GENTEMSTICK · GIANT MANTARAY
GENTEMSTICK
GIANT MANTARAY
25/26 season
Colour
RedOrange
Color makeup
Solid
Design
Simple solid
Expert reviews 1
23/24 season reviewDifferent season, same model
https://thegoodride.com/snowboard-reviews/gentemstick-giant-mantaray-snowboard-review/An alternative freeride board that makes the Mantaray line bigger and softer. It combines deep powder float with all-mountain versatility, showing its strengths particularly on highly variable spring snow.
Base shape (camber)
Hybrid camber
A hybrid construction with mellow camber running from the front foot to near the tail. A bigger, softer version of the Mantaray family, its grip is very good despite an uninterrupted sidecut.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
5/10
5 out of 10 — quite soft for a board of this shape. Buttering and presses come easily.
Where it shines
PowderAll-mountainCarvingBackcountry
Who it suits
—New
—Intermediate
✓Advanced
For advanced to expert riders. You have to be able to handle a tapered directional shape.
Good
- ✓Overwhelming float in deep powder
- ✓Excellent edge hold and carving performance
- ✓Outstanding base glide quality
- ✓Stable and forgiving
- ✓Broad capability from morning hardpack through afternoon slush
Not so good
- —Poor switch riding performance
- —Not intended for charging downhill at speed
- —The directional shape limits your riding style
- —The tapered design reduces handling in certain situations
