Endeavor Guerrilla Series - 2011

SB-RV Review

There are a few big surprises that pop up at the board test, a board that you expect to perform in a certain manner completely blows apart your preconceptions. The Endeavor Guerilla is one such board, an all mountain performer that punches well above its price point. Granted Sam from Endeavor had given the Guerilla a good wax job before I took it out for a spin, but for an extruded base it was an absolute rocket even in heavier spring slush. In my opinion the sidecut on the Guerilla is perfectly matched to the flex of the board which meant the board was stable straight lining, initiated tight carves in the blink of an eye and held long carves on bumpy snow very confidently. At the end of each carve was a little reminder why most people still have a little place in their heart for camber, as it gives you a nice little kick out of each carve. Pop was smooth and refined so hitting kickers was fun and even getting the odd board slide and press on rails wasn’t out of the question.

Sure there are snowboards on the market with more bells and whistles with a similar price tag, but sometimes less is more. The Endeavor Guerilla is smooth, refined and exciting to ride; you can take it in the powder in the morning, ride pipe and park in the afternoon and race your mates back to the mountain lodge down the groomers at the end of the day. A versatile snowboard that will meet the needs of a progressive intermediate on a budget.

Posted by Rich Ewbank in • Endeavor