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 STR Snowboard Bindings are the perfect match for beginners and intermediate riders ready to explore the whole mountain with confidence. With a smooth medium flex and just the right mix of response and forgiveness, they turn first turns and new tricks into feel-good progression. Durable, dependable, and built to keep the stoke sky high. 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 6 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff) Aluminum S2 with Steel Base TS 2.1 Tiles Toe Strap Stage 5 | Duraflex Duraflex material was specifically engineered to maintain consistent flex in a wide range of cold temperatures. Exclusive to Union for snowsports products. | Public Snowboards Research Snowboard 2026 - 160W Package (160W cm) + S Mens in Black Size 160W/S | Aluminum