11/12 NS Raptor and Raptor X
Type: High Performance Freeride/Freecarve
Sleek design and graphics inspired by the F/A-22 fighter jet, the Raptor is our flagship high performance freeride/freecarve snowboard. The Raptor X is a wide version of the original.
We've taken our legendary Titan freeride model to a new level in carving, stability and all mountain versatility by reinforcing the new NS SuperLight wood core with our new extensive Carbonium Laminate Technology (CLT). The result is a lightweight ultimate freeride weapon that has unmatched power and response. We've also created a new directional Rocker/Camber profile specifically for the Raptor which combines a longer front camber and rear shifted rocker which increases carving performance, high speed stability and powder flotation. The Carbonium Damping System (CDS) eliminates excess vibration, and lightweight super-durable Carbonium topsheet sets this board apart from all others.
£550 inc. VAT
€699
3
year warranty
Available sizes
| Size | Waist | Edge | Sidecut | Tip ⁄ Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159 | 25.3 | 124 | VARIO 790 | 29.8 |
| 164 | 25.3 | 124 | VARIO 810 | 30.4 |
| 169 | 25.4 | 133 | VARIO 830 | 30.5 |
| 161X | 26.3 | 124 | VARIO 790 | 31.3 |
| 165X | 26.8 | 128 | VARIO 810 | 31.9 |
| 169X | 26.9 | 133 | VARIO 830 | 31.9 |
Technical Features
- Full Wrap Metal Edge
- P-tex Tip and Tail Protection
- Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 base
Crown Plastics has developed an exclusive, super fast, durable sintered base specifically for the Titan and Summit. Just the right amount of graphite has been added making the DURASURF 5501 XT base the fastest we’ve ever used.
- STS Pretensioned Fibreglass
The world’s best snowboard fiberglass, period. Our STS ADVANCED fiberglass is a pre-hardened, pre-tensioned, layered laminate that has added elastomer stringers between the 0 degree and 90 degree glass fibers the length of the effective edge. This produces a stronger bond between the individual glass laminates giving our snowboard unmatched strength, edge hold and performance.
- BI-LITE Fiberglass
BI-LITE fi berglass combines many of the strength characteristics of STS ADVANCED fi berglass with an ultra light glass fi ber matrix. This delivers incredible freestyle and freeride performance without sacrifi cing durability.
Carbon VX System
Never Summer’s exclusive CARBON VX system has been divided into three separate design systems to offer the best combination of edge response, high speed stability and localized torsional stiffness. Our CARBON V-Twin, VXM and VXR systems use NS’s engineered carbon laminate “V”s to increase energy transfer from the point of generation under the bindings to the snowboard’s edge providing superior edge hold and response. Varying carbon “V” confi gurations create specifi c energy transfers and fl ex patterns to accommodate different riding styles. Our CARBON VX and V-Twin system increases snap and power directly behind each binding, towards the center of the board without creating a stiff, fl at spot in the center of the snowboard, providing a powerful but smooth and consistent fl ex pattern
- Sintered P-tex Sidewall
We were the fi rst snowboard company to use and perfect SINTERED P-TEX SIDEWALLS, and we’ve never seen one crack. Unlike conventional ABS sidewalls, that have a tendency to crack in colder temperatures, SINTERED P-TEX SIDEWALLS maintain their integrity at any temperature.