AMPLID · PSYCHONAUT
PSYCHONAUT
25/26 season
Colour
Color makeup
Multicolour
Design
Illustration
Expert reviews 1
A balanced all-mountain/powder board for riders who chase powder but don't want to give up groomer carving and freestyle. The cam-rocker profile makes it highly predictable and stable, and it takes carving, buttering and pop in its stride. The single 157 size is a limitation, but it's a well-executed new addition to the Amplid line-up.
Base shape (camber)
Hybrid camber
A Cam-Rocker construction with rocker at the tip and tail and camber underfoot. It keeps traditional camber's pop and drive while the rocker zones make turn entry and exit easier and improve powder float.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
A medium powder-board flex. The tips are soft and the midsection stiffer, with the tail slightly stiffer than the nose — a directional character. Torsional flexibility is adequately provided.
Where it shines
Who it suits
Predictable, stable riding characteristics let it handle either an aggressive or relaxed style as the situation calls for, suiting intermediate to advanced riders. A powder-specialised character and directional setup may present some barrier for beginners.
Good
- ✓A highly predictable, stable ride — one look and you know how it'll go
- ✓Balanced performance across powder, groomer carving, buttering and side hits
- ✓The impact plate suppresses chatter, keeping it stable on rough snow
- ✓Easy, natural pop makes trying tricks approachable
Not so good
- —Some chatter can develop in the rocker sections
- —Only released in a single 157 size, narrowing the fit options
- —The pop is sufficient but not top-tier snap
- —The tail is slightly stiffer than the nose, so buttering takes extra effort
