Nitro Mystique Written Review Review by The Good Ride

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I liked how playful and nimble it was, but at times it did feel slightly catchy from the aggressive camber outside of the bindings. But I was surprised at the edge hold it had on the hard snow, and thought it made for a pretty stable ride off-piste as well as on piste. Check the video below for more details.

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Size: 146
Days:  A few runs
Conditions: Soft to hard groomers, dust on crust

Riders: Steph

Boots: Vans Ferra                                                                                                                                                

Bindings: Nitro Ivy

Sizing: 138, 142, 146, 149, 152,155

Flex/Buttering

The Mystique butters ok, you can feel the loos-ness right in between your feet where the rocker is, but you have to work a little more to get it all the way on the nose or tail. Nitro says it is a 4/10 but I felt my board was more of a 6/10, maybe it was just that specific board though who knows.

On Snow Feel

Feels pretty stable underfoot, it is a bit loose flat base because of the rocker between the feet but not terrible. The camber outside the feet comes out quite a bit so you just have to be aware of where it is at. I didn’t notice it riding normal, but when I was riding switch and let my guard down I could feel it catch a little.

Edge Hold

I found the edge hold to be really good on the Mystique, I rode over some hard pack and a little ice and it handled well, wasn’t able to test it on gnarly ice though.

Turn Initiation

It is quick to turn, very easy edge to edge and nimble with the hybrid rocker profile.

Turning Experience

Pretty fun and easy to turn, it is fairly easy to make skidded small to medium radius turns.

Carving

Not my favorite to carve. You can get some smaller carves in, but you will have to work for the bigger arced turns if you want them.

Speed

Holds speed well, not much chatter when you are cruising fast.

Uneven Terrain

I found the Mystique to be pretty nimble in uneven snow, was able to maneuver through different situations pretty well.

Powder

Would ride pretty well in powder with the directional nose on it, and the rocker in between the feet should help to lift the front of the board out of the snow. I think it is a little over half an inch set back on board and you could set back the bindings a little more as well, but I don’t think there is an early rise in the nose so I’m not sure how it would do on those super deep days. But should do fine on your average powder day without having to switch the snowboard out.

Switch

Feels like a twin switch, you don’t notice the longer nose.

Jumps

I think it would be a fun snowboard on jumps.

Jibbing

Didn’t get to test it out, but would probably jib fine, because the board I rode felt more on the stiffer side of medium, I don’t think it would be my favorite for jibbing but I think it would be good enough.
Pipe: Would do ok in the pipe but I prefer a full camber or hybrid camber in the pipe, but I think it would be stable and you would be able to set your edge fine.

Overall

I think the Nitro Mystique would be a good do it everything board for those hybrid rocker riders. It isn’t too aggressive for the riders still learning but can also be dynamic enough for the more advanced rider. The Mystique has good edge hold for the hard snow days and is a directional twin so you don’t have to worry about a little fresh snow taking you down. It does well off-piste and would hold its own in the park as well. Would be a good do it all board at a decent price point.

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