SALOMON · HPS - GOOP
HPS - GOOP
25/26 season
Colour
Color makeup
Solid
Design
Simple solid
Expert reviews 1
The Salomon HPS Goop 25/26 is a freeride ATV from the Horizon series, a versatile board covering broad terrain from powder to groomers and from backcountry to resort side hits through Rockout Camber and a tapered directional shape. Flex is strengthened 20% this season, improving high-speed stability and landing performance, and it suits intermediate through advanced riders who want to enjoy the full spectrum of freeride.
Base shape (camber)
Hybrid camber
A 'Rockout Camber' profile with a camber section between the feet and rocker at the nose and tail. It provides stable, predictable riding while making turn initiation easy and increasing buoyancy in powder.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
For the 25/26 season the flex is 20% stiffer than before — a medium-stiff level providing stable riding overall and ample support on landings.
Where it shines
Who it suits
Aimed at riders from intermediate to expert level; given the 20% stiffer flex and its high-speed stability, it may be somewhat challenging for beginners.
Good
- ✓The tapered directional shape combined with Rockout Camber delivers both excellent powder float and fast edge transitions on groomers
- ✓A quadratic sidecut makes turn entry and exit easy while providing stability, control and confidence at speed
- ✓Basalt stringers and Popster core milling secure damping performance and nose/tail rebound at once
- ✓Eco-friendly materials (50% recycled base, 66% recycled ABS sidewalls, FSC-certified core and more) make for a sustainable design
Not so good
- —The strengthened flex may not suit beginners or riders who prefer a soft flex and gentler terrain or park tricks
- —By the nature of a freeride ATV, performance in each specialised area may be relatively limited compared with dedicated park or carving boards
