OGASAKA · XC LE
XC LE
- Colour
- Black · White · Grey
- Design
- Typography / text
- Sizes
- 158 · 162 cm
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24/25 season review
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The Ogasaka XC Limited Edition is a high-stiffness carving board positioned as freestyle race with a metal layer, characterised by overwhelming underfoot stability and high-speed exhilaration at 158cm. By the nature of its shallow sidecut, a riding style that draws arcs naturally using speed and edge angle suits it well, and it can be a powerful weapon for advanced carvers.
A closer look
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Board profile
The profile describes the curve of the board when viewed from the side.
Camber
A high-stiffness construction with metal, a traditional camber board leaning toward carving and racing. A shallow sidecut gives it high-speed stability and strong edge hold.
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
A very hard flex thanks to a metal layer. The platform is extremely stable, with stiffness that holds without twisting even when you load it aggressively.
Terrain suggested in the review
Rider levels suggested in the review
Advanced
A high-stiffness board with metal inserted, requiring you to actively use speed and load; positioned as a freestyle race board, it suits advanced riders and up. Its strong flex and response make it hard for beginners and intermediates to handle.
What the review liked
- ✓Overwhelming stiffness and stability from the metal layer keep the platform from wavering even at speed
- ✓Excellent nose-centre-tail balance means the board self-corrects and continues the turn even when your position breaks down somewhat
- ✓The shallow sidecut gives it outstanding exhilaration in drawing arcs naturally while carrying speed
What the review found lacking
- —The shallow sidecut doesn't suit a riding style that forces the board to bend, and adaptation takes time
- —A hard flex and race leaning give it low utility across varied terrain such as park, freestyle and powder
