KORUA SHAPES · CAFE RACER PLUS
CAFE RACER PLUS
- Colour
- Black
- Design
- Simple solid
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23/24 season review
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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.
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 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.
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
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.
Terrain suggested in the review
Rider levels suggested in the review
Advanced
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.
What the review liked
- ✓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
What the review found lacking
- —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
