Based on the popular Merc, the Astral is sized specifically for women and smaller riders. Its secret sauce is the CamRock profile that smooths turn initiation and gives great edge hold with fewer hang-ups. A mellow flex pattern makes it easy to load presses, but thanks to Pop Carbon inlays at each end there's a ton of ollie power on tap. This is a super versatile and playful board that will inspire you to take your riding to the next level.
The Astral is constructed using Triax fiberglass, which makes it feel super responsive edge-to-edge and stable at high speed.
Carbon inlays are added towards the nose and tail to dampen chatter and give your ollies more snap.
The Astral's core blends two species of wood (poplar and paulownia) for the best of all worlds: light, strong and responsive.
Terrain
Resort
4/5
Resort rating: 4 out of 5
Pow
3/5
Pow rating: 3 out of 5
Park
3/5
Park rating: 3 out of 5
Flex
2/5
Playful and relaxed. A mid-soft flex lets you get creative across the whole mountain, from park hits to powder butters
Mid-Soft
Flex rating: 2 out of 5
Shape and Profile
CamRock - Mixes classic camber between the bindings with matching amounts of rocker at the nose and tail. By shortening the contact edge, the board feels a little more relaxed, whether you're initiating turns or landing tricks.
Tech Details
Construction
Premium Sandwich
A step up from our standard sandwich construction that adds carbon stringers for more pop, quicker edge response and improved shock absorption.
Topsheet
Absorbnid
An innovative top layer designed to absorb unwanted vibrations. Enjoy a smooth ride with less fatigue.
Inserts
4x2/5
5 rows of inserts at 2 cm intervals is the industry standard pattern and works with any binding on the market.
Fiberglass
Triax Plus
Fiberglass is woven in three directions at 45° for max stiffness. The result of extensive testing, Triax Plus uses different glass densities above and below the core to deliver more consistent torsional flex, better pop, and lightning response.
Core
Master Core
Our Master Core is the culmination of decades of experimentation in materials and woodcraft. Two species of wood (poplar and paulownia) are combined to give the best of all worlds: light, strong and responsive.
Base
N-5000 Extruded
Our extruded N-5000 base sets the standard. It's exceptionally durable and stays fast even without regular waxing.
Added Carbon
Pop Carbon
Carbon fiber is positioned between the inserts and the nose and tail – boosting ollie power and dampening chatter.
Extras
Matte Finish
A tacticle topsheet graphic that feels as good as it looks.
Overprint
Layered topsheet artwork that adds depth and texture to the graphic.