HPS-Louif Paradis

Salomon's HPS-Louif Paradis edition is part of their Hillside Project, in which legendary snowboard shaper Wolle Nyvelt worked with Salomon's pros to create unique boards that specifically fit their style of riding. In the case of Louif Paradis' model, they've created a backcountry board that takes a freestyle approach to powder riding. It has a directional shape and tapered tail, as well as Salomon's Rock Out Camber, to give it excellent float in deep snow. Still, cambered zones near the binding inserts allow this board to be driven hard and popped high whenever the need arises. If you're looking to incorporate some spinning and popping into your powder riding, let Louif show you how it's done.

FEATURES

• Rock Out Camber - Flat between your bindings for stability, camber near the feet for response and a rocker on the tip/tail for pressability.
• Tapered Directional - Tail width is slightly tapered (2-20mm). This loosens up turning initiation and improves floatation in deeper snow without sacrificing edge hold on hardpack.
• Sintered EG Base - Engineered for fast glide speed and maximum wax retention in all conditions. Gallium strengthens impact resistance, while the Electra finish enhances speed.
• Quadralizer Sidecut - Explosive combination of Equalizer and Quadratic allows high-speed carving as well as superior edge control in tight spots.
• BA MD Fiberglass - Medium density European-made fiberglass layers guarantee a consistent quality level for light and lively boards. 
• Ghost Green Core - Ghost Green Core components have been selected and designed to optimize pop and reduce weight while utilizing sustainable attributes of a super light wood.
• All-Mountain EB - Equipped with a 1-degree bevel in the nose and tail and a 2-degree bevel between the feet for superior edge hold and no hang ups. 
• Bamboo and Cork Rails - The liveliness of eco friendly bamboo mixed with cork composite, for the best direct feel and dampening ride in the industry.
• Popster - The core is strategically milled inside of the insert packs, allowing the board to flex more naturally underfoot and transfer energy into the nose and tail for added pop.
• ABC Wrapper Topsheet - More pop, less plastic! ABC Wrapper is a patented process using structural wood veneers to reduce fiberglass and resin content in each board by 40%.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Shape: Directional
• Skill Range: Advanced - Expert
• Binding Pattern: 4x2
• Profile: Rock Out Camber (Rocker/Camber/Rocker)
• Construction: Ghost Green Core
• Core Material: Wood
• Flex: Stiff