Korua Shapes Pencil Snowboard

DESCRIPTION

SWISS ARMY KNIFE OF SNOWBOARDS

The Pencil is a classic line favourite and a true all-round shape, built for effortless turns in all types of snow conditions. It’s designed for those riders who are looking for the one board that does it all. Over the years it has steadily held its place as a go-to-shape in our line, and has withstood the test (and turns) of time.

The slight swallowtail offers playfulness out the back while still providing the stability and torsion necessary for solid edge-hold. The taper makes it reactive, easy to set on edge, and feel shorter than it appears. The pointy nose maintains speed when coming out of powder turns and keeps the spray out of your face.

PRODUCT DETAILS

DESIGNED FOR: Intermediate - Expert / Carving, All-Mountain, Powder, Freeride

SHAPE: Directional

FLEX: 6/10 

BASE: Sintered 2000 Base

CAMBER PROFILE: The Pencil features our FLOAT CAMBER, which curves into a rocker shape in the nose. This profile helps you stay on top in deep powder while maintaining speed throughout the turn. The camber under-foot offers grip and stability on hard-pack and in variable conditions, while the early rise in the nose allows for an easy initiation of turns.

BINDING MOUNT: 4x2 12-Pack, 20mm Setback

CONSTRUCTION:  Biaxial fiberglass, UV laquer topsheet, poplar light wood core and a high-end perlatec base is the tried-and-tested combination of our durable materials we use to enable that perfect turn.

SIZE GUIDE

This chart shows the range in what each size can handle. It is never our intention to categorise riders and their preferences. Our philosophy of snowboarding is to try new shapes, lengths, widths, and to keep an open mind for alternative riding experiences; however, we do have some limits to consider so that your board will work as it was designed to.

Your weight plays a major role in how the board will flex, and your shoe size will affect toe and heel drag when turning. The below size chart is for reference only, as our recommendations may vary depending on your stance and riding ability. 

RIDER REFERENCES

Nicholas Wolken – Pencil 164
Height & Weight 177cm, 66kg
Boot size & Stance: EU 42 / US 8.5 regular, changing positive angles and stances
Bindings: Union Team, Flux XV, Spark, Phantom

Thomas Stöckli – Pencil 164
Height & Weight: 171cm, 70kg
Boot size & Stance: EU 43 / US 9 goofy, +27 / +12, width 50cm
Bindings: Union, Flux, Spark

Runar Hjorleifsson – Pencil 164
Height & Weight: 184cm, 70kg
Boot size & Stance: EU 43 / US 9.5, regular, +30 / +5, width 48cm centered
Bindings: Union T-Rice, Spark Arc

WHAT WE THINK

With a strong carving heritage, Korua boards are built to shred. Check out their Yearning For Turning videos!