Head are capable of introducing new technology (like i. Kers which is found in their higher end boards) & design ideas like DCT, featured on this year’s Shine, which question traditional snowboard construction. Not only that, but they do it at such a great price that this kind of innovative design can be available to everyone. The Double Camber Torsion design gives this board the edge hold of camber with the easy turn initiation synonymous with soft rocker boards. Specification: Profile: Hybrid Camba (DCT) Running length: 115.4cm Waist
Width: 24.3cm Sidecut radius: 7.9/7.8 Setback: 10mm Flex: Not Specified (Specification based on the 149cm board)
Features: Short for Double Camber Torsion, the DCT profile has camber sections below each binding which goes all the way to the contact points at the tip & tail. It has a flat section in the middle which, combined with the camber, provides the response & precision of a camber board with the mellowness of a flat profile. The DCT profile is combined with a narrower waist for increased torsional flex which makes front & rear foot isolation more natural & therefore makes turning easier. The Biaxal Cruiser Jacket is a glass weave laminate that provides a smooth & effortless ride. The h&-picked wood stringers that make up the Poplar Core are both lively, long-lasting & provide a consistent flex. Both fast & durable the Extruded Base is easy to maintain, which is particularly good if you aren’t one for waxing your board regularly. With a slight set back the Twin Directional shape is suitable for riding the whole mountain as well as the park & pipe. The majority of snowboarders want a board that is stable enough on an edge that you can be confident when carving & riding those steep & icy faces whilst also being soft enough to be fun & easy to learn new things on. What Head have achieved in the Shine is a board that has these characteristics due to the DCT Hybrid Camba profile without needing the expensive added materials used by the completion. This board has to be one of the best value boards on the market. Is it for me? The ideal first board if you are an intermediate with a couple of weeks under your belt or even an advanced rider that has lost count. The setback twin shape suits all-mountain riding, as well those looking to excel in the park.