Prior Khyber - 2011

With 20mm of taper a set-back stance and a relatively tight sidecut the Khyber is a firm favourite of Priors customers looking for a snowboard for big pow days and closely packed trees. For 2011 the Khyber has been tweaked and now features a hybrid rocker/camber profile with camber running between the feet an early rise rockered nose and a touch of rocker in the tail to loosen it up a little, but not so much that snappy slashes are off the menu.

Manufacturer's Description:

The Khyber offers quick turning, all mountain versatility for riders who want to maximize their powder pleasure while minimizing back leg burn with an easy-turning, surfy ride. The Hybrid Rocker gives improved float in powder while camber underfoot maintains performance in hard-pack and variable snow conditions. Riding tight trees and critical sections is now easier than you’ve ever dreamed possible.

The Khyber is named after an off-piste area on Whistler Mountain that is legendary for its treed powder stashes.

There is a great view of the Khyber region from the Prior factory – on a good day we can ride the Khyber trees almost into our back door.

Best for -

Powder of all kinds, tight trees, gnarly pillow lines. Also rips in variable snow conditions including hardpack, groomers and crud.

Rider type -

Riders who want to maximize their powder pleasure without compromising all-mountain performance. Numerous Prior customers call the Khyber their everyday board - regardless of conditions.

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