{"product_id":"nitro-banker-2026","title":"Nitro Banker 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.melbournesnowboard.com.au\/collections\/nitro\"\u003eNitro\u003c\/a\u003e Banker performs just like its namesake and was designed to perform in banked slaloms, hauling on groomers, and smashing through powder pillows. A favourite of both Nitro team riders and the everyday snowboard \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eenthusiast alike, the lightweight shape, fast base, and snappy responsive core make riding through any sort of terrain a breeze and with the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTrüe\u003c\/span\u003e camber profile, directional shape and fastest base that Nitro makes, it is a perfect board for the freeride fanatic that craves high speeds and deep carve. If you are entering a banked slalom event, it would be foolish to consider anything but the Banker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoard Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll Mountain - Freeride\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll Mountain snowboards are versatile boards that excel across various terrains, from groomed runs to off-piste. These boards offer solid edge control and responsiveness, making them a great option for riders who want one board to do just about everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFreeride snowboards are built for steeper, off-piste terrain. These boards are ideal for aggressive riding and usually for more advanced riders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlex:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e7\/10 (1=soft, 10=stiff)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOffering a balanced blend of flexibility and stiffness, mid-flex boards are versatile and suitable for all-mountain riding. They provide enough responsiveness for carving while maintaining some forgiveness for playful or casual riding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbility Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eAdvanced snowboards are stiffer and more responsive, designed for high-speed control, precision riding, and handling challenging terrain or tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Directional\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA directional snowboard has a shape designed for riding primarily in one direction, with a longer nose and a shorter, more compact tail. This design provides better control, stability, and float in powder, making it ideal for freeride and all-mountain riding. It offers optimal performance when riding forward, with a focus on carving and downhill runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamber Type: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTrüe Camber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/9437\/files\/NitroTrueCamber_grande.jpg?v=1552358329\" alt=\"Nitro True Camber\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe original camber type, unmatched for strong snap and powerful response. Each True Camber board in the Nitro range has its own special tweak to suit its intended terrain type, keeping the camber shape with a more specialised ride. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eReflex Core Profile\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe Reflex Core Profile features a thinner core profile between your feet to improve handling and increases torsional flex. This allows you to turn your board easier and with more precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWidth: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMid-Wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMid-wide boards offer slightly increased width, reducing toe and heel drag, enhancing flotation, and boosting confidence when leaning into powerful carves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSidecut:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eProgressive Sidecut\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA larger radius sidecut in the nose that blends into a tighter radius in the tail, keeping your turns fast and catch-free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInserts: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e2x4 Inserts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese offer a tighter hole pattern, allowing for more precise stance adjustments. They're common on modern boards and ideal for riders who want fine-tuned positioning and can be used with any binding with a standard or mini disk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoard Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/9437\/files\/0000_banker-construction.png?v=1737428221\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopsheet: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEcoGuard Topsheet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe EcoGuard Topsheet is made of post-industrial material that utilises 90% recycled material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaminate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBi-Lite Laminates\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBi-Lite Laminates have fibres running in two directions, providing strength, power, and a forgiving board feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePowerCore ll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA performance driven core with tip to tail Poplar wood and additional Beech Wood stringers. 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