Now in its fourth season making snowboards, Salomon's entry into this industry was much like its entry to the skiing scene. The company's innovative designs and performance turned some heads and stoked some fires. This year's line-up includes the 250, 350, 450, 550, and a pro model series. Using input from pro riders, and with a thorough R&D team, the engineers at Salomon build rock-solid performance snowboards.
Lighter and snappier are two terms you can't shake from today's snowboard industry lexicon. It seems like every manufacturer has attempted to decrease weight while increasing board response. But many have failed, leaving a board that can't make it through a season. Salomon has managed to keep weight low and board integrity high and the 450 series proves this. This line utilizes Salomon's patented "unibody" construction in which the wood core, fiberglass, a seamless 360ยบ edge and multi-directional dampeners all run from the tip to the tail and perform as one unit, allowing for consistent flex. The tip and tail also have fiber crosses added to increase stability and place more power to the rails. While excess weight is kept to a minimum, the board never feels unstable or weak and at speed it holds an edge extremely well. The 450 series is designed for an aggressive freerider who wants a board that turns effortlessly and is built to last. It can also handle both riders who likes to jump off the huge kickers at the local terrain park and disciplined carvers alike.
"The toe-to-heel interface gives remarkable edge-to-edge response, allowing for quick maneuvering in tight situations, such as trees and bumps...."
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