Weston Backwoods Snowboard + Union Atlas Snowboard Bindings 2024
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Weston Backwoods Snowboard 2024
You're not the type to go straight down the guy of the most obvious runs. You ride a Weston Backwoods Snowboard, for crying out loud! A freeride board in the shape of a powder chaser, the backwoods excels at all points of your deep snow search. It's very capable through the variable conditions that may show up on your way to the way out, like wind-scoured traverses or icy entrances, getting you to the goods in one piece. And when that secret run opens up into an untracked bowl, the Backwoods goes full-on pow blaster. A fantastic daily driver for deep-snow areas.
Product Details
Rocker Type
Rocker / Camber / Rocker
Directional Freeride Camber – Subtle rocker in the nose and tail provide additional float without losing stability. Camber underfoot provides confident edge hold and pop
Flex
Flex Rating – 7 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)
Shape
Tapered Directional – A larger nose provides float in deep snow, while a tapered tail helps to initiate turns quicker.
Core
91% Poplar + 9% Bamboo – Sustainably harvested, the blend keeps the board smooth and surfy with a good amount of pop
Laminates
Tri-Axe Glass – Multi-axis, stitched fiberglass laminate that offers a precise and responsive ride in any terrain or snow conditions.
Carbon Fiber Stringers – Stringers running the length of the board increase stiffness throughout. By placing them near the center, the board doesn’t become overly stiff torsionally, making for easy turn initiation. They also allow for equivalent stiffness with less core material needed, reducing overall weight.
Sidewalls
Polyurethane – Polyurethane is poured during construction to form a single, unified piece of sidewall wrapping around the entire core for increased strength and durability. Because of this process, it also creates less waste material than other sidewall options.
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.
Binding Compatibility
2 x 4 Insert Pattern
Specs
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Terrain:
Freeride, Powder
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Terrain
Freeride Freeride snowboards are designed for the rider that spends most of the day off groomed runs and in backcountry terrain. They typically have a stiffer flex and are ridden in longer sizes than freestyle snowboards. Freeride snowboards often feature a directional shape that is designed to perform optimally in one direction. 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:
Intermediate-Advanced
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Ability Level
Intermediate-Advanced Whether you’re a progressing intermediate exploring new runs and terrain, or an accomplished rider seeking new thrills, the majority of skiers and snowboarders fall into this level. Intermediate to advanced skis and snowboards may be somewhat wider or stiffer than beginner-intermediate skis and snowboards, usually with a stronger wood core and sandwich sidewall construction. Intermediate to advanced boots and bindings range from softer flexing freestyle options to stiffer choices built for stability at speed.
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Rocker Type:
Rocker/Camber/Rocker
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Rocker Type
Rocker/Camber/Rocker Rocker/Camber/Rocker shapes seek to give you both hard-carving edgehold on firm snow from camber underfoot with enhanced turnability and float in powder from the rockered tip and tail. This profile is increasingly popular for freeride boards designed primarily for soft snow.
- Shape: Directional
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Flex Rating:
Stiff
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Flex Rating
Stiff 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, Wood
- Warranty: 4 Years
| Size (cm) | 152 | 157 | 157W | 160 | 160W | 163 | 163W | 167W |
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| Effective Edge (mm) | 1130 | 1180 | 1180 | 1210 | 1210 | 1235 | 1235 | 1275 |
| Tip Width (mm) | 299 | 308 | 320 | 312 | 324 | 315 | 327 | 337 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 250 | 256 | 268 | 259 | 271 | 262 | 274 | 281 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 281 | 290 | 302 | 294 | 306 | 297 | 309 | 319 |
| Sidecut Radius (m) | 7.3 / 6.5 / 7.5 | 7.5 / 6.7 / 7.8 | 7.5 / 6.7 / 7.8 | 7.7 / 6.9 / 8.0 | 7.7 / 6.9 / 8.0 | 7.8 / 7.0 / 8.2 | 7.8 / 7.0 / 8.2 | 8.0 / 7.2 / 8.4 |
| Stance Setback (mm) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Width | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular |
Union Atlas Snowboard Bindings 2024
The Union Atlas Snowboard Bindings are an all-mountain go-to, filled with power and precision that transcends terrain. Made with a Stage 14 Duraflex highback, the Atlas is easy to maneuver and stiff enough for a locked in ride no matter how rowdy things get. Tested by some of the world's top-riders, the Union Atlas Snowboard Bindings will take you where you want to go and beyond.
Product Details
Flex
Flex Rating – 8 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)
Baseplate
Stage 7 | Duraflex CB – Ultra-responsive Duraflex CB nylon is the key ingredient in an indestructible new design.
Vaporlite HD Bushing – All-new High Density Vaporlite is stiffer and more responsive than traditional Vaporlite, but with all the same dampening characteristics.
Extruded 3D Aluminum Heelcups – Designed for optimum heel hold and minimization of drag, Union 3D Extruded Aluminum heelcups are the strongest in the business.
Canted Footbeds
Highback
Stage 14 | Duraflex CB – Lighter, stiffer, and more responsive than previous Atlas highbacks, the Stage 14 Duraflex CB highback combines carbon injected Duraflex Nylon with an all-new integrated forward lean adjuster.
Integrated FLAD
Straps
ExoFrame 3.0 Ankle Strap – Rapid response, trusted by professional snowboarders.
TS 2.0 Tiles Toe Strap
Buckles
Magnesium S1 w/ Steel Base
Additional Features
Grade 8.8 Hardware – The strongest steel available on the market, Union's use of Grade 8.8 represents a commitment to delivering the strongest and most reliable bindings on the market today.
Camber Disk – 2x4, 4x4, and Channel compatible.
Non-Stick EVA Disk Cover
Specs
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Ability Level:
Intermediate-Advanced
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Ability Level
Intermediate-Advanced Whether you’re a progressing intermediate exploring new runs and terrain, or an accomplished rider seeking new thrills, the majority of skiers and snowboarders fall into this level. Intermediate to advanced skis and snowboards may be somewhat wider or stiffer than beginner-intermediate skis and snowboards, usually with a stronger wood core and sandwich sidewall construction. Intermediate to advanced boots and bindings range from softer flexing freestyle options to stiffer choices built for stability at speed.
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Flex Rating:
Stiff
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Flex Rating
Stiff 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 Style: Strap
- Binding Mount Pattern: 2x4, 4x4, Channel
- Warranty: Limited Lifetime (Baseplates & Heelcups), 1 Year (All Other Parts)
| Size | S | M | L |
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| Weight (g) | 910 |