AMPLID · TIME MACHINE
TIME MACHINE
25/26 season
Colour
Color makeup
Multicolour
Design
Simple solid
Expert reviews 2
A centred directional board with mellow traditional camber and 10 mm of setback. Turn feel and high-speed stability are excellent, good damping keeps it from getting knocked around on rough snow, and it produces good pop despite the mellow camber. The narrow setback range means it isn't a powder specialist, and the size range is limited. It suits advanced riders who prioritise groomer performance and versatility over powder.
Base shape (camber)
Camber
Mellow traditional camber with a lightly tapered directional shape and 10mm setback laid on top. The stance is effectively close to centred, so it copes broadly with tricks and varied terrain.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
A medium flex. Pop comes out well despite the mellow camber, and chatter absorption is excellent for the weight.
Where it shines
Who it suits
For advanced to expert riders who understand centred directional boards and prioritise groomer performance and consistent handling. On the 155, boots size 8.5–9.5 are about right.
Good
- ✓Excellent turn feel — quick initiation with strong edge hold
- ✓Good high-speed stability
- ✓Damping technology kills chatter well on chopped-up snow
- ✓Good pop despite the mellow camber
Not so good
- —Few setback options, making directional float in powder hard to achieve
- —Limited size range
- —Expensive at $869
A directional freeride board built on traditional camber, with outstanding carving performance and excellent stability. It delivers strong performance in both groomers and powder, and comes strongly recommended to experienced carving and freeride riders who prefer old-school camber. It's optimised for riders who enjoy carving and freeriding rather than trick- or park-focused riding.
Base shape (camber)
Camber
A traditional camber profile (Pop Camber) with an arched camber from contact point to contact point, providing load, pop, snap and drive.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
Slightly hard overall — not a full plank, but with considerable stiffness. Being directional, the nose is soft and it stiffens progressively toward the tail, with a distinct flex point inside the rear insert pack. Torsional flex responds, but only above a certain force.
Where it shines
Who it suits
As a full camber board, loading it takes calculated movement, and engaging the nose and tail in tricks takes extra effort too, suiting experienced riders. A board for intermediates and up rather than beginners, recommended for riders with the fundamentals in place.
Good
- ✓Excellent stability and chatter suppression effectively absorb micro and macro vibration at speed and on irregular terrain
- ✓Outstanding carving performance, with strong edge hold and power letting you drive from centre to tail for a slingshot effect
- ✓Amplid's distinctive geometry creates unique turn characteristics and a turn feel unlike other boards
- ✓It handles varied snow, pushing heavy snow aside and floating excellently on light snow
Not so good
- —Low suitability for tricks and freestyle, and engaging the nose and tail takes extra effort, so it isn't a park board
- —Full camber requires calculated technique to load, making the barrier to entry high for beginners and intermediates
