Traditional Camber – Single camber set between the contact points for precise edgehold and explosive rebound

Flex Rating – 5 (1 = Soft, 10 = Stiff)

True Twin

Flexible Thin Tip – This weight-saving technology reduces material in the board’s tip and tail, resulting in lighter swing weight which makes it easier and faster to spin and rotate tricks.

MOD 3 – A combination of poplar wood native to North America and high strength to weight ratio bamboo provides propulsive performance in this Core. The width of the bamboo array is increased to increase the strength and energized feel of this Core.

Double I Carbon – Two tip-to-tail carbon stringers through the center of the core increase rigidity for improved response and control.

Tri-Tex Fiberglass – 3-way layup with strands at 90˚, 45˚ and -45˚ - used in Sims' highest performance boards

Premium Racing Base – Ultra high density sintered base material with unrivalled speed, excellent wear resistance, and increased wax permeability

Snake Bite Tech 1.8 – For exceptional edge hold on ice and mixed riding conditions, this technology gets its bite from four individual contact points in the heel and toes zones, providing essential control to keep you on edge.

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2 x 4 Insert Pattern

Feel Rating – 6 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)

A-Series Aluminum Chassis – The A-Series Chassis provides the reactive flex and power transfer of aluminum underfoot. The A-Series Chassis was designed to allow the aluminum to flex under the rider’s weight allowing for a much more reactive ride.

A-Series Diecut Basepad

Canted Footbed

Plastic Discs

Slimeback™ Highback – These Highbacks utilize urethane similar to Ride's Slimewalls™ technology. The Slimeback™ material absorbs shock and damps vibrations to help smooth the ride while providing fluid support.

Two-Piece Ankle Strap

Minimalist Toe Strap

Linkage Ratchet – Designed to improve ladder durability and eliminate ratchet wag, resulting in a smoother user experience with the same hold you expect.

Flex Rating – 5 - 9 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)

Vans Flex Control System – Removable high-rebound Hytrel® tongue stiffeners allow riders to custom-tune their flex. Slide them both in for maximum support, use just one to provide either increased lateral or medial response or leave them out for a softer-flexing boot. As boots soften up over the course of a season, you can add the tongue stiffeners back in to extend the life of your boots.

Instep Flex Zone – The Instep Flex Zone functions to maintain natural ankle flexion in your boot, whether in or out of your bindings.

Asymmetrical Flex Zone

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.

Pleasurecuff – The supple elasticity of the PleasureCuff delivers a cushioned, comfortable fit that keeps your calves supported.

V3 Ultracush with TNF FlashDry Liner – The most advanced liner ever from Vans, this inner features The North Face's FlashDry 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.

V3 Boot Harness – This advanced support harness delivers the highest level of support to the ankle and instep, keeping the V3 liner and boot shell locked in and connected.

Vans Hybrid Plus Boa – The Hybrid system merges traditional lacing with the power of Boa closure at the instep. The Hybrid Plus system expands the range of flex control by adding an extra Boa pass around the back of the boot and across the instep to optimize the lines of pull and maximize flex control.

Vans Custom Slide Guide – Anatomical shape provides adjustable fit anywhere along the instep area for added comfort and unrivaled heel hold.

V3 POPCUSH Footbed – A triple density footbed that combines impact cushioning with energy transfer, the V3 POPCUSH fights fatigue with anatomical shaping, arch support, a moisture-wicking topsheet and OrthoLite® open-cell top foam.

V3 Superenduro Waffle Outsole with All-Trac™ Rubber – Inspired by the extended cross- country and off-road demands of moto enduro racing, the V3 SuperEnduro outsole is designed to offer maximum performance in and out of your bindings. Multi-directional tread design? Surface-level texturing? A TPU toe pick? Check, check, and check. There’s no keeping up with this all-terrain apex predator.

Waterproof Breathable Valves – Moisture management through waterproof valves ensures breathability--meaning dry socks, dry feet, and a more comfortable and longer ride.

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.