Nitro Dinghy Snowboard Review 2024 | What's Good

Nitro Dinghy Snowboard Video Review

"It was very versatile, I could ride it all over the mountain. It excels in deeper snow, slush, in trees as well, as it's so nimble and turny." 

Nitro Dinghy Snowboard Basics

It is a versatile board built to do it all in a compact, wide, directional tapered shape, allowing all types of riders to enjoy the experience at lightning speeds provided by the Sintered Speed Formula II Base. Even though it’s built wide, the Powercore II, Reflex Core Profile, and progressive sidecut keep it quick on its toes and agile from edge to edge—providing a fun surfy ride even in the tightest of trees. Directional All Terrain Flex and True Camber offer a classic feel with plenty of support, stability, and pop.

Sizes (cm)  155 Wide, 160 Wide
Shape  Directional
Camber Profile True Camber - Tried and true standard camber
Flex Rating  7 (1 = Soft, 10 = Stiff)
Core / Weight

Power Core II  Tip-to-tail poplar core with beech wood stringers for unrivaled strength, smooth response, and proper snap.

Reflex Core Profile  A thinner core profile between your feet improves handling and increases torsional flex, allowing you to steer your board with ease.

Laminates Bi-Lite Laminates – Nitro's rider-trusted Bi-Lite Laminates are engineered for a powerful riding style and a refined board-feel.
Binding Compatibility 2 x 4 Insert Pattern

 

Who is the Nitro Dinghy Snowboard Best For?

Nitro Dinghy snowboard is best suited for a rider who enjoys a combination of freeriding, big mountain exploration, and a bit of park riding. It's a versatile board that can handle different snow conditions with pop and playfulness and is for anyone looking to have fun while making turns, exploring powder and trees, and occasionally hitting the park features.

Nitro Dinghy Snowboard Tester Notes

"When I first stepped on the board, it was really turnkey. I was comfortable on it right away. It felt like I knew how to ride it. It definitely excelled in freeriding around the resort. It was very versatile, I could ride it all over the mountain. It excels in deeper snow, slush, in trees as well, as it's so nimble and turny. It holds a great edge because of the traditional camber in it. I found it had a lot of snap in and out of turns and I could lock in due to its width. Side hits were great, park jumps were great. Transition riding too. I had a lot of pop. I think the board is suited for the type of rider that's looking to push their freeriding, big mountain with a little bit of park in there as well. If you're looking to go out, have fun and do some good turns or get some pow and some trees. Then this is the board for you."—Ari

 

Pros

  • Floats in powder
  • Fun to ride
  • Dynamic turning machine
  • Plenty of pop

Cons

  • Limited sizes
  • Width might not be suitable for smaller feet

Aari

With almost 20 years of riding experience, Aari spends 100+ days a year on the mountain. He splits his time between coaching up-and-coming talent with the Whistler Valley Snowboard Club and riding powder, parks, trees on the resort and venturing into the backcountry. 

Ideal board length: 157 cm

Boot size: 8.5

Weight: 150 lbs

Disclaimer

This review was independently written and the views are that of the author.

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