The renewed highback improves on stability at high speeds while maintaining its playfulness at slower speeds. The DS Highback combines lightweight construction, a wide range of motion and flexability, response and a progressive design. Christian Hosoi came to fame growing up in the SoCal skate scene in the late 70s and early 80s and he invented several tricks including the Christ Air and Rocket Air, and was renowned for pulling huge aerials.
Product Details
Flex
4 / 5 Flux Flex Rating – 1 = Soft, 5 = Stiff
Baseplate
Ultima Base – Lightweight and focused on response.
Performance Blend – A nylon and fiberglass mix for all-around performance.
Hybrid Footbed – EVA material with softer inner and stiffer outer for improve toe edge response.
Custom Stabilizers – Urethane pieces designed to provide more response by lessening or eliminating heel roll.
Tooless Lever – Make adjustments on the fly with no tools.
Adjustable Toe & Heel Cushion – Change to fit foot size to avoid the loss of leverage.
Straps
New Honeycomb Strap – New material and honeycomb shape grabs the ankle and provides ultimate hold.
F.T.M Versa – Softer material and a better holding top or toe strap option.
UU Fit – A 360 degree wrap evens out pressure for natural feel and hold.
Buckles
New Micro Ratchet – 30% smaller for reduced dead spots and improved strap wrap.
L-Guide – Holds ratchet ladders down.
Highback
Ultima Wing – More outside support for leaning into the board into the board nose or tail.
Super Tough Nylon – Medium Stiffness
Hybrid Cushion – Soft Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) sections absorb shock while harder sections provide abrasion resistance and maximize support in high contact areas.
Specs
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Ability Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Ability Level
 
  Intermediate-Advanced The majority of skiers/snowboarders fall into this level, whether you like to carve on groomers or venture into the powder. These skis/snowboards may be somewhat wider than beginner-intermediate skis, usually with a stronger wood core and sandwich sidewall construction. Depending on the type of ski, intermediate-advanced level skis may have full camber, rocker, or some combination of the two.
 
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Flex Rating: Medium
Flex Rating
 
Medium 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. 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.
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Binding Style: Strap
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Athletes: Ian Sams, Blake Axelson
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Warranty: Limited Lifetime
The renewed highback improves on stability at high speeds while maintaining its playfulness at slower speeds. The DS Highback combines lightweight construction, a wide range of motion and flexability, response and a progressive design. Christian Hosoi came to fame growing up in the SoCal skate scene in the late 70s and early 80s and he invented several tricks including the Christ Air and Rocket Air, and was renowned for pulling huge aerials.
Product Details
Flex
4 / 5 Flux Flex Rating – 1 = Soft, 5 = Stiff
Baseplate
Ultima Base – Lightweight and focused on response.
Performance Blend – A nylon and fiberglass mix for all-around performance.
Hybrid Footbed – EVA material with softer inner and stiffer outer for improve toe edge response.
Custom Stabilizers – Urethane pieces designed to provide more response by lessening or eliminating heel roll.
Tooless Lever – Make adjustments on the fly with no tools.
Adjustable Toe & Heel Cushion – Change to fit foot size to avoid the loss of leverage.
Straps
New Honeycomb Strap – New material and honeycomb shape grabs the ankle and provides ultimate hold.
F.T.M Versa – Softer material and a better holding top or toe strap option.
UU Fit – A 360 degree wrap evens out pressure for natural feel and hold.
Buckles
New Micro Ratchet – 30% smaller for reduced dead spots and improved strap wrap.
L-Guide – Holds ratchet ladders down.
Highback
Ultima Wing – More outside support for leaning into the board into the board nose or tail.
Super Tough Nylon – Medium Stiffness
Hybrid Cushion – Soft Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) sections absorb shock while harder sections provide abrasion resistance and maximize support in high contact areas.
Specs
-
Ability Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Ability Level
 
  Intermediate-Advanced The majority of skiers/snowboarders fall into this level, whether you like to carve on groomers or venture into the powder. These skis/snowboards may be somewhat wider than beginner-intermediate skis, usually with a stronger wood core and sandwich sidewall construction. Depending on the type of ski, intermediate-advanced level skis may have full camber, rocker, or some combination of the two.
 
-
Flex Rating: Medium
Flex Rating
 
Medium 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. 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.
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Binding Style: Strap
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Athletes: Ian Sams, Blake Axelson
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Warranty: Limited Lifetime
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