Shape, Profile and Sidecut

The Dart’s top half looks very much like two of KORUA’s other turning machines, the Pencil and the Pin Tonic. That extended nose boosts the surface area up front to keep you cutting easily through deep snow, even at lower speeds – not that there’s much chance you will be putting the brakes on with this thing. The tail is where things take a different turn (no pun intended). It’s a sharp notch that maximises the available running length while sinking the rear, and as an added bonus it makes the whole silhouette look like an arrow.

A Float Camber profile introduces rocker in front of the front foot, gradually rising towards the nose, which accentuates the ‘hoverboard’ effect. Turns feel relatively catch-free compared to a full-camber deck, which will build your confidence and make you want to open the throttle. There’s still some camber beneath your feet though, to help keep the edges engaged when you’re in-bounds.

The Dart’s sidecut is a touch less severe than the Pencil, encouraging slightly longer, flowing turns – although make no mistake, it still corners like it’s on rails.

“That extended nose boosts the surface area up front to keep you cutting easily through deep snow, even at lower speeds”