Public Research: Torsionally stiff but medium stiff tip to tail so it makes the board very stable yet predictable while turning. The medium stiff flex pattern and 8mm taper from contact point to contact point make the board playful and easy to maneuver edge to edge. The board is directional, slightly, so you benefit in deep snow with added float but don’t have to worry about performance when riding switch. The base isn’t “dye cut” (multiple pieces pressed together) so it’s stronger and more reliable. This board is essentially the perfect blend between a high performance freestyle/daily driver resort snowboard and a back country powder and tree riding quiver board.
Public also won best board at Interlude last year (2023) for the Research!
The PUBLIC Research is the most freeride focused board within our snowboard line. The overall directional shape and 8mm of taper makes this board float effortlessly in powder and rail turns on hard-pack while maintaining some freestyle DNA that PUBLIC is known for.
This board is packed with all of our best technology, such as our all new Carbon V and tip to tail carbon stringers. Combining this new tech with our tried and true Poplar Light Core and super fast sintered base gives you an unmatched freeride board for exploring the entire mountain.