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GRADUATE

Name: GRADUATE
Brand: Academy Snowboards
Price: 609.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)

$609.00

Which size? See the size guide

Not sure which length to pick? Start with your weight, check your boot size, then adjust for how you ride. This is a general guide. If you're between sizes or want a second opinion, email us and we'll help you choose.

1. Start with your weight

Rider weight matters more than height when choosing a board length.

Rider weight	Suggested length	Academy sizes in range
Under 120 lb (under 54 kg)	145–149 cm	145, 146, 149
120–140 lb (54–64 kg)	146–152 cm	146, 149, 150, 152
140–160 lb (64–73 kg)	150–155 cm	150, 152, 153, 155
160–180 lb (73–82 kg)	153–158 cm	153, 155, 156, 157, 158
180–200 lb (82–91 kg)	156–160 cm	156, 157, 158, 159
Over 200 lb (over 91 kg)	158–163 cm	158, 159 and the wide sizes below

2. Check your boot size

Regular sizes (24.1–25.5 cm waist) suit most riders in boots up to about US men's 10.5.
Wide sizes (marked W, 26.0–26.8 cm waist) are for boots US men's 11 and up, or if your toes or heels drag on a regular board.

3. Adjust for how you ride

Size down 2–4 cm for park, rails and street, or if you want a board that's easier to turn.
Size up for powder, speed and freeride, or if you're near the top of your weight range.
Stiffer boards like the Graduate (9/10 flex) and Hybrid 2.0 (8/10) feel bigger underfoot. The softer Propaganda (6.5/10) is more forgiving if you're between sizes.

Sizes and waist widths by board

Board	Regular sizes (waist width)	Wide sizes (waist width)
Propaganda	146 (24.4), 149 (24.3), 152 (24.4), 156 (25.3)	154W (26.1), 157W (26.4)
Propacamba	145 (24.1), 150 (24.3), 153 (24.4), 155 (25.1)	156W (26.1), 158W (26.4)
Hybrid 2.0	152 (24.4), 156 (25.1), 159 (25.3)	157W (26.0), 160W (26.1)
Graduate	155 (25.2), 158 (25.4)	159W (26.1), 163W (26.8)
Masters	155 (25.3), 157 (25.5)	159W (26.4), 162W (26.7)

All measurements are in centimeters. Full specs for each length are on each board's page.

Still not sure?

Email sales@academysnowboards.com with your height, weight, boot size and where you like to ride, and we'll recommend a size.

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KEY FEATURES

Description Board Specs Board Features

How it rides

"I designed the Graduate series with the idea of building a board that will ride everything: jumps, lines, pow and pipe." – Chad O.

The Graduate is our all-mountain camber board. Its full camber profile with an early-rise nose lets you generate speed quickly, hold an edge on firm snow and turn on a dime, while the lifted nose helps it plane in powder. The directional twin shape keeps it balanced for switch riding and jumps.

This is the stiffest board in the line at 9/10, with an aggressive profile and flex that give you complete control at speed. Carbon V Tech adds stability and pop. It was a Transworld Good Wood runner-up in the all-mountain category.

Terrain ratings

All-mountain: 10/10
Park: 10/10
Pipe: 9/10
Street: 7/10

Key features

Profile: camber with early-rise nose
Shape: directional twin
Flex: 9/10 (stiff)
Reinforcement: Carbon V Tech
Base: Durasurf sintered 4501
Core and construction: ultralight core, Bi-lite fiberglass, sintered P-tex sidewalls, poly-thermo topsheet
Edge hold: Vario Powergrip sidecut, full-wrap metal edges
Ride feel: Featherweight Damping System, underfoot balancing stabilizers, low-profile tip and tail

Who it's for

Strong riders who want one board for the whole mountain, from fast groomers and big lines to jumps, pipe and powder days. Available in 155, 158, plus wide sizes 159W and 163W.

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
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

Awesome boards. I’ll be a customer for life!

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! 🌨️🏂

Graduate rips

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.

Graduate

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!!!

Holy freaking smokes dude this board it awesome

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.

Academy Graduate

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.

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