What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:"I rode the Special Effects in waist-deep pow and was blown away by how easily it floated without dragging. It’s surfy and loose in soft snow, but when I hit the groomers on the way back to the lift, it still held an edge and felt solid underfoot. It's a totally versatile powder board."Who It’s For Intermediate to Advanced Riders Chasing Powder and Freeride Lines:This board is for riders who prioritize surfy float on storm days but don’t want to sacrifice stability and edge hold when the snow firms up. If you thrive on deep powder slashes, tight tree runs, and playful freeride lines, the Special Effects has the shape and construction to keep you stoked. What It’s For Powder-Focused Freeride with All-Mountain Versatility:The Special Effects is designed as a volume-shifted, directional powder board with a 3D contoured nose that planes above deep snow and transitions smoothly into turns. Thanks to its medium-stiff flex, carbon-loaded response, and rocker profile, it handles chop and variable snow without flinching, while the sintered base keeps things fast from first chair to last lap. Why We Like It Volume-Shifted Shape, Surfy Float, Carbon Control:We like the Special Effects because it takes a creative approach to powder riding. By shifting the volume and adding a contoured nose, it can be sized down 5–10cm shorter than your usual deck without losing float. The Bambooyah core and ICG 10 Carbon Glass keep it light, strong, and reactive, while Hybritech sidewalls add long-lasting durability. It’s surfy when you want it to be, yet composed enough to carve groomers on the way back to the lift.