Flex Rating: 6 (1 Soft – 10 Stiff) The DC Lauri Heiskari Pro Model Snowboard features a slightly stiffer flex rating of 6 for the rider who loves to stomp out the whole mountain.

The Stratus Core is a vertically laminated 100% poplar wood core that’s powerful, lightweight, and maintains good pop whether in the park or the streets. The Quadrax laminate provides four directions of glass fibers woven tightly together, giving the board a smooth ride, stable feel, and unbelievable power and control, and the Camber Core profile creates a flat section in the center of the board for a stable platform for fast, straight-line riding performance while eliminating the typical washout of a traditional camber.

The 4mm Anti-Camber makes the board fun and forgiving with the right balance of stability, and after receiving rave reviews, the radius to flat profile is added to every DC model for 2011: the flat surfaces at the tip and tail of the board provide lift in powder to keep you floating on top of the soft stuff.

DC’s signature True Base is fast, durable, and easy to maintain. If you’re looking for an exceptionally fast ride and don’t feel like tuning frequently, this is the base for you, combined with a Structurn base finish whose small dimples break water tension and allow your board to glide faster, turn easier, and allow you to ride longer regardless of how much wax you have.