David Porcheron, an avid snowboarding enthusiast, draws inspiration from his passion for surfing. He longs for a snowboard that not only embodies his love for the sport but also reminds him of his second love—surfing—every time he straps in. Its unique shape offers extended edge hold while maximizing surface area, resulting in a wider shape that enhances overall control. By integrating Hybrid technology with the PYL’s big mountain profile, we’ve created a snowboard that excels in any terrain. Innovatively designed with a coreless tail, the PYL Un..Inc allows for increased sinking without sacrificing torsional stiffness. Additionally, our Tapered UnderBite feature provides exceptional directional drive and float. This extraordinary board art, designed by James Dalton, embodies David’s Wolf Pack. Inspired by David’s unwavering commitment to family values, just like the tight-knit wolf packs, this board represents unity, protection, and support. Always vigilant for the young ones, they stick together and conquer challenges as a pack. Unleash your inner adventurer with David’s Wolf Pack snowboard and experience the thrill of riding like never before.
Flex: 8/10
Shape: Directional - A directional snowboard is purposefully shaped for optimal performance in one primary direction, typically with a longer and more pointed nose compared to the tail. This design enhances stability, control, and float in varied conditions, making it particularly well-suited for carving, powder riding, and all-mountain exploration. The asymmetry aids natural turn initiation and provides a more dynamic riding experience when cruising downhill. Suited for riders who prefer a specific orientation for various terrains, a directional snowboard excels in responsiveness, offering a smooth and predictable ride that complements the nuances of specific riding styles and conditions.
Outline: Tapered UnderBite - Similar looking to "wings" or channels on a surfboard, it functions a little different on snow. Each side of the board's effective edge is segmented into 3 distincts parts that step horizontally inward rather than tapering. Traditional "tapered boards" take the full sidecut and pull the tail inward, which is away form the arc of your turn - this is why they tend to wash out under hard carving. Taped Underbite corrects this by increasing the sidecut depth as you move towards the tail creating a corrective "hook" to the taper. This board blends into turns effortlessly, and has the directional drive and float you'd expect form a tapered board.
Bend: CamRock - The response of camber with floatability of rocker. By combining camber and rocker you allow the board to be both responsive and floaty. The camber is between your feet as a spring keeping your contact points on the ground as you go in and out of turns allowing you to keep that edge hold longer. Once compressed the camber will accentuate the rocker and lift the nose out more allowing it to float.
Core: Poplar/Paulownia - YES Snowboards' Poplar/Paulownia core is crafted from 50% Poplar and 50% Paulownia. Poplar offers lightweight consistency and flex, enhancing agility. Paulownia, even lighter, ensures weight reduction while maintaining strength. This blend creates a lightweight, responsive, and durable snowboard, perfect for various riding styles and conditions.
Fibreglass: Triax - Triaxial or "Triax" fiberglass on a snowboard refers to a fiberglass construction where the fibers run in three directions—usually along the length and width of the board and at an angle. This configuration adds torsional stiffness to the board, enhancing its overall stability and responsiveness. Snowboards with triaxial fiberglass tend to have a more precise and controlled feel, making them suitable for riders who prioritize stability at higher speeds, improved edge hold, and better performance in challenging conditions. Triax fiber is often found in snowboards designed for advanced and aggressive riding styles.
Base:PH Sintered True - Just like it says. Pellets or course powder is pressed until it forms a solid. There are several suppliers for our entire industry and they each have different codes for them, depending on the color and transparency. These codes can make it seem like you’re getting many different kinds and grades of sintered but they’re all pretty much the same as far as you and I will ever tell. True Sintered is harder and more expensive than extruded and it can be faster for those that ride aggressively fast. But to do that, it needs to be waxed and prepared for local conditions.