GENTEMSTICK · THE CHASER HIGH PERFORMANCE
THE CHASER HIGH PERFORMANCE
- Colour
- Wood · Brown · Beige
- Design
- Repeating pattern
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19/20 season review
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The Gentemstick line consists of highly directional tapered boards built on a snowsurf philosophy, where front-foot driving and adapting to positive stance angles are essential. The Rocket Fish HP is the tightest and specialised for slow-speed carving, while the Chaser and Barracuda HP provide more stable, powerful carving.
The Mantaray 56 is the most versatile, lowest-barrier everyman board in the line, accessible to a broad range of riders. Overall they demand a different riding philosophy from a normal snowboard, but once you adapt they deliver an unmatched slashing and carving experience.
A closer look
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Board profile
The profile describes the curve of the board when viewed from the side.
Directional camber
Gentemstick boards are strongly directional tapered shapes with a nose wider than the tail, aimed at snowsurf-style riding. The Mantaray 56 carries some directional camber character, and overall front-foot driving is the core of how it works.
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
It leans soft-to-medium overall; the Mantaray 56 demo model in particular has a somewhat soft flex. The Rocketfish HP is the narrowest and smallest board with a lighter flex too, while the Barracuda HP and Chaser family feel comparatively more powerful.
Terrain suggested in the review
Rider levels suggested in the review
Intermediate · Advanced
It requires adapting to a distinctive riding style — stance angles and width, front-foot weight distribution — and isn't suited to beginners. It suits intermediates and up interested in the snowsurf approach. The Mantaray 56 has a comparatively low barrier, so intermediates can approach it.
What the review liked
- ✓Distinctive snowsurf-style slashing and turning performance provides an artistic, flowing riding experience
- ✓ABS sidewalls improve durability and damping over previous versions
- ✓The Mantaray 56 has the versatility to work stably across a range of stance angles and widths
- ✓The Chaser family's wide platform allows comfortable carving with no toe or heel drag even in large boot sizes
What the review found lacking
- —The learning curve adapting to the snowsurf riding style is very steep, and you can't just ride it immediately like a normal snowboard
- —The HP models, such as the Rocket Fish HP, become bucky and bouncy as speed builds or on uneven terrain, making control demanding
- —The HP models are recommended for boot sizes 9 and below, limiting their user range and raising toe drag issues
- —Very expensive (over $1,200), lowering accessibility, and everything except the Mantaray 56 ($799) sits in a demanding price bracket
