{"product_id":"united-shapes-cadet-snowboard","title":"United Shapes Cadet Snowboard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe United Shapes Cadet Snowboard 2026 is a directional, medium‑flex freeride board with a deep sidecut and early‑rise camber, built for riders who love carving hard, charging steeps and still having enough play for freestyle‑style hits.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"rider-summary\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRider Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate to advanced freeride\/all‑mountain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirectional with 5 mm taper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium (around 6\/10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRocker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly Rise Camber (camber with early‑rise nose)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfident intermediates to experts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cadet 2026 sits in United Shapes’ freeride line as a clean, directional board that blends a carvy, surfy feel with enough versatility for everyday resort riding. A traditional camber platform with a gentle early‑rise nose (United Shapes call it Early Rise Camber) gives you strong edge hold and pop underfoot, while helping the nose stay up when you’re in softer snow or slush. A 5 mm taper and directional outline keep the tail driving and the nose loose and floaty, but the stance still feels reasonably centred so it doesn’t ride like a super set‑back gun. Under the hood, the Classic Core uses poplar and paulownia with ash stringers to balance light weight, dampness and snap, backed up by triax fibreglass and X‑pattern carbon stringers for extra stability at speed. Eco‑leaning touches like bio‑resin and a recycled‑content sintered base round things out, delivering a fast yet durable ride that suits South Island freeride days just as much as carving laps at the local.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Rise Camber profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 mm positive camber underfoot with an early‑rise nose for a mix of strong edge hold, pop and reliable float in softer snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirectional shape with 5 mm taper:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly wider nose than tail for better float and turn initiation while still feeling balanced enough for switch‑friendly riding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Core construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoplar and paulownia core with ash stringers for a lively yet damp ride that smooths out chunder and landings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTriax fibreglass and carbon stringers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriax glass and woven carbon X‑stringers add torsional strength, stability and precise handling at higher speeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep sidecut and medium flex:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep sidecut and a medium (about 6\/10) flex give energetic, engaging carves without feeling overly stiff or punishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSintered 2100 base with bio‑resin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, durable recycled‑content sintered base and bio‑based resin bring both performance and a lighter environmental footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize Chart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"size-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength (cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e146\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e154\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e158\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e162\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEffective Edge (mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1090\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1131\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1151\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1171\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTip Width (mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e294\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e297\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e303\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e306\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaist Width (mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e251\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e254\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e257\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e263\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTail Width (mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e289\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e292\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e295\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e298\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e301\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSidecut Radius (m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Rider Weight (kgs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38–75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45–82\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52–89\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59–95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63–100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"united shapes","offers":[{"title":"162","offer_id":51893677359236,"sku":"2238091","price":1299.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/8063\/3732\/files\/united-shapes-cadet-snowboard-162-hsnboard-447.webp?v=1779855529","url":"https:\/\/basenz.com\/products\/united-shapes-cadet-snowboard","provider":"BaseNZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}