Korua Shapes - Pencil
Korua Shapes - Pencil
Korua Shapes - Pencil
Korua Shapes - Pencil
Korua Shapes - Pencil
Korua Shapes - Pencil
Korua Shapes - Pencil
Korua Shapes - Pencil
Korua Shapes - Pencil
Korua Shapes - Pencil

Korua Shapes - Pencil

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KORUA was born from a group of friends, who happened to be traveling snowboard nerds in our 30’s. On a trip to Japan in 2012 they witnessed the country's thriving snow-surf culture and their specifically “built for deep powder” boards. This spoke to their r individual riding styles and interests. So when the opportunity arose to start their own brand, it was clear that the focus would lie on making boards that were easy-to-ride in their home mountains — the Alps, and that would turn exceptionally well. At the core of every KORUA board, is a sidecut that allows you to carve like no others on hard groomers, and a shape that lets you float through powder with ease. They truly are great all-round snowboards.

Pencil

Swiss Army Knife of Snowboards

The Pencil is a classic line favorite and a true all-round shape, built for effortless turns in all types of snow conditions. It’s designed for those riders who are looking for the one board that does it all. Over the years it has steadily held its place as a go-to-shape in our line, and has withstood the test (and turns) of time.

PERSONALITY

The slight swallowtail offers playfulness out the back while still providing the stability and torsion necessary for solid edge-hold. The taper makes it reactive, easy to set on edge, and feel shorter than it appears. The pointy nose maintains speed when coming out of powder turns and keeps the spray out of your face.

THE DETAILS

The Pencil features our FLOAT CAMBER, which curves into a rocker shape in the nose. This profile helps you stay on top in deep powder while maintaining speed throughout the turn. The camber under-foot offers grip and stability on hard-pack and in variable conditions, while the early rise in the nose allows for an easy initiation of turns.

Length (cm) 147 159 164
Effective Edge (mm)  *A* 1050 1160 1200
Running Length (mm) 930 1030 1060
Nose Width (mm)  *B* 301 308 324
Waist Width (mm)  *C* 252 259 269
Tail Width (mm)  *D* 273 289 293
Avg. Sidecut Radius (m) 8 8,1 8,2
Setback (mm) 20 20 20
Taper (mm) 18 19 31
Recommended Stance (cm) 54 55 55
Adjust. Stance Range (cm) 49 - 63 50 - 64 50 - 64
Board Weight (kg) 2,7 2,9 3,3
Switch Riding Doable Doable Doable

 

Construction

Biaxial fiberglass, UV laquer topsheet, poplar light wood core and a PTEX 3000 base is the tried-and-tested combination of our durable materials we use to enable that perfect turn.

Sizing

This chart shows the range in what each size can handle. It is never our intention to categorize riders and their preferences. Our philosophy of snowboarding is to try new shapes, lengths, widths, and to keep an open mind for alternative riding experiences; however, we do have some limits to consider so that your board will work as it was designed to.

Your weight plays a major role in how the board will flex, and your shoe size will affect toe and heel drag when turning. The below size chart is for reference only, as our recommendations may vary depending on your stance and riding ability.

Pencil
Size (cm) Max Boot Size (EU) Max Boot Sole Length (cm) Rider Weight Range (kg) Max Rider Height (cm)
138 38 28.3 cm 30 - 50 kg 165 cm
147 41 29.7 cm 40 - 60 kg 170 cm
153 42 30.1 cm 45 - 75 kg 175 cm
159 44 30.8 cm 55 - 90 kg 190 cm
164 46 31.4 cm 60 - 95 kg 195 cm

 

RIDER REFERENCES

Valerie Schlieper – Pencil 147
Height & Weight: 166cm, 58kg
Boot size & Stance: EU 36 / 5.5 US women's, regular, +21 / -3 or +27 / +3
Bindings: Salomon Hologram

Aaron Schwartz – Pencil 159
Height & Weight: 180cm, 72kg
Boot size & Stance: EU 42 / US 9, goofy, +24 / +12
Bindings: Burton Cartel,Spark

Nicholas Wolken – Pencil 164
Height & Weight 177cm, 66kg
Boot size & Stance: EU 42 / US 8.5 regular, changing positive angles and stances
Bindings: Union Team, Flux XV, Spark, Phantom

Thomas Stöckli – Pencil 164,
Height & Weight: 171cm, 70kg
Boot size & Stance: EU 43 / US 9 goofy, +27 / +12
Bindings: Union, Flux, Spark

Runar Hjorleifsson – Pencil 164
Height & Weight: 184cm, 70kg
Boot size & Stance: EU 43 / US 9.5, regular, +30 / +5
Bindings: Union T-Rice, Spark Arc

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