Overview
The HPS Taka EP is a soft and nimble freeride board with an extra-long nose and a tapered tail for superior float on the deepest days. While this board is intended to be ridden 3-5 cm longer, it remains extremely agile and maneuverable in everyday conditions thanks to a tapered directional shape and Powder Camber paired with a radial sidecut.
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BENEFITS
Float
Powder camber and a tapered tail pair with an extra-long nose design, meant to be ridden 3-5cm longer than your standard board, provide superb buoyancy in deep snow.
Agility
A tapered tail and softer flex allow for precise maneuverability and tight turns in the trees and on groomers.
Control
Powder Camber is loaded under the back foot allowing for stability, control, and edge hold, with an elongated nose up front for easy turn initiation.
FEATURES
ABC Wrapper
More pop, less plastic! ABC Wrapper is a patented process using structural wood veneers to reduce fiberglass and resin content in each board by 40%.
Powder Camber
A directional camber profile with a long, extended rocker section in the nose for buoyancy in deep snow, with camber between the feet for carving, stability, and control.
Tapered directional
Tail width is slightly tapered (2-20mm). This loosens up turning initiation and improves floatation in deeper snow without sacrificing edge hold on hardpack.
DETAILS
Materials & Maintenance
Radial
BA MD fiberglass
Damplifier lite, Ghost Carbon stringers, Popster
Sintered EG
Ghost Green Core
Fine stone finish, Natural wax
All mountain EB
4X2 INSERTS
Bamboo + Cork Rails
BENEFITS
Float
Powder camber and a tapered tail pair with an extra-long nose design, meant to be ridden 3-5cm longer than your standard board, provide superb buoyancy in deep snow.
Agility
A tapered tail and softer flex allow for precise maneuverability and tight turns in the trees and on groomers.
Control
Powder Camber is loaded under the back foot allowing for stability, control, and edge hold, with an elongated nose up front for easy turn initiation.
FEATURES
ABC Wrapper
More pop, less plastic! ABC Wrapper is a patented process using structural wood veneers to reduce fiberglass and resin content in each board by 40%.
Powder Camber
A directional camber profile with a long, extended rocker section in the nose for buoyancy in deep snow, with camber between the feet for carving, stability, and control.
Tapered directional
Tail width is slightly tapered (2-20mm). This loosens up turning initiation and improves floatation in deeper snow without sacrificing edge hold on hardpack.
DETAILS
Materials & Maintenance
Radial
BA MD fiberglass
Damplifier lite, Ghost Carbon stringers, Popster
Sintered EG
Ghost Green Core
Fine stone finish, Natural wax
All mountain EB
4X2 INSERTS
Bamboo + Cork Rails