Shepherd - Factory Seconds
Lively | Precise | Nimble
"I've ridden my 162 solid Shepherd in just about every type of snow condition this year, and it has exceeded my expectations each time. It's very fast as well as nimble edge to edge, and the big spooned nose just powers through crud and chopped up pow/snow with ease. This board just wants to turn - and it does so with grace and power, while also being very stable at speed. I have a lot of boards from a variety of brands and the Shepherd is ruling the quiver!" - Ben
Factory seconds are largely due to minor imperfections that do not hinder the integrity or durability of the ski or board. We back the warranty on these just as we would on any production A-grade ski or board. All factory seconds are listed at a significant discount below retail price based on the issue and model year. Explanations of specific issues are available upon request.
The Shepherd is your tool and spiritual guide for big mountain endeavors. Utilizing purpose-built biobased materials derived from microalgae oil to increase damping, stability and confidence while in the high alpine. Our Algal Core and Algal Wall allow this board to flow naturally through any mixed terrain that you may find. Its deep sidecut, taper, and directional camber enable responsive edge hold on steeper terrain, and maintain power and energy in deep snow. Set your line and let it ride with the Shepherd.
- Lengths: 150, 154, 158, 162, 166 cm
- Radius: 7 m @ 158 cm
- Weight: 2900 g @ 158 cm
- Flex: starting at the nose, the flex profile transitions from stiff to medium throughout the board's stance. The tail's flex retains stiffness as the board tapers, enhancing stability in critical situations.
- Profile: 5mm Directional Camber with slight early rise in nose
- Core Layout: Algal Core - Vertically laminated, domestically sourced aspen with 4 algal polyurethane foam stringers, tip to tail
- Sidewall: Algal Wall - Seamless semi cap Algal PU sidewall. Designed to increase damping and stability.
- Artist: Cody Comrie
- Designed, developed, tested and assembled in Salt Lake City, Utah
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