Which snowboards have the best shock absorption for jumps and landings?
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Length (cm) ⇅ | Width (cm) ⇅ | Sidecut Radius (m) ⇅ | Flex Rating ⇅ | Rocker Type ⇅ | Binding Interface ⇅ |
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Korua Shapes Otto Plus
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£598.60 ≈ | 157 or 161 cm | — | 8.2 m or 8.3 m | 7/10 | Float Camber | — |
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The Otto Plus is an ultralight, premium-construction freestyle/all-mountain board with a twin-like outline, enhanced pop and responsiveness from carbon reinforcement, and a float-camber profile for nose lift and camber underfoot. Suited for creative riders who want precise carving, strong pop for jumps/side-hits, and good switch capability.
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CAPiTA Aeronaut
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£523.68 ≈ | 153, 155, 157, 159, 161, 156W, 158W, 160W, 162W | Waist 247 / 250 / 253 / 256 / 259 / 260 / 263 / 266 mm (varies by size) | 8.3/7.3 m (153) 8.4/7.4 m (155) 8.5/7.5 m (156W,157) 8.6/7.6 m (158W,159) 8.7/7.7 m (160W,161) 8.8/7.8 m (162W) | 6 | Alpine V3 Directional (camber) | 2x4 |
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The CAPiTA Aeronaut is a directional, cambered all-mountain/freeride snowboard built for high-speed carving, pop, and side-hit performance. It uses a lightweight Panda Hover core with CarbonFlax amplifiers and a HyperDrive ADV XT sintered base, suited to intermediate-to-advanced riders seeking a stable, responsive board for resort and mixed-terrain riding.
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Korua Shapes Otto Plus 2026
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£598.60 ≈ | 157, 161 cm | Waist 260 mm (157), 268 mm (161) | 8.2 m (157), 8.3 m (161) | — | Float Camber (camber underfoot with rocker in the nose) | — |
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The Otto Plus is an ultralight, freestyle-focused carving snowboard with a twin-like outline, upgraded carbon-reinforced construction for extra pop and responsiveness, and a float-camber profile for powder float and stable carving. It suits riders who want a playful, responsive all-mountain board with strong carving performance and freestyle capability.
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Yes. Greats XTRM
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£449.48 ≈ | 154 / 156 / 159 cm | Waist width 256 / 259 / 262 mm | 6.1m heel / 6.6m toe (154); 6.3m heel / 6.8m toe (156); 6.5m heel / 7.0m toe (159) | 8 (1-10) | CamRock (Rocker/Camber/Rocker) | 2x4 inserts |
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The Yes. Greats XTRM is an asymmetrical all-mountain/freestyle board with a carbon-enhanced lightweight core, CamRock profile, and MidBite sidecut for quick edge-to-edge response and strong carving. It's aimed at advanced to expert riders seeking high pop, precision, and stability on piste and in park.
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Jones Howler 158
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£419.51 ≈ | 158 cm | 25.7 cm | 8.4 m | 4/5 | High Power Camber | 2x4 |
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The Howler is a directional freeride/freestyle board with a hybrid full-camber (High Power Camber) profile, mid-stiff flex and 3D flip tips for float and pop. It suits advanced riders who charge steep terrain, want strong pop for jumps, and need reliable float in powder.
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Lib Tech Lib Rig
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£346.12 ≈ | 153, 155, 157, 159, 160W, 162 cm | Nose/Tail widths per size: 29.2/28.7, 29.6/29, 30/29.5, 30.1/29.6, 31/30.5, 30.2/29.7 cm; Waist width per size: 25.1, 25.3, 25.5, 25.6, 26.5, 25.7 cm | 7.8, 7.8, 8, 8, 8, 8 m | 7 | Early Rise Directional Camber (C3 directional / C3 Camber) | 2x4 inserts |
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Directional freeride board with a floaty, streamlined nose, mild taper, deep carving sidecuts, Magne-Traction edges and a sintered knife-cut base; medium-stiff flex (7) suited to intermediate-advanced riders looking for stable carving and powder float. Designed by Austen Sweetin for high-performance all-mountain and powder charging.
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Jones Mind Expander 2026
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£449.48 ≈ | — | — | 6.9 m (154) | 3 (1-5) | Rocker/Camber/Rocker | 2x4 |
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The Mind Expander is a surf-inspired, directional freeride board designed for float in powder with playful, easy turn initiation and a mid-soft flex. It suits intermediate to advanced riders looking for a surfy quiver board for powder and playful freeride lines.
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Rome Artifact Pro 2026
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£277.92 ≈ | 147,150,153,154W,156,157W,159,160W cm | 25.2,25.3,25.5,26.5,25.7,26.7,25.8,26.9 cm | 7.36,7.54,7.72,7.78,7.9,7.96,8.08,8.14 m | 5 | Stay Positive Camber | 2x4 Inserts |
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The Rome Artifact Pro 2026 is a true-twin, camber-dominant park snowboard built for pop, presses and durability with carbon HotRods, Twin Double Kick tips and a SinterStrong base. It suits intermediate to advanced park riders who want a playful, poppy board for jumps, rails and park laps.
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Salomon Huck Knife 2026
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£304.14 ≈ | 149, 153, 156, 156W, 159, 159W, 162 cm | Tip widths: 286, 292, 295, 302, 298, 305, 302 mm; Waist widths: 248, 253, 255, 262, 257, 264, 260 mm; Tail widths: 286, 292, 295, 302, 298, 305, 302 mm | 7.1, 7.3, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8, 7.9 m | 3 (1 Soft - 5 Stiff) | Rocker/Camber/Rocker | 2x4 Insert Pattern |
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The Salomon Huck Knife 2026 is a true-twin freestyle snowboard with a Quad Camber profile, Popster Booster carbon stringers, and an Aspen SLCT core for explosive pop and precise response. It suits intermediate to advanced riders focused on park, jumps, and versatile all-mountain freestyle performance.
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Never Summer Proto FR 2026
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£389.57 ≈ | — | — | — | 7 | Triple Camber Hybrid | 2x4 |
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The Proto FR 2026 is a directional freeride snowboard with a triple-camber hybrid profile for strong edge hold, stability and pop. It suits advanced to expert riders seeking a damp, carve-oriented all-mountain/freeride board.
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Capita Aeronaut 2026
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£366.35 ≈ | 153,155,157,159,161,156W,158W,160W,162W cm | Nose/Tail/Waist (example 159cm: 304/299/256 mm) | 8.3/7.3 to 8.8/7.8 m (size-dependent) | 6/10 | Alpine V3 Directional (camber with small zero-camber zones) | 2x4 mounting system |
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The Capita Aeronaut 2026 is a directional, medium-stiff freeride/all-mountain board with an Alpine V3 camber profile, Panda Hover core and CarbonFlax amplifiers for pop and dampening. It suits advanced riders who want powerful carving, high-speed stability and playful side-hit performance.
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Arbor El Camino 2026
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£283.16 ≈ | 155 / 158 / 161 cm | Waist widths: 25.1 / 25.2 / 25.4 cm | 155: 8.6 / 7.7 / 8.6 m; 158: 8.7 / 7.8 / 8.7 m; 161: 8.9 / 8.0 / 8.9 m | 8-9 (1-10 scale) | Parabolic Camber | 2x4 14-Pack Inserts |
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The Arbor El Camino (2026) is Jared Elston's stiff, directional camber pro model built for big-mountain charging with strong pop and edge hold. It features a lightweight Highland III core, double carbon stringers, Grip Tech contact points, and eco-focused materials, suited to intermediate-advanced riders who want a powerful, versatile freeride/all-mountain board.
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