2012–2013 CATALOG
ACADEMY SNOWBOARD CO
GOOD PEOPLE. GREAT SNOWBOARDS.
2012–2013
ACADEMY SNOWBOARD CO. GOOD PEOPLE. GREAT SNOWBOARDS. Since 2002 we’ve kept our fundamentals quite simple; quality, progression and individuals. Quality because we build only the best possible snowboards and stand behind our product 100% with a 1-year Warranty. Progression because we only want to improve our technology to make better riding snowboards. And of course, Individuals, which are all the characters that make our family special. Everybody is different but we all have one thing in common, the love for snowboarding and riding with our friends. We also give back to our fellow scholastic shredders with our scholarship programs and through our snow camps to help kids learn something new. Thanks for the support, have fun and enjoy!
Jonas Michilot, Screwdriver Binding Adjust.
Cover: Jonas Michilot, backflip
ICON SERIES
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ABOUT • This amazing twin tip Reverse Flat camber fun machine can take any beating you give it.
RYAN TARBELL
FEATURES • Reverse Flat Camber technology – not too aggressive for unneeded pressing. • Cost effective so you can buy two. • Tip to Tail Aspen wood core with beech strips for added pop and snap. • Effortless edge to edge energy transfer • Soft to medium flex. • As good as our Propaganda, but better. • Durable and can take a beating.
SPECS Size Effective Edge Nose Width Tail Width Nose Length Tail Length Side Cut Radius Waste Width Stance Range 10
PG. 4
8
148 RC 105 28.5 28.5 22 22 6.5 24 48-56 10
150 RC 106 28.6 28.6 22 22 6.8 24.3 50-58 9
152 RC 108 28.7 28.7 22 22 7.7 24.7 54-62
156 RC 111 28.9 28.9 22 22 8.3 28.9 54-62
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148RC / 150RC / 152RC
156RC
7
2012-13
PERFECT, SOFT/MED FLEX, RESPONSIVE, SNAPPY, COST EFFECTIVE
PROPAGANDA
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ABOUT • Created for the intermediate and advanced freestylers who make jibbing a priority. FEATURES • Cost effective so you dont have to clip tickets. • Sidewall constructed true twin with a blunted tip and tail for reverse camber. • Centered stance makes this the ultimate park and jibbing board. • EZ Ride: Infused with a carbon synthetic mix and aspen wood components that gives the core an AMAZING flex pattern without losing board memory or pop. You can press these boards right out of the wrapper. • Reverse Camber available in 149, 152 & 156. • Made in Austria.
CHAD TARBELL
SPECS Size Effective Edge Nose Width Tail Width Nose Length Tail Length Side Cut Radius Waste Width Stance Range 8
PG. 6
7
145 105.9 28.4 28.4 19.8 19.8 8.5/7.6/8.5 24.6 18-22.5 10
149 RC 110.1 29.19 29.19 19.7 19.7 7.95 25.2 19-24 10
150 109.9 28.88 28.88 20.05 20.05 8.7/7.8/8.7 24.85 18.5-22
152 RC 112.8 29.46 29.46 19.85 19.85 8.1 25.35 19-24
153 112.6 29.15 29.15 20.2 20.2 8.85/7.95/8.85 25 19.5-24
155 114.3 29.37 29.37 20.35 20.35 8.95/8.05/8.95 25.1 20-25
156 RC 115.5 29.72 29.72 20.0 20.0 8.25 25.5 21.1-24.2
145 / 149RC
150 / 152RC / 153 155 / 156RC
6.5
2012-13
BUTTER WITH POP, SOFT, TORSIONAL FLEX, FUN, FORGIVING
RHYTHM SERIES
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ABOUT • This twin shape is the perfect park and all mountain board that’s made to take a beating without breaking the bank. FEATURES • Sidewall constructed true twin. • Designed for park, jibs and jumps. • Mid Wide for more surface area, except for Reverse Camber sizes. • Medium flex pattern with a softer nose. • Full tip to tail wood core is wrapped in a bi-axial stitch fiber so it will hold its flex pattern and not pack out. • Lightweight Canadian aspen wood core with poplar stringers through the inserts for maximum strength. • Reverse Flat Zero Camber available in 151, 153 & 155. • Made in Austria.
JORDAN MICHILOT
SPECS Size Effective Edge Nose Width Tail Width Nose Length Tail Length Side Cut Radius Waste Width Stance Range 9
PG. 8
8
145 111 28.11 28.11 17 17 8 23.9 17-22 10
148 112 29.03 29.03 18 18 8 25.2 19.8-23.5 10
151 RC 112.4 29.1 29.1 19.3 19.3 7.8 24.9 20.1-24.2
153 RC 114.2 29.3 29.3 19.4 19.4 7.9 25 20.1-24.2
153 117 29.49 29.49 18 18 9 25.4 21.6-25
155 RC 116 29.5 29.5 18 18 9 25.1 20-24
156 119 29.93 29.93 18.5 18.5 9 25.7 21.6-25.5
159 121 30.37 30.37 19 19 9 26 21.6-25.5
145 / 148 / 151RC / 153
153RC / 155RC / 156 / 159
7.5
2012-13
RIDE EVERYTHING, MED FLEX, STABLE, DURABLE, MID WIDE
TEAM SERIES
THE BRO MODEL
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ABOUT • Second installment of the high performance directional twin Bro Model inspired by brothers Jonas & Jordan Michilot riding and art. FEATURES • Sidewall construction with reinforced carbon strips so your board will last two seasons without losing pop. • Medium to stiff flex pattern. • Sintered Base is super fast and durable. • Beach strips added to reinforce the stainless inserts. • Directional twin – 1” set back stance. • Photography by Jonas Michilot. • Illustration by Jordan Michilot. • Made in Austria.
JONAS MICHILOT
SPECS Size Effective Edge Nose Width Tail Width Nose Length Tail Length Side Cut Radius Waste Width Stance Range 9
PG. 10
10
149 112.5 29.06 29.06 19.4 19.4 7.2 24.5 18.5-23.6 10
152 113.5 28.6 28.6 19.5 17.5 7.5 24.5 46-58 8
156 115.5 29 29 21 19.5 7.9 24.7 52-64
159 119.5 29.4 29.4 21.5 19.5 8 24.9 52-64
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149
152 / 156 / 159
8.5
2012-13
BUILT TO LAST, MED STIFF FLEX, FAST, AGGRESSIVE, CONTROL
SERENITY
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ABOUT • Designed by our lady shredders for lady shredders. FEATURES • Built to take punishment by ladies learning new moves. • Blunted twin tip for park and mountain riding. • Soft to medium flex makes this board the ultimate shred machine for our girls. • WDT Hybrid Core: light weight, environmentally friendly and an amazing flex pattern without losing board memory or pop. • EZ Ride: You can press these boards right out of the wrapper. • Reverse Camber available in 143 & 146. • Made in Austria
MELISSA EVANS
SPECS Size Effective Edge Nose Width Tail Width Nose Length Tail Length Side Cut Radius Waste Width Stance Range 9
PG. 12
8
140 103.1 27.8 27.8 17.5 17.5 7.2 22.9 18-22 10
143 RC 103.9 27.33 27.33 19.3 19.3 7.6 23.6 19.5-22.6 0
145 109.5 28.4 28.4 18.25 18.25 7.2 23.5 19-22
146 RC 106.5 27.64 27.64 19.5 19.5 7.75 23.8 20.1-23.2
150 113.1 28.7 28.7 18.45 18.45 7.3 23.8 19-22
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140 / 143RC / 145
146RC / 150
6
2012-13
EASY TO RIDE, SOFT FLEX, RESPONSIVE, CONTROL
TECH OVERVIEW CONSTRUCTION SANDWICH CONSTRUCTION Tip to tail wood core “sandwiched” between layers of fiberglass and base material with specially formulated ABS sidewalls. Time tested performance with excellent torsional stability, edge hold and durability. Standard feature on all boards. TIP TO TAIL WOOD CORE Lightweight Canadian aspen wood cores run from the length of the board providing maximum strength, consistent flex patterns and ensure maximum longevity. WDT HYBRID CORE Spruce wood infused with plastic particles to eliminate break and snap factor. Softer flex pattern, excellent board memory, environmentally friendly, 22% lighter and will not pack out like an all-wood core. STAINLESS 10MM INSERTS 10MM stainless steel inserts are super strong, light and wont rust. Half-spaced insert patterns allow the rider to dial in a perfect stance. Standard feature on all boards. CARBON CORD FIBERGLASS WEAVE Carbon fiber cords are woven directly into the tri-ax fiberglass during production, fusing the carbon and fiberglass as one to eliminate flat spots. CCFW delivers a true, stiffer flex curve from tip to tail and increased camber memory. SINTERED 4000 UHMW Sintered Ultra High Molecular Weight base has excellent wax absorption, resulting in greater speeds without compromised durability, making it easy to maintain. This high end material is top choice for serious riders. EXT 2000 Extruded base is easy to belt grind to a smooth finish and can be repaired in your garage with a stick of Ptex and an iron. It is less expensive than sintered bases to maintain.
VAN GRAY: BOREAL MTN, CA
GEOMETRY TWIN Identically shaped tip and tail combined with a centered stance provides for easier switch riding and maximized maneuverability. DIRECTIONAL TWIN Identically shaped tip and tail combined with a set back stance provides for easier switch riding and maximized stability.
REVERSE CAMBER 1�
STANDARD 1� progression from center. FLAT ZERO 0� flat center to 1� progression.
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FLAT
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CAMP ACADEMY
ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIPS
April 14th-15th at Boreal Mtn, Tahoe, CA More info at www.academysnowboards.com First 50 campers to register get a free pair of Skull Candy headphones.
Helping our fellow snowboarders stay in school: Foundation Scholarships 4 Regional scholarships available
FLEX RATINGS Different board flex patterns maximize different aspects of snowboarding, response, stability, forgivingness, etc. Softer boards are more forgiving and easier to turn, but less stable. Stiffer boards are more stable at high speeds, but less forgiving. The higher the number on the flex weight, the stiffer the board.
TERRAIN RATINGS MOUNTAIN Powder lines, steep chutes, fun groomers, high speed ollies and anything and everything between. PARK Jibs, boxes, butters, rails, kinks, cheese wedges, hips, gaps, barrel bonks, scary takeoffs and even scarier landings. STREET Handrails, ledges, picnic tables, late night urban destruction. PIPE Big trannies, hips, tough landings, icy mornings, pop, pop, pop.
THANK YOU To our families, JAH, Mark Ferraro, Sharon Baughn-Scurich, the team, Shandy Campos, Tommy Kronquist, Scot Leverett, Travis Vanderlinden, George Roth, Jasen Smith, Antoine, Albine, & John @ Elan, Curtis Maddox, Brady Bowers, Chris & Sarah Castaneda/Northstar, Pete Hutson, Tyler Hardie, Kyle Kennedy, Scotty Stevens, Chris Grenier, Eric &Thorsten @ Good Question, Shaun Neff, Paul Heran, Jerad Cullen, Phillip Wieczorek, Ryan Schopen, Chris Krizan, Ben Birk, Ryan Taylor, Tom Zikas, Anderson and Maggie Hinsch, Daisuke Oda, Eva Soroken, Aaron Dodds, Gwen Fidecaro, Zack & Ryan @ Hovercraft Studio, Erik Phillips, Johan @ C3, skateboarding, Joe Carlino &Justin Meyer @ Videograss, Van Gray, Shane Reid, Chicken, Mark Rezinkov, Chris Gaylor, Steve Lake, Elder David Kunz, Justin Cobb, Omar Otte, Mike Basher, Oli Gagnon, Ben Birk, Martin & Sal @ Tall Trees, Mike Pettit @ Bald-E-Gal, all photographers, filmers, artists and musicians, surfing, Dalai Lama, David Reynolds, Eric and Jon Slaughter @ Boreal, John/JP @ Sugar Bowl, Mike @ Hyland Hills, Bob Marley, companies that keep it real: Airblaster, Neff, Yobeat, Method Mag, Medium Control Clothing, Snowboarder Mag, 686, Unity, Capita, Bluebird wax, Windells, One Ball Jay, BRKN home, nonstopthought.com, artprostitute.com, and any other independent brands, our reps, distributors and everyone else who supports our cause to keep snowboarding fun. Thanks for representing. PHOTO CREDITS Ryan Taylor, Tommy Kronquist, Dylan Thompson, Erich Dummer, and Matt Peterson Academy Snowboards is a proud supporter of Videograss. See Jonas Michilot and crew in action at www.vgsnow.com
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