Never Summer Snowtrooper X Snowboard 2017

The Snowtrooper is the souped-up version of Never Summer’s Legendary SL / Legacy models. Its Extended Rocker Camber Profile Improves float and agility making this board great for powdery treelines, and quick edge-to-edge carves on the groomers. Its dead center 5 flex and 5 dampness is the perfect combination for a true all mountain machine. It’s no stranger to the backcountry, nor is it afraid to take on a few features in the park. The Snowtrooper has got you covered on any given day and is ready to navigate all types of terrain.

CORE:

NS Custom Flight - Never Summer’s exclusive CUSTOM FLIGHT CORE is the most technically advanced core system we’ve ever used. Designed and built in NS’s woodcore facility, these cores fuse premium hardwood and ultra light softwood laminates together with vertical layers of elastomeric vibration dampers. These lightweight perimeter dampers actually increase vibration absorption the faster you ride while maintaining an incredible amount of snap and liveliness, providing a level of edgehold and high speed performance that only a Never Summer snowboard can deliver.

BASE:

Durasurf Sintered 4501 Base - Crown Plastics has been the industry leader in sintered materials for over 36 years and has created the DURASURF 4501 sintered base exclusively for Never Summer. This new high density base is extremely fast and will provide unmatched performance and durability.

CAMBER PROFILE:

Extended Transition Rocker Camber - The transitional area between the camber section and low profile tip/tail of the board is extended to enhance the inherent characteristics of Never Summer’s Original Rocker Camber Profile. This profile is captured by extending the transition areas which decreases pressure over the ends of the effective edge. This allows the board to flow instead of push against the snow creating fluid edge transfer, increases glide, and powder flotation in flat areas of the board. EXRC improves edge hold when the camber is engaged, yet it is more forgiving and less likely to catch edge when in a neutral position.

EDGE TECH:

Vario Power Grip - Vario Power Grip Sidecut utilizes multiple radiuses creating extra contact points to enhance edge hold. A flat section in the rocker area provides a broad contact point when flexed. However, when unbent, it allows the board to track straight and not catch. Flanking this straight section are two shallow radius which provide the second and third contact points. Towards the end of the sidecut are deep radius which render quick turn initiation and the final contact points.

THE INSIDES:

Carbon VXR Laminate Technology - The Carbon VXR was the first carbon fiber configuration Never Summer designed for their Rocker Camber Boards. Carbon V’s are extended out from the inserts to the effective edge for quick response which stiffen the board torsionally. In Addition, V’s are positioned to the ends of the board providing maximum boost and pop when loaded up. This is an ideal layup to transfer energy to the end of the effective edge, tip/ tail and still give the board a softer more forgiving mid flex for torsional control.

STS Pretensioned Fiberglass - STS ADVANCED FIBERGLASS is a pre-hardened, pre-tensioned, layered laminate that has added elastomer stringers between the 0 degree and 90 degree glass fibers that run the length of the effective edge. This produces a stronger bond between the individual  glass laminates giving Never Summer snowboards unmatched strength, edge hold and performance.

Bi-Lite Fiberglass - BI-LITE fiberglass combines many of the strength characteristics of STS ADVANCED fiberglass with an ultra light glass fiber matrix. This delivers incredible freestyle and freeride performance without sacrificing durability.

Elastomeric Underfoot Stabilizers - Elastomeric Rubber Stabilizers directly below the mounting area provide optimum vibration absorption and increase high speed stability while reducing foot fatigue.

RDS 2 Damping System - This Lightweight system uses three narrower laminated damping layers that provide the perfect combination of vibration, absorption, and stability. RDS 2 is the perfect balance of freeride stability and freestyle liveliness.

THE OUTSIDES:

Low Profile Tip/Tail - A low profile in the nose and tail of the snowboard maximizes material contact with the snow for more powerful ollie/nollie pop and adds stability to your landings. Low Profile Tip/Tail also reduces the plowing effect in the nose for better glide to the next feature and superior float when it’s deep.

Sintered P-tex Sidewall - Unlike conventional ABS sidewalls that have a tendency to crack in colder temperatures, SINTERED P-TEX Sidewalls maintain their integrity at any temperature.

Matte Top Sheet

Full Wrap Metal Edge

P-Tex Tip and Tail Protection