What is the difference between a sintered and extruded base

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Anonymous says: April 8, at am. BigNolDogg says: April 8, at pm. So my question is what is a sintruded base then? As seen on such boards as the O-matic Boron. Anonymous says: April 9, at am. BTW, the pic fits well. Anonymous says: April 9, at pm. About Contact Home. Sintered bases are more durable than extruded bases but when damaged a sintered base will be more expensive to repair.

This is one reason that Jib or Urban snowboards are regularly accompanied by an extruded based. Yes, the extruded base may get damaged on a rail but it will be easier and cheaper to fix. Linking to maintenance, a well looked after sintered base will be faster than an extruded base.

Similarly, a higher grade sintered base will be faster than a lower grade sintered base. This is because sintered bases are more porous than extruded bases so in effect hold more wax. You probably won't notice this if you are a beginner which is why most beginner boards have extruded bases with advanced boards normally having a sintered base.

It is worth considering your ability when choosing which type of base for your snowboard. If you are a beginner you will not notice the difference and could save money buying an extruded base. As you progress you will want to go faster and that will mean looking to a sintered base snowboard. Similarly, if you take a one week holiday every year then opting for an extruded base could be a good option. They are easy and cheap to repair whilst requiring less maintenance.

This means you can sling your board into a board bag and not worry about it until you next need it. If you snowboard more than a couple of times a year then a sintered base is going to offer you the most performance. The type of riding you like to do the most could also be an important factor in determining whether you should ride an extruded or sintered base. If you enjoy riding rails then it is likely you are going to get some scratches on your base that will need repair.

An extruded base will make this cheaper. On the other hand, if you stick to the pistes it is less likely you will damage your board so opting for a sintered base can offer you more performance. Snowboarders looking to charge pistes or slash pow lines will be better suited to a sintered base.

It is rare for freeride boards not to have sintered bases as freeriders require the extra performance that comes with a sintered base. An extruded base would feel sluggish and hold you back.

Freestyle snowboarders have a little more choice when it comes to the sintered v extruded base. Freestyle boards are varied and will come with both sintered and extruded bases. If you ride rails an extruded base will allow you to repair damage more easily and for a lower cost.

Alternatively, if you like to hit jumps than a sintered base will give you more speed on the run-in. A number of high-end park boards will have sintered bases but these will incur higher purchase prices. Depending on your all-mountain preferences you could be ok with either an extruded or sintered base.

If your an all-mountain rider who likes to spend most of their time outside of the park but will occasionally ride through then a sintered base would work well. If your preference is park and you opt outside on some days then maybe an extruded base would be preferable. Ultimately for all-mountain riders, this choice could come down to budget. If you are worried about the cost then opt for extruded whereas if performance is your main concern then opt for sintered.

This post will highlight snowboard bases. This is the primary contact point between your board and the snow. You want to ensure that your base is properly waxed and undamaged to give you the best performance. Plastic polyethylene pellets are heated up until they melt and then are spread over the entire bottom of the board. Once this material dries, it forms the base of the board. The melting process makes an extruded base function almost like a single piece of plastic on the bottom of your board.

This type of base is known for not being as porous and a sintered base. Extruded bases are somewhat more common because they are easier to make. They also require less maintenance. This is because the melted layer of plastic is very strong and reliable. This makes them a good option for beginners or anyone who does not ride that many times in a season.

Extruded bases are also cheaper to make than sintered boards, which is another obvious benefit for any boarder on a budget. Extruded bases are slower than sintered bases.

Extruded bases also hold less wax than sintered boards, which also leads to them being slower. Sintered bases are also made of polyethylene plastic pellets. But instead of melting down the plastic, the base is made by using pressure to compress the plastic into a layer that runs over the length of the board. The nature of using pressure instead of heat to adhere the plastic together makes the base more porous. This allows it to hold more wax and for increased abrasion resistance.

Most experienced riders prefer a sintered base.