Construction and Materials

Where the original 420 simplified it’s construction down to the bare minimums, JP ensured the UnInc interaction adopted the same power and response as the more recent Pro20 snowboard. This means the core is made up of poplar and paulownia wood stringers, striking a more lively and lightweight feel, with plenty of firepower underfoot.

This is then sandwiched between a pretty snappy triax fibreglass layup. For those of you who’ve ridden the original 420, you’ll certainly feel the difference here. Stiffening a board of these dimensions will be pretty cumbersome for anyone less than an experienced intermediate to expert rider, but for those who can handle it, there is a huge amount of freeride potential waiting to be unlocked with this thing.

Lastly, though importantly, the 420 UnInc gets the full top-shelf treatment from YES. with a sintered true base. It’s a whole lotta board to wax, but it will absorb a huge amount and continue to glide fast in a whole variety of conditions long after its last service.

“One unusual feature worth noting in this year’s 420 UnInc, is the topsheet artwork from artist Richard Bentley”

Roundup

One unusual feature worth noting in this year’s 420 UnInc, is the topsheet artwork from artist Richard Bentley. When JP Solberg learned that the last white rhinoceros had been killed and the species was now extinct, he wanted to express the significance and sadness of the species’ extinction through the 420’s canvas. It’s a pretty bleak message and an important one for anyone who plays in nature and wants to protect it.

“The outline of the 420 UnInc is actually based on the Pro20 it’s just slightly narrower and has a more progressive edge to nose radius so you do not have the vibrating effect when you’re going at high speed on the slope. It’s also a camber profile with a really long nose.”