Amplid HiDef - 2010
Lock up our engineers and finnish shredder Matti Kinnunen into a lab for one year. Let them discuss about the tricks of 2020 as well as technology of 2050. Let them fight about every gramm of swing weight, about the paradox relation of necessity and luxury. Space age technology and a rocket speed base in an advanced package to take the advanced rider above and beyond.
Manufacturer's Description:
Here is the outcome: The HiDef, wunderkind of HEXO2 technology. Take a Helio P15 wood core, cut out swing weight where necessary and fill it back up with a honey comb structure which is made out of recycled paper and add high spec pre-preg laminates. The result is the lightest shred our factory has ever made, with the swing-weight being reduced to the max.
Probably the lightest, fastest, most responsive and yet smoothest snowboard you ever buckled onto (according to Amplid, although it is insanely light!). Everything you expect from a shred, but nothing you are used to.
Recommended for park riding.
Recommended for halfpipe riding.
Recommended for freeride riding.
Very high cost $
Camber Construction.
Directional Twin Shape.
Year: 2010
Available Lengths (cm):
151, 155, 159
Riding Style: Freestyle/Park
Specifications:
• NEW: HEXO2 TECHNOLOGY
• P15 HELIO WOODCORE
• NEW: HexMat EPOXYD MATRIX LAMINATE
• P.L.T. TECHNOLOGY
• HOLOGRAPHIC TOPSHEET DIECUT
• SINTERED GE 7.7 LIGHTSPEED BASE
• HORIZONTAL SPLIT SIDEWALL
• MAGMA EDGE SHOCK ABSORBER
• FMC BEZIER SPLINE SIDECUT
• 22° SLANTED ABS SIDEWALLS
Similar boards: Burton T6 - 2010 Burton Vapor - 2010 Apo Amanite LTD - 2010 Bataleon Enemy +++ - 2010 Atomic Alibi - 2010
Snowboard Review:
The first question you have to ask yourself before you consider the Amplid Hi-Def is ‘are you good enough to ride it?’ The Hi-Def is unbelievably responsive, the slightest movement of bodyweight will change your direction. Unfortunately, less experienced riders will suffer from the Hi-Def’s unforgiving nature. Take your concentration off the board and your riding for a split second and you’ll be flat on your face (just ask the Volcom Rep on the test), the Amplid Hi-Def is extremely unforgiving and will chew and spit out all but advanced riders. For those riders who are good enough to ride the Hi-Def the benefits are incredible. Unfailing edge grip in carves and through transitions, especially in the pipe. Effortless spinning due to the Nomex honeycomb inserts at the tip and tail and explosive pop off jumps. Not a relaxing ride but truly rewarding, best suited to extremely experienced snowboarders who ride the pro line kickers in the park, big backcountry booters and monster superpipes.
Posted by Rich Ewbank in • Amplid
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on February 21, 2011 at 12:21 AM
I just picked up this board brand new from the Rep here in the States.
I want to thank Rich for the recommendation but I also want to say that you don’t need to be a pro to ride this board. It’s not available in the States because more people aren’t buying it. Get this board! If you ride camber and are an advanced-intermediate rider or more you will love this stick.
This is one of the best riding boards I have ever been on. I wouldn’t necessarily call it unforgiving, it just rips and with loads of camber and an awesome razor sharp edge you need to have good edge awareness. It comes with a 1 degree base bevel so I don’t find the board twitchy at all.
It has a really nice flex with good pop off of jumps provided you set up your bindings right and find the sweet spot in the tail. I find it pops a little differently than a typical poplar wood core board like a Nitro Team but once you figure out how to activate the tail it has a ton of boost. Combine that with how light the board is and you will find the board right in your grab zone every time.
This board has the fastest base I have ever been on and it will just send you in the pipe. The edge design is so stable and geared for the pipe wall and with the ultra light weight it will take your pipe game up a level.
Spins are a blast with this board. A 155 this light makes spinning an after thought. You can really focus on boosting off the lip before you even need to start your release. It has a very carvy sidecut so you need to be careful to have your setup carves dialed in and make sure you’re leaving the lip straight.
I’m 6’ 180 pounds and this board at 155 with a 25.2 waist rips the whole mountain although it wouldn’t be my board of choice for all mountain. If you’re a park shred who still likes to hit a few runs on the steeps during the day this board is for you.