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Lobster Driver 2019-2020 Snowboard Review

  • Sizes: 148, 151, 154, 156W, 157
  • Flex: 3
  • Profile: 3BT Camber
  • Shape: True Twin
  • Price: £379 / €430
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Brand new for 2020 the Lobster Driver is a mellow, easy going twin board, with the capabilities to push you when you’re looking to step up to the next level.

The softer flex means it’s super versatile, whether you’re a newer rider who wants to up their confidence with a board that’s not gonna kick your arse, or a freestyle fanatic who wants a playful shred stick.

“Have a go on that box or give that spin a try with the added confidence of 3BT to know you don’t have to stomp every single landing

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Pressing and buttering are a piece of cake with the duo of easy-going flex and a wide flat section in the middle of the board for added stability. The twin shape of the board means you don’t have to discriminate between nose and tail or regs and goofy, how beautifully inclusive.

If progression is what you’re after, then you’ll be stoked to see that the Driver uses Twin 3BT. It’s basically a torsional rocker- the sidebases are uplifted outside the bindings to keep the board super forgiving.  You’re gonna have to actually try to catch your edges with this badboy. So have a go on that box or give that spin a try with the added confidence of 3BT to know you don’t have to stomp every single landing.

Tip to tail the Driver is positive camber, this is where you’ll get bag loads of snap and your ollies will be effortless. The camber profile also keeps it extra stable on piste so despite the softer flex you can still feel solid when razzing around thanks to the four contact points down the length. 

The core is poplar and beech hardwood for a good strength to weight ratio, and the combination of woods helps to add some extra pop to the board. 

Tester’s Verdict

Rob McCreathWhitelines

“I’m not much of a park rat, so a board like the Driver doesn’t usually jump out to me. I generally prefer stiff, aggressive piste/powder chargers, built for mach 10 corduroy and nipple deep champagne powder.

As I first started riding, I noticed how soft this board was, I felt like I could tail press by lifting up my pinkie toe. After a run of getting used to it, I realised that it was really, really, fun to mess around on the Driver. It was effortless to do flatland tricks I hadn’t attempted in yonks, and even though I was rusty I wasn’t faceplanting or ramming an edge thanks to the Triple Base.

“It’s such an effortless board to ride, and one that is perfect for trying to nail new manoeuvres without the fear of failing”

Picking up speed on this it was surprisingly stable, there was definitely a few wobbles, but I think that is more than expected with a board like this. You have to roll a bit further through the carve to get it up onto its edge, but once it’s there it’s really solid.

It’s got a good amount of pop and you don’t have to really load up to get some good airtime. I felt I owed it to the board to spend some time in the park, and I was reminded of how fun snowboarding can really be. It’s such an effortless board to ride, and one that is perfect for trying to nail new manoeuvres without the fear of failing.

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