United Shapes
Cadet 2026
2026 United Shapes Cadet Snowboard The 2026 United Shapes Cadet is a freeride-focused board that blends carving precision, float, and a lively flex into a clean, timeless shape. With a deep sidecut, Early Rise Camber profile, and a construction rooted in sustainable premium materials, the Cadet delivers stability, agility, and confidence across varied terrain. Its freeride foundation is infused with a freestyle spirit, making it a board that loves to carve hard, float with ease, and respond with power when called upon. Who is this board best for? Advanced to expert riders who want a freeride snowboard that carves with precision, floats in pow, and still carries a playful freestyle edge. What is new on the 2026 model? Updated graphic - trading its whites for black. Summary Ability Advanced - Expert Rider Type Freeride / All-Mountain / Powder Camber Profile Early Rise Camber - 6mm positive camber underfoot with an early rise nose Flex 6/10 Shape Directional with 5mm taper Sidecut Deep sidecut for efficient carving Core Classic Core - Poplar + Paulownia with Ash stringers Laminates Triax Fiberglass with Carbon X Stringers and Carbon Binding Reinforcement Base Sintered 2100 Binding Mount 2x4 Warranty 2-Year
Sizes & measurements
| Size | Waist (mm) | Eff. edge (mm) | Tip (mm) | Tail (mm) | Sidecut (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146 (REGULAR) | 251 | 1090 | 294 | 289 | 6.8 |
| 150 (REGULAR) | 254 | 1110 | 297 | 292 | 7.1 |
| 154 (REGULAR) | 257 | 1131 | 300 | 295 | 7.4 |
| 158 (REGULAR) | 260 | 1151 | 303 | 298 | 7.7 |
| 162 (REGULAR) | 263 | 1171 | 306 | 301 | 7.9 |
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