Korua Shapes - Dart
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KORUA was born from a group of friends, who happened to be traveling snowboard nerds in their 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.
Dart
A Swallow Tail From The Future
The Dart is inspired by classic retro powder shapes, but it’s built with a modern twist. It may have a very powder-oriented aesthetic at first glance, but it’s actually a highly versatile ripper for slaying turns both on and off-piste. It’s the perfect shape for riders who are looking to focus on their turning style, while driving out of turns with speed in all types of snow conditions.
PERSONALITY
The Details
The Dart 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.
Optional: We recommend trying to ride this shape with more weight on the front foot.
Specifications
| Length (cm) | 147 | 152 | 156 | 160 | 164 |
| Effective Edge (mm) *A* | 1100 | 1160 | 1200 | 1230 | 1270 |
| Running Length (mm) | 960 | 1010 | 1050 | 1090 | 1130 |
| Nose Width (mm) *B* | 302 | 311 | 322 | 328 | 336 |
| Waist Width (mm) *C* | 252 | 260 | 269 | 274 | 280 |
| Tail Width (mm) *D* | 276 | 284 | 294 | 300 | 308 |
| Avg. Sidecut Radius (m) | 8 | 8,1 | 8,2 | 8,3 | 8,4 |
| Setback (mm) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Taper (mm) | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Recommended Stance (cm) | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| Adjust. Stance Range (cm) | 47-55 |
48-56 | 49-57 | 49-57 | 49-57 |
| Board Weight (kg) | 2,6 | 2,7 | 2,9 | 3 | 3,2 |
| Switch Riding | Challenging |
Challenging | Challenging | Challenging | Challenging |
Construction
Biaxial fiberglass, UV laquer topsheet, poplar light wood core, and a high-end perlatec 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.
Dart
| Size (cm) | Max Boot Size (EU) | Max Boot Sole Length (cm) | Rider Weight Range (kg) | Max Rider Height (cm) |
| 147 | 42 | 30.0 cm | 50 - 80 kg | 172 cm |
| 152 | 44 | 30.4 cm | 50 - 80 kg | 178 cm |
| 156 | 46 | 31.4 cm | 55 - 90 kg | 185 cm |
| 160 | 48 | 32.3 cm | 65 - 95 kg | 195 cm |
| 164 | 50 | 33.2 cm | 65 - 95 kg | 195+ cm |
RIDER REFERENCES
Soffi Fürst – Dart 147
Height & Weight: 158cm, 50kg
Boot size & Stance: EU 38 / US 8 women’s, regular, +24 / +9
Bindings: Flux XF
Spencer O’Brien – Dart 156
Height & Weight: 170cm, 72kg
Boot size & Stance: EU 40 / US 9 women’s, regular, +15 / -3, width 50cm
Bindings: Union Team / Union Expedition
Marko Reck – Dart 156
Height & Weight: 183cm, 75 kg
Boot size & Stance: EU 43/ US 10, regular, +21 / 0 width 55cm (very long legs ; )
Bindings:Union Atlas /Karakoram Prime
Atsufumi Mizuno – Dart 156
Height & Weight: 170cm 71kg
Boot size & Stance: EU 43 / US 9, +27° +12° regular 50cm wide
Bindings: Flux XV, Karakoram SP
Thomas Stöckli – Dart 160
Height & Weight: 171cm, 70kg
Boot size & Stance: EU 43 / US 9 goofy, +27 / +12, width 50cm
Bindings: Union, Flux, Spark
James Niederberger – Dart 160
Height & Weight: 178 cm, 75kg
Boot size & Stance: EUR 43 / US 10, +25 / +5, width 50-52cm
Bindings: Union Team / Spark
Runar Hjorleifsson – Dart 160
Height & Weight: 184cm, 70kg
Boot size & Stance: EU 43 / US 9.5, regular, +30 / +5, width 48cm centered
Bindings: Union T-Rice, Spark Arc
Nicholas Wolken – Dart 164
Height & Weight 177cm, 67kg
Boot size & Stance: EU 42 / US 8.5 regular, changing positive angles and stances
Bindings: Union Team, Flux XV, Spark, Phantom