GENTEMSTICK · INDEPENDENTSTICK
INDEPENDENTSTICK
26/27 season
Colour
Color makeup
Gradient
Design
Simple solid
Sizes
Expert reviews 1
An all-mountain board — rare for Gentemstick — that puts hybrid camber on a directional twin shape. Carving, speed, switch and pipe all rate an even 4/5 with no weak points, and turn initiation is quick. The decisive drawback is that the maximum stance width is 22 inches, which limits setup freedom.
Base shape (camber)
Hybrid camber
An all-mountain shape, rare in the Gentemstick line, laying a hybrid camber onto a directional twin. Setback is 20mm, and it stands on the do-everything side rather than powder-only.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
A medium flex. Stability is good and turn initiation quick, making tight carving enjoyable.
Where it shines
Who it suits
An all-mountain character with no real weakness, fitting anyone at intermediate level or above. That said, the maximum stance width of 22 inches is narrow, limiting setup for larger riders.
Good
- ✓Carving, speed, variable snow, switch and pipe all rate an even 4/5
- ✓Excellent stability with good hardpack edge grip
- ✓Quick turn initiation makes tight carving fun
- ✓Rare among Gentemsticks in having all-mountain versatility
Not so good
- —A maximum stance width of 22 inches is far narrower than competing boards (25 inches) — it limits centred and setback setups
- —Powder is unremarkable (2.5/5)
- —Jibbing is unremarkable too (2.5/5)
