evo.com | Public Snowboards Snowboards > The Public Snowboards Research Snowboard features a directional profile with a cambered design that provides excellent edge hold, control, and pop for confident all-mountain performance. The early rise in the tip and tail offers enhanced forgiveness, with the more pronounced tip rise delivering improved float in powder and smoother turn initiation. This refined camber profile gives you the versatility to handle everything from groomers to deep snow with precision and ease! Flex Rating 8 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff) Directional 2 x 4 Insert Pattern Sintered Base More porous for maximum wax absorption, and more abrasion-resistant. In other words, it makes the board faster and more durable! Urethane Sidewalls More durable against impact on rocks or rails to prevent your board from delaminating when you get caught slippin' in the park or backcountry. The Union Force Snowboard Bindings are smooth, responsive, and built to handle anything the mountain throws your way - no wonder they're the #1 most popular bindings in snowboarding. From pow days to park laps, icy mornings to slushy afternoons, the Force bindings deliver all-conditions performance with comfort that lasts all season. Plus, with sizes up to XL, even big-footed shredders get to join the fun! Grade 8.8 Steel Hardware The strongest steel available on the market, Union's use of Grade 8.8 represents a commitment to delivering the strongest and most reliable bindings on the market today. Flex Rating 7 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff) S19 Duraflex ST Layered highback construction allows riders to achieve stronger edge to edge response while still maintaining tortional flexibility for a comfortable ride. Stage 9 | Duraflex St Built with a purpose. The Stage 9 Duraflex ST Baseplate offers Union's highest levels of strength and energy transmission to date. Backed by Union's lifetime warranty guarantee. ExoFrame 6.0 w/ Molecular Padding Padded comfort meets response. The all-new Exoframe 6.0 Ankle Strap features Union's new Molecular Ankle Strap Padding all the way over the edge of the plastic Exoframe strap body. This new design helps to minimize foot and ankle fatigue by reducing pressure points. | Public Snowboards Research Snowboard 2026 - 160 Package (160 cm) + S Mens in Brown Size 160/S | Plastic