GENTEMSTICK · BARRACUDA HIGH PERFORMANCE
BARRACUDA HIGH PERFORMANCE
26/27 season
Colour
Color makeup
Gradient
Design
Simple solid
Sizes
Expert reviews 1
A high-performance version of the standard Barracuda with a narrower waist. It balances powder float against groomer versatility well and glides excellently, but riders with big boots are better off with the standard-width model.
Base shape (camber)
Hybrid camber
A hybrid construction combining traditional camber with early rise. It's a narrower version than the standard BARRACUDA, so you need to size it properly to get the same float. The large nose and tapered design are kept as they are.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
Medium-stiff at 8 out of 10. A lively, energetic flex makes pressing the tail for butters easy.
Where it shines
Who it suits
For advanced to expert riders. It targets riders whose aim is powder and alternative freeriding.
Good
- ✓The large nose and tapered design give it excellent float in deep powder
- ✓Good base glide makes traverses efficient
- ✓Directional and setback, yet it accommodates a range of riding styles
- ✓Responsive edge hold and good turn initiation on hardpack
Not so good
- —The directional design limits switch performance
- —Performance drops off on broken-up, bumpy snow
- —Not intended for continuous high-speed charging, and the base chatters as speed builds
- —Narrower than the standard model, so US 11 boots and above are better on the standard width
