{"title":"Gentemstick","description":"\u003cp\u003eGentemstick 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSnowsurf shapes for powder and carving\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/snowboards\" style=\"background-color:#bbfe00;color:#111111;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003esnowboards\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carving-snowboards\" style=\"background-color:#bbfe00;color:#111111;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ecarving snowboards\u003c\/a\u003e to understand the differences between the shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoose the shape around your riding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLength 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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeride-snowboards\" style=\"background-color:#bbfe00;color:#111111;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003efreeride snowboards\u003c\/a\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.behindthepines.eu\/collections\/gentemstick.oembed","provider":"Behind The Pines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}