Construction and Materials

While some of the features may read as standard for a park deck, the construction makes sure it’s not your run of the mill board. Borealis have a few tricks up their sleeve to supercharge the Taiga, whilst still somehow keeping the price relatively low.

Their bamboo topsheets give Borealis boards a distinctive look, whilst still bringing the heat with its performance. Bamboo has one of the highest tensile strengths of any wood and is also one of the fastest growing plants in the world. This makes it not only an excellent choice of material in a snowboard to boost the snap and pop, but it’s also a more sustainable method of production. With a bamboo topsheet and stringers running through the length, the Taiga cuts the use of plastic by a whopping 40% and leaves the board poppy as all hell.

A carbon kevlar blend sits atop specific zones in the core to boost the performance, with the biax fibreglass weave allow for an easier going torsional flex for a more playful ride. The rugged construction is topped off with a high-end sintered base and bombproof ABS sidewalls.

“Playful, forgiving and precise when you want to push it, from beginner all the way up to pro level, you’ll find something to enjoy here.
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Roundup

Freestyle may not be their raison d’etre, but Borealis have sure as hell made it work with the Taiga. Playful, forgiving and precise when you want to push it, from beginner all the way up to pro level, you’ll find something to enjoy here.