Gentemstick

Gentemstick approaches snowboarding through the feeling of surfing: reading the terrain, following a natural line and letting a turn develop. Founded in 1998 by Taro Tamai and based in Niseko, Japan, the brand designs distinctive shapes for riders who care about how a board moves through snow. Behind The Pines is an official Gentemstick dealer in Amsterdam.

Snowsurf shapes for powder and carving

A Gentemstick is more than a powder-day board. Outline, width, flex and camber work together to shape its turning character on open slopes, between trees and on groomers. Explore the range alongside our snowboards and carving snowboards to understand the differences between the shapes.

The Independent series includes Mantaray models with Short Camber and a balanced, directional feel. The Alternative series explores fish tails and diamond tails with Acceleration Camber. Within that family, a Barracuda High Performance, The Chaser and a Super Fish Outline Core offer distinctly different proportions and turning sensations. High Performance and Outline Core describe specific design choices; they do not mean every rider should choose that version.

Choose the shape around your riding

Length alone tells only part of the story. Boot size, usable width, stance, rider weight, terrain and preferred turn shape all matter. Compare these shapes with our freeride snowboards, or ask our team for help with the differences. We can discuss bindings and setup as part of that choice. Gentemstick recommends appropriate edge and base preparation before the first ride; check what preparation is included with your board. Availability and delivery are shown per product.