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REDUCE YOUR FOOTPRINT

The brand new Cashew is an innovative backcountry freestyle board, it also represents an important step towards sustainable and ecological manufacturing. Instead of a plastic topsheet, the Cashew features a tear-proof hemp/ linen topsheet. 80% of the sintered base is made of recycled material while flexible wooden sidewalls replace the conventional ABS plastic ones. We used recyclable steel for the Cashew’s edges and as little resin and other toxicological materials as possible, which means that we have cut down on the use of resources but not of technology and know-how! A unique combination of a directional sidecut, Rocker Shape and Convex Powder Base provides incredibly playful riding behaviour as well as maximum fl otation in powder snow. An integrated Shock Absorber makes the board super stable for huge jumps too. The ultimate package for backcountry and park ventures and at the same time, for a better future!

HEMP/LINEN-TopSheet

For the Cashew’s topsheet Völkl used a natural hemp/linen weave with topside print sealing instead of a conventional plastic topsheet. It’s a technical material with excellent durability and tear-proof characteristics. A topsheet made from renewable resources!

  • Cashew

Freestyle Rocker

  • Squad / Jibster SQD / Impress SQD
Backcountry Freestyle Rocker

  • Cashew
Powder Allmountain Rocker

  • Selecta

CONSISTENT ROUND FLEX

The Völkl Rocker models feature a consistent round flex without “breaks” for the ultimate in edge hold. This provides a balanced power transmission and precise control for high-speed runs.

ADAPTED FLEX

The 3-Section-Flex means a stiffer flex along the nose, softer in the middle and a stiffer flex along the tail of the board. There is no need for the board to flex a lot in the nose section – the Rocker Shape is enough, it enhances the board’s gliding characteristics in powder snow. This special construction prevents the board from “over-flexing”. It’ll excel anywhere even in diffi cult snow conditions providing precise control. The flex pattern and distribution of flex intensity is tuned individually for every board with Rocker Shape.

LOW TIP SHAPE

The stronger the Rocker - the flatter the nose. In order to avoid the nose of the board catching into deep snow, our powder masterpieces don’t need a nose with a strong concave radius. The Rocker Shape is enough to prevent the board from digging in the snow. The Selecta’s and Cashew’s fl at concave radius of the nose makes for considerably less snow resistance but a lot more speed in the powder. Freestyle weapons like the Squad, Jibster SQD and Impress SQD also benefit from the new Rocker Shape for powder landings.

ROCKER-SPECIFIC SIDECUTS

Depending on the range of use, the specific adaptation of sidecuts emphasise the board’s individual riding characteristics:

  • Powder all-mountain characteristics for the Selecta
  • Backcountry freestyle setup for the Cashew
  • Freestyle and park-specific tuning for the Squad /Impress SQD / Jibster SQD.


The shape and construction of the two hard wood inlays has been re-designed for 2009/10! The Horror-Shock Absorber will now withstand the weight of a compact car and makes the Squad boards extremely strong and durable. It is milled into the core in the binding area towards the nose and tail. The H-shaped inlay absorbs all shocks and blows of hard landings and huge jumps.

  • Squad Prime / Squad

This consists of one single hard wood layer. It is not milled into the core but inserted in the core’s taper. Together with a V-Flex inlay the Shock Absorber makes the board stronger with better torsion properties. 

  • Cashew / Spark / Vice SQD / Impress SQD / Riot SQD / Dice / Spade


Not all topsheets are the same! Unlike the topsheets of conventional snowboards, the Triax-Lite Construction consists of a triaxial weave. Graphics are imprinted "from the top" via a special application method and
super resistant UV lacquer seals the topsheet to protect it from scratches which in turn reduces weight. All other boards incorporate a transparent topsheet which is back-screened via silk-screening.

  • Squad Prime / Squad

„Grip-Lacquer"

Despite a rough-textured surface this paraffin molecular structure prevents snow from clinging onto the board. Sticking and landing one-footed tricks has never been easier. It provides maximum hold and convenience on the drag lift as well as perfect stability for those long traverses in steep backcountry terrain. The grip-lacquer's coarse-grained structure is individually applied to every single board by hand, be it throughout the entire topsheet or just partially.

  • Squad Prime / Squad / Selecta / Cashew / Vice SQD / Riot SQD / Impress SQD / Jibster SQD / Spark / Dice / Spade / Dash / Prime JR / Prime Kids


„Hemp/Linen-Topsheet"

This is an important step towards sustainable and ecological manufacturing! Instead of a conventional synthetic topsheet, the Cashew features a natural hemp/linen topsheet which saves approx. 200 grammes or plastic! A technical weave this material is extremely robust and tear-proof and above all it's made of a renewable raw material.

  • Cashew





These constructions special features include elevated sidewalls while the base is rounded down on the sides towards the edges. It seems as if the edges were floating in the air without even contacting the rail. No more edge-catching slams but with all the more fun onboard! Boards with these bases are particularly playful and forgiving while they offer massive flotation in the powder snow due to reduced flow resistance.

Convex-Slide Base > Jibster SQD

Convex-Powder Base > Cashew


     





The unique Powder Channel compensates the drawbacks of conventional swallow tail constructions! The flexible Channel closes the gap in the wood core making switch riding in powder as well as on the groomers super fun. The channel's special scoop alters the way the snow flows under the board.
Like a surfboard fin, it provides extreme stability
and an incomparable surf feeling in powder.

  • Selecta


The Anti-Vibrations-System noticeably absorbs all kinds of bumps and shocks. Special rubber/gel layers are directly integrated in the topsheet so the bindings can stay put without having to be raised. The AVS unfurls its maximum potential
especially when a board is on edge
providing tremendous dampening.

  • Coal


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TOP FREESTYLE PERFORMANCE!      

  • ULTIMATE FIT
  • SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT
  • AUTO-RELEASE-BUCKLE
  • EASY HANDLING

High-end performance with a fast one-handed operation! Forget about tedious ratcheting, painful strap pressure points and limited freedom of movement, it's over! Once you've fixed and adapted the FASTEC to your boot and riding style, you can shred with the same set-up and bullet-proof foothold while at the same time taking advantage of enough mobility for tweaks. Simply enter the binding via the open ankle strap and highback, close the highback lever and lateral Auto-Release-Buckle and off you go! After your run just fold back the highback lever and the Auto-Release-Buckle will open automatically. The ankle strap will rise so you can exit the binding easily and comfortably.

1. Cable Redirection 

  • maximum mobility for tweaks
  • Auto-Release-Buckle opens automatically when highbackdrops back

2. Auto-Release-buckle

  • fast buckle closure with just one click
  • Auto-Release functionality loosens the ankle strap for comfort during long lift rides

3. 3D Ankle-Strap

  • automatically moves up when the Auto-Release-Buckle is opened
  • anatomical fit with fine tuning capabilities

4. 3D Toe-Strap

  • perfect foothold without painful strap pressure points
  • optimum fit for any boot

5. Baseplate

  • snow-repellent
  • dampening

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