NIDECKER · Odyssey Men
Odyssey Men
26/27 season
Colour
Color makeup
Accent colour
Design
Simple solid
Sizes
Expert reviews 1
The Nidecker Odyssey is a tapered directional freeride board with setback camber and a rockered nose. Powder rates 4.5/5 and carving 4/5, and fast turn entry makes it fun without pushing the speed up much. On the other hand switch and jibbing aren't a fit and glide is limited. It suits intermediate-to-advanced riders wanting one board for mixed snow.
Base shape (camber)
Hybrid camber
A hybrid with setback positive camber and rocker rising gently toward the nose (Nidecker calls it Surfy CamRock). A tapered directional shape — surfy in character, while camber holds things down underfoot.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
A medium flex at 6 out of 10. Stiff enough to hold stability at speed while turns come round quickly. Its character comes alive without needing much speed.
Where it shines
Who it suits
A directional freeride board combining stability with manoeuvrability. It fits intermediates to advanced riders who want one board for mixed snow conditions.
Good
- ✓Excellent powder (4.5/5)
- ✓Good carving (4/5)
- ✓Fast turn entry with immediate response
- ✓A surfy, playful character that handles powder, ice and hardpack broadly
Not so good
- —The directional design makes switch awkward (2.5/5)
- —Not suited to jibbing (1.5/5)
- —Base glide is limited
