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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.
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.
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 |
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.
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.
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 |
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