$250 Discontinued 2012 Beginner to Intermediate All Mountain to All Mountain Freeride Flat Camber Directional Twin The Salomon Pulse changed from camber in 2010 to flat camber in 2011. Despite the change the Pulse is still a great easy to handle beginner board for people who know they want to work towards speed and making good turns. It can also handle the pipe and jumps rather well. A lot of people think that reverse camber is the better way to go for beginners because the board is less likely to catch an edge. However a flat cambered board has it's place for those who want to ride the mountain more than the park. This way you will begin working on good turns from day one. Sometimes the hard way is the easy way and this is one of those times. The one drawback with all flat camber boards is the lack of pop. Every company including Salomon adds a lot of tech to improve the pop but it still lacks compared to almost all other shapes. All in all the Salomon Pulse isn't bad for a beginner all mountain board.
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.
Our entry level board is ready for unexplored terrain. Still the easy riding, easy on the wallet industry stand-out, our new flat profile ushers in an era of first time ollies, park versatility and all mountain freestyle fun.
The Pulse is a smooth riding ruler, layered with value and easy to ride. Remember those first days with lingering fondness and leave the rental boards for people who like to wait in lines.
