PUBLIC Research 160 Wide

$550.00

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.

Board Specs
SIZE EFF. EDGE
(CM)
TIP/WAIST/TAIL
(MM)
SIDECUT RADIUS
(M)
REF STANCE
(IN)
CONTACT LENGTH
(MM)
154 116 297/251/289 7.2 21 1118
157 118 301/254/293 7.4 21 1143
160 121 305/257/297 7.6 22 1168
160W 121 313/265/305 7.6 22 1168

BEST IN

All Mountain

MOUNTAIN ALERT CAMBER

A directional version of our Alert Camber, built for edge hold, control, and pop. The tip and tail feature early rise with the tip being slightly more exaggerated for increased float in powder and ease of entry into turns.

FLEX RATING

Medium-Stiff

Board Overview

Learn more about the 2024/25 PUBLIC Research snowboard

snowboard tech

Carbon V

Carbon stringers are strategically placed in a V pattern in the tip and tail for increased response from the binding to the contact point. This gives the board endless snap in and out of turns and an overall increase in pop.

snowboard tech

Urethane Sidewalls

Urethane sidewalls are used in all PUBLIC boards for their superior dampening properties compared to the industry standard ABS and P-tex sidewalls. Urethane sidewalls are more durable against impact on rocks or rails to prevent your board from delaminating when you get caught slippin’ in the park or backcountry.

snowboard tech

Sintered Base

Rather than melting polyethylene pellets together (extrusion), sintered bases are manufactured by crushing the pellets together under high pressure. This makes a sintered base more porous for maximum wax absorption, and more abrasion-resistant. In other words it makes the board faster and more durable!

snowboard tech

Carbon Stringers

A 20mm wide carbon fiber stringer running tip to tail to increase overall pop and response without increasing torsional flex to keep the board feeling lively and nimble underfoot. Carbon stringer is the most effective way to add pop without increasing weight.

snowboard tech

Poplar Light Core

A premium version of our tried and true Poplar core. We’ve strategically placed super lightweight paulownia wood throughout the core to reduce weight but maintain a snappy feel. Strips of hardwood are placed underneath the bindings to reduce board breaks at the binding line and increase insert retention.

snowboard tech

Carbon V

Carbon stringers are strategically placed in a V pattern in the tip and tail for increased response from the binding to the contact point. This gives the board endless snap in and out of turns and an overall increase in pop.

Urethane Sidewalls

Urethane sidewalls are used in all PUBLIC boards for their superior dampening properties compared to the industry standard ABS and P-tex sidewalls. Urethane sidewalls are more durable against impact on rocks or rails to prevent your board from delaminating when you get caught slippin’ in the park or backcountry.

Sintered Base

Rather than melting polyethylene pellets together (extrusion), sintered bases are manufactured by crushing the pellets together under high pressure. This makes a sintered base more porous for maximum wax absorption, and more abrasion-resistant. In other words it makes the board faster and more durable!

Carbon Stringers

A 20mm wide carbon fiber stringer running tip to tail to increase overall pop and response without increasing torsional flex to keep the board feeling lively and nimble underfoot. Carbon stringer is the most effective way to add pop without increasing weight.

Poplar Light Core

A premium version of our tried and true Poplar core. We’ve strategically placed super lightweight paulownia wood throughout the core to reduce weight but maintain a snappy feel. Strips of hardwood are placed underneath the bindings to reduce board breaks at the binding line and increase insert retention.