GENTEMSTICK · MOUNTAIN RACER
MOUNTAIN RACER
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- Design
- Simple solid
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17/18 season review
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A board that puts flat camber on a Simmons-derived shape taken from Chris Christenson's Ocean Racer. Its official flex of 15/20 puts it on the stiff side, and good initial acceleration and glide make it strong at pushing through wide-open slopes with speed.
Conversely the tail washes in carves and it isn't suited to quick turns or tight terrain, so its use case differs from the Accel Camber models.
A closer look
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Board profile
The profile describes the curve of the board when viewed from the side.
Flat
The classic base design Gentemstick calls 'flat camber'. It's flat underfoot and lifts slightly toward the tips, so you can move freely in 3D terrain without forcing weight onto your back foot. A diamond tail creates snapback for fast turn entry.
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
15 on the official 20-step scale, putting it on the stiff side of the Gentemstick line. Initial acceleration and edge engagement are quick and straight-line running is stable. However, due to the sidecut, response feels sluggish in quick turns or tight trees.
Terrain suggested in the review
Rider levels suggested in the review
Intermediate · Advanced
A stiff flex and strong snap from the diamond tail make it well suited to intermediates and up. It fits a style of riding open slopes with speed, and handling tight, technical terrain takes experience.
What the review liked
- ✓Excellent base glide with quick initial acceleration for its length
- ✓Good high-speed straight-line stability makes it good for pushing across wide slopes
- ✓The diamond tail's snapback makes turn initiation lively
- ✓The flat base lets you move through three-dimensional terrain without loading the back foot
What the review found lacking
- —The tail tends to wash in carves, so it doesn't bite like the Accel Camber models
- —Not suited to technical terrain such as quick turns or tight trees
- —Its short, wide shape requires a feel for choosing the right size
