Nitro Squash: Product Guide

Introduction

The Nitro Squash is a playful, freestyle-focused snowboard designed for intermediate to advanced riders seeking versatility in the park and across all-mountain terrain. With a true twin shape, Cam-Out Camber profile, and medium flex, the Squash makes presses, jumps, and jib tricks easy while maintaining stability on groomers. It’s perfect for riders who want progression-focused freestyle performance without sacrificing all-mountain adaptability.

Nitro Squash: At a Glance

  • Board Type: Freestyle / All-Mountain
  • Flex: 5/10 (medium-soft, forgiving and playful)
  • Shape: True Twin
  • Profile: Cam-Out Camber (camber underfoot with early-rise tips for catch-free riding)
  • Base: Extruded Base (durable, low-maintenance, ideal for park use)
  • Core: Powercore II (poplar with beech stringers for pop and durability)
  • Reinforcements: Diamond Band + Ureshred Sidewalls
  • Ability Level: Intermediate – Advanced
  • Terrain: Park 9/10 | Groomers 7/10 | Powder 5/10 | All-Mountain 7/10
  • Sizes Available: 147, 150, 153, 156

Who It’s For

  • Freestyle Riders: Great for rails, boxes, jumps, and switch riding.
  • Intermediate to Advanced Riders: Forgiving flex supports progression while still performing for advanced tricks.
  • Switch Riders: True twin shape provides balanced performance in either stance.

Who It’s Not For

  • Beginners: Requires prior board control to manage camber and medium-soft flex.
  • Dedicated Powder Riders: Not optimized for deep snow or backcountry terrain.
  • High-Speed Carvers Only: Medium-soft flex limits precision at extreme speeds.

Key Technology

  • Cam-Out Camber: Combines traditional camber underfoot for pop and edge control with early-rise tips to reduce edge catches.
  • True Twin Shape: Symmetrical design for balanced freestyle and switch performance.
  • Powercore II: Lightweight wood core reinforced for pop, durability, and responsiveness.
  • Diamond Band + Ureshred Sidewalls: Adds torsional strength and durability for park and all-mountain use.
  • Extruded Base: Low-maintenance, durable, and forgiving for freestyle riding.

Riding Style

The Nitro Squash excels in the park while remaining capable on groomers and light all-mountain terrain. Its medium-soft flex and Cam-Out Camber profile allow for smooth presses, jumps, and switch riding. The true twin shape ensures balanced performance regular or switch, and the reinforced construction supports repeated park use. Groomers and small side hits are handled comfortably, but the board’s main strength is freestyle progression and playful all-mountain versatility.

Competitor Boards

Comparable boards to the Nitro Squash include:

  1. Capita Horrorscope – Playful twin for park and all-mountain freestyle.
  2. GNU B-Nice – Soft twin designed for freestyle and all-mountain versatility.
  3. Burton Process Flying V – Balanced hybrid camber board for freestyle and all-mountain riding.

Conclusion

The Nitro Squash is a versatile freestyle snowboard built for intermediate to advanced riders. With Cam-Out Camber, true twin shape, and reinforced construction, it delivers pop, control, and durability for park sessions, jumps, and playful all-mountain laps. If you want a board that emphasizes fun, progression, and reliability, the Squash is an excellent choice.