Zen x Terje Haakonsen Swords
CHF 1'679.00.- incl. VAT
Vol. 2.0 is here! We’re thrilled to continue our collaboration with Zen Snowboards, expanding our board lineup. Whether you’re hitting half-pipes, parks, or freeriding, Zen has the supreme board for you. Working with Reto Neiger has allowed me to refine my ideal board flex, and we’re excited to offer new lengths and wider options. Follow Reto’s instructions to personalize your board to your riding style.
– Terje
*Limited to 150 boards in total
(The earlier you order, the lower the edition number on your board)
Terje Haakonsen
Body specs
Height: 174 cmWeight: 71 kg
Foot size: 28 cm (EU 44 / US 10)
Precision Settings (variable)
Bindings: F: +21 to +27 B: +3 to +9 (depends on conditions)Powder set up: F: +21 B: 3 stance 55cm
Pipe/Banked/Freeride: F: +24 B: +6 Stance 54cm
Hard or icy race condtions: F: +27 B: +9 Stance 54cm
In Terje's words...
Yes, another collab with Zen Snowboards is just coming through the pipes!
It’s been a wicked and stellar ride these past two years, and we’re happy to announce that we’re expanding the Zen/TH board repertoire. Whether you’re riding half-pipes, parks, banked slaloms, or cruising resorts for freeriding, Zen has the right board for you.
Spending more time with Reto Neiger and learning more about his style of board building played an important role in refining my ideal board flex and tuning experiences. As a result, we’re excited to add two more lengths and wider options for the 156 and 158 to the existing quiver.
Having the right flex on your board is a crucial variable in the overall quest for better board control. Make sure you take your time to provide Reto as much input as possible when placing a custom order.
– Terje Haakonsen (@chocorompe), August 2024
Full specs
| Size | 147 | 152 | 156/258 | 156/253 | 158/247 | 158/253 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Running length (mm) | 1040 | 1074 | 1100 | 1100 | 1120 | 1120 |
| Effective edge (mm) | 1121 | 1159 | 1189 | 1189 | 1208 | 1208 |
| Nose width (mm) | 281 | 288 | 293 | 298 | 292 | 298 |
| Waist width (mm) | 240 | 245 | 248 | 253 | 247 | 253 |
| Tail width (mm) | 280 | 287 | 292 | 297 | 291 | 297 |
| Camber | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Setback | 25 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
| Stance (min) (mm) | 460 | 480 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Stance (center) (mm) | 500 | 520 | 540 | 540 | 540 | 540 |
| Stance (max) | 540 | 560 | 580 | 580 | 580 | 580 |
| Sidecut radius (m) | 5.9 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
The ideal flex & pop
Your board’s flex and pop are defined by the sum of all used materials: wood core, epoxy, fiberglass, carbon stringers and flaxseed.
We offer every board in three main flex patterns:
Soft pattern
Progressive riding at its easiest.
Pros:
The pattern of choice for women who ride the full spectrum. It also works well for men who just want to play around and have an easy ride all day long. The edge still grips well for carving and in powder you get this super playful rocker-board feeling.
Cons:
When you carve at higher speeds, the edge hold can reach its limits. The nose might start to flutter and you need extra awareness and ability to catch it and put it back where it belongs.
Medium pattern
The most used, versatile and successful.
Pros:
For advanced to pro riders, this is the most versatile choice to combine powder, carving, speed jibbing, classic kicker lines and halfpipe riding. This is Terje Haakonsen’s pattern of choice for everyday cruising.
Cons:
If you are an advanced beginner, your learning progress will most likely be faster
when opting for the soft pattern.
Stiff pattern
Terje’s personal high performance pattern.
Pros:
This pattern is for extra strong and aggressive riders who have attained the highest fitness level. This is what you reach for when you want to challenge yourself and the rest of the world. It enables you to become a fine-tuned carving machine.
Cons:
If you don’t rule it, it will rule you.
The Collectors Quiver
Discover The Collector’s Quiver
Unique and Essential: The Collector’s Quiver by Terje Haakonsen
Zen Snowboards is thrilled to present an offer that is as unique as it is valuable: The Collector’s Quiver by Terje Haakonsen.
This exclusive selection includes the first boards (No. 1) from our new Limited Edition, available only as a four-board set. Each board is a work of art, masterfully designed and perfectly tuned for the highest performance demands. With only 150 boards in total, this collection is not only rare but also a jewel for any collector and enthusiast.
Experience absolute exclusivity and secure this unique package—the essence of quality and style in an unparalleled set!
The Four Number One Boards Package Includes:
- Four Number One Boards: 147/240, 152/245, 156/248, 158/247
- Limited edition board graphic by MegaJoink, printed on Japanese “Cloud Dragon Paper,” signed by Terje
- Limited edition 1/15 photograph by Heidi Gunesch, 40 x 60 cm archival pigment print, museum-quality oak framing, numbered and signed by Heidi and Terje
Price: CHF 48,000
Inquiries: reto@zensnow.com