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The top of the tree when it comes to technology, response and performance, the Pentaquark is absolutely NOT for the faint-hearted. But for aggressive, powerful riders looking for the pinnacle of edge hold, precision and a slingshotted turning experience then the Pentaquark is impossible to beat.
Riding at Mach 10 on this is a given, and when you do you’ll be grateful no only for the long effective edge and energized camber, but also for Amplid’s Antiphase technology: noise-cancelling carbon fibres that tune out the high-speed chatter to deliver the smoothness of a 40-year-old single malt. Now on the third iteration, it’s even silkier than ever before.
Riders hungry for carving out trenches when you need the precision of a surgeon’s knife will be rewarded with a board that amplifies the energy you put in in spades.
The Pentaquark is still one of the best carving boards we’ve tested. Essentially, it blends the qualities of a race board with hints of those from all-mountain options. The Pentaquark is crafted to...
The Amplid Pentaquark doesn’t have that older school super stiff flex, but it feels damper than most of those boards I’ve ridden. The Antiphase tech is no bullshit. It’s amazing how quiet the board...
The Pentaquark is one of the most fun and effective groomer-specific carving boards we’ve used. There are a lot of boards listed here that are more versatile, but the accessibility of the...
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Full Pop Camber, designed for maximum edge hold and explosive pop. Full Camber is best suited to high-end shreds where performance is paramount. It’s hard work to ride well, but being slingshot out of carves and launched high above the coping is all the reward you’ll ever need.
| 158 | |
|---|---|
| overall length (mm) | 1580 |
| nose length (mm) | 220 |
| effective edge (mm) | 1180 |
| running length (mm) | 1210 |
| tail length (mm) | 150 |
| waist width (mm) | 260 |
| underfoot width front (mm) | 272 |
| underfoot width back (mm) | 270 |
| nose width (mm) | 306 |
| tail width (mm) | 303 |
| sidecut depth (mm) | 21.5 |
| sidecut radius (m) | 8.6 |
| stance position | 10 back |
| nose radius (mm) | 512 |
| tail radius (mm) | 500 |
| ref stance (cm) | 57 (53-61) |
| camber | Pop Camber |
| approx weight (kg) | 3 |
| rider weight-range (kg) | 65-90 |
| active surface area (cm2) | 4390 |
Spin to win with effortless style. Amplid’s HEXO2 core replaces specific areas of weightier wood at the tips with featherlight honeycomb, practically eliminating swing weight,
Using Biaxial Glass in the construction of our shreds gives them a flawless blend of response and playfulness whilst keeping them ridiculously lightweight.
A smooth kick radius and fuller tip outline improves deep snow floatation without adding swing weight.
A premium sintered plastic which readily absorbs wax and will out-run your riding buddies’ bases without breaking a sweat. You better get used to waiting.
An advanced composite damping technology, developed in house at Amplid, which reduces unwanted vibrations for a smoother more controlled ride.
Uber light wood varieties are cut, treated and aligned in a way only our factory knows. Its strength to weight ratio has scientists baffled.
Tough, pre-cured composite impact plates placed beneath bindings and touring hardware significantly reduce the risk of topsheet dings and breakages.
Unidirectional carbon stringers placed in the tail, to amplify pop and acceleration out of the turn.
