Whether your goal is to slither through the trees like a timberwolf or fly like an eagle from massive drops, the Never Summer Shapeshifter Snowboard lets you assume the form of your life to make it happen. A mid-wide board that soars in deeper snow but has plenty of guts in reserve for tough variable conditions and ice, the Shapeshifter is a freeride companion you can count on when the stakes are high. Product Details Rocker Type 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. Flex Flex Rating – 6 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff) Shape 10 mm Taper Asym 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. The asymmetrical version of the Vario sidecut puts a longer radius on the toe side and a shorter radius on the heel side. Core PowerSurf Wood Core Laminates 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. Carbon Max Laminate Technology – More carbon equals more power and performance. The Carbon Max Laminate Technology combines an advanced top and bottom carbon matrix to maximize response and strength where it's needed most. The result is a lightweight yet powerful configuration that provides torsional rigidity and energy transfer without sacrificing the control a rider needs. Elastomeric Underfoot Stabilizers – Elastomeric Underfoot Stabilizers directly below the mounting area provide optimum vibration absorption and increase high-speed stability while reducing foot fatigue. 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. 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. Sidewalls 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. Base 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. Edges Full Wrap Metal Edges Topsheet 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. Additional Features P-Tex Nose/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. Binding Compatibility 2 x 4 Insert Pattern Specs Terrain: All-Mountain, Freeride Ability Level: Intermediate-Advanced Rocker Type: Camber/Rocker/Camber Shape: Directional Flex Rating: Medium Binding Mount Pattern: 2x4 Core/Laminates: Wood Made in the USA: Yes Warranty: 3 Years Size (cm) 153 156 159 Effective Edge (mm) 1160 1180 1220 Tip Width (mm) 310 311 313 Waist Width (mm) 260 262 262 Tail Width (mm) 300 301 303 Sidecut Radius (m) 7.83 8.12 8.24 Width Mid-Wide Mid-Wide Mid-Wide
