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Seeing as how we’re based in the Midwest, we definitely know a thing or two about park snowboards and boy have we got the perfect park board for you. Whether you are launching 30-foot kickers, lapping your local mini park or seeking out rails around town. From soft flexing boards that are perfect for presses to more powerful boards that can handle the big boy parks, there is a board on this list for you.
If the city is your terrain park, then the Capita Ultra Fear Snowboard is your ride. Notorious in circles of park rats worldwide, the Ultra Fear is back with some fancy updates for winter 2016, making this board even more durable and awesome than it was last season. A few notable, new features include the Superlight P2 core and Dynaweave fiberglass for added snap and pop. A cork dampening system built into the sidewalls for better shock absorption and the new and improved 360 degree steel edges with an offset seam. When it comes to urban riding, your board needs to be able to handle a different kind of abuse than what you normally find on the mountain. The Ultra Fear is built specifically with this kind of riding in mind, so not only does it handle the wear and tear, it excels in both durability and performance. There is a reason you see the Ultra Fear in so many video parts, it just might be time to find out for yourself.
When you think of the brand Never Summer, you may not necessarily think of park boards – until they created the Funslinger snowboard. Never Summer has thrown a major curve ball to those that think they only produce big mountain snowboards. The Funslinger was a late release board for the ’14/’15 season and it was such a big hit they decided to make it a keeper. With an asym shape and super soft flex, this board dominates park, street and everything in between. Featuring their brand new Boost Flex core, the Funslinger is able to be super loose without losing any of it’s snappy power making it an ideal board for both jibbing, rails and jumps. They added a dampening system for extra shock absorption, carbon laminate technology helps keep the snappy power you need for jumps and sintered p-tex sidewalls add durability for rebound on edge slams. Be the guy that’s handing out the fun all season long with the Never Summer Funslinger. *Note – big footed riders, opt for the Funslinger X, a wider version of this fun little ripper!
Leave it up to Burton to create what could possibly be one of the coolest park boards ever, the Burton Name Dropper snowboard. With a unique off-axis profile, everything down to the edges and soft core, are tweaked to perform better with the positioning of your stance. Burton also added their signature Filet-O-Flex which thins out the board as much as possible for optimal flex without losing stability or strength in the board. Underfoot padding adds extra shock absorption, the true twin shape and flat top camber gives a super skate-like feel and the triax fiberglass adds a ton of pop to this soft flexing park machine. Whether you prefer to lap the park or take it to the streets, the Burton Name Dropper is the perfect board for you!
The past few seasons, Arbor has been changing everything we thought we knew about the brand, and the Arbor Westmark Rocker snowboard is a perfect example of how far they have come. Their roots are in more classic all mountain type boards, but the past few seasons they’ve been slowly creeping up on the park scene and silently killing it with their new line of freestyle focused boards. The Arbor Westmark Rocker is the new terrain park killer and one look at this snazzy whip will have you convinced. With a super blunted nose and tail, swing weight is reduced for added speed and accuracy during spins, the super soft rockered flex is ideal for jibbing, rails and everything in between. Grip Tech sidecut adds 4 additional contact points under foot for added control in icy or hardpack conditions and the ash Powerply top sheet adds a natural overall pop without adding additional weight. Want the updated tech with the look of a classic Arbor board? Choose the Heritage version for a full wood topsheet. Get ready to start seeing a lot more Arbor boards dominating the terrain parks this season!
No terrain park in the world is complete without at least a few Lib Tech Skate Banana snowboards. The original revolutionary rocker / camber snowboard that changed the game so many years ago is still around, still killing it and continuing to be the perfect board for so many riders worldwide. Offering the ideal balance of flex and stability, the Skate Banana is not only perfect for experience park rippers, but also great for beginners who are looking to take their terrain park skills to the next level. A true twin shape for easy switch riding, Magnetraction for added grip on icy days, a wide rocker section between your feet for easy flexing and lastly, a surprisingly solid float in pow if you end up in a random powder day. Easy, super fun to ride, great for both beginners and experienced riders with years of rider-approved technology under it’s belt. The one, the only, the Lib Tech Skate Banana.
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Never Summer might be notorious for big mountain snowboards but the women’s Onyx snowboard fits just perfectly in the park! This softer flex, yet super snappy true twin is ideal for the more experienced lady that kills it in the park. With a lightweight, soft flex profile the Onyx can butter and press easily and the hybrid rocker / camber shape allows you to lay down your edge when the situation calls for a little more precision. Never Summer’s Press Flex core is lightweight and snappy, the FDS dampening system reduces chatter and the sintered P-Tex sidewall absorbs impact for increased overall durability. The eye catching graphic comes printed on a matte-finish topsheet that is scratch resistant, keeping it’s snazzy color over time with a durable sintered 4501 base, that is fast and easy to maintain. Charge the park with confidence and style this winter with help from the Never Summer Onyx.
Capita has been consistently killing it in the women’s board department and the Space Metal Fantasy snowboard is one of our recent favorites. New to the line up last year, it has quickly become a favorite of jib girls everywhere. Based off of the mens Horrorscope, this super soft flex, snappy little ride is perfect for tackling both urban shred and an afternoon in the park. The softer flex is also great for ladies that are just getting started in the park and need a more forgiving ride. The flat camber shape makes it easy to get up on edge when you need to, but is way less catchy than traditional camber making perfect for all conditions and the true twin shape makes riding switch a breeze. Whether you are a seasoned park ripper or just getting started, the Capita Space Metal Fantasy is guaranteed to skyrocket your skills to the next level.
Well we’ve covered some solid boards on this list and hopefully it will help you narrow down your search. This is just a small list of snowboards in-stock so if you want to check out our full board selection, shop more snowbaords
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