The 2024 Salomon Pulse is the perfect board for beginner riders looking to improve their skills. It features a soft, forgiving flex and camber profile, plus a low-maintenance base that's easy to care for. With these features, it's easy to understand why the Pulse is one of the best first boards available. Rider Level: Beginner Board Type: All Mountain Camber Type: Flat Out Camber A flat camber profile contact point to contact point with loaded camber underfoot, giving you the forgiving benefits of flat camber with extra pop, stability, and response. Flex: 2/10 (Soft) A soft, forgiving flex for easy turns and low consequence progression. Shape: Directional Twin This board rides like a true twin but has a setback stance for extra nose float and a more precise ride going forwards. Radial Sidecut - A traditional curved sidecut for predictable and consistent response. Core: Aspen A full FSC Certified Aspen wood core. BA LD Glass - The use of low density fibreglass in this board gives this board a playful feel with more torsional flex and less weight. Base: Extruded A durable base that requires little maintenance. Mounting Pattern: 4x2 Inserts Additional Features: ABS Sidewalls - Tough yet shock-absorbing, these sidewalls promote energy transfer and reduce the impact from chatter and hard landings. Bite Free Edges - Pre-tuned edges for minimum catch. SIZE CHART Size (cm) Waist Width (mm) Effective Edge (cm) Nose/Tail Width (cm) Recommended Rider Weight (kg) 142 239 106.5 28.3 35-55 145 243 110 28.8 40-60 149 244 113 29.0 50-65 152 247 114.5 29.2 52-70 156 251 117.5 29.6 55-75 160 256 121 30.0 60-90 163 259 123 30.3 65+ 158 Wide 260 119.5 30.6 60+ 162 Wide 265 123.5 30.9 65+ Not sure which size to get? Check out our snowboard size chart here. Not sure if you need a wide board or not? Find out here. Want to find out about snowboard cambers and shapes? Click here. Want to find out about different types of snowboard edges (magne-traction)? Click here. Want to find out about the difference in snowboard bases? Click here. Want to find out about snowboard construction? Click here.