ARBOR · El Camino Snowboard
El Camino Snowboard
26/27 season
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Jared Ellner's pro signature model, a high-performance directional tapered board designed for the Natural Selection Tour. Parabolic camber combined with carbon stringers delivers strong edge hold and high-speed stability, while the relative softness of the nose and tail keeps buttering and jumps playful. It comes strongly recommended when intermediate and advanced riders want top performance in powder, carving and all-mountain terrain.
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Directional camber
A Parabolic Camber construction — a directional camber that provides strong camber character while giving the nose and tail appropriate flexibility. Combined with a tapered directional construction, it supports powerful edge hold and powder performance at once.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
A very hard, stiff board rated 8–9 out of 10 (9–10 by some measures). Only the nose and tail are comparatively soft, allowing buttering and rail play, but the build overall favours strong power and stability. Carbon stringers run nose to tail, maximising responsiveness and stiffness.
Where it shines
Who it suits
A very hard board with a flex around 8–9, suiting intermediate to advanced riders who demand speed and strong edge hold.
Good
- ✓Excellent stability and edge hold from the carbon stringers and parabolic camber
- ✓The tapered directional construction provides strong control on rough snow at speed
- ✓The relatively soft nose and tail keep buttering, jumps and rails playable
- ✓Designed for the Natural Selection Tour, so it's optimised for powder and backcountry
Not so good
- —The very high overall flex makes it hard for beginners to handle
- —Park performance may be limited compared with a dedicated park/trick board
- —There's a lack of verified performance data from real powder riding
