United Shapes Horizon Review

The United Shapes Horizon Snowboard is a great all-mountain, versatile snowboard that is perfect for intermediate to advanced riders. It is designed for all-mountain riding, meaning it is suitable for various snow conditions and terrain types, including groomed runs, powder, and park. The Horizon is also very stable at high speeds, making it a good choice for riders who like to go fast. The board features a directional twin shape, offering a slightly longer nose than tail, which provides stability and float in deeper snow. The Horizon also features Deep Days set-back inserts, allowing you to mount your bindings further back on the board, putting you in a more natural position for optimal float on the deepest of days. Being a slightly shorter board than I typically ride, I was a little worried about the size in powder but the deep days inserts allow you to ride set back and float with ease. In terms of construction, the US Shapes Horizon features a core made of sustainably harvested poplar wood, reinforced with fiberglass and carbon fiber. The Horizon has carbon stringers from tip to tail providing torsional flex and overall strength. Having carbon fibers exclusively down the center of the board gives more torsional flex than most boards I have come across. They give the board a lightweight, yet strong and durable feel. The Horizon also has a medium flex end to end, making it responsive and forgiving. Compared to previous versions, this year’s is a touch softer and more...