The Smoke is Nidecker's mid-length addition to the Snow Surf Quiver. It’s a lively and fluid carver that goes in a wide variety of conditions. Wide… detailed description
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Nidecker Smoke Snowboard
The Smoke is Nidecker's mid-length addition to the Snow Surf Quiver. It’s a lively and fluid carver that goes in a wide variety of conditions. Wide open bowls, technical chutes, piste laps – there’s no corner of the mountain this thing won’t tear up like a shoulder-high peeler. Based on a Light Core made from poplar and paulownia, they’ve added a race-grade N-9000 base and glassed it using exclusive Nidactive construction that gives edge changes a super precise feel.
There’s enough tail to provide control right through the exit of each turn, but the heavily setback stance keeps most of the volume in the nose to maximise float and minimise leg burn. Together with the Surfy Camrock profile, which deploys camber under your feet and rocker outside of the front binding, the Smoke is adept at slashing powder banks or just cranking a massive John John carve on the home run
- Flex: rigid 4/4
- Destination: Resort 4/4, Pow 4/4, Park 1/4
Shape & Profile
- Nose Diamond - the nose has the most versatile shape for a comfortable ride in all conditions
- Tail Diamond - versatile tail is more compact, with a longer transition for increased lift, allowing you to switch without compromising responsiveness
- Surfy Camrock Profile - brings a special feeling of surfing on snow, which is sought after by the new freeride generation. With a long rocker in the nose for optimal swimming and regular camber through the middle and rear, it has all the reactivity you need to ride with lots of obstacles.
Technologies
- Triax Plus Fiberglass - the result of extensive testing with Nidecker riders and engineers, the triax laminate is oriented at 45° to the board and contains different lamination densities. This provides consistent torsional flex, better pop and greater reactivity in every turn.
- 4 × 2/6 Inserts - this combination of inserts allows you to set your stance to the optimal position and works with all bindings on the market.
- Light Wood Core - the lightest core - with 3 different types of wood; is the perfect combination of paulownia for lightness, poplar for pop and sensitivity, and beech wood bundles along the edges to increase core durability, pop and edge impact protection.
- Nidactive Sandwich Construction - a new and unique approach to the construction of snowboards, which is inspired by surfboards
- N-9000 Sintered Base - base made of carbon nanoparticles, N-9000 has a very dense molecular structure, which makes it the fastest and hardest gliding material.
- Pop Carbon - strategically placed carbon fibers for an even more reactive board, better pop and stiffness, which are features you'll appreciate when riding more aggressively.
- Absorbnid Topsheet - An innovative topsheet has been developed to absorb unwanted vibrations for a smooth ride
- Matte finish
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How to choose a snowboard
When choosing a snowboard, it is important that it matches the level and experience of the rider and his overall physical constitution - i.e. height and weight. A beginner with no previous experience should choose a snowboard that is not too specific in its parameters for a specific snowboarding style.
Advanced riders usually prefer a specific style – freeride (freeride / pow), freestyle (park riding on obstacles, jumps) or universal/allround (riding on the slope).
VIDEO: How to Choose a Snowboard
The Length of the Snowboard
The length of the snowboard should generally be up to the chin. If the rider is still expected to grow, the size should be chosen between the chin and the nose. For freestyle you can choose a slightly shorter board, but this is not a rule. A board that is too short could make you oversteer in a turn, while a board that is too long makes it difficult to transition into a turn and is generally harder to control.
Weight of the Rider
Each snowboard has a specific weight tolerance - the range of minimum and maximum rider weight. When choosing a snowboard, it is important to consider whether the rider is within this weight tolerance or not. If the rider is too light for the chosen snowboard, they will not flex enough in the turn, will not ride the full length of the effective edge and will not take advantage of the board's characteristics. Riders weighing above the weight tolerance risk overloading the snowboard or damaging it.
If you're not sure if the snowboard you've chosen suits your weight, ask us!
The Width of the Snowboard
The width of the snowboard is also an important parameter. It is important that the rider does not reach the toes or heels of the boots to the slope when riding in an arc. Riders with a boot size of UK 10.5 (EUR 45) and larger should look for wide versions of snowboards. With such a board they will be able to cut arcs without grinding the slope with their toes. There are also snowboards in mid-wide (slightly wider boards) and superwide (wide boards for really big feet) versions.
Flex (Stiffness and Flexibility) of the Snowboard
Softer boards are more suitable for beginners, are easier to control and forgive more mistakes. They are also sought after by freestyle riders who spend most of their time jibbing (riding over obstacles). However, at faster speeds, a soft snowboard is no longer obedient in the arc and cannot bounce as nimbly as a stiffer board.
Stiffer boards require experienced, fast to aggressive riding. When ridden fast, it holds better on edge and overall on frozen surfaces. The choice of a very stiff snowboard depends on the rider's experience, riding style as well as weight - lighter riders should opt for a softer snowboard instead. Not sure how stiff your snowboard is? Ask us!
Women's Snowboards
Women's snowboards take into account the specifics of the female figure. Girls have a different centre of gravity than men, their feet are smaller and their height/weight ratio is also different. All these differences are reflected in the geometry and construction of women's snowboards.
Women's snowboards are narrower, usually softer, and inserts are moved a few millimetres closer to the centre compared to the men's version.
Types of Snowboard Bends
Another criterion when choosing a new snowboard is also the type of bend, such as camber, rocker, flat and various hybrid bends such as 3D camber, double camber etc. The best way to know the type is to put the snowboard on a flat floor and look at its profile to see where it is bent and which parts of the base are touching the ground.
A beginner will be most comfortable with a rocker that is more forgiving of mistakes. The opposite camber bend is better suited for more experienced riders, as it can bite the edge more easily, so it's good to have the snowboard under maximum control, and it has more pop and more precise control over the rocker. The flat shape with almost zero flex provides stability in all terrain, but is most used in snowpark. The hybrid flex is a combination of camber and rocker together, making it a versatile all-mountain board.
Balance of Components
The individual components of the snowboard equipment should be balanced. High-end snowboard assumes a higher model of bindings and snowboard boots. The equipment should be a balanced unit. Manufacturers often list recommended combinations of components in their catalogues and websites.
If you're buying a whole set of gear, it's a good idea to start by choosing your boots. Depending on the size, shape, thickness and possibly the brand of the snowboard boots, the appropriate bindings will be chosen.
For the maximum life of your snowboard, it's a good idea to follow a few rules and tips - these can be found in the article Snowboard maintenance: base and edge care.
Returns
You may return or exchange the goods within 14 days of delivery without giving any reason.