Description
2025 Never Summer Llama Snowboard
Never Summer is STOKED to introduce their newest collaboration snowboard with Grassroots California and legendary skateboard artist Jimbo Phillips - the Llama - Never Summer's tirelessly tested ultimate freestyle all-mountain snowboard. Equipped with Recurve Traditional Camber, the limited edition Llama generates explosive pop and boost in and out of turns. This soft-flex true twin is perfectly balanced for spins and riding switch. It locks in on carves - load it up and it springs you into the next turn. R.I.P. Edge Hold Technology allows the Llama to grip hardpack and icy surfaces - an innovation on traditional camber - upping confidence in all conditions. Asymmetrical heel-edge design balances out natural asymmetry for effortless edge to edge transitions and allows for perfect heel edge control for spins frontside or cab. Built to boost pop, the Llama features three camber zones arched into a full traditional camber profile for powerful energy on every ollie and jump. Carbon VXR configuration expands energy to the edges and keeps you stable and centered on landings, even if you wind up in the back seat. Press Flex Core Taper on the Llama locks into presses and onto rails effortlessly, whether you’re centered or underfoot. The Llama is ready to ride right out of the box, and will elevate your freestyle game everywhere.
Top sheet color chosen at random. Base designs and colors may vary
Camber Profile
- Recurve Triple Camber – Take what is traditional and revolutionize it. We give you Recurve Triple Camber. Combining NS's newest innovation (Triple Camber) with traditional camber, they have created an absolute beast of a snowboard profile. The ultimate all mountain feel of traditional camber while give you an easier ride by implementing triple camber. This profile dominates all over the mountain and on all different variations of snow. Give Recurve a try and see how we changed the game once again.
Flex
- Flex Rating – 4/10 (1=Soft,10=Stiff)
- Dampness Rating – 4/10 (1=Lively, 10=Damp)
Shape
- Asymmetrical Twin
- Vario Power Grip Sidecut – Vario Power Grip Sidecut utilizes multiple radii creating extra contact points to enhance edge hold. A flat section in the rocker area provides a broad contact point when flexed, but allows the board to track straight and not catch when unbent. Flanking this straight section are two shallow radii, which provide the second and third contact points. Towards the ends of the sidecut are deep radii which render quick turn initiation and the final contact points
Core
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NS Superlight Wood Core – Never Summer uses a custom blend of wood species that was created to be the lightest weight yet durable core on the market. The NS Superlight Wood Core is CNC sanded in the custom wood working facility to a fraction of a millimeter. A tailored flex is perfected, giving their snowboards unequaled performance.
Laminates
- Bi-Lite Fiberglass – Bi-Lite Fiberglass combines many of the strength characteristics of Never Summer's STS fiberglass with an ultralight glass fiber matrix. This delivers incredible freestyle and freeride performance without sacrificing durability.
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FDS Damping System – Specifically designed for some freestyle models, FDS utilizes thinner rubber foil for a lighter, snappier feel while still providing the legendary NS smooth ride.
- Elastomeric Underfoot Stabilizers – Elastomeric Underfoot Stabilizers directly below the mounting area provide optimum vibration absorption and increase high-speed stability while reducing foot fatigue.
- Harmonic Tip / Tail Damper – Harmonic Dampers in the tip and tail take out a high percentage of residual vibration by quieting the nose and tail. This enhances stability at speed, in variable snow conditions and on board landings without deadening the liveliness and pop of the cambered areas.
Sidewalls
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Sintered UHMW Polyethylene Sidewall - NS was the first snowboard company to use and perfect UHMW Polyethylene Sidewalls (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene), and we've never seen one crack. Unlike conventional ABS sidewalls, that have a tendency to crack in colder temperatures, UHMW Polyethylene Sidewalls maintain their integrity at any temperature. UHMW Polyethylene sidewalls also enhance damping characteristics above the metal edge.
Base
- Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 Base – Crown Plastics has developed an exclusive, super fast, durable sintered base specifically for higher end boards. Just the right amount of graphite has been added making the Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 Base the fastest Never Summer has ever used.
Edges
- Full Wrap Metal Edge
Topsheet
- Premium Coextruded Polymer Topsheet – The Premium Topsheet is a durable, lightweight, scratch and chip resistant fiber backed thermoplastic. The premium topsheets also provide more grip than other topsheet materials, working as a built-in stomp pad.
Binding Compatibility
- 2 x 4 Insert Pattern
Board Size Chart
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