PISTE AND POWDER CHARGER THAT’LL HAVE YOU GRINNING LIKE THE CHESHIRE CATThe Dancehaul was added to the Salomon collection last season, and it’s safe to say that not even they foresaw just how popular it was set to be. Selling out before it even arrived, this stunning snowboard became the go-to board for anyone who wanted a piste and powder board that put having fun at the top of its agenda. Aimed squarely at the more freeride focussed rider, the Dancehaul utilises a fully directional tapered shape with a broader riding platform. Matched perfectly with the predictable radial sidecut and versatile Rock-Out Camber, it delivers stunning performance both on the piste and in the pow. Thanks to that extra bit of width, you can get this board hard on its edge, laying out those long carves without having to worry about toe and heel drag. That extra width also steps up the volume which in conjunction with the longer nose and cut out tail gives effortless float. However, what elevates the Dancehaul above most board in this category is its construction. Utilising Salomon’s basalt reinforced Ghost construction, it delivers a responsive and dynamic ride, but thankfully not at the expense of having fun. By winding that performance back a couple of notches, Salomon has managed to create a high-performance board that’s also one of the most enjoyable to ride board there is.Rider Style: Freeriders Intermediate to advanced riders looking for a charging piste and powder board but who still want a board that’s going to put a massive grin on their face.Shape Overview: Tapered DirectionalThe Dancehaul is built around an advanced wide-body, fully directional tapered shape designed to deliver exceptional performance both on the piste and in the pow. Key to this versatility is the state of the art diamond nose shape. Designed to deliver all the characteristics of a traditional long powder nose without compromising the balance of the board, it produces effortless lift and float in deep snow, with a predictable and easy-going ride on the piste. The wider main body ramps up the overall surface volume adding float without compromising agility. It also allows reduces the likelihood of toe and heel drag when carving hard. To give the Dancehaul a predictable and stable on edge performance, it features a classic radial sidecut. Formed from a single circle, it delivers a consistent response when ridden both forward and switch.Profile: RockOut CamberTo ensure that the Dancehaul delivers excellent performance across all types of riding and terrain, Salomon utilises their state of the art Rock Out Camber. This complex profile combines rocker zones at the contact points with camber under the feet and a flat section between the bindings. This unique profile delivers a versatile ride, ensuring that no matter what or where you ride, you know that this board will never feel wanting.Construction:As with all Salomon boards, the Dancehaul is a tour de force of snowboard technology. Heading up its high-end construction is the Aspen Select Popster core. This advanced wood core uses hand-selected Aspen, specially profiled along the length to ensure that the flex is perfectly aligned with where you need that power and pop to deliver the optimum flex characteristics. To this, Salomon then add their unique Ghost Basalt stringers structural layers. This combination of medium-density bi-ax glass reinforced with two Basalt stringers running tip to tail delivers the perfect balance of surfy feel with a responsive and dynamic drive.Base: SinteredTo ensure that the Dancehaul can take advantage of its high-performance construction, Salomon fit it with a high grade sintered base. Finished with a fine stone grind, it delivers excellent glide across a wide range of temperatures and snow conditions.KEY FEATURESTapered DirectionalRockOut CamberRadial SidecutStiffness 6/10Mid WideBA MD GlassSintered BasePopster CoreGhost Basalt StringersAspen Select Core