United Shapes Pioneer 2018 Snowboard Review
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Instagram| Riding Style | Alternative Freeride |
| Riding Level | Advanced - Expert |
| Fits Boot size (US) | 8-10, 10-12 |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Shape | Tapered Directional |
| Camber Profile | Directional Camber |
| Stance | Setback -20mm |
| Approx. Weight | Feels Normal |
| Split | No |
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United Shapes Pioneer 2018 Review by The Good Ride
The United Shape Pioneer is in the same family as the Explorer series but has its own personality compared to the Deep Reach (Explorer Family member) I tried. Even though it’s smaller it feels like it has a stiffer more freeride appropriate flex and locked in a kind of pointy feel on snow. A big thanks to Gravity Sports at Mt. Bachelor for letting me borrow this.
Ethics Statement: We don’t get paid by the manufacturer to write these reviews. We do make money from the “Where To Buy” links, but this is our best attempt at an honest and objective review from an average riders’ perspective.
Size: 156
Days: 1
Conditions: A wet Spring afternoon
Riders: James (Size 9, 5’10” 185-195lbs)
Boots: Adidas Tactical ADV
Insoles: Sandsole Custom Insoles
Bindings: Union Atlas,
Set Up: 22.5” a little wide of reference stance 15 front -6 back
Here is a look of the Camber Profile of the US Pioneer
Also if you set this all the way back you can get a 22″ wide stance width with 5.5″ back from center of board if you use the setback inserts with a full sized disc. The one thing is you can’t do this with mini disc bindings. You can only use normal discs as I have with the Union Atlas. That is a massive set back so combining that with the taper, early rise rocker and big nose you will have a really good float in powder.
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just a thought
Hi there,
I just agree with everything you said on that United Shapes Explorer review. I've been riding since 89 and this is the best board i've rode so far. Like you mention on the review i really got that pointy feel ride which is amazing in my opinion. It really makes me ride like i want it to be (does that make any sense?)..
Thanks for reading
Best
Mathieu
