{"product_id":"nidecker-astral-2027-womens-all-mountain-snowboard-wt27","title":"Nidecker Astral 2027 – Women's All Mountain Snowboard","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nidecker Astral 2027 is a women's and smaller-rider-specific all-mountain snowboard built around the DNA of the beloved Merc, refined and resized to suit a wider range of body types. Whether you're lapping groomers, hunting side hits, or slashing soft snow, this board is designed to grow with you and keep every run feeling fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Astral rides on a CamRock profile — a camber-rocker hybrid that makes edge-to-edge transitions smooth and confident while reducing the chances of catching an edge. Its mid-soft flex (around \u003cstrong\u003e2\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e on the scale) is easy to press and butter, yet Pop Carbon inlays at both the nose and tail add enough snap to make ollies feel effortless and lively. The directional twin shape works equally well riding regular or switch, and the Triax Plus fiberglass layup keeps the board quick to respond and stable at speed. The blended poplar and paulownia wood core keeps overall weight down without sacrificing strength or pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Astral is ideal for intermediate to advancing riders who want one board to handle everything the mountain throws at them. If you're someone who likes to play around — jibbing a log here, floating a small jump there, then carving back to the lodge — this board was made for you. It rewards creativity without punishing beginner mistakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Astral good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e Its forgiving CamRock profile and mid-soft flex make it very approachable, though it's best suited to riders who already have the basics down and want to progress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan the Astral be ridden in the park?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely — the Pop Carbon inlays give it real ollie pop and the directional twin shape makes switch riding comfortable, so park laps are well within its range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nidecker","offers":[{"title":"139CM \/ N\/A","offer_id":48183218241725,"sku":"NID-SNO-ASTR-2027-WT27-139CM-N\/A","price":529.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"147CM \/ N\/A","offer_id":48317604757693,"sku":"NID-SNO-ASTR-2027-WT27-147CM-N\/A","price":529.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/8303\/files\/578258df-741a-5020-a71e-4f31676c.jpg?v=1787158453","url":"https:\/\/thinkempire.com\/products\/nidecker-astral-2027-womens-all-mountain-snowboard-wt27","provider":"Empire Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}