Why We Like The Weston Backwoods Snowboard
The aptly named Weston Backwoods Snowboard is a freeride destroyer we love for pointing down pow fields or tight tree runs but also riding more technical big mountain lines as well. This versatility is achieved by taking a typical directional powder board shape with a wider nose, narrow tail, and set back stance and throwing in a stiffer than expected flex. This shape drops the tail for excellent float in deep pow while providing the stability needed to rail hard turns on bigger faces.
Details
- Freeride board that rips pow fields, tight trees, and big lines
- Directional shape holds an edge and floats exceptionally well
- Mid-stiff flex blends powder control with stability on edge
- Short camber section and pronounced rocker floats and edges well
- Poplar and bamboo core mixes sustainability and rideability
- Durable polyamide topsheet sheds snow to keep you from bogging down
- Easily repairable sintered base keeps you cruising all day long
- Weston snowboards are handmade in Minturn, Colorado
- Item #WST1WVA
- Length
- 157cm, 157cm wide, 160cm, 160cm wide, 163cm, 163cm wide, 167cm wide
- Profile
- Freeride Camber
- Shape
- tapered directional
- Flex
- medium-stiff (7 of 10 on Weston's scale)
- Effective Edge
- [157cm] 1180mm, [160cm] 1210mm, [160cm wide] 1210mm, [163cm] 1235mm, [163cm wide] 1235mm, [167cm] 1275mm, [167cm wide] 1275mm
- Waist Width
- [157cm] 256mm, [160cm] 259mm, [160cm wide] 271mm, [163cm] 262mm, [163cm wide] 274mm, [167cm] 268mm, [167cm wide] 281mm
- Sidecut Radius
- [157cm] 7.5 / 6.7 / 7.8m, [160cm] 7.7 / 6.9 / 8m, [160cm wide] 7.7 / 6.9 / 8m, [163cm] 7.8 / 7 / 8.2m, [163cm wide] 7.8 / 7 / 8.2m, [167cm] 8 / 7.2 / 8.4m, [167cm wide] 8 / 7.2 / 8.4m
- Stance Width
- [157cm] 19.75 - 24.5in
- Stance Setback
- 0.39in
- Mount
- 4-hole
- Core
- bamboo, poplar, Tail V Carbon
- Laminate
- triax
- Sidewalls
- UHMW PE
- Base
- sintered 4000
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 4 year
- Activity
- all-mountain snowboarding, freeride/powder snowboarding
Reviews
Q&A
Overall Rating
5 based on 5 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageNovember 23, 2023
Quiver Killer
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 163
- Weight:
- 185
Its surfy shape and tight radius makes it nimble and responsive. Feel confident that you have the right tool for the job with the Backwoods. From icy couloirs, tight trees, deep pow, and everything in between, the Backwoods handles it all with ease. The perfect daily driver! You won't be disappointed! Between its performance and durability makes for an extremely reliable ride! felt super comfortable at fast speeds even in variable conditions
November 17, 2023
One of my go to boards
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 157
- Height:
- 5' 9"
- Weight:
- 140
The backwoods absolutely rips snow! I’ve used this board inbounds and backcountry on numerous powder day and I love ripping it through the trees and bowls. Its short tail makes it nimble enough to make tight closer turns around and through tree gaps while the directional tapered shape lets you generate and hold speed on the rolls/flats. But don’t be fooled just because it loves the trees and meadows doesn’t mean you can’t open it up with some big arching turns in big powder fields. I wish I could upload all the photos I have on this board to show y’all how much fun it really is!
November 16, 2023
Powslayer
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 157
- Height:
- 5' 10"
- Weight:
- 150
Been riding these for the past 5 years in different years models. Super damp, stiff but not crazy and just rips everything you can throw at it. Sled snowboarding, corduroy, pow days, everything!
January 25, 2023
Super fun board
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 170
- Height:
- 6' 3"
- Weight:
- 170
This board was awesome! Poppy and light! So much flex for those buttery days! Moves so quick in the pow! Highly recommend if you are an intermediate to expert. #backcountrygearhead
December 29, 2022
One board to rule them all
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 160
- Height:
- 5' 10"
- Weight:
- 155
The backwoods is my goto for everything. It rips groomers, floats through powder, pinpoints it's way through trees, and handles all the stuff in between. I ride a wide board and the Backwoods doesn't sacrifice anything in the wide version. I bought the same board for both my split and solid because it works that well.
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