The HPS Taka EP is a soft and nimble freeride board with an extra-long nose and a tapered tail for superior float on the deepest days. While this board is intended to be ridden 3-5 cm longer, it remains extremely agile and maneuverable in everyday conditions thanks to a tapered directional shape and Powder Camber paired with a radial sidecut.
Best for Freeride, Advanced, Intermediate, Flex - Medium
BOARD PROFILE - Powder Camber
A directional camber profile with a long, extended rocker section in the nose for buoyancy in deep snow, with camber between the feet for carving, stability, and control.
SHAPE - Tapered directional
Tail width is slightly tapered (2-20mm). This loosens up turning initiation and improves floatation in deeper snow without sacrificing edge hold on hardpack.
SIDECUT - Radial
Created from a perfect circle, Radial is the classic sidecut for consistent response forward and switch.
FIBER & RESIN
BA MD fiberglass: Medium density European-made fiberglass layers guarantee a consistent quality level, for light and lively boards.30% Bio-based resin: This bio-epoxy resin is made with 30% of its molecular structure derived from plants.
ADDITIVES
Damplifier lite: A combination of lightweight cork and honeycomb are strategically placed in the tip for better float, lower swing weight, and increased dampening and shock resistance. Ghost Carbon stringers: Carbon stringers are sewn into a triax layer for reactive pop and stability at speed, and easy maneuverability when you’re keeping it mellow. Popster: The core is strategically milled inside of the insert packs, allowing the board to flex more naturally underfoot and transfer energy into the nose and tail for added pop.
CORE TYPE
Ghost Green Core: Ghost Green Core components have been selected and designed to optimize pop and reduce weight while utilizing attributes of a super light wood.
BASE MATERIAL
50% recycled sintered base: 50% recycled base materials! Reducing waste without sacrificing glide!
BASE FINISHING
Fine stone finish: Our fine stone finish is particularly efficient on our Sintered EG base, speed up in powder or softer snow conditions.Natural wax: A paraffin-free wax compound made from natural ingredients. A non-pollutant compound held to the highest standards of glide speed.
EDGE FINISHING
All-Mountain EB: All-Mountain ready, right out of the wrapper. Equipped with a 1-degree bevel in the nose and tail and a 2-degree bevel between the feet for superior edge hold and no hang ups.
INSERTS
4X2 Inserts
SUSPENSION
Recycled ABS: Recycled ABS is used to reduce the impact of petroleum based materials.