Atomic Poacher - 2010

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For the backcountry explorers who need a snowboard that goes up mountains as well as it goes down them. The poacher is a split freeride snowboard with a cheeky swallow tail to give you that extra bit of float in the deep stuff.

Manufacturer's Description:

You and that waist deep day. For those that don’t like lift lines, tracked pow, crowds and no parking spaces. For those that like … you know.

Recommended for big mountain riding.

Very high cost $

Camber Construction.

Freeride Specific.

Year: 2010

Available Lengths (cm):
157, 164, 171

Riding Style: Freeride

Specifications:

Hike and Ride Sidecut
V-Shape and directional Flex
Sintered 7200 Diecut Base
D4 Sandwich Construction
1 Degree Power bevel
Complete with Skins; patented Binding and Multi Purpose Crampon Tool

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What colour is powder?

upman on November 18, 2009 at 03:37 PM

I just got this board at Livigno/Italy shop. The build quality is great comparing to different brand. Tested only as snb yet, no hiking and I have to say that the board is awesome. Comparing with my previous Head Pro freeride special, there is almost no difference when riding. The only bottom-side so far is when on a wet snow (the conditions I tested at Stubai/Austria) the board nose is quite soft when pointing towards the amount of snow that cannot be override. Comparing to non-splitboad, it’s not too hard but I assuming that wet snow is not the best conditions for this board.

The boards is very fast, turning easily, my setup is +15 front and -6 back foot, bit more on back of the board. It’s very light and my first impression was ‘oh my God, am I going to brake it immediately?”. But after few hours, the boards is still well connected, nothing is broken and the impression is “yep, great even for slopes and off-piste ‘Austrian trails’. Looking forwards for hiking part now.

Rich Ewbank on November 18, 2009 at 03:57 PM

Thanks Upman… that’s an awsome review! Thanks for taking the time to leave your thoughts.

mtTa on July 06, 2010 at 12:26 PM

I am thinking about buying this board. But I’m not shure about the size. I’m 75 kgs heavy, and 183 cm tall. What would be the best size of board to take? (164 or 171) Considering that I will be really using it as a splitboard, a lot of hiking and fresh pow.

Thankx 4 the advice,

cheers, mtTa

Rich Ewbank on July 06, 2010 at 06:53 PM

If you’re riding mostly trees and meadows where you need quick edge-to-edge response then I would go for the 164. If you ride mostly bowls with deep powder, long faces with big traverses and plenty of snow go for 171. Long boards feel more stable at speed and more mellow in turns, shorter boards feel more agile and controllable. Either way you’ll have fun!

John on June 30, 2011 at 11:25 PM

I found a very good deal on this board, but only size 157 is available. I’m 170 cm tall and 70 kg. I would use it more for long tours than for riding long faces in deep snow. It this size advisable or should I really go for 164? Thanks for the advice. John

upman on July 01, 2011 at 10:51 AM

Hi,

That’s OK I guess - I have 183cm and this board is full of fun. Mainly in the forest, it’s so tricky. On the general powder ride I would like to have a longer board but - but in this case I just take a bigger slope :)

Go for it it’s my suggestion. Cheers

upman

mtTa on July 01, 2011 at 06:36 PM

john,

depending on snowconditions, this could work out fine (157 i mean) If you can crack a nice deal on the 157, do it. The bindings on the poacher are so back to the end of the board, that if always want’s to get up the snow.

I don’t think the 5cm will make a difference for touring when you walk…

Happy days

Rich Ewbank on July 01, 2011 at 07:23 PM

Yeah the 164 would be the ideal length but you’re certainly not too heavy for the 157. Like MtTa says the setback stance and swallow styled tail will keep your nose up in the deeps stuff.

John on July 04, 2011 at 11:53 AM

Thanks a lot for all your replies! Then I’ll go for the 157. I’m now looking forward to getting it, and particularly trying it, unfortunately not before 3-4 months. Will of course leave my impressions here. John.