Camber, rocker, flat or hybrid? If you are not sure which snowboard profile meets your requirements best, this blog post will teach you about the different rocker types and their preferred area of use.
Camber – carving at its best
The camber profile is the traditional one of all rocker types. Without any weight on the board, only nose and tail make a connection with the ground. This positive initial tension makes for an even weight distribution, as soon as you step on the board. Camber snowboards provide great grip, precision and control – ideal for carving.
Rocker – agile float
If you look at the rocker profile, you’ll immediately see why it’s also called a “reverse camber”. The design of a rocker snowboard is exactly reverse to the profile of a camber, so the contact point lies right between the bindings. This makes for a nice floaty feeling in powder and easy turns. Especially for beginners an ideal choice.
Flat – the best of two worlds
Flat snowboards combine the great grip of a camber profile with the agility of a rocker. This makes the flat profile great to be ridden in the park or on freestyle runs.
Hybrid camber – power and float
A camber profile between the bindings supports a strong performance and a great grip. Whereas the rocker profile in nose and tail makes for a nicer float in powder and is also more forgiving, in case your landing after a jump does not go as perfect as you planned.
Hybrid rocker – allrounder
This snowboard profile shows a rocker in the middle of the board and a camber underneath the bindings. The camber is responsible for the strong grip and nice pop of the board. Agility and float are supported by the rocker. Snowboards with a hybrid rocker profile are great to take for a ride in any condition.
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