{"product_id":"ride-smokescreen-2026","title":"Ride Smokescreen 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.melbournesnowboard.com.au\/collections\/ride\" title=\"Ride Snowboards | Melbourne Snowboard Centre\"\u003eRide\u003c\/a\u003e Smokescreen is for the rider look to elevate their all-mountain skills without compromising on function. Featuring a Tapered Elliptical Progressive Sidecut for smooth turns at high speeds and Slimewalls to minimise vibrations, the Smokescreen is sure to please even the most speed deprived rider. Its Carbon Array 3 provides pop, making it perfect for those who prefer to ollie over obstacles rather than go around them.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoard Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFreeride - Powder\u003c\/em\u003e\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 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowder snowboards are designed for deep snow. Generally these boards feature a directional shape with a tapered tail for better float and ease of riding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlex:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMedium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\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\u003eIntermediate - Advanced\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIntermediate snowboards offer more responsiveness and stability at higher speeds, with a slightly stiffer flex for better control on varied terrain and more advanced manoeuvres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTapered Directional\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA tapered directional snowboard features a shape where the tail is narrower than the nose, providing enhanced control and stability in deeper snow. This design improves floatation in powder and allows for smoother turns, making it ideal for freeride and backcountry riding. While it excels in one direction, the taper helps the board naturally guide you through challenging conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamber Type:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDirectional\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e Standard Camber\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/9437\/files\/0003_directional-standard-camber.png?v=1737333156\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamber throughout the board with extended rocker zones in the tip and tail. This provides the pop and stability of camber with less catch at the contact points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eStandard, Wide\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard width boards deliver exceptional edge-to-edge quickness and responsiveness while providing enough platform space for riders with average boot sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWide boards are for those with large boot sizes and provide extra flotation, reduced drag, and never feel clunky or cumbersome underfoot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSidecut:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eTapered Elliptical Progressive Sidecut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis sidecut features tight elliptical curvature at the tip and tail for quick low-speed initiation and responsiveness, with a larger radial section between the feet for enhanced high-speed stability and tracking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\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 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoard Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopsheet: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTopless Topsheet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eTopless Construction eliminates the need for a topsheet by transferring graphics directly to the fiberglass. This process enhances durability, reduces weight, and minimises raw material usage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaminate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eHybrid Glass, Carbon Array 3, Double Impact Plates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eTriaxial fiberglass on top and biaxial on the base, providing balanced torsional flex and stiffness for improved response at high speeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis power distribution technology ensures complete board control at every stance position. 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