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Never Summer Raptor Snowboard 2012

Inspired by the spectacular F/A-22 fighter jet, the Never Summer Raptor Snowboard is a weapon on the mountain in both its design and its graphics. This board is built as the ultimate freeride machine and undoubtedly takes carving, stability and all-mountain versatility to the next level. The NS SuperLight wood core and new extensive Carbonium Laminate Technology make for a lightweight freeride board that is both powerful and responsive. The directional rocker/camber design of the Raptor is unique to this board and allows it to stay stable while reaching max flotation in the pow. All in all, the Raptor Snowboard is the true top of the line in the Never Summer collection.
Rocker Type
Never Summer’s award winning Rocker & Camber Design offers the fun that you want from rocker and the stability that you need from camber. This one-of-a-kind shape offers you superior power and snap out of turns as well as stability in parks, pow or groomers.
Flex
7 (1 softest-10 stiffest) higher flex rating makes this an ultra responsive board for high speed freestyle and freeride
Construction and Core
NS Superlight wood core is a blend of extremely lightwood and durable hardwood for unmatched strength to weight ratio
Carbonium Laminate Technology combines advanced top and base carbon more maximum torsional response and strength where it’s needed most
The CDS Damping System greatly reduces vibration and provides unmatched high speed stability and control. Thin elastomeric rubber stringers reduce vibration from the metal edge and surrounding laminate
Shape
Vario Power Grip sidecut adds increased edge hold precisely where it’s needed most giving you added control and response in any condition
Sidewalls, Edges and Base
Sintered P-Tex Sidewall maintain their integrity at any temperature and are far more durable than ABS sidewalls
Full wrap metal edge gives you smooth carving
Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 Base is a durable sintered base that is constructed using just the right amount of graphite making it the fastest base ever used by NS

Specs

  • Terrain: Freeride, Powder
    Freeride
    Freeride snowboards are designed for the rider that spends most of the day off groomed runs and in backcountry terrain. They typically have a stiffer flex and are ridden in longer sizes than freestyle snowboards. Freeride snowboards often feature a directional shape that is designed to perform optimally in one direction.
    Powder
    Powder snowboards love powder. Often associated with freeride snowboards, powder boards sometimes feature a wider nose and a tapered narrower tail. The binding inserts, which determine the rider's stance, are often set back on a powder snowboard to help the rider float the tip of the board through the deep stuff. Powder snowboards sometimes also feature rocker, a design element where the tip (and tail) rise starts farther back on the board, which also helps the rider maintain tip float through the pow.
  • Ability Level: Advanced-Expert
    Advanced-Expert
    Whether you charge the steepest lines, carve with race-like precision, hit the biggest jumps or halfpipes; advanced to expert level skis/snowboards are for the more aggressive rider. You will often find the addition of layers of metal, carbon, bamboo, or other stringers in these. These features work to make a stiffer ski/snowboard with more power and rebound.
  • Rocker Type: Camber/Rocker/Camber
    Camber/Rocker/Camber
    Camber/Rocker/Camber is a profile that’s specific to snowboards and which works because the rider’s weight flattens the two cambered areas. This design produces a strong, pressured carving zone between the rider’s feet and retains pop and carving precision at the tip and tail.
  • Core/Laminates: Wood
  • Origin: Made in USA
  • Warranty: 3 Years
Size (cm) 159 164 169
Effective Edge (mm) 1240 1280 1330
Tip Width (mm) 298 304 305
Waist Width (mm) 253 253 254
Tail Width (mm) 298 304 305
Sidecut Radius (m) 7.9 8.1 8.3
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Never Summer Raptor Snowboard 2012
 
5.0

(based on 5 reviews)

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Pros

  • Carving ability (4)
  • Fast (4)
  • Tough (4)
  • Well balanced (4)
  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Speed (4)
    • All mountain (3)
    • Freeriding (3)
    • Powder (3)
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    10/17/2012
     
    5.0

    Sickest Board Ever Made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    By bud

    from Wyoming

    About Me Advanced

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Abrasive Resistant
    • Carving Ability
    • Fast
    • Floats in powder
    • Good Flexibility
    • Lightweight
    • Lots Of Pop
    • Rocker Camber Profile
    • Sick graphics
    • Smooth
    • Smooth Stability
    • Tough
    • Well Balanced

    Cons

    • Nothing

    Best Uses

    • All Mountain
    • Cliff drops
    • Freeriding
    • Powder
    • Speed

    Comments about Never Summer Raptor Snowboard 2012:

    This board is sick, very smooth through any snow, dirt, or water. The carbon fibers increase weight reduction while adding stiffness to the board in both the transverse and longitude directions. This board is tough as nails, comes with a three year warranty and cool top sheet laminate.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    3/27/2012
     
    5.0

    Awesome board!

    By M1keey

    from Denver, CO

    About Me Expert

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Carving Ability
    • Fast
    • Tough
    • Well Balanced

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • All Mountain
      • Speed

      Comments about Never Summer Raptor Snowboard 2012:

      Absolutely love the raptor and would recommend it to anyone.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      3/16/2012
       
      5.0

      gorgeous looking board

      By evo x

      from queens,ny

      About Me Advanced

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            Comments about Never Summer Raptor Snowboard 2012:

            I have ridden 2010 Never Summer Titan and 2011 Premier F1 and I loved the stability of the Titan and The maneuverbility and the liveliness of the Premier F1. So I bought this board hoping it has the ability to do what the other Two boards could do.The pictures online doesn't do this board justice.It's an amazing looking board. I'm dying to try this board the first chance I get.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            1/27/2012

            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            sweet ride

            By kyle williams' knee

            from san francisco, ca

            About Me Expert

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Carving Ability
            • Fast
            • Lightweight
            • Smooth Stability
            • Tough
            • Well Balanced

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • All Mountain
              • Freeriding
              • Powder
              • Speed

              Comments about Never Summer Raptor Snowboard 2012:

              This board absolutely rips. It is fast, stable yet playful, floats in powder almost like my Fish, and carves like a hot knife through butter. Perfect freeride board. Also, the workmanship is top notch. Highly recommended.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              1/23/2012

              (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              this board rips

              By Kyle Williams' Knee

              from San Francisco, CA

              About Me Advanced

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Carving Ability
              • Fast
              • Lightweight
              • Smooth Stability
              • Tough
              • Well Balanced

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Freeriding
                • Powder
                • Speed

                Comments about Never Summer Raptor Snowboard 2012:

                I bought a 2012 Raptor 159 to replace my 2006 Ride Timeless 159, which I loved. The Timeless was very fast, damp and could plow through crud like a champ. When shopping for a new board, I was looking for something with these attributes that would also perform well in powder. I think the Raptor fits the bill. So far, I have only spent 3 days on it due to the lack of snow this year: 2 days of riding hard-pack in Kirkwood (surprisingly good manmade snow) and 20" of fresh at Sugarbowl. It has been a lot of fun so far. It's fast, nimble yet stable, and it holds an edge reliably. On powder, I think the Raptor floats as well as my Burton Fish, although you have to lean back a bit more. The only drawback so far: When the powder became heavy and rutted, the Raptor took some work to navigate. No big deal.

                Other factors that influenced my decision: Never Summer hand-makes their boards in the USA, offers a 3-year warranty and has a great reputation for quality and durability. As expected, the board feels rock-solid.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • Yes

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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