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Sizes: 153, 158, 162W
$579.95
Speed, power and flow are the characteristics that snowboarders and surfers alike must possess to win in competition, and the Alpha APX achieves this winning combination. The board draws parallels to surfing, so Nidecker coined the term “surfy camrock” to describe the aforementioned style, and the board’s shape allows for exactly that.
The Alpha APX is above average in stiffness, allowing the rider to charge with complete confidence, thus checking the speed box. It comes equipped with a predominately camber profile, with just the right amount of rocker in the nose and tail to complement your power game. Its directional shape and cut-in tail make the board feel sexy and surfy in powder, yet it transitions quickly from edge to edge on groomers to achieve your proper flow state.
Don’t let the groovy tie-dye base colors fool you: The Alpha APX is an all-mountain charger! And the icing on the cake is that Nidecker donates 1% of all revenues to nonprofits fighting climate change. Bonus: Nidecker also offers a less-aggressive version, simply called the Alpha, that will perform equally as well in all types of terrain.
—Baker
