Cadet
As the foundation of United Shapes freeride philosophy, the Cadet is designed for riders who demand precision, power, and control in every moment. Built for advanced freeriders, it thrives in technical terrain, deep carves, and big airs - delivering
As the foundation of United Shapes freeride philosophy, the Cadet is designed for riders who demand precision, power, and control in every moment. Built for advanced freeriders, it thrives in technical terrain, deep carves, and big airs - delivering stability at speed and confidence in every condition. A directional shape and tuned flex profile provide drive and responsiveness, while the construction ensures a powerful yet intuitive ride. Handcrafted in Austria, the Cadet is a study in freeride performance: clean, uncompromising, and made for those who approach the mountain with intent.
- Directional Shape: Traditional camber + early rise nose, for the perfect blend of high performance edge hold, easy turn initiation, and float in soft snow
- Precision Freeride Design: Developed for riders seeking maximum control, confidence, and performance in steep terrain, powder, and high-speed conditions
- Deep Days Insert Pack: Additional setback insert options allow riders to move their stance further back on powder days for increased float and reduced rear-leg fatigue
- Classic Core 2.0: FSC certified Poplar, Paulownia, Beech
- Carbon: X layup across contact points for torsional stability
- Fiberglass: Triax fiberglass with 4 woven carbon stringers
- Sidewalls: Extruded ABS
- Base: Sintered P-Tex 3000
- Resin: Super Sap bio-based epoxy
- Ability: Advanced – Expert
- Terrain Type: Freeride / Powder / All-Mountain
- Flex: 8/10 (Firm)
Returns & Price Matching
| Size (cm) | 150 | 154 | 156 | 158 | 162 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eff. edge (mm) | 1110 | 1131 | 1150 | 1151 | 1171 |
| Nose width (mm) | 297 | 300 | 302 | 303 | 306 |
| Waist width (mm) | 254 | 257 | 258 | 260 | 263 |
| Tail width (mm) | 292 | 295 | 297 | 298 | 301 |
| Sidecut radius (m) | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.9 |
| Weight (lbs) | 100-170 | 120-190 | 120-200 | 140-220 | 170-260+ |
| Weight (kg) | 45-77 | 54-86 | 54-91 | 63-99+ | 77-118+ |
| Width | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular |