Selecting your SWOARD

Model DUAL : see the chart below (from the detailed document here).

Model Extremecarver - generation 4 : follow the instructions below.

Our very large "quasi custom" range is unique in the market: 3 sizes and above all... 5 flexes !
This makes it possible to choose a board that closely matches your personal physical characteristics.

Use the following procedures as a guide to select your extremecarving board.

Three parameters are to be considered:

1. The board's width.
   This is an important parameter to avoid too high bindings angles (not more than 55°).
   To lay down a turn the boots should not exceed past the board's edge (no overhang).

2. The board's length.
   This parameter can vary a little with minor consequences.

3. The Longitudinal stiffness (flex).
   Tuned with accuracy, the flex allows the board to handle the high pressures of an extremecarve, without loosing any maneuverability.

Quick procedure

If your feet size is in the range Euro 41-43 (= Mondo 26-28 = US 8-10), you need in principle the Extremecarver 168. For smaller or bigger feet, choose the size 161 or 175. When extremecarving, it is important that your feet do not overhang the board, while maintaining reasonable bindings angles (maximum 55° on front foot).

Selection procedure

1. The board's width.

• Measure the length (blue arrow of figure 1) of your boots in centimeters.

Figure 1: length of the boot

• Use table 1 to select the Extremecarver model that best suits your boot length.
  Please note that this table is applicable to bindings set to the following angles: 55° or slightly less on the front binding and 48° or slightly less for the back binding.

	Boots length (cm)		EXTREMECARVER model
	less than 29.1		161
	from 29.1 to 30.4		168
	greater than 30.4		175
Table 1: board selection with respect to boot length

2. The board's length.

• Determine your height in centimeters.
• Use table 2 to select the Extremecarver model that best suits your height.

	Rider's height (cm)		EXTREMECARVER model
	less than 172		161
	from 172 to 181		168
	greater than 181		175
Table 2: board selection with respect to the rider's height

Please note:
If you do not obtain the same model, when using the two tables located above, select the longest board; the reasons for doing so are listed below:

• If table 1 provides you with a longer model than table 2, you have feet that are rather
  big when compared to your height. Since the highest priority is to avoid boot overhang, table 1 becomes more important. You will end up with a board that is slightly long.
• In the opposite case, table 2 provides you with a model that is longer than table 1, your feet are rather small for your height. In this situation, there is little or no boot overhang. However, if you feel that your feet are tiring out quickly when riding, you should decrease the binding angles a little.

3. The longitudinal stiffness (flex).

Now that you have picked an Extremecarver model, it is time to select the flex (stiffness) that is best for you.

• Determine your weight in the morning when naked.
• Use table 3a, 3b, or 3c (the table that corresponding to your board length) to select the flex that best suits your weight.

	Table 3a: flex choices of the 161	Rider's weight (kg)		Flex
		less than 46		XS - extra soft
		from 46 to 55		S - soft
		from 55 to 66		M - medium
		greater than 66		H - hard

	Table 3b: flex choices of the 168	Rider's weight (kg)		Flex
		less than 66		S - soft
		from 66 to 77		M - medium
		from 77 to 90		H - hard
		from 90 to 105		XH - extra hard

	Table 3c: flex choices of the 175	Rider's weight (kg)		Flex
		less than 76		S - soft
		from 76 to 87		M - medium
		from 87 to 100		H - hard
		from 100 to 115		XH - extra hard

If your weight is on the borderline between two choices of flex:

A board with a softer flex is easier to ride and more comfortable, especially on hard or icy snow. If your ultimate goal is extremecarving do not hesitate to select the softest model: the board can bend better and grip nicely all along its edge thanks to the ATC Matrix.

If your style is aggressive and if you ride fast or often on soft/fresh snow, take the stiffer model. It will not obstruct the rider from turning in any style. It simply requires a little more leg strength to maneuver.