NITRO · Nitro Santoku Snowboard
Nitro Santoku Snowboard
25/26 season
Colour
Color makeup
Multicolour
Design
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The 2026 Nitro Santoku is Elias Elhardt's signature board, aiming at playful all-mountain and backcountry riding on the basis of true camber and an all-terrain twin shape. A soft-to-medium flex and the Whiplash core profile let it handle jibbing, presses and powder float all skilfully, and the dual degressive sidecut makes turn initiation and precise control excellent. It's a versatile board strongly recommended to intermediate and advanced riders who enjoy powder, freestyle and all-mountain.
Base shape (camber)
Camber
A standard true camber profile from contact point to contact point, with a Whiplash core profile that is thin between the bindings and thickens toward the tip and tail outside the insert pack.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
A soft-to-medium flex with a strongly playful character even within the all-mountain line. Torsional flexibility between the bindings is high, while the tip and tail provide moderate support, favouring stomped landings and press moves.
Where it shines
Who it suits
A playful all-mountain board with a soft-to-medium flex, suiting intermediate to advanced riders who enjoy freeriding and jibbing. It's fun even at low speed so it's recommended for intermediates too, though the camber construction may make it somewhat difficult for complete beginners.
Good
- ✓The true camber plus dual degressive sidecut combination makes turns easy to start with precise control at the apex
- ✓The extended nose/tail design improves powder float performance
- ✓The Whiplash core profile makes presses and jibbing excellent, with an all-terrain twin shape that eases both switch and regular riding
- ✓The centred Speed Formula 2 base has excellent wax retention and a strong sense of speed
- ✓Carbon tape and PowerCore II (poplar plus beechwood stringers) provide excellent snap and responsiveness despite the light weight
Not so good
- —The soft-to-medium flex can leave stability somewhat lacking in high-speed carving or extreme terrain
- —A lower flex than other boards in the all-mountain line may leave strong, powerful riders wanting more
