Amplid Soulmate 157 tested by The Pill

From the new Purist Series, the best directional twin for value for money

By introducing the innovative Purist collection, Amplid aims to offer the ultimate riding experience without sacrificing the wallet. On the outside is an elegant matte black finish that exudes simplicity and sophistication. In the soul, a true Swiss Army knife that will open the door to any kind of terrain. Not surprisingly, Soulmate draws on Peter Bauer’s many years of experience and the success of the Singular series. The Omni-Core core remains the industry standard for performance and light weight, strength and versatility. The small size of the half-fat camber provides the feeling of precision and liveliness; something similar to a pop camber, but with vastly improved powder performance. A soft push radius and a “fuller” toe profile than the brand’s other models in fact improve behavior on deep snow without adding weight to the swing. Then what? And then that slightly tapered semi-swallow tail that gives buoyancy and agility on the edges. Whether it is powder or a ribbed pulled track the feeling is immediate. With its modern shape, perfect all-mountain geometry, Soulmate is the directional twin that embraces the pure essence of snowboarding.

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