Amplid HiDef - 2012
It seems there aren’t many boards built like the Amplid HiDef these days. The HiDef is designed for being ridden fast and catching lots of air; it’s a medium to pro-line sized kicker and super pipe snowboard with a super snappy camber profile and practically weightless construction. This is the kind of board that advanced freestylers are going to love for taking their 7s to 9s but that less advanced riders will find catchy and unforgiving.
Manufacturer's Description:
The HiDef is the superlative of all attributes a snowboard is striving for: “light, fast, responsive and smooth”. Its HEXO2 technology sets new standards our industry partners don’t even comprehend.This true twin is so refined and effortless to ride, it brings the best out of everyone who buckles onto it.
You thought your riding can‘t be better? Well, get the weightless HiDef under your feet and see ...
Recommended for park riding.
Recommended for halfpipe riding.
Very high cost $
Camber Construction.
Twin Shape.
Year: 2012
Available Lengths (cm):
151, 155, 159
Riding Style: Freestyle/Park
Specifications:
HEX02 Core Technology
Hex Mat Glass Epoxyd Matrix
Fly Tips
P.L.T Gloss UV Coating
Magma Edge Shock Absorber
360° Wrap Around Steel Edge
Doomsday Camber
MC Bezier Spline Sidecut
22° Slanted Abs Sidewalls
Sintered GE 7.2 Lightspeed Base
4D Holographic Topsheet Diecut
Shred Ready
Similar boards: Ride Arcade UL - 2012 K2 Slayblade - 2012 Nitro Factory Rook - 2012
Snowboard Review:
Watch the 2012 Amplid HiDef Video Snowboard Review
I rode the HiDef a couple of seasons ago so strapping into it this year, it felt pretty familiar from the off. Like the UNW8 the HiDef is a minimalist snowboard. Honeycomb inserts in the tips and between the bindings keep the HiDef feather-light and to cut weight down even further all of the laminates are Prepreg which means that the amount of epoxy used isn’t one drop too much to cover the fibres . The feel of the HiDef is precise, it isn’t a relaxing board to ride; the camber depth is substantial and really needs riding aggressively to flex it. With a centred stance, all of these weight saving features, a punchy camber and a lively sidecut depth the HiDef is really aimed at the high level kicker and pipe rider. The kind of rider that has been riding a firm board like the Burton Custom X or K2 Slayblade and wants something a little lighter but one hell of a lot more exotic. If edge hold, incredibly light swing-weight and pop are what you are after you’ve found a gem, but like last time I would advise against this board if you’re not a strong and confident rider. Although it was a little more forgiving than I remember, forgiveness certainly isn’t one of its forte’s, also if you’re an all-mountain rider, although this board kills corduroy the prominent camber , centred stance and short-ish kicks are going to need some experience guiding them to keep them from submarining on a big powder day.
Posted by Rich Ewbank in • Amplid
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