SALOMON · HPS - GOOP
HPS - GOOP
25/26 season
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25/26 season review
The Salomon HPS Goop 25/26 is a freeride ATV from the Horizon series, a versatile board covering broad terrain from powder to groomers and from backcountry to resort side hits through Rockout Camber and a tapered directional shape. Flex is strengthened 20% this season, improving high-speed stability and landing performance, and it suits intermediate through advanced riders who want to enjoy the full spectrum of freeride.
A closer look
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Board profile
The profile describes the curve of the board when viewed from the side.
Hybrid camber
A 'Rockout Camber' profile with a camber section between the feet and rocker at the nose and tail. It provides stable, predictable riding while making turn initiation easy and increasing buoyancy in powder.
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
For the 25/26 season the flex is 20% stiffer than before — a medium-stiff level providing stable riding overall and ample support on landings.
Terrain suggested in the review
Rider levels suggested in the review
Intermediate · Advanced
Aimed at riders from intermediate to expert level; given the 20% stiffer flex and its high-speed stability, it may be somewhat challenging for beginners.
What the review liked
- ✓The tapered directional shape combined with Rockout Camber delivers both excellent powder float and fast edge transitions on groomers
- ✓A quadratic sidecut makes turn entry and exit easy while providing stability, control and confidence at speed
- ✓Basalt stringers and Popster core milling secure damping performance and nose/tail rebound at once
- ✓Eco-friendly materials (50% recycled base, 66% recycled ABS sidewalls, FSC-certified core and more) make for a sustainable design
What the review found lacking
- —The strengthened flex may not suit beginners or riders who prefer a soft flex and gentler terrain or park tricks
- —By the nature of a freeride ATV, performance in each specialised area may be relatively limited compared with dedicated park or carving boards
