Snowboard specialist from Sideways speaks.
- Fast sintered base
- Steers wonderfully on the slope as in the powder.
- Nice plenty of grip
- Not really a snowboard to ride playfully.
Everything about the Optimistic Standard
Everything about the Optimistic Standard
A mid-wide waist width combined with an aggressive sidecut and UnderBite technology offers a unique turning experience, with response, stability, and edge grip in every snow condition.
Response, stability, and edge grip on every snow condition.
Enjoy the shorter swing weight by riding it a few cm shorter than your normal board and you will discover the true versatility of this board.
Discover the Yes Optimistic
Meet the Yes Optimistic, the ultimate snowboard that gives you everything you need for an extraordinary day on the mountain. This board is a masterpiece of technology and design, with a focus on aggressive turns, responsiveness, stability, and edge grip in all snow conditions. The Yes Optimistic is the perfect snowboard for riders who strive for the ultimate versatility and performance.
One of the most remarkable features of the Yes Optimistic is the aggressive sidecut and the innovative UnderBite technology. This combination allows you to make fantastic turns, whether you’re racing down groomed runs or plunging into deep powder. The UnderBite technology provides increased edge grip and turning ease, enabling you to make turns effortlessly and powerfully. The result? A snowboard that’s ready to tackle anything.
The 2-4-2 Camber profile of the Yes Optimistic is a masterpiece in its own right. It features a hybrid rocker/camber construction with a subtle rocker in the tip and camber between the bindings. This combination offers the best of both worlds: the rocker in the nose enhances floatation and maneuverability in powder, while the camber ensures unparalleled grip and response on groomed runs. This makes the Yes Optimistic suitable for any situation, whether you want to explore deep powder or tackle technical descents.
The width and taper of the Yes Optimistic give the board a surfboard-like feel on the snow. This means you can effortlessly "float" through the powder, providing an unparalleled experience on the mountain. Moreover, if you ride this board slightly shorter than average, you can extract even more versatility from it, giving you the freedom to ride it however you like.
In essence, the Yes Optimistic is not just any snowboard; it’s an invitation to elevate your snowboarding experience to new heights. "Rail it, float it, send it" - this board is ready to take on any adventure. So what are you waiting for? Get on the Yes Optimistic and be amazed by the possibilities it offers on the mountain.
Sizecharts
| 154 | 157 | 161 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nose length (cm) | 31.5 | 31.9 | 31.9 |
| Tail length (cm) | 30.8 | 31.3 | 31.3 |
| Sidecut radius (m) | 6.4 | 6.5 | 7.2 |
| Front foot width (cm) | 27 | 27.5 | 27.7 |
| Rear foot width (cm) | 27.2 | 27.7 | 27.8 |
| Waist width (cm) | 26.2 | 26.6 | 26.8 |
| Taper (mm) | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Rider's weight (kg) | 59-77 | 63-90 | 68-95 |
| Rider's weight (lbs) | 130-170 | 140-200 | 150-210 |
Technische Specificaties
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A real sintered base is harder and more expensive than extruded and it can be faster for those who ride aggressively. But to be able to do that, it needs to be well waxed and prepared.
Vibrant Poplar and Paulownia core where two channels are then milled approximately 30 mm from the edges, running parallel to and matching the dimensions of the sidecut. In these channels, pre-curved bamboo stringers wrapped in carbon are placed. The end result is a highly responsive core that precisely fits the contours of each board.
Biax fiberglass, used in snowboards, offers flexibility and responsiveness, allowing snowboarders to experience a more playful ride. It is ideal for freestyle riders and beginners due to its forgiving nature and torsional stiffness.
The UnderBite edge design redistributes the rider's weight, improves turning ease and edge grip by creating notches in the binding area. These notches reduce the surface area of the edge that contacts the snow during turns, which increases the pressure on the edge and concentrates your weight/energy on the areas that initiate, hold, and release turns.
The responsiveness of camber with the buoyancy of rocker. By combining camber and rocker, you can make the board both responsive and buoyant.
A directional shape provides improved performance and stability when riding in one direction, especially for freeriding and on powder snow.