SNOW.SURF 2016 - 2017
Handcrafted in Switzerland Shaping a board is a form of art, that no computer can do as well as a person. There’s nothing we enjoy more than the hours of riding, conceptualizing, sharing, and testing that are required to reach perfection. Switzerland is our homeland. The landscape is our inspiration. And our boards are the result. NOSE SHAPES
SIDECUT SHAPES
TAIL SHAPE
The board’s nose is the first thing to come into contact with the elements. This is why it has to be adapted to the riding intention of each board. It’s the gateway to heaven.
The radius is similar to the steering wheel of your car. A smaller radius will naturally make the board turn shorter, and vice versa. The real secret is an adjusted radius next to the contact edges, allowing you to turn with ease.
The tail is what allows you to finish your turn and initiate the next one. It’s the secret to a reactive board with character.
R7 SERIES A short side cut from 7+ meters, designed for aggressive and radical runs.
DOUBLE FISH This style is made specifically for short running edges, speeding up your board like never before.
R8 SERIES A medium side cut from 8+ meters for medium radius turns… Perfect for cruising and versatile for the everyday ride
ROUND The Round Tail is the standard for any pure versatile board.
R9 SERIES A medium-long side cut from 9+ meters for medium to long turns. Ideal for cruising maintaining high versatility with a lot of speed.
DIAMOND The Diamond Tail helps you finish your turns easily, and is made specifically for long radius side cuts and long length running edges.
THE MOSQUITO MID PIC The Mid Pic nose shape reduces the nose length, making the board more compact. This very direct style still makes the ride fully versatile.
THE DONUTS MID ROUND PIC The Mid Round Pic nose shape is a mostly floated shape for the everyday ride.
THE GUN LONG PIC The Long Pic nose shape allows you to charge and go fast in any type of snow, from a deep powder field to springtime slushy snow.
R10 SERIES A long side cut from 10+ meters for fast long turns and for charging.
SIZES 142 147 152
GOODNESS IS ABOUT CHARACTER This board is built for the rider who is not afraid to ride short boards built with a lot of character. Small side cut radius and short running edges result in something powerful, allowing you to ride fast and smooth. The logo was designed by Henry Nidecker’s grandmother in 1946. The shape is inspired by the first appeared Nidecker board in 1984 – authentic to the core.
FEATURES - Ash veneer - Combo Triax and Biax fibers - Nidactive wood core
- 9900 sintered - Over size recycled sel edges
SPECS Over Length (cm)
142
147
152
Sidecut Radius (mm)
7000
7150
7300
Effective Length (mm)
1070
1130
1170
354744
376024
391202
Front Foot Width (mm)
266
269
270
Back Foot Width (cm)
263
266
268
Stance Width (cm)
500
520
540
Flottation (mm2)
NS
TS
R1100
6 mm
Directional Rocker + Positive camber
R300
SIZES 150 154 158
CLASSICS ARE TIMELESS This board is a classic side cut from the 90’s. Medium side cut and regular sizes give you versatility and comfort. The construction absorbs terrain perfectly, allowing you to maximize fun. The inspiration for this board came directly from the original Donuts snowboard brand born in 1995 and produced in the Nidecker factory. This is a wink to TK’s first shapes.
FEATURES - Ash veneer - Combo Triax and Biax fibers - Nidactive wood core
- 9900 sintered - Over size recycled sel edges
SPECS Over Length (cm)
150
154
158
Sidecut Radius (mm)
8000
8150
8300
Effective Length (mm)
1160
1200
1240
389710
403441
418865
Front Foot Width (mm)
264
265
267
Back Foot Width (mm)
262
264
266
Stance Width (mm)
520
530
540
Flottation (mm2)
NS
TS
R1100
8mm
Directional Rocker + Positive camber
R300
SIZES 161 171
PA S S I O N C H A N G E S E V E R Y T H I N G As a true surf gun, this board is made for those who want to charge. Long side cuts radius and long running edges provide stability while still allowing you to carve like no one else. We also created a shorter version for those who want to charge but with less speed. Born from the first globally known Nidecker boards in the 80s, mixing old and new shape and logo.
FEATURES - Ash veneer - Combo Triax and Biax fibers - Nidponsive wood core
- 9900 sintered - Over size recycled sel edges
SPECS Over Length (cm)
161
171
Sidecut Radius (mm)
9000
10000
Effective Length (mm)
1200
1280
407014
435687
Front Foot Width (mm)
264
266
Back Foot Width (mm)
263
265
Stance Width (mm)
520
540
R1100
Flottation (mm2)
NS
TS
8mm
Directional Rocker + Positive camber
R300
SETUP
The wrong set up is like... playing guitar with a pair of boxing gloves
NATURAL STANCE The Natural Stance is not just a feeling; it’s a calculation of body geometry using the golden ratio as reference. Your body architecture establishes your personal stance, giving you the best ratio of balance and force.
F E AT U R E S TOP SHEET All of our top sheets use wood – the best natural, light dampener material available. We choose the best type of wood for the boards. We adapted the best wood essence... Ash veneer for more absorption and responsiveness.
FIBER The combination of Triax on the top and Biax on the bottom results in true sturdiness under your feet. Crafted with the proper torsion box, this combo transfers energy for ultimate responsiveness.
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Stance = X
FRONT FOOT ANGLE The front foot establishes your direction and engages your turn. This is why it’s so important to have an angle between 20 and 30 degrees, which provides the perfect mix of balance and engagement.
20°
30°
WOOD CORE Nidactive Woodcore: This unique wood core mixes Poplar and Paulownia to create the best lightness, responsiveness, and absorption ratios. Nidponsive Woodcore: This exclusive wood core combines Poplar and Bamboo to achieve the ideal combination of lightness and responsiveness.
BACK FOOT ANGLE The back foot gives you the balance and energy required to finish your turn. This is why it’s so important to have an angle between – 10 and 10 degrees – the sweet spot of stability and power.
BASE The ultra-fast base is made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) and carbon. It is prepared with a factory-tuned, wend-performance natural wax and premium belt ground finish, resulting in a smooth, fast ride in all conditions.
Adding a canting plate on the back foot gives you more of both.
EDGES Oversized edges improve production sustainability and allow for more frequent tuning and a better grip.
-10° 10°
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