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Salomon Drift and Drift Wide Snowboard Review

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$360 
Intermediate to Expert All Mountain Freestlye

2010 Under $400 Good Wood Award Winner
Camber Twin Shape
The Drift has the same shape and side cut of the old camber Salomon Official but has a little less performance due to a slower base and different core.  That being said it is a great bang for your buck if you want to get into the all mountain freestyle world of riding.  The Drift proves that camber still works very well in many places on the mountain. If rocker is the way you want to go the Drift has a rocker model as well.  The rocker Drift will perform better in powder but it won't be as solid every where else outside the park fence.  All and all the drift is a great choice for almost any condition except for powder and fun almost everywhere on the mountain.  Not sure if this is available in the US for 2012.

How It Rides

Groomers Good
Speed Good

Flex Soft
Rails/
Jibbing
Good
Powder Rough
Weight Light

Carving
Good

Pipe Good
Turn Initiation
Easy
Edge Hold Good
Switch Excellent
Jumps Excellent

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The Good Ride Take

A quick look at the 2012 Salomon Drift

      

The Good Ride Take on Salomon Boards

Salomon is small compared to some companies but they have the complete line up and a very strong following.  You will either love or hate a Salomon board.  Salomon makes a very fast and damp all mountain to freeride board that seems to feel best at high speeds.  It is really scary how fast it is.  They have also made a solid effort to make some pretty good park boards as well and won some Good Wood Award's in the park and pipe.  If you are looking for something a bit off the beaten path Salomon might work for you. 
Boots
It is almost undisputed amongst most knowledgeable riders that Salomon has some of the best boots out there.  They have spent a lot of time making a boot that fits well and that won’t pack out much.  Even though there is a semi-traditional lacing system it still has a speed lace tightening system and it can lock at each rung on the upper part of the boot.  Some complain that the Salomon boot runs a bit narrow so if you have wide feet think twice.  Also others complain that it can take longer than some boots to make them comfortable for your feet. 
Bindings
Salomon’s bindings are not as popular as their boards and boots but still do a good job competing with the other big name brands. They are reliable and well made and have a more traditional old school feel compared to the leading companies.  That being said the turn initiation and general feeling is good so these could work for you.


Company Information

Salomon Drift 2012 Description

Drift Europe

 
  • Sizes: 148, 152, 154, 156, 159

Freestyle Focused

AVAILABLE IN EUROPE. A pure twin shape, designed for demanding park riders. Equalizer’s never slip, always grip performance means stable take-offs and wobble free landings on Superpark level terrain.

 

Salomon Drift 2011 Description

This pure twin with equalizer sidecut insures stability on long run-ins and steep landings with the lightweight flex and fun all-terrain jibbing requires.

Mustache
Wingtips
Sidecut
Equalizer
Base Material
Extruded EG
Factory Finish
Standard Stone Finish
Core Type
Aspen Light
Construction
BA MD

Salomon Drift 2010 Description

$360.00

Go Anywhere.

FLEX: 2

A TWS Good Wood number 1 pick and a ripping value, the Drift gets you everywhere. Its twin shape and Equalizer sidecut will have you getting loose with confidence on everything from corduroy to your favorite line through any park. Haul ass, chuck your meat, hang on to that cash. You know what’s up.

Sizes: 148, 152, 154, 156, 159

Shape True Twin
Sidecut Equalizer
Construction BA MD
Base Material 1900
Factory Finish Standard Stone Finish, Full Edge Bevel +
Suspension Royal Rubber Pads
Core Type Aspen Light

 

Specs

Salomon Drift 2012 Specs

Board Size Contact Length Effective Edge Max Stance Waist Width Tail Length Nose Length Set Back Sidecut Radius
( cm ) ( mm ) ( mm / cm ) ( mm ) ( mm ) ( mm ) ( mm ) ( mm ) ( mm )
148 1100 1140 606 (23.9) 246 190 190 0 7.3
152 1130 1180 616 (24.3) 248 195 195 0 7.5
154 1140 1190 621 (24.4) 249 200 200 0 7.6
156 1160 1210 626 (24.6) 250 200 200 0 7.7
159 1180 1230 636 (24.9) 253 205 205 0 7.8

Salomon Drift 2011 Specs

Board Size / cmContact Length / mmEffective Edge / mmMax Stance mm / cmWaist Width / mmTail Length / mmNose Length / mmSet Back / mmSidecut Radius / mm
148 1100 1140 606 (23.9) 246 190 190 0 7.3
152 1130 1180 616 (24.3) 248 195 195 0 7.5
154 1140 1190 621 (24.4) 249 200 200 0 7.6
156 1160 1210 626 (24.6) 250 200 200 0 7.7
159 1180 1230 636 (24.9) 253 205 205 0 7.8

 

Salomon Drift 2010 Specs

Board Size (CM)Contact Length (MM)Effective Edge (MM)Max Stance (MM/IN)Waist Width (MM)Tail Length (MM)Nose Length (MM)Set Back (MM)Sidecut Radius (MM)
148 1100 1140 606 (23.9) 246 190 190 0 7.3
152 1130 1180 616 (24.3) 248 195 195 0 7.5
154 1140 1190 621 (24.4) 249 200 200 0 7.6
156 1160 1210 626 (24.6) 250 200 200 0 7.7
159 1180 1230 636 (24.9) 253 205 205 0 7.

 

Wide

Board Size (CM) Contact Length (MM) Effective Edge (MM) Max Stance (MM/IN) Waist Width (MM) Tail Length (MM) Nose Length (MM) Set Back (MM) Sidecut Radius (MM)
154 1140 1190 626 (24.6) 258 200 200 0 8.2
158 1170 1220 636 (25) 260 205 205 0 8.5
162 1210 1260 646 (25.6) 263 205 205 0 8.8

 


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Salomon Drift 2012

Salomon Drift 2011

Salomon Drift 2010



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