Unleash the Howler and turn technical terrain into your freestyle playground. Designed by Victor de Le Rue and Elena Hight, the Howler’s high-octane fusion of freeride and freestyle performance has become a definitive board for a global collective of riders who refuse to be boxed into categories. Charge backcountry spines, stomp huge airs with authority and rail powerful turns wherever you point the Howler.
Terrain & Ratings
- On-piste / All-mountain: 8/10
- Freeride / Powder: 9/10
- Freestyle / Park: 8/10
- Personality/Flex: Mid-stiff & lively (4/5)
- Riding Level: Intermediate / Expert
Shape & Profile
- Shape: Directional
- Profile: High Power Camber
- 3D Contour Base: Medium 3D Contour Base
- Taper: Low Tapered
Construction & Materials
- Power Core: Advanced triple-density full wood core made from responsibly harvested Bamboo, Paulownia, and Poplar. Centered Bamboo stringers enhance durability, pop, and torsional stiffness, while the Paulownia keeps the core light and damp.
- Koroyd: Aerospace-inspired synthetic core material absorbs vibrations and reduces tip swing weight for quicker, smoother turns.
- Triax Fiberglass: Triple-layer, multi-axis fiberglass laminate delivers precise board feel with mid-stiff torsional flex for supreme response in variable snow conditions.
- BComp Carbon Flax Stringer: Carbon provides pop while flax reduces chatter and CO₂ emissions. Developed with Swiss engineering firm BComp.
- Premium Eco Topsheet: Durable, scratch-resistant bio-plastic topsheet made from castor beans for impact resistance and minimal environmental impact.
- Sintered 8000 Base: Ultra-fast, highly wax-absorbent, easy-to-repair sintered base known for durability and longevity.
- Bio Resin: 27% plant-based epoxy reduces CO₂ emissions by 33% while maintaining industry-leading bonding properties.
- Recycled ABS Sidewalls: Rounded finish enhances durability and reduces topsheet chipping.
- Recycled Edges: Steel edges made from recycled German steel for maximum strength and longevity.
- Wend Natural Wax: Factory-applied natural wax, ready to shred out of the box.
| Board size (cm) |
152 |
155 |
157W |
158 |
160W |
161 |
163W |
| Weight range (lbs/kg) |
130-180 lbs. / 59-82 kg. |
140-190 lbs. / 64-86 kg. |
160-210 lbs.+ / 73-95 kg.+ |
160-210 lbs.+ / 73-95 kg.+ |
170-220 lbs.+ / 77-100 kg.+ |
170-220 lbs.+ / 77-100 kg.+ |
170-220 lbs.+ / 77-100 kg.+ |
| Ideal boot size (US / EU) |
US 8.5-10.5 / EU 41.5-44 |
US 9-11 / EU 41.5-44.5 |
US 9+ / EU 41.5+ |
US 9-11 / EU 41.5-44.5 |
US 11+ / EU 44.5+ |
US 9.5-11.5 / EU 42.5-45.5 |
US 11+ / EU 44.5+ |
| Big Horn Series |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Board waist width (cm) |
25.1 |
25.4 |
26.4 |
25.7 |
26.7 |
26.0 |
27.0 |
| Bindings recommended size |
M/L |
M/L |
M/L |
M/L |
L |
M/L |
L |
| FASE recommended size |
M |
M/L |
M/L |
M/L |
L |
M/L |
L |