Slash ATV Snowboard 2020

GIGI RUF’S ALL TERRAIN CHARGER

Aimed squarely at more advanced riders the ATV is, without doubt, the powerhouse of the Slash range. At home over the whole mountain, this high-performance all-terrain charger is the perfect snowboard for those riders that want to do it all. Equally happy hitting the pro line as it is ripping up the backcountry, it’s no surprise then to find that the ATV is Gigi’s weapon of choice. Built around a versatile directional twin chassis and featuring a powerful traditional camber profile it’s evident that the ATV is all about performance. However, what sets the ATV apart from its competitors and underlines its performance credentials is its state of the art construction. Utilising some of the most advanced technology available, Slash has gone all out to deliver one of the best performing snowboards on the market. So, if you want a board that is going to let you hit everything, a board that won’t let you down no matter how big and tough it gets, then the ATV might just be the board for you.

Rider Style

Advanced to expert riders looking for a high performance all terrain board that operates at the very highest level.

Shape Overview

The ATV utilises an advanced all-terrain Directional twin shape that has been designed to deliver class-leading performance across multiple styles of riding. Its advanced low profile nose has been designed to provide effortless lift while keeping swing weight to a minimum. This ensures that you get excellent performance off-piste, but you still get that balance and control you need for spinning off hits. However, the ATV isn’t just about powder and freestyle. Thanks to the progressive sidecut and Ultimate Traction edges, it delivers a level of performance on groomers that is nothing short of outstanding. The progressive sidecut design blends multiple radii with smooth contact points for buttery turn initiation, edge-to-edge transition and edge hold. The Ultimate Traction edges place a small counter radius (bump) in the middle of the board’s sidecut improving edge hold (without creating drag or unpredictable, slow speed control) and adding extra bite on ice, turning regular turns into confident carves.

Profile

As the ATV is all about ultimate performance, it utilises a traditional camber profile. This responsive profile evenly spreads energy along the edges, powering up the contact points for fast turn initiation and exit, while energising the effective-edge for increased stability and control.

Construction

When it comes to construction, the ATV’s state of the art build pushes the boundaries of snowboard design and manufacturing. Heading this up is the state of the art Forever wood core. Constructed from four different lightweight wood species—paulownia, spruce, beech and poplar, it delivers a highly tuned and dynamic feel. Being lightweight, durable and filled with pop, this highly reactive wood core is the perfect foundation for the ATV. However, it’s when you get to the ATV’s structural layers that you begin to see just how technical this board is. These are formed from a unique two-strand fibreglass blend that in combination with the core, promotes flex across the width of the board as well as tip-to-tail. This gives the ATV a more reactive ride overall. When board sliding a rail, it helps lift the edges slightly, so you don’t hang up. When railing a turn, it helps drive the flex into the turn, adding stability and power. However, that’s not all. To give the board even more pop and power, Slash adds their Buried Treasure. This mix of carbon, Kevlar and basalt fibres add a response to the tips without compromising torsional flex between the feet.

Base

Thanks to the addition of carbon and its high-density molecular structure, the sintered HD base provides superior impact resistance and enhanced wax absorbency for sustained speeds.

KEY FEATURES

• Directional Twin
• Progressive Sidecut
• Ultimate Traction Edges
• Camber
• Stiffness 9/10
• Directional Flex
• Forever Woodcore
• Reactive Flex Structural Layers
• Buried Treasure Reinforcing
• Sintered HD Base
• One Ball Jay Factory Wax