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Snowboard specialist from Sideways speaks.
- Fast sintered base
- Steers wonderfully on the piste as well as in the powder.
- Nice lots of grip
- Not really a snowboard to ride playfully.
Everything about the Optimistic Standard
Everything about the Optimistic Standard
A mid-wide waist width combined with an aggressive sidecut and UnderBite technology offers a unique turning experience, with responsiveness, stability, and edge grip in any snow condition.
Response, stability, and edge grip on every snow condition.
Enjoy the shorter swing weight by riding it a few cm shorter than your normal board and you will discover the true versatility of this board.
Discover the Yes Optimistic
Meet the Yes Optimistic, the ultimate snowboard that offers you everything you need for an extraordinary day on the mountain. This board is a masterpiece of technology and design, focusing on aggressive turning, responsiveness, stability, and edge grip in all snow conditions. The Yes Optimistic is the perfect snowboard for riders who strive for ultimate versatility and performance.
One of the most striking features of the Yes Optimistic is the aggressive sidecut and the innovative UnderBite technology. This combination allows you to make fantastic turns, whether you're racing down groomed slopes or plunging into deep powder snow. The UnderBite technology provides enhanced edge grip and turning ease, allowing you to make turns effortlessly and powerfully. The result? A snowboard that is ready to tackle anything.
The 2-4-2 Camber profile of the Yes Optimistic is a masterpiece in itself. It offers a hybrid rocker/camber construction with a subtle rocker in the tip and camber between the bindings. This combination provides the best of both worlds: the rocker in the nose enhances float and maneuverability in powder snow, while the camber ensures unparalleled grip and response on groomed slopes. This makes the Yes Optimistic suitable for any situation, whether you want to explore deep powder or tackle technical descents.
The width and taper of the Yes Optimistic give the board a surfboard-like feel on the snow. This means you can effortlessly "float" through the powder, providing an unparalleled experience on the mountain. Moreover, if you ride this board slightly shorter than average, you can extract even more versatility from it, giving you the freedom to ride it as you wish.
In essence, the Yes Optimistic is not just any snowboard; it is an invitation to elevate your snowboarding experience to new heights. "Rail it, float it, send it" - this board is ready to take on any adventure. So what are you waiting for? Step onto the Yes Optimistic and be amazed by the possibilities it offers on the mountain.
Size charts
| 154 | 157 | 161 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nose length (cm) | 31.5 | 31.9 | 31.9 |
| Tail length (cm) | 30.8 | 31.3 | 31.3 |
| Sidecut radius (m) | 6.4 | 6.5 | 7.2 |
| Front foot width (cm) | 27 | 27.5 | 27.7 |
| Rear foot width (cm) | 27.2 | 27.7 | 27.8 |
| Waist width (cm) | 26.2 | 26.6 | 26.8 |
| Taper (mm) | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Rider's weight (kg) | 59-77 | 63-90 | 68-95 |
| Rider's weight (lbs) | 130-170 | 140-200 | 150-210 |
Technical Specifications
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A real sintered base is harder and more expensive than extruded and it can be faster for those who ride aggressively hard. But to be able to do that, it needs to be well waxed and prepared.
Lively Poplar and Paulownia core where two channels are then milled about 30 mm from the edges that run parallel to and match the dimensions of the sidecut. In these channels, pre-bent bamboo stringers wrapped in carbon are placed. The end result is a highly responsive core that perfectly fits the contours of each board.
Biax fiberglass, used in snowboards, offers flexibility and responsiveness, allowing snowboarders to experience a more playful ride. It is ideal for freestyle riders and beginners due to its forgiveness and torsional stiffness.
The UnderBite edge design redistributes the rider's weight, improves turn ease and edge grip by creating notches in the binding area. These notches reduce the surface area of the edge that contacts the snow during turns, which increases the pressure on the edge and concentrates your weight/energy on the areas that initiate, hold, and release turns.
The response of camber with the buoyancy of rocker. By combining camber and rocker, you can make the board both responsive and buoyant.
A directional shape provides improved performance and stability when riding in one direction, especially in freeriding and on powder snow.