Snowboard Shapes and Camber // Niche Snowboards

CAMBER TYPES

Today, boards have many different kinds of camber – an industry word for the concave or convex shape of a board. Camber basically determines how the board flexes when you stand on it. This makes a big difference in how a board reacts to different terrain. Different types of camber produce different amounts of edge contact and pressure on the snow depending on the model/technology, which changes how a board turns, snaps, and feels underfoot. So before you choose, ask yourself what you want from your new board and review this breakdown of camber options.

CAMBER DOMINANT HYBRID

Traditional camber with a flatter mid-section. Provides more stability, tons of pop, and responsive edge control.

PRODUCTS FEATURING THIS CAMBER: Crux, Nightshade

MULTI-CAMBER

The pop and edge control of regular camber, with the float of reverse camber. Optimal versatility in all types of terrain.

PRODUCTS FEATURING THIS CAMBER: Story, Aether, Sonnet

FLAT to EARLY-RISE CAMBER

niche snowboards flat to early rise cambe

Floats better in powder compared to traditional camber, while still having a loose, playful feel with maintained edge control.

PRODUCTS FEATURING THIS CAMBER: Minx

LOW-RISE CAMBER

Mellow, nearly-flat camber (3mm in center). Floats better in powder compared to traditional camber, while maintaining pop. A loose, playful feel underfoot with maintained stability and edge control.

PRODUCTS FEATURING THIS CAMBER: Wraith

BACK-SEAT CAMBER, ROCKERED NOSE

niche snowboards back seat camber rocker nose

Rocker in the nose leading into traditional camber by the back foot. Float effortlessly through powder and lock-in on groomers.

PRODUCTS FEATURING THIS CAMBER: Ember, Pyre

DIRECTIONAL CAMBER, ROCKERED NOSE

niche snowboards directional camber rocker nose.

Rocker in the nose leading into traditional camber under foot. Float effortlessly through powder and lock-in on groomers.

PRODUCTS FEATURING THIS CAMBER: Maelstrom, Hawthorn