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Amplid Snowboards: which board should you choose?
Choosing an Amplid snowboard starts with deciding where you want to spend most of your time. The brand makes boards ranging from versatile all-mountain models to freeride and powder boards, as well as models geared more toward freestyle or speed.
L'Amplid's approach is largely based on finding a balance between lightness, precision, damping and responsiveness. Shape, camber, flex and construction then give each board its own character.
Amplid all-mountain snowboard: one board for everything
All-mountain snowboards play a particularly important role in the Amplid range. L'The idea is simple: offer a board versatile enough to head out for a ride without having to choose your board based on the day's conditions.
Pistes, carving, chopped-up snow, side hits or powder: an all-mountain board needs to stay effective as the terrain changes.
The Singular is a great example of this philosophy. Amplid designed it as a versatile board that maintains stability, control and a playful feel in a range of conditions. The Singular Twin takes the same approach with a more freestyle-oriented shape.
To compare these boards with other brands and riding styles, check out our selection of Snowboards.
Amplid freeride snowboard: powder and big lines
For freeriding, priorities change. Stability, float and control become more important, especially as speed picks up or the snow gets deeper.
Amplid uses Tapered Directional shapes on some of its freeride-focused boards. A set-back stance, a longer nose and a narrower tail prioritize handling in the natural direction of travel and float in powder.
This type of Amplid snowboard is for riders who prefer big turns, powder and natural terrain to frequent switch riding.
Amplid freestyle snowboard: when the whole mountain becomes a playground
For a rider leaning more toward freestyle, the board’s feel becomes more playful. Riding switch, side hits, jumps and natural terrain features call for a board that’s nimble and lively.
Twin shapes help maintain balanced handling in both directions. Flex then influences the board's character: softer for greater forgiveness, or stiffer for more pop and stability.
Amplid also makes hybrid boards that bridge freestyle and all-mountain riding. The Memory Stick is one example, described by the brand as a board for all-mountain freestylers who like to explore different terrain.
Amplid and carving: precision and edge hold
Carving also plays an important role in the development of Amplid snowboards. For linking turns on edge and staying stable at high speeds, torsional stiffness, camber, shape and damping all play a part.
A board geared towards carving generally calls for more precision than a soft freestyle board. Power is transferred more directly, and stability becomes more important.
Amplid uses various carbon reinforcements and damping technologies to improve control without necessarily making the entire board overly stiff.
What flex should you choose for an Amplid snowboard?
Flex has a direct impact on your snowboard's character. A relatively soft board is easier to bend and more playful, while a stiffer board offers more support as speed and commitment increase.
A medium flex is generally a good choice for all-mountain riding, as it strikes a balance between maneuverability and stability.
For freeriding or hard-charging carving, a stiffer flex can deliver more precision. For freestyle, the choice depends more on your riding style: soft and playful for presses and low-speed moves, or more responsive for jumps and landings.
Cruise Camber: Understanding the profile on some Amplid boards
Camber affects edge hold, liveliness and a board's overall feel.
Amplid uses its Cruise Camber on several snowboards. The brand describes it as a profile that delivers precise, lively handling while improving performance in deep snow on its directional boards, thanks to a slight early rise.
This combination can provide grip on firmer snow without completely sacrificing ease of use and float when conditions get deeper.
However, the profile should always be considered alongside the shape and flex: two boards with a similar camber can feel very different.
Amplid snowboard technologies
Amplid stands out in particular for the work it puts into weight, reinforcement, and damping in its boards.
HEXO2 is used to reduce weight at the tips on certain board ranges. Carbon Pop Bands add liveliness, while Visco Damp helps absorb vibrations. Pontoon Beam technology reinforces certain areas under the bindings to improve edge control.
Amplid also developed Hollow Tech, a construction that uses honeycomb-structure inserts integrated into the core to reduce weight while maintaining strength and flex. This technology features in some boards in the Centrifugal collection.
L's value lies in how these technologies affect the ride: reducing unnecessary weight, retaining pop, limiting certain vibrations, and delivering a precise board without making it unnecessarily tiring to ride.
What size Amplid snowboard should you choose?
An Amplid snowboard's size should be determined primarily by the rider's weight and the recommendations for each model. Riding style, skill level, and boot size can then help refine your choice.
A slightly shorter board will generally be more maneuverable, while a longer one offers greater stability and more surface area for float.
Width is also essential for riders with large feet. A Wide version gives you more room for your boots and helps limit toe or heel drag when making powerful turns. Amplid has notably expanded the width options in its Singular range to address this issue.
Which Amplid snowboard should you choose as a beginner?
For beginners, choose a board with a level of demand that genuinely matches your progress. An all-mountain snowboard with a relatively forgiving feel will generally be easier to get to grips with than a very stiff freeride board built for speed.
A medium flex helps maintain versatility and support your progression as you start exploring different terrain.
Choosing the right size is just as important: a board suited to the rider's weight will be easier to control and help you develop solid technique.
Protecting and transporting your Amplid snowboard
A technical board also deserves proper protection while you're on the move. The edges, base and topsheet can get knocked during transport, especially by car, train or plane.
A Snowboard bag sized to fit your board makes it easier to carry while limiting contact with the rest of your gear. If you're travelling with several pieces of equipment, a larger bag can also fit some of your setup.
Why choose an Amplid snowboard?
Amplid is particularly suited to riders who value their board's technical performance. The brand works with versatility, weight reduction, vibration damping, carbon and different geometries to tailor each board to its intended use.
All-mountain, freestyle, carving, freeride or powder: instead of simply looking for the most technical board, the key is to choose an Amplid construction that truly suits your terrain and ability level.
Buy your Amplid snowboard at HawaiiSurf
Whether you're looking for a versatile Amplid all-mountain snowboard, a playful board for exploring the mountain, or a more directional board for freeriding and powder, HawaiiSurf lets you compare features and riding styles to build a setup that suits you.
To complete your board with boots, bindings, protective gear and accessories, explore our full range of Snowboard gear too. HawaiiSurf has been supporting action sports enthusiasts since 1976, with equipment for riders of all levels.
