KORUA SHAPES · CAFE RACER PLUS
CAFE RACER PLUS
26/27 season
Colour
Color makeup
Solid
Design
Simple solid
Sizes
Expert reviews 1
An advanced-only carving machine built on a strong hybrid camber and an ultra-stiff flex, whose greatest strengths are dynamic turn feel on perfect groomers and class-leading base glide. Damping on irregular snow falls somewhat short of the classic model, and that difference is noticeable depending on conditions. The Plus is polished enough that it's hard to declare either the Classic or the Plus better — the choice comes down to personal preference and the conditions you mostly ride.
Base shape (camber)
Hybrid camber
A camber-based hybrid profile with more camber than typical float-camber boards, while early rise is applied at the nose and tail. It isn't full camber but comes close, providing high responsiveness and energy, with a strongly directional setback construction.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
A very stiff flex — the nose is stiff and the tail ultra-stiff. Even broken in it stays very stiff, and buttering or springing off it takes considerable strength and skill. Pop is very powerful and dynamic.
Where it shines
Who it suits
A very stiff flex, strong camber profile and aggressive character make it suitable only for advanced riders and experts. Turn initiation is difficult and tricks such as buttering take considerable force.
Good
- ✓Outstanding carving performance: very dynamic, energetic turn initiation and strong spring provide a top-level groomer carving experience
- ✓Excellent base glide: a far faster, smoother base than the classic model, with best-in-class long traverses and speed retention
- ✓Strong pop and energy: intense rebound finishing turns provides a sense of additional acceleration
- ✓Powder float: setback and taper deliver excellent float in powder too
- ✓Excellent edge grip: strong edge hold on hard snow with no sidecut disruption
Not so good
- —Insufficient damping on irregular snow: more chatter and feedback than the classic model on bumpy hard snow or soft bumpy snow
- —A high barrier to entry: the stiff flex makes flexible riding such as buttering and tricks difficult, unsuitable for beginners and intermediates
- —High-speed stability on irregular snow: riding fast on poor conditions is somewhat less stable than the classic model and can generate noise
