to keep your nose up through pow, crud or crust. 3D Contour Bases improve float by reducing the "plow effect" of your nose and tail edges. Instead of plowing through the snow, the rounded edges smoothly deflect the snow to the sides of the board which pops your nose up without having to lean back and burn out your back leg.
How it works


1. Center
The center of the board is perfectly flat with no spoon bevel on the edges between the contact points. The flat base allows instantaneous edge engagement between the feet when you lean into a turn.

2. Contact points
The spoon bevel starts at the contact point. The bevel increased very gradually so there is not an abrupt transition between the flat center of the board and the raised tip and tail edges.

3. Nose and tail edges
The spoon bevel is most defined at the tip and tail of the board. The rounded edges at the tips reduce edge catch and drag.

Riding flat
When riding flat, the spoon bevel on the edges is not engaged, but it does help smoothly deflect snow away from the nose of the board.

Turn initiation
As you begin to make a turn, the spoon bevel helps you smoothly roll the board on to your egde with less friction and edge drag.

Mid-turn
In the middle of a turn, camber and Traction Tech keep you locked onto your egde in the center of the board while the spoon bevel reduces the "plow effect" of your nose and tail edges.
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Terrain
Your board choice should match your terrain preference. If you primarily like to ride on-piste, hit small jumps and explore mellow off-piste terrain, go for an All-Mountain/Piste board. If you love riding un-groomed terrain, powder and big lines, go for a Freeride model. Many of our board models excel in deep powder and we also have several models perfect for freestylers who like to jump, ride switch and lap the terrain park.
Learn how to find your perfect board
here.Favorite Turn Shape
Not all board models turn the same. Some models are designed to enhance short and tight turns. Others excel at making big turns at high speeds. All models will make either style turn, but some are better at one turn style than the other. Choose the turn style you make the most to narrow down your board choices
Learn more about sidecut
here.Flex
Your riding level and riding style decide your ideal board flex. Medium flex boards (5-8) offer good stability at speed and are easy to turn. Stiff flex boards (8-10) are really stable at high speed and in rough snow conditions, but they require strength and technique to ride smoothly. If you are a beginner, intermediate or freestyle focused rider, a medium flex board is your best choice. If you are an expert rider, or are looking to increase your confidence riding in steep, rough terrain, look at our stiffer models. Note that many expert riders like medium flex boards especially when riding pow
Learn more about flex
here.Shape
True Twin
True twin boards have the exact same width (X) and length (Z) nose and tail. They are ideal for freestyle: jump, jib, spin, butter and riding switch.
Directional Twin
Directional twin shapes have the same width (X) nose and tail, but the nose (Y) is slightly longer than the tail (Z). The longer nose offers better float in pow and mixed conditions.
Directional
Directional shapes have a wider (X) and longer (Y) nose than tail (W). The narrow, shorter tail (Z) improves turn initiation and lifts the nose for better float in pow and mixed conditions.
Learn more about shape, waist width, and more
here.Riding Level
Beginner/Intermediate
Beginner/Intermediate riders are those who are still learning how to make confident turns on variable terrain and snow conditions. To accelerate this learning process we suggest boards that are easy to turn and control.
Intermediate/Advanced
Intermediate riders are those that can make controlled turns in most terrain and snow conditions. Advanced riders are those that can confidently ride most anywhere on the mountain and have 3-5 years experience riding in all different snow types.
Expert/Elite
Expert riders are those with 5+ years riding experience that can confidently descend the most challenging and technical lines on the mountain, and/or ride the biggest features in the terrain park. Elite riders are those that have been riding for 10+ winters and have multiple 100+ day shred seasons under their belt.
Profile
Surf Rocker
Custom tip/tail rocker profile designed by surf shaper Chris Christenson. The nose rocker starts just inside of the front inserts and the tail rocker starts just at the back inserts. When you weight the tail of the board the nose ramps up out of the snow for insane float on the deepest days. Surf Rocker is ideal for soft snow and pow where float is most important.
CamRock
CamRock is a freestyle focused version of Directional Rocker that offers the edge power of camber and equal amounts of rocker in both nose and tail. CamRock improves freestyle finesse by keeping your tips playful while maintaining the power and pop of camber underfoot.
True Camber
True camber profile offers the most edge power for firm snow or freestyle riding, but not as much float in pow or crusty snow. The camber radius tapers into the beveled 3D contour base at the tips which releases the edges where they like to hook and balances the pop and directional stability of camber with a looser, less-catchy feel.
Directional Rocker
Directional Rocker offers the edge power of camber between the feet, and the float benefit of rocker in the tips. The rockered tip floats the board’s nose and improves maneuverability while the camber underfoot provides edge hold and response. A slightly rockered tail maintains the power and stability of a traditional board but helps keep the tail catch-free initiating turns and landing switch.
Big Horn Series
Snowboards and splitboards that are designed to fit riders with big feet (US size 11 or bigger). All men’s adult models include one or more Big Horn sizes that feature a > 26.3cm waist width.
Learn more
here.Directional Freeride
High performance designs built for dynamic descents
Confidence inspiring freeride models built for maximum performance off piste and in technical terrain. All models feature shapes designed to stomp and straight line plus a directional rocker/camber profile that delivers insane float and unmatched edge grip
Directional All-Mountain
Built for all-terrain domination
Versatile directional twin models designed for piste, park and pow. Each model features a unique combination of flex, materials and camber profiles that have been fine tuned for maximum maneuverability and stability riding in any snow condition
Surf Series
Inspired shapes for creative riders
Progressive surf-inspired snowboards designed by surfboard shaper Chris Christenson and Jeremy Jones. Each model in the collection features a unique shape, flex, rocker and 3D Contour Bases that delivers ultra fast glide and nimble performance in pow or on piste
Learn more about surf series
here.Alternative Freeride
Go deeper, ride longer, shred stronger
Inspired freeride models that feature unique shapes, camber and 3D Contour Bases. Designed for the creative freerider who demands a stable and nimble snowboard that offers maximum glide and float in any terrain or snow conditions