YES · Airmaster Xtrm Fridge 3D Men's Snowboard
Airmaster Xtrm Fridge 3D Men's Snowboard
25/26 season
Colour
Color makeup
Multicolour
Design
Illustration
Expert reviews 1
The Yes Airmaster Xtrm Fridge 3D is a stiff twin combining traditional camber with Y3D sidekick technology, with explosive pop and stability specialised for big jumps and slopestyle as its strengths. Rear edge bite is somewhat disappointing on icy snow, but more versatile all-mountain utility than expected lets you enjoy powder and groomers too. It's a board well worth recommending to advanced freestyle riders who want powerful riding.
Base shape (camber)
Camber
Traditional camber with YES's Y3D sidekick technology applied. The nose and tail tips are treated in a spoon shape, reducing edge bite at the contact points and improving powder float. The centre camber provides powerful load, pop, snap and drive.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
Among the stiffest of park flexes, with minimal sweet spot outside the contact points, a stiff midsection and only a little suppleness at the very centre. It's less rigid than expected, raising its all-mountain usefulness. High carbon content gives excellent responsiveness.
Where it shines
Who it suits
A stiff flex, powerful pop and aggressive camber character mean buttering and jibbing demand high fitness and skill. It suits advanced riders who enjoy big jumps and slopestyle.
Good
- ✓Powerful pop and snap provide explosive boost off big jumps and side hits
- ✓Y3D sidekick reduces contact-point edge bite and improves powder float
- ✓High carbon content provides excellent stability and chatter suppression at speed and on rough snow
- ✓Smooth edge-to-edge transitions with stable lock-in up to medium carves
Not so good
- —Y3D reduces tail edge bite, lowering carving grip on icy snow
- —The sweet spot is very narrow during buttering and jibbing and the board resists, demanding high stamina
- —Size options start relatively large, which can limit choosing your personally optimal size
