The 26 Winter Collection was built with purpose: eight boards that cover park, all-mountain, and powder without the noise. This guide walks you through the key decisions in order. Each step links to the next - or straight to the right board.
Start with terrain. We group riding styles into three categories - Freestyle, All-Mountain, and Powder. There’s always overlap: a stiffer park board can handle all-mountain laps, and an all-mountain board can rip a powder day. Start with what you ride most.
Start: Terrain Camber & Feel Length (Weight > Height) Sidecut & Effective Edge Waist Width Flex & Personality Lineup Shop 26 Winter →
Step 1 - Terrain & Riding Style
Pick the lane that describes most of your days - not the once-a-season outlier.
| Terrain / Style | What It Feels Like | Signal Recos |
|---|---|---|
|
Freestyle Park laps, side hits, creative lines |
Playful, forgiving, great switch/tricks. Still handles all-mountain laps. | Park Series, Ambient, Park Pro, Compass |
|
All-Mountain Groomers, trees, pow - a bit of everything |
Balanced, adaptable in all conditions. Can handle storm days. | Compass, Disruptor, Yuki Pro, Ludo, Ambient |
|
Powder Deep days, steeps, flow |
Directional, floaty, stable at speed. Still carves groomers confidently. | Yup, Ludo |
Step 2 - Camber Profiles & Feel
Camber defines how your board loads energy, tracks on edge, and releases turns. Here’s what each profile delivers:
- Traditional Camber: spring-loaded precision and pop with maximum edge hold. Seen in: Park Pro, Yuki Pro, Disruptor, Ambient, Park Series.
- Traditional Camber w/ Early Rise Nose: locked-in through the body with added lift and flow. Seen in: Yup.
- Traditional Camber w/ Early Rise Nose & Tail: surfy, playful release with real drive. Seen in: Ludo.
- 3D Traditional Camber: Signal’s hourglass 3D base slightly lifts the center for smoother edge transitions. Seen in: Compass.
Step 3 - Board Length: Why Weight > Height
Length is determined more by rider weight than height. The board’s flex and sidecut are tuned around a weight range - too light and it feels stiff; too heavy and it feels loose.
| Rider Weight | Typical Length Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 100–130 lb | 140–148 cm | Quick turns, easy progression |
| 130–160 lb | 148–154 cm | Balanced stability |
| 160–190 lb | 154–160 cm | More stability at speed |
| 190+ lb | 160+ cm | Maximum float |
Step 4 - Sidecut & Effective Edge
Sidecut defines how your board turns. Smaller radii = quicker turns. Larger = more stability at speed.
Effective Edge is how much edge actually contacts snow - longer = more grip, shorter = looser and playful.
Turn Preference:
Tight + playful → Park Series Quick + responsive → Ambient Precise + powerful → Park Pro Balanced + smooth → Compass Surfy + flowing → Ludo Stable + carving → Yuki Pro Long + fast → Disruptor Smooth + stable arcs → YupStep 5 - Waist Width & Boot Fit
Match your board’s waist width to your boot size to prevent toe and heel drag.
| US Boot Size | Recommended Width | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8-10 | Regular | Fastest edge-to-edge |
| 10-11 | Mid-Wide | Balanced, responsive |
| 11+ | Wide | Stable, no drag |
Wide Board Shortcuts:
Wide + stable → Disruptor Wide park twin → Park Pro Wide + surfy → Ludo Wide + floaty → Yup Wide + Precise → Yuki Pro (162W)Step 6 - Flex & Personality
Flex defines a board’s personality. Soft = fun and forgiving; stiff = precise and powerful.
| Flex | Feel | Best For | Signal Recos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 (Soft) | Playful, forgiving | Park, jib, progression | Park Series |
| 5-7 (Medium) | Balanced + versatile | All-mountain | Compass, Park Pro, Ludo, Ambient |
| 7-9 (Stiff) | Powerful, precise | High-speed carving | Disruptor, Yuki Pro, Yup |
The 26 Winter Lineup
Park Pro - Pop, Precision, Season-Proof
Traditional camber twin built for speed, pop, and control. A faster base and refined core keep it powerful across all conditions.
Highlights: Twin · Camber · Flex 6.5/10 · Wide Options
Park Series - Classic Park Twin
Soft-to-medium traditional camber twin that’s fun and forgiving. Perfect for progression and creative riding.
Highlights: Twin · Camber · Flex 4/10
Ambient - Shorter Sizes, Big Attitude
Compact camber twin designed for lighter riders. Stable, quick, and responsive with a smaller footprint.
Highlights: Twin · Camber · Flex 5/10
Compass - The True Daily Driver
All-terrain twin with 3D Camber for smoother edge transitions. Keeps true camber power while feeling looser when flat.
Highlights: Twin · 3D Camber · Flex 6/10
Disruptor - Modern, Fast, Precise
Twin versatility with an All-Mountain Freestyle DNA. Traditional camber delivers edge hold and speed - agile enough for side hits, drops and whatever you throw at it.
Highlights: Twin · Camber · Flex 7/10 · Wide Options
Yuki Pro - High-End All-Mountain Freestyle
Yuki Kadono’s pro model. Twin with traditional camber and a setback channel insert pack for more drive and float if needed. Stable, powerful, and built for high-speed All-Mountain freestyle.
Highlights: Twin · Camber · Flex 7/10 · 120–220 lbs Range · Wide Option
Ludo - Surfy, Wide, Playful
Camber with early rise nose and tail adds float and smooth release while keeping energy underfoot. Wide platform = more stability and flow.
Highlights: Directional · Camber w/ Early Rise · Flex 6/10 · Wide
Yup - Directional Confidence
Classic camber through the body with early rise in the nose. Fast, stable, and confident across powder and groomers.
Highlights: Directional · Camber + Early Rise · Flex 7/10
Rule of Thumb: Pick the board that matches how you want to feel - then verify size by weight and boot fit.
