Academy 12/13

2012–2013 CATALOG

ACADEMY SNOWBOARD CO

GOOD PEOPLE. GREAT SNOWBOARDS.

2012–2013

ACADEMY SNOWBOARD CO. GOOD PEOPLE. GREAT SNOWBOARDS. Since 2003, 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 setting up his Team 149 before his back flip cover shot.

ICON SERIES

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ABOUT • This amazing twin tip Reverse Flat camber fun machine is cost effective so you can buy two.

RYAN TARBELL

FEATURES • Reverse Flat Camber technology – not too aggressive for unwanted over-pressing.

• Tip to tail aspen wood core with beech strips for added pop and reinforcement.

• 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 Waist Width Stance Range 10

PG. 4

8

144 RC 102 28.2 28.2 22 22 6 23.7 18.5-22 10

148 RC 105 28.5 28.5 22 22 6.5 24 18.9-22.5 9

150 RC 106 28.6 28.6 22 22 6.8 24.3 19.5-22.9

152 RC 108 28.7 28.7 22 22 7.7 24.7 19.5-24.5

156 RC 111 28.9 28.9 22 22 8.3 25 20.5-24.5

BOARD DETAIL

144RC / 148RC / 150RC / 152RC

156RC

7

2012-13

SNAPPY, PERFECT, SOFT/MED FLEX, RESPONSIVE, 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 don’t 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.

• WDT Hybrid Core = EZ Ride Technology. 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 146, 149, 152 & 156.

• Made in Austria.

CHAD TARBELL

SPECS Size

145

146 RC

149 RC

150

152 RC

153

155

156 RC

158

Effective Edge Nose Width Tail Width Nose Length Tail Length Side Cut Radius Waist Width Stance Range

105.9 28.4 28.4 19.8 19.8 8.5/7.6/8.5 24.6 18-22.5

106.5 27.6 27.6 19.5 19.5 7.85 23.8 20-23.25

110.1 29.19 29.19 19.7 19.7 7.95 25.2 19-24

109.9 28.88 28.88 20.05 20.05 8.7/7.8/8.7 24.85 18.5-22

112.8 29.46 29.46 19.85 19.85 8.1 25.35 19-24

112.6 29.15 29.15 20.2 20.2 8.85/7.95/8.85 25 19.5-24

114.3 29.37 29.37 20.35 20.35 8.95/8.05/8.95 25.1 20-25

115.5 29.72 29.72 20.0 20.0 8.25 25.5 21.1-24.2

117 29.63 29.63 20.5 20.5 9.1/8.2/9.1 25.3 20-25

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PG. 6

7

10

10

145 / 146RC / 149RC

150 / 152RC / 153 155 / 156RC/158

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 feature a blunted nose and tail shape.

• Made in Austria.

JORDAN MICHILOT

SPECS Size Effective Edge Nose Width Tail Width Nose Length Tail Length Side Cut Radius Waist 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

SERENITYWOMEN’S

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ABOUT • Designed by our women shredders for women shredders.

FEATURES • Built to take punishment by girls 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 Waist 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 9

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

BOARD DETAIL

140 / 143RC / 145

146RC / 150

6

2012-13

EASY TO RIDE, SOFT FLEX, RESPONSIVE, AMAZING CONTROL

TEAM SERIES

THE BRO MODEL

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ABOUT • The 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.

• Beech strips added to reinforce the stainless inserts.

• Directional twin – 1” set back stance.

• Photography by Jonas Michilot.

• Illustration by Jordan Michilot.

JONAS MICHILOT

SPECS Size Effective Edge Nose Width Tail Width Nose Length Tail Length Side Cut Radius Waist 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 24.6 19-24 8

156 115.5 29 29 21 19.5 7.9 24.8 20.5-24.5

159 119.5 29.4 29.4 21.5 19.5 8 25 21-25

BOARD DETAIL

149

152 / 156 / 159

8.5

2012-13

BUILT TO LAST, MED STIFF FLEX, FAST, AGGRESSIVE, CONTROL

VAN GRAY: BOREAL MTN, CA

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.

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.

1�

FLAT

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ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIPS

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.

Helping our fellow snowboarders stay in school with Foundation scholarship. Winner receives $500.00 plus 1% of that regions sales and a free session to Windells Snowboard Camp.

CAMP ACADEMY April 14th-15th at Boreal Mountain in Tahoe, CA. First 50 campers to register get a free pair of Skull Candy headphones. For more info go to www.academysnowboards.com/camps VIDEOGRASS Academy Snowboards is a proud supporter of Videograss. See Jonas, Chad & Ryan in action at www.vgsnow.com

Thank You: JAH, family, friends, riders, reps, distributors and everyone else who supports our cause to keep snowboarding fun.

Photo Credits: Ben Birk, Ryan Taylor, Tommy Kronquist, Dylan Thompson, Erich Dummer, and Matt Peterson.

Catalog Design: Hovercraft Studio, Portland, OR

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