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In American mythology, going west is synonymous with a journey into the unknown, into the wilderness. For skiers and snowboarders, going west means an ascent into the big mountains, a pilgrimage to the freeriding meccas of the continent. The Never Summer West Bound Snowboard is the board to take with you when you're heading west in any meaning of the phrase. It's a freeride stick that's attained legendary status as the go-to weapon of big mountain rippers throughout the Rockies and the big coastal ranges. Go west, into the wild, where steep faces and rocky cliffbands wait to be explored. And let the West Bound show you the way.
Fusion Rocker Camber – Fusion RC puts the edge gripping hold, snap out of turns, and huge pop of Ripsaw RC in the back, and combines it with the float and surfy feel of Original RC in the front. Fusion is here to bring back the fun and fluidity that will make snowboarding dynamic again.
Extended Transition Area – Never Summer adds a small flat section in the snowboard profile that improves both turn initiation and powder flotation.
Flex Rating – 7 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)
Dampness Rating – 5 (1 Lively - 10 Damp)
Vario Power Grip Sidecut – Vario Power Grip Sidecut utilizes multiple radii creating extra contact points to enhance edge hold. A flat section in the rocker area provides a broad contact point when flexed, but allows the board to track straight and not catch when unbent. Flanking this straight section are two shallow radii, which provide the second and third contact points. Towards the ends of the sidecut are deep radii which render quick turn initiation and the final contact points
5 mm Taper
Early Rise Nose
NS Superlight Wood Core – Never Summer's Superlight core uses a custom blend of Poplar, Paulownia and Birch woods that was created to be the lightest weight yet durable core on the market.
Recluse Web Carbon Layup – Strategically positioned to stiffen the board at the ends for edge hold pressure, spring, and stability. The Recluse Web Carbon Layup holds the integrity of the board's flex pattern over a long period and creates a powerful snap in and out of the turn.
STS Pretensioned Fiberglass – The world's best snowboard fiberglass, period. This advanced pre-hardened, pre-tensioned, layered laminate has added elastomer stringers between the 0 degree and 90 degree glass fibers (the length of the effective edge). This produces a stronger bond between the individual glass laminates giving our snowboards unmatched strength, edge hold and performance.
Bi-Lite Fiberglass – Bi-Lite Fiberglass combines many of the strength characteristics of Never Summer's STS fiberglass with an ultralight glass fiber matrix. This delivers incredible freestyle and freeride performance without sacrificing durability.
RDS 2 Damping System – This lightweight system uses three narrower laminated dampening layers that provide the perfect combination of vibration, absorption, and stability. RDS 2 is the perfect balance of freeride stability and freestyle liveliness.
Elastomeric Underfoot Stabilizers – Elastomeric Underfoot Stabilizers directly below the mounting area provide optimum vibration absorption and increase high-speed stability while reducing foot fatigue.
Sintered UHMW Polyethylene Sidewalls – Never Summer was the first snowboard company to use and perfect Sintered P-Tex Sidewalls, and they've never seen one crack. Unlike conventional ABS sidewalls that have a tendency to crack in colder temperatures, Sintered P-Tex Sidewalls maintain their integrity at any temperature.
Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 Base – Crown Plastics has developed an exclusive, super fast, durable sintered base specifically for higher end boards. Just the right amount of graphite has been added making the Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 Base the fastest Never Summer has ever used.
Full Wrap Metal Edge
Coextruded Polymer Topsheet – The Premium Topsheet is a durable, lightweight, scratch and chip resistant fiber backed thermoplastic. The premium topsheets also provide more grip than other topsheet materials, working as a built-in stomp pad.
P-Tex Tip/Tail Protection – Boards with P-Tex Tip/Tail Protection have UHMW plastic, or P-Tex which is a softer molecular material that not only seals and protects the wood core, but also absorbs vibration and impact.
2 x 4 Insert Pattern
Size (cm) | 153 | 155 | 157 | 160 | 163 | DNU | DNU | DNU | DNU |
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Effective Edge (mm) | 1160 | 1170 | 1190 | 1220 | 1250 | 1190 | 1220 | 1260 | 1290 |
Tip Width (mm) | 298 | 300 | 302 | 304 | 306 | 310 | 312 | 314 | 316 |
Waist Width (mm) | 251 | 253 | 255 | 257 | 259 | 264 | 265 | 267 | 269 |
Tail Width (mm) | 293 | 295 | 297 | 299 | 301 | 305 | 307 | 309 | 311 |
Sidecut Radius (m) | 7.48 | 7.66 | 7.85 | 8.13 | 8.41 | 7.86 | 8.13 | 8.50 | 8.85 |
Stance Setback (in) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Width | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Wide | Wide | Wide | Wide |