The core is also strengthened with bamboo along the edges, which gives it a fighting chance against impacts, and improves the overall ride too. Under each foot lie three carbon stringers that run from edge to edge, increasing response time during high-speed turns without overly stiffening up the board as a whole.

“The Lobster Halldor Pro is already a firm favourite among fun-loving park riders”

New this year is ‘SideKick’ technology, which is a subtle tweak to the 3BT at the widest points of the snowboard. The uplift is increased further still, which improves the board’s float in the pow as well as its smoothness on the piste. They say it improves the board’s performance in choppy waters too, so should you hit some crud the Lobster Halldor Pro will see you through.

Halldor’s killed off the loud colours of the past few years to go all monochrome for 2017/18. It’s a good look, and you can complete the setup with one of our favourite bindings of the year, the Switchback Halldor Pro.

If park is your focus and you’re looking for a quality build that can meet the needs of one of the most demanding riders on the planet, the Lobster Halldor Pro is worth a look.

I’m really really pumped on it! It’s been working really well this year.