Board Profile
TrĂĽe Camber
Traditional camber provides powerful pop, dependable stability and precise edge control.
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If you are looking for the most capable backcountry freestyle snowboard, designed and backed by the world's best all-mountain pro riders like Torgeir Bergrem, Mateo Massitti, Sean Miskiman, Yuto Yamada, and Griffin Siebert then the Alternator is your first choice. Its timeless directional silhouette, slightly oversized width, and loads of power under the hood will keep you charging through anything you point it at! For the all-mountain maniac!
Nitro Performance Profile
How easily does this snowboard bend under pressure? A soft flex is great for fun maneuverability while a stiff flex is better for aggressive high speed hill bombing.
Beginner level snowboards are fun and approachable for all riders while an advanced snowboard is tuned for a particularly aggressive / athletic style of snowboarding.
Designed to ride differently
Board Profile
Traditional camber provides powerful pop, dependable stability and precise edge control.
Nitro’s Trüe Camber is the traditional camber profile riders trust for powerful pop, dependable stability, and precise edge control. Its responsive shape delivers the snap, support, and confidence needed for carving, jumping, and high-performance riding across the entire mountain.
Board Shape
All Mountain Ripper
Purposeful, focused, and functional, a directional snowboard shape provides enhanced powder float, stability, and control. Its longer nose helps navigate deep and variable snow, while the functional tail delivers dependable carving and versatile all-mountain performance.
What makes this board
Laminates
A bidirectional fiberglass layup provides balanced response, consistent flex and versatile board feel.
Nitro’s rider-trusted Bi-Lite Laminates are engineered for dependable strength and refined board feel. The bi-directional fiberglass layup delivers balanced response, consistent flex, and versatile performance across a wide range of riding styles.
Core
Selected lightweight poplar provides strong pop and strength at minimal weight.
The highest grade of selected ultra-lightweight poplar wood in Nitro’s Powerlite core makes for the perfect ride with lots of pop and unmatched strength at a minimum weight.
Edges
A durable, tuneable steel edge incorporates recycled content for reliable long-term use.
Nitro’s Recycled Steel Edge is made of 5% recycled steel, strong, durable and designed with enough meat to give your board a tune-up season after season.
Base
A nano-scale wax formula infused into the base supports fast glide across changing conditions.
Rocket science put to work! Nitro’s Sintered Speed Formula II Base uses a nano-scale wax formula infused deep into the base material for lightning-fast glide across changing snow conditions. Highly tunable and extremely durable, it is exclusively featured on Nitro’s premium high-performance snowboards.
Weight is the most reliable starting point for snowboard length. Height and riding style help fine-tune the recommendation.
Find your starting size by weight, then use height and riding style to fine-tune the fit.
| Weight | Height | Size (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 100–120 lbs | 4′8″–5′ | 138–146 |
| 110–130 lbs | 4′10″–5′2″ | 142–150 |
| 120–140 lbs | 5′–5′4″ | 146–154 |
| 130–150 lbs | 5′2″–5′6″ | 149–156 |
| 140–160 lbs | 5′4″–5′8″ | 151–158 |
| 150–170 lbs | 5′6″–5′10″ | 153–160 |
| 160–185 lbs | 5′8″–6′ | 155–162 |
| 170–195 lbs | 5′10″–6′2″ | 156–164 |
| 180–210 lbs | 6′–6′4″ | 157–166 |
| 210+ lbs | 6′2″+ | 159+ |
−Go approximately 2–4 cm shorter for park, freestyle, beginners or a more manoeuvrable feel.
+Go approximately 2–4 cm longer for freeride, powder, speed or additional stability.
Need help? Ask our team for personalized sizing advice. Call The DROP - 780-814-5372
Match board width to your boot size to help avoid toe and heel drag.
| Men's Boot | Women's Boot | Board Width |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 9.0 | Up to 10.0 | Regular <255mm |
| 9.5–10.5 | 10.5–11.5 | Regular or Wide |
| 11.0+ | 12.0+ | Wide 255mm+ |
Tip: If you're between widths or use lower binding angles, consider going wider to help prevent toe and heel drag. *These are suggestions are a general guide - always check the specific models Size Chart before purchasing*
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Board Length
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Board Width
