What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I took the Backslash Carbon from wind-buffed steeps to late-day chop and it stayed razor calm. The setback camber bites hard on groomers, the long nose keeps it surfing in deep snow, and the new DFD dampening smooths out the high-frequency chatter carbon boards can have. It feels light on the feet but planted at speed-exactly what I want for storm days and fast resort laps."Who It's ForAdvanced to Expert Freeriders:Built for directional riders who charge fast, want dependable edge hold on firm snow, and demand effortless float in powder. Ideal if you like a compact, volume-shifted board that feels nimble in trees but rock solid on open faces. What It's ForAll-Mountain Carving and Powder Lines:A short-board freeride shape for carving trenches on corduroy, blasting through chop, and surfing deep days. Setback camber powers clean arcs on hardpack, while the long rockered nose and 17mm taper keep the tail loose and the board planing high in soft snow. Why We Like ItUltralight Carbon, Real-World Damp:Backslash Carbon pairs a lively paulownia core with aluminum stringers and DFD dampening (with targeted D3O foam) to tame vibration without muting pop. Polyurethane sidewalls add a smooth feel on edge, and the graphite sintered base stays quick across conditions. Shorter length, bigger surface-more float with less swing weight.