Head Snowboards Review
In this article, we will review the Head brand snowboards, discuss their advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages and disadvantages
Head is one of the luminaries of premium sports equipment. The manufacturer was helped to climb a high step by modern technologies that make riding a pleasure.
The snowboards of this company have their own characteristics:
- The Framewal technology allows for successful cornering with the use of a special side edge, which correctly distributes the pressure on the snowboard.
- Riding fearlessly on steep slopes is ideal with the Kers system, which achieves high speed with built-in piezo fibers.
- The Intelligence system dampens vibration during descent. She clearly reacts to changes in speed, changes in snow cover, slope level.
- The unique Dimensional technology allows you to make snowboards of all sizes: adults and children, women and men.
The main advantages of snowboards:
- lightness and strength;
- ease of management;
- wide range of models;
- there are products for professionals and beginners;
- wide range of sizes;
- correspondence of price and quality.
The only drawback is only for models with an extruded surface. Such a slide loses in quality to sintered sliders, which are harder and more porous.
They hold the wax better and pick up speed faster.
Review of adult models
It is worth considering the models that are in the top of the best, judging by the popularity with consumers.
Mens
Head true
The model is suitable for both a seasoned rider and a beginner. The board can withstand a weight of 40 to 90 kg. Slippery showed itself perfectly both on loose snow and on a rolled slope. The price for the Head True is reasonable.
- The hardness of the board is medium.
- Geometry - Twin - Directional.
- Architecture - Easy board.
- Weight - 3 kg.
- Deflection - Camber.
- Length - from 142 to 163 W.
Kizamu LYT
An excellent hybrid of carve and ride, lightweight and high-speed designed for true professionals.
- The rigidity of the board is high.
- Construction - LYT Tech with graphene.
- Skating level - expert.
- Weight - 2.5 kg.
- Deflection - Hybrid Camber POP.
- Length - from 146 to 170 cm.
- Slippery is the sintered base of Sintered.
Anything LYT
The light, playable version of medium hardness is good for performing tricks. Improved design - longer heel and shorter toe edges for more reliability, control, agility and ease of transition to different arc radii.
- Deflection - Hybrid Camber DCT 2.0.
- Length - from 144 to 164 cm.
- Slippery - Extruded.
Popular models of the season:
- Rush;
- Transit;
- Daymaker.
Womens
Head pride
Withstands weight up to 80 kg. Flexible design, easy to repair, scratch resistant. Twin Tip - Directional shape allows you to make either foot in the lead. The model is suitable for girls who want to progress, work on tricks. It has a very original design.
- The hardness of the board is medium.
- Skating level is advanced.
- Deflection - Camber.
- Weight - 2.90 kg.
- Length - from 138 to 157.
Shine LYT
A clear approach to the arc, maneuverability, excellent grip on the ice on the slope - the distinctive qualities of the board.
- The hardness of the board is medium.
- Deflection - Hybrid Camber DC.
- Length - from 138 to 156 cm.
- Slippery - Extruded.
- Weight - 2.7 kg.
- Construction - LYT Tech.
Popular models:
- Stella;
- Fountain;
- Anything.
Variety of children's snowboards
Choosing a snowboard for a child is a responsible business.
It is necessary to take into account the height and weight of the child, the size of the feet in order to choose the right board width. It is better to buy a board station wagon until the child learns to control the movements of his body and master the basics of riding.
Let's consider some options for children's boards.
- Defy youth - suitable for both beginners and advanced young athletes. Reliable fastenings, low degree of board rigidity (3), sandwich construction with a wooden core provide reliable adhesion to the track surface and additional protection.
- Rowdy JR. Stormy, hooligan. This is how the name of this board is translated from English. It was created for beginners who are just rushing to the slopes in order to learn how to reverse quickly. Sturdy and lightweight thanks to the Cap construction, agile and easy to handle thanks to the Rocka's flex. Both boys and girls will definitely appreciate the bright juicy design.
- Rowdy Kid. Model for the youngest snow hooligans from 2 years old. The size of the boards is from 70 to 110 cm. The board with the Cap structure, minimum rigidity (2) is very light and durable.