Weston Japow x Hokkaido Backcountry Club Snowboard 2026
Model Info
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Product Info
When it’s nuking light, dry pow and you’re finally getting the deep day you’ve been waiting for, the Weston Japow x Hokkaido Backcountry Club Snowboard is the board you’ll be stoked to have under your feet. Designed with a long, surfy nose, swallowtail, and endless float, it’s built to crush the deepest days—whether you’re scoring blower in Japan or your own local stash. With a lively poplar and bamboo core and carbon-reinforced tail for snappy turns and smooth landings, the Japow is pure joy when the snow stacks up—don’t leave it out of your quiver.
Product Details
Rocker Type
Camber / Rocker
Flex
Flex Rating – 6 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)
Shape
Directional Powder Camber – Generous rocker in the nose amplifies float from the swallowtail. Camber underfoot locks in the carve.
Swallowtail – Reduces surface area in the tail to enhance float at the nose.
Core
91% Poplar + 9% Bamboo – Sustainably harvested, the blend keeps the board smooth and surfy with a good amount of pop
Laminates
Tail V Carbon – Carbon fiber runs from the tail inserts to the tail contact points to provide added edge to edge response and spring in the tail.
Tri-Axe Glass – Multi-axis, stitched fiberglass laminate that offers a precise and responsive ride in any terrain or snow conditions.
Sidewalls
Stitched Tips – Weston's tip spacers are stitched to the core to provide added durability.
UHMW PE – Highly durable sidewall that protects core from impact and increases torsional stability.
Base
Sintered Durasurf 4001 – The gold standard in bases. The 4000-series sintered bases have a higher density than other options on the market, and are therefore more durable. Additionally, it absorbs more wax, making for a faster and smoother ride. 4000-series PTEX is usually reserved for only top-of-the-line boards due to a higher manufacturing cost, but at Weston it’s the minimum standard.
Topsheet
Castor Bean Based Rugged Nylon – Polymide is eco friendly and made from castor beans. The topsheet is durable and resistant to scratches and scuffs.
Binding Compatibility
2 x 4 Insert Pattern
Specs
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Terrain:
Powder
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Terrain
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.
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Ability Level:
Advanced-Expert
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Ability Level
Advanced-Expert Whether you charge the steepest lines, hit the biggest jumps in the park or carve with race-like precision, advanced to expert level skis, snowboards, boots and bindings are for the more aggressive rider. In skis and snowboards, you'll often find layers of metal, carbon or other stringers for rigidity and power, while advanced to expert level boots and bindings are usually on the stiffer side of the spectrum for rebound and precision steering.
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Rocker Type:
Rocker/Camber
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Rocker Type
Rocker/Camber This features rocker in the nose and a camber extending under the feet through the tail. It is Built for riders that demand superior grip, stability, and responsive performance, but who still want to be able to float in powder.
- Shape: Directional
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Flex Rating:
Medium
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Flex Rating
Medium The amount a snowboard flexes varies significantly between boards. Snowboard flex ratings are not necessarily standardized across manufacturers, so the flex may vary from brand to brand. Many manufacturers will give a number rating ranging from 1-10, 1 being softest and 10 being stiffest. Here at evo we have standardized the manufacturers' number ratings to a feel rating ranging from soft to very stiff. Generally you will find flex ratings of 1-2 as soft, 3-5 as medium, 6-8 as stiff, and 9-10 as very stiff. Flex ratings and feel may ultimately vary from snowboard to snowboard.
- Binding Mount Pattern: 2x4
- Core/Laminates: Bamboo, Carbon, Wood
- Warranty: 4 Years
| Size (cm) | 159 | 164 |
| Effective Edge (mm) | 1235 | 1255 |
| Tip Width (mm) | 317 | 322 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 262 | 266 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 292 | 297 |
| Sidecut Radius (m) | 9 / 6.9 | 9.3 / 7.2 |
| Rider Weight (lbs) | 140-210 | 165-235 |
| Width | Regular | Regular |