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 Classic Snowboard Bindings are the tried-and-true workhorses of snowboarding - bombproof, dependable, and dripping with iconic Union style. Minimal changes year to year keep the ride dialed, with this year's upgrade being a new Tool-Less FLAD system for easier forward lean adjustment. Ridden by Chris Grenier and trusted by riders who demand durability and all-mountain performance, the Force Classic is built to take a beating and keep coming back for more. Magnesium Union's proven bombproof ratchet system, Magnesium buckles are light, sleek, and durable on the mountain. 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) Stage 4 Duraflex ST Simply put, Duraflex ST is the same material as regular Duraflex, but with increased glass for more response without the weight. Designed for cold temperatures. Force | Duraflex ST Duraflex ST is the same material as regular Duraflex, but with increased glass for more response without the weight. Designed for cold temperatures. | Public Snowboards Research Snowboard 2026 - 157 Package (157 cm) + M Mens in White Size 157/M