Escape Plus Snowboard 2027

The Nidecker Escape Plus sits at the aggressive, all-terrain end of the Nidecker freeride and all-mountain range — a directional board built for riders who push hard, go fast and want explosive response under every condition.

Unlike the more beginner-friendly Escape, the Escape Plus runs a full positive camber profile from tip to tail, which maximises edge contact across the entire running length of the board, delivers spring-loaded pop off every turn and provides the precision that confident riders demand at speed and on steeper terrain. This is a board that the harder you push it, the more energy it gives back. Full-length Pop Carbon stringers deployed on both sides of the Master Core (poplar + paulownia) beef up the flex and deliver explosive response edge-to-edge — a step up from the standard carbon deployment on the regular Escape. Premium Sandwich construction surrounds the core with Triax Plus fibreglass, woven in three directions at 45° for maximum torsional stiffness: critical for high-speed precision and confident edge hold on the hardest snow. The Absorbnid topsheet manages chatter and vibration on firm and variable snow.

The Escape Plus handles anything from well-groomed pistes to deep backcountry lines and big air features. Mid-stiff flex. 

Rocker Profile: Camber

Features

• Directional Twin shape — slight setback provides additional tail float and stability at speed while retaining switch capability
• Full Camber profile — positive camber tip-to-tail maximises edge contact, spring-loaded pop and high-speed precision
• Master Core (poplar + paulownia) — lightweight, strong and responsive; tuned for the all-mountain/freeride performance bracket
• Pop Carbon, full-length — carbon stringers running tip-to-tail on both sides of the core for explosive pop and powerful edge response
• Premium Sandwich construction — step up from standard, adding carbon for greater pop and improved shock absorption
• Triax Plus fibreglass — three-direction 45° weave delivers maximum torsional stiffness for aggressive edge control and lightning-fast response
• Absorbnid topsheet — vibration-damping layer for a controlled, fatigue-free ride at high speed
  

Shape: Directional Twin

Profile: Full Camber

Core: Master Core — Poplar + Paulownia

Construction: Premium Sandwich with Full-Length Pop Carbon

Laminates: Triax Plus fibreglass

Flex: Mid-Stiff

Our Testers Say: "A refined all-mountain freeride board with exceptional grip and a smooth, planted feel. The longer camber profile encourages you to drive confidently through turns on firm snow, while softer conditions bring out a lively, playful character. Stable without feeling intimidating, it's an easy board to trust all day long." "The Escape Plus is a remarkably smooth ride, absorbing bumps and chatter better than almost anything else we tested. It feels strong underfoot without being overly stiff, so you get stability without a harsh ride. That composure gives you the confidence to carry speed through rough snow. An excellent all-mountain choice if you want comfort and control in one board." At Snowtrax, we try to test every ski and snowboard on the mountain before it hits our shelves, so we know it lives up to the hype. This hands-on testing across different riding styles and terrain gives our staff real expertise, letting them recommend gear based on what a customer actually needs, not just a catalogue rundown.