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The Forum Recon Snowboard is that magical board every freestyle and freeride enthusiast dreams about...the one that pops perfectly off kickers and feels equally at home slashing through backcountry powder or stomping technical street features with effortless precision. This re-engineered all-terrain performer combines Forum's legendary freestyle heritage with cutting-edge freeride technology to create the ultimate quiver-of-one that transitions seamlessly from park laps to powder days. With artwork by French artist Niark1 bringing surrealistic creative vibes to your feet, the Recon proves that the perfect board is about finding that special connection between rider, art, and mountain expression.
True Camber
Flex Rating – 7 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)
Directional Twin
SuperSnap GnarLEcore™ – Poplar / Beech core
Flylight Hybrid™ – Reinforced triaxial/ biaxial fiberglass
Booter Boosters™ – Carbon-powered aramid struts
D/2 Radial Sidecut
Forumula8Pro™ – High speed sintered base
Artwork by Niark1 – The artwork of French artist and illustrator Sébastien Féraut, aka Niark1, exposes colorful, surrealistic worlds inhabited by monsters and modern artifacts. His use of illustration and multi-media collage with ripped paper edges and half-tone newsprint lends to a hands-on, homemade punk 'zine aesthetic that equally evokes both past and future, real and unreal. Art and creativity have always been a core element of snowboarding. There is a special feeling and empowerment you get when looking down and strapping into a board you feel represents and inspires you. The Recon graphics from Niark1 were chosen specifically by the Forum team as the inspiration they wanted to see between their feet.
2 x 4 Insert Pattern
| Size (cm) | 157 | 160W | 163W |
| Effective Edge (mm) | 1220 | 1245 | |
| Tip Width (mm) | 304 | 307 | |
| Waist Width (mm) | 258 | 260 | |
| Tail Width (mm) | 304 | 307 | |
| Sidecut Radius (m) | 7.7 | 7.9 | |
| Stance Range (mm) | 22 | 23 | |
| Rider Weight (lbs) | 120-185 | 140-200 | |
| Width | Regular | Wide | Wide |
The Union Strata Snowboard Bindings are the undisputed kings of park and freestyle — soft, surfy, and ready to send with shock-absorbing power for days. This year, they’re leveled up with upgraded bushings and new ankle straps to keep you locked in and feeling loose. Smash laps, boost side hits, and keep the stoke high — Stratas are built to play.
Flex Rating – 5 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)
S6 Duraflex ST – Simply put, Duraflex ST is the same material as regular Duraflex, but with increased glass for more response without the weight. Designed for cold temperatures.
OTE Fused Vaporlite 2.0 – OTE Fused Vaporlite bushings set new standards for cushioning and vibration dampening. Fused Vaporlite is the future of precise manufacturing.
Extruded 3D Aluminum Heelcups – Designed for optimum heel hold and minimization of drag, Union 3D Extruded Aluminum heelcups are the strongest in the business.
Canted Footbeds
Strata Duraflex ST – Light and asymmetrical, the Strata Highback is responsive and tweakable for whole mountain domination. Simply put, Duraflex St is the same material as regular Duraflex, but with increased glass for more response without the weight. Designed for cold temperatures.
Classic FLAD – Pull the lever away from the highback and quickly adjust your forward lean angle to suit the terrain in front of you.
Forma Hybrid Ankle Strap – Lightweight and responsive
TS 2.1 Toe Strap
Tool-less Strap Adjustment
Aluminum S2 with Steel Base
Grade 8.8 Steel Hardware – The strongest steel available on the market, Union's use of Grade 8.8 represents a commitment to delivering the strongest and most reliable bindings on the market today.
Mini Disk – Compatible with 4x2 and The Channel™.
| Size | S | M | L |
| Weight (g) | 895 |
The Vans Hi-Standard Pro Snowboard Boots set, as you would expect, a high standard for dependable performance in the snowboard world, and have for years. No-nonsense lace up design with a Powercuff Strap, solid mid-level flex, and now with All-Trac cold weather tread compound for better grip, the Hi-Standard Pro marches forward with its head held high.
Flex Rating – 5 - 6 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)
Instep Flex Zone – The Instep Flex Zone functions to maintain natural ankle flexion in your boot, whether in or out of your bindings.
Pleasurecuff – The supple elasticity of the PleasureCuff delivers a cushioned, comfortable fit that keeps your calves supported.
Tongue Lock Down – The Tongue Lock Down system adds an additional level of heel hold by connecting with your external laces and pulling the boot tongue toward your instep while tightening.
Powercuff Strap – Providing extra support at the top of the boot for increased stability and response. Its configuration gives riders customizable levels of engagement and the option of wrapping the strap around the internal liner or the exterior tongue.
V2 UltraCush™ Smartwool® Liner – This inner features Smartwool merino wool fabric, which transfers and eliminates moisture. An UltraCush layer provides all-day comfort with minimal seams, and a neoprene forefoot gives a natural flex. A dual-density heat-moldable core is bolstered by the latest X-Cage--extra security and heel hold that keeps you in contact with your board at all times.
V2 Boot Harness – Customize your heel hold with the V2 harness as it works in tandem with the V2 liner to provide enhanced support and personalized fit.
Traditional Laces – Reliable and customizable flex patterns make this traditional feature one that will always be on the market.
V2 POPCUSH™ Footbed – A dual density footbed that combines impact cushioning with energy transfer, the V2 POPCUSH™ fights fatigue with anatomical shaping, TPU arch support, a nylon moisture-wicking topsheet, and a coring design with airflow perforations.
V2 Waffle Pro – The V2 Waffle Pro is a progressively inspired and capability-driven design built for both on and off snowboard performance. Uncompromising natural flex and a weight-reducing, impact-resisting UltraCush midsole provide incredible boardfeel, while a Vans-exclusive pattern and rubber compound give you the confidence you need to scramble the sidecountry with confidence.
Heat Retention 360º – All Vans snowboard boots feature a newly improved thermal retention layer that provides a 360° wrap of the toe box and between the outsole and the liner. This essential layer keeps heat in and cold out, ensuring all-day warmth and comfort.