Inspiration for snowboard design can, of course, come from anywhere – but we must admit that Amplid’s description of the Psychonaut’s outline being “reminiscent of dadbod curves” is a new one for us….
Performance-wise, this one is perhaps better at multi-tasking than the average dad. Its powder prowess is made clear in the shape alone, but carving on hard-pack comes naturally too. It’s certainly not a freestyle board, and even some other all-mountain models (including the Amplid Singular, more on which below) may be a better pick for those who truly want to keep all options open.
However, if you just need something for side-hits and drops encountered on the way to your next carve or slash, then look no further. Our testers noted how the Psychonaut launched to the moon (thanks in part to the carbon additives) and touched down with surprising grace (cheers, impact pads).
Like all the boards in Amplid’s ‘Future Shapes’ collection, the Psychonaut is only available in one size – 157cm – so naturally some riders will be excluded from the get-go. On the plus side, those who fit the physical profile for this one will know that it’s been fine-tuned just for riders like them, while others are welcome to scope out the rest of the line.
Read the full review on WHITELINES.COM !
