
Offshore Snow Shapes
Joy Craft 2027
Handmade swallow-tail powder board from Niseko, Japan. Float-first and stable in deep snow. Made to order by Offshore Snow Shapes. The Intention The Joy Craft answers a question most boards dodge. Can one board hold a committed edge on hardpack and still shine in deep snow? We built it to do both. An all-mountain board's edge hold meets a swallowtail's float. Refined, balanced and quietly capable across changing conditions. It feels composed when the snow is firm, then turns playful the moment it gets deep. How It Rides On hardpack the Joy Craft feels precise and composed. The effective edge locks in, holds through the arc and releases cleanly, with the confidence of a proper all-mountain board. In deep snow it comes alive. The swallowtail lifts the nose and frees the tail, giving the board a playful, surfy feel without sacrificing control. Twin Pins and Power Chords keep the drive running through both. All-mountain when you need it. Powder when you want it. The Rider For the rider who refuses to choose. Someone who enjoys carving firm snow as much as finding deep snow, and wants one board capable of doing both properly. Confident, versatile and directional at heart. Intermediate through expert. The Terrain Firm morning groomers. Steep, committed lines. Open bowls and deep trees when the snow rolls in. The Joy Craft stays composed across changing snow, but it is when things get deep that the shape really makes sense.
Sizes & measurements
| Size | Waist (mm) | Eff. edge (mm) | Tip (mm) | Tail (mm) | Sidecut (m) | Setback (mm) | Rider weight (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 142 (REGULAR) | 237 | 1013 | 282 | 267 | 6.8 | 20 | 86-139 lbs |
| 146 (REGULAR) | 244 | 1042 | 290 | 275 | 7 | 20 | 101-154 lbs |
| 150 (REGULAR) | 251 | 1071 | 298 | 283 | 7.2 | 20 | 119-172 lbs |
| 154 (REGULAR) | 257 | 1099 | 305 | 290 | 7.4 | 20 | 139-192 lbs |
| 158 (REGULAR) | 264 | 1128 | 313 | 298 | 7.9 | 20 | 163-216 lbs |
| 162 (REGULAR) | 271 | 1157 | 321 | 306 | 8.1 | 20 | 190-243 lbs |
| 166 (REGULAR) | 278 | 1186 | 329 | 314 | 8.3 | 20 | 220+ lbs |
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