Nidecker Elle Snowboard Review

$279
Beginner to Intermediate All Mountain to Freeride
Hybrid Camber Directional Shape
The Elle is the beginner board for those who know they won't be spending too much time in the park and want to work on being a compitent mountain rider. The Elle also has a large setback and will make learning how to ride in powder easier than almost any board in this price range. You also get a base and overall tech that is not normally offered in this price range. If you can find this in the US then go ahead and buy it. You won't find a better board for the price.

How It Rides
Groomers	Excellent	Speed	Average	Flex	Soft	Rails/ Jibbing	Average
Powder	Good	Weight	Medium	Carving	Excellent	Pipe	Average
Turn Initiation	Super Easy	Edge Hold	Good	Switch	Good	Jumps	Average

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The Good Ride Take

The Good Ride Take on Hybrid Camber
For the most part there are two types of hybrid camber that we see out there these days.
1. Mostly Rocker Hybrid Camber
This type of ride, like many boards, has camber and rocker but unlike other rockered boards the center has a mini camber. This is usually 1-3mm high, sits only between the bindings and then curves up right after. From a distance this board looks like a rocker board but when you look closer you see the little camber between the feet. This is not as loose as hybrid rocker but it’s very close. It is very stable between the feet and easy to one foot or flat base in any condition out there. Mostly Rocker Hybrid Camber is very versatile. You will see this design on anything from Freestyle to Freeride style snowboards. This will work well with all ability levels and riding styles.

2 Mostly Camber Hybrid Camber
There are all types of designs but this type usually looks like a Camber board and rides much closer to an old school Camber board. ONe thing you will notice is usually when you step on the board the tip and tail rise up a lot more than a normal camber board will. Some are mostly camber and others have a bit more rocker but you will always notice they have camber. This allows for a stable, fast carve friendly feeling you get with camber but also makes it more catch free and floaty in powder. This doesn't float effortlessly like hybrid rocker, mostly rocker hybrid camber or flat to rocker but it does better than camber. You will mainly see this on aggressive freestyle to all mountain to freeride style snowboards.

Company Information

Nidecker Elle 2012

Sizes / 141 144 149 153 156

The Elle’s versatile all-terrain shape makes it the perfect choice for riders who are looking for their first board. Its easygoing, forgiving flex combined with the latest version of CamRock delivers a board that will increase confidence and help any rider progress her skills.

Performance

Freestyle

Freeride

All Mountain

Race

STD. CamRock ®

Camrock represents the best rocker/camber combination in snowboarding today and has taken our entire board line up a notch. This tried and true camber variant will not disappoint for overall mountain performance. With camber between the bindings and rocker evenly distributed in the nose and tail, this is the all-mountain, all-conditions camber that will leave you stoked and smiling from ear to ear. Standard Camrock is the camber choice of our pro team and staff. It is the all-around, all-terrain, bomber camber story on the market - bar none!

Shape

Directional

A purely directional board is best for all-mountain freeriding. The nose is longer and wi¬der than the tail, giving you plenty of control in any terrain, and the stance is set back to help you float above the pow. Plus, we stiffened the tail to help snap you out of turns and keep your speed up.

Core

Full Wood Core

This is our standard poplar and beech core. If you like a consis¬tent ride that has a lot of life, the Full Wood Core is the way to go. With years of history, this core is the ‘go to’ wood core of the snowboard industry.

Fiber

Dual Plus

Our standard 90-degree biaxial fiberglass is the most versatile in the industry. It is bombproof and reliable for all terrain types.

Base

4000

Fast, durable, and easy to maintain. The dense molecular structure produces an impact resistant base.

Die-Cut

Die-cut is a system in which we cut out different colors & shapes of base material. We then join the pieces together to create bright & very ap- pealing base designs.

Standard Nidecker

Topsheet Duraclear

The most popular topsheet on the market, the Duraclear is strong and tough, able to withstand constant punishment.

NoseTip

By reducing mass in the nose and tail, and by following the flow of the CamRock profile, NoseTip technology guides you when you turn, providing a unique, responsive feel in turn transitions. It also helps the board to float better in powder, giving a sweeter ride to beginners and experienced riders alike.