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"I designed The Graduate Series with the idea of building a board that will ride everything. Jumps, lines, pow and pipe. The camber profile with early rise nose allows you to generate speed quickly, hold an edge and turn on a dime. It has an agressive profile and flex that gives you complete control over this snowboard when you ride and thats what I love about it." -Chad O.
| LENGTH | EFFECTIVE EDGE | NOSE WIDTH | TAIL WIDTH | SIDE CUT RADIUS | WAIST WIDTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | 121 | 29.7 | 29.7 | VARIO 740 | 25.2 |
| 158 | 124 | 30.0 | 30.0 | VARIO 743 | 25.4 |
| 162 | 126 | 30.2 | 30.2 | VARIO 770 | 25.7 |
| 159W | 124 | 30.7 | 30.7 | VARIO 743 | 26.1 |
| 163W | 127 | 31.5 | 31.5 | VARIO 770 | 26.8 |
- Transworld Good Wood All Mountain
- Ultralight Core
- Carbon V Tech
- Vario Powergrip Sidecut
- Low Profile Tip/tail
- Poly-thermo Topsheet
- Bl-lite Fiberglass
- Sintered P-Tex Sidewalls
- Featherweight Damping System
- Underfoot Balancing Stabilizers
- Durasurf Sintered 4501 Base
- Full Wrap Metal Edges
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Based the width, length, shape, and other specs, plus being super happy with the board I’m currently riding, an Academy Team Series 160X, I ordered a Graduate 163W to be an even better, more perfect match for my weight, experience, riding style.
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for, and this Graduate will be my personal, ultimate do-it-all board: powder, corduroy, free ride, all conditions, all mountain.
At 51 years old and remembering the early days when snowboarding was strictly prohibited at numerous ski areas, and i had to hike uphill just to sneak in a run when no one was looking, it’s nice to know a great local company that knows the local mountains and beyond.
I’m just a midweek season pass guy at Sugar Bowl and will be riding this Graduate 163W down the peaks of Mt. Judah, Mt. Lincoln, Mt. Disney, Crow’s Nest Peak plus various backcountry spots around Historic Donner Summit.
Will also bring this along if I go ride elsewhere in the USA or Japan.
If I’m lucky enough to do some “bucket list” helicopter-assisted first tracks on the powdery peaks of NZ before i die, I’ll definitely bring this Academy Graduate 163W as my #1.
Shipping was fast, everything arrived in perfect condition, and I can’t wait to get the new bindings I ordered, the Kazu Kokubo Union Atlas Pros, on this board, then take it up to Mt. Judah and Mt. Lincoln whenever Sugar Bowl opens.
Thanks to everyone at Academy for the friendly and professional service.
Stoked for this upcoming winter!
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! 🌨️🏂
J
The graduate is a real snowboard for real snowboarders. It puts the power down and let's your riding do all the talking. It's hard to find a board like that these days. I don't have to think about my board just my riding.
S
I bought at end of the year so didn’t have a chance to ride it yet. It looks to be a very solid build quality. I’ve ridden enough boards to anticipate it being a ripper. The academy guys I spoke with were amazing and very helpful. I definitely don’t have any complaints and really appreciate the small brand customer service. Thanks guys!!!
A
It holds edges like nothing i’ve risen before. I’ve gone up countless times on this thing and hit everything from powder to ice and from jumps to the race courses. No matter what i throw at this thing it handles it perfectly. The durability is insane too. I was boarding in the trees with some friends and hit a rock, thought the board was toast but it was just a small scrape that could be waxed over!! absolutely beautiful board man keep up the great work cause your doing something right. looking forward to riding this board for the years to come.
J
Been riding for 35 seasons and this board gives me all I need and more. Especially for a daily driver. I've slayed steep faces, dropped some admirable cliffs as well has had many of crushing days in the park on top of just being a fun playful board blasting side hits and leaving deep trenches. I rock the 163w the only wish I had is that it comes in an 166w as I come in at 6'3" 265lbs. If you like true shapes and camber this boards for you with just a little early rise on the nose this board is like a twin pow slasher. I just bought my second one (haven't ridden it yet) after abusing the shit out of the one I'm still riding for three solid seasons with about 200-230 days on it.
C
I ride a 158 Graduate that feels like a rocket ship riding on a cloud! It floats on powday, is sendy off the jumps and rips up the Half-Pipe and down groomers.The camber combined with the base makes it extremely fast. The damping in the board makes it the smoothest I have ridden. It handles extremely well and lays down some of the tightest turns and still had the ability to generate speed on any type of snow.The Academy Graduate is my go to board that has taken me to a new heights!
J
The Graduate has a camber profile that’s loaded with pop and extra carbon in the tail that makes riding switch feel regular. The board’s one of a kind design makes it an all mountain machine. It locks in on rails, floats through jumps, and holds an incredibly strong edge. Its durability is unmatched; so whether it’s a deep day in the backcountry or a quick strike mission on an urban rail the Graduate is the board I want under my feet.
D
The Graduate Series is a Real snowboard. Classic design with modern construction. The twin camber shape with early rise in the nose performs well in all conditions from man made snow to Sierra Cement. The Vario Grip Sidecut bites into Icy conditions but isn’t grippy on rails. All around Mid flex board for any and all conditions from the West to the East!