• The Weston Japow snowboard with a swallowtail and graphic design featuring white wood grain and a Japanese mountain landscape
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Japow Snowboard

Japow Snowboard

$ 659.00 USD
$ 659.00 USD
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Chop the throttle, drop in deep, and let gravity do the rest - the Japow is Weston’s ultimate powder slayer, built for days when it’s absolutely nuking and the only thing that matters is float, flow, and face shots.

With a massive nose, heavy taper, and iconic swallowtail, the Japow is made to surf through bottomless storms and glide effortlessly through trees and open bowls alike. Its rocker-camber profile keeps the nose up without washing out your tail, giving you the control to slash, drift, and stomp even in the deepest of conditions.

But don’t let the pow shape fool you. The Japow isn’t just for snorkel days in Japan. It’s shockingly nimble, holds a solid edge on the runout, and makes storm riding feel effortless, whether you're dropping sidecountry shots or hunting for spines in your backyard range.

Built with our Slayer Core (Poplar w/ Bamboo Stringers), Rugged Topsheet, and ultra-dampening PU Sidewalls, the Japow brings sustainability and durability to every storm chase. Backed by our 4-Year Warranty and Board Slayer Program.

For the deepest days and the dreamiest turns - ride the Japow.

Designed in Colorado, Manufactured at GP87
Artwork by: Shannon Kennedy






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Swallowtail

Reduces tail volume to sink the back naturally, keeping your nose up and your line smooth in the deepest conditions. Less back-leg burn, more effortless surf. It’s the pow-specific shape that lets you slash, smear, and carve with total control.

Tail V Carbon Inserts

Carbon fiber runs from the tail inserts to the tail contact points to provide added edge to edge response and spring in the tail.

LAYUP

Slayer Core

A blend of poplar and bamboo minimizes weight and makes for a snappy, responsive ride. Bamboo running the length of the board acts like a spring and increases pop throughout. This lightweight combination minimizes weight, meaning more of your effort can go towards having fun, instead of dealing with a heavy board. Both woods are fast growing and sustainability farmed, so natural forests aren’t harmed.

Triax Fiberglass

Balanced, bombproof flex. From groomers to glades.

Sintered DuraSurf 4001 Base

This sintered base provides a faster, more durable ride with good wax retention. It's the gold standard in bases. The 4000-series sintered base have a higher density than other options on the market, leading to better durability. Additionally, this structure absorbs more wax, making for a faster and smoother ride*. 4000-series PTEX is usually reserved for only top-of-the-line boards due to a higher manufacturing cost, but at Weston we use these on every board we make.

*With great power comes great responsibility. Higher wax absorption means the wax will also release faster and requires waxing more often. If you can’t remember the last time your board has been waxed, it's probably due. A quick coat every couple of rides will keep your board lightning fast.

MATERIALS

Rugged Topsheet

Think Rhino-Liner for your snowboard. This topsheet is bomb-proof and is designed to resist scratches and chipping. Plus its hydrophobic properties help to shed snow and prevent buildup. And if you weren’t sold already, it's made of castor beans instead of petroleum products, reducing the environmental footprint. The only downside is stickers don’t like to stick to it… but that's what helmets are for anyways.

UHMW Sidewalls

Short for Ultra-High Molecular Weight Sidewalls. Highly durable and impact resistant. Takes the hits. Keeps charging.

Carbon Steel Edges

Our edges are built with carbon steel, chosen for its balance of sharpness, strength, and longevity in real mountain conditions. Different rockwell hardness variants are used across our lineup to dial in performance - harder edges that hold sharpness longer for freeride and split models, and slightly softer ones for freestyle where durability and crack resistance matter most.

Each edge is precision-tuned for maximum grip when it counts - on steep couloirs, icy traverses, and firm morning groomers - while still delivering a smooth, responsive ride in deep pow. Built to take a beating and keep carving, our carbon steel edges are designed for the long haul, season after season.

SUSTAINABLE FEATURES

  • Bio-Based Topsheets

    A portion of these topsheets are derived from Castor Beans, reducing the need for petroleum based products.

  • Solvent-Free Inks

    The inks in our graphics generally use natural carriers and have low to no VOCs, making them safer to work with and better for the environment.

  • Flax Fibers

    Flax fibers provide great characteristics when it comes to strength and dampening, while being derived from natural plants.

  • Sustainably Sourced Cores

    The wood in the cores is grown and harvested from plantations instead of from natural forests, making the process less invasive and destructive.

  • Die-Cut Bases

    Solid color die-cut bases reduce the waste created by other graphics approaches, and the black is more easily repaired.

  • Recycled Material In Edges

    The edges use upwards of 50% recycled materials, reusing scrap in production and reducing the need for virgin materials.

  • VOC Free Epoxy

    The epoxy we use is VOC free, making it safer to work with and better for the environment without sacrificing durability or performance.

FEATURES

  • Wood Composition || Poplar | Bamboo
  • Shape || Tapered Directional Swallow-Tail
  • Camber Profile || Powder
  • Topsheet || Castor Bean Based Rugged Nylon
  • Layup Fibers || Tri-Axial Fiber Glass
  • Carbon Fiber Stringers || 1x Inserts to Tail
  • Base Material || Sintered Durasurf 4001
  • Sidewall || Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMW)

AWARDS

  • Blister Gear Best of 2021
  • Outside Magazine Gear of the Year 2019

SIZING

Size (cm) Recommended Rider Weight (lb / kg) Recommended Rider Height (in / cm) Max Boot Size (US Men) Max Boot Size (US Women) Mondo Euro
144 80-150 / 36-68 - 8 9 26 42
149 105-175 / 48-79 - 9.5 10.5 27.5 43
154 115-185 / 52-84 - 10 11 28 43
159 140-210 / 64-95 - 12 13 30 45.5
164 165-235 / 75-107 - 12.5 13.5 30.5 46
169 190-260+ / 86-118+ - 13 14 31 47

SPECS

Size (cm) Effective Edge (cm) Sidecut (mm) Waist Width (cm) Tip / Tail Width (cm) Taper (mm) Setback (mm) Board Weight (lb / kg)
144 113.5 8.1/6.0 24.6 30.2 / 27.7 25 0 5.31 / 2410
149 116 8.4/6.3 25.2 30.7 / 28.2 25 0 5.49 / 2490
154 119 8.7/6.6 25.6 31 / 28.5 25 0 6.12 / 2.78
159 123.5 9/6.9 26.2 31.7 / 29.2 25 0 6.62 / 3.01
164 125.5 9.3/7.2 26.6 32.2 / 29.7 25 0 7.11 / 3.32
169 128.5 9.6/7.5 27 32.7 / 30.2 25 0 7.52 / 3.42

4-YEAR WARRANTY

We're pumped to offer one of the longest warranties in the industry. We offer a 4 Year Warranty because we believe in creating bomber product. Our boards should last as long as possible to reduce the impact on mother earth. LEARN MORE.

SHIPPING

Shipping is generally 3-5 business days but may take longer depending on location. We ship from Denver and our warehouse is open Mon-Fri. Delivery dates are never guaranteed. Ask info@westonbackcountry.com for special requests for expedited shipping and / or finding a dealer.

We ship through UPS and USPS, if shipping is not available to your address please send an inquiry to info@westonbackcountry.com

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