ABS Cap/Sidewall Construction: The high energy, lively wood core is sandwiched between two top layers of triaxial fiberglass, a layer of Kevlar and a bottom layer of triaxial fiberglass providing just the right combination of flex and torsional stiffness that offers an incredibly smooth ride. In addition, an extra layer of biaxial fiberglass is added to maintain the smooth tip-to-tail flex allowing just the right carving feel. A layer of rubber dampening makes for vibration absorption while still allowing for maximum “road feel”. The Ecstatic 99 advantages include increased torsional stability, greater edge protection, enhanced power transfer to the edges, additional vibration dampening, greater strength and reinforce the full length flex from tip to tail. Wood core: vertically laminated birch wood core runs the full length of the skiboards, tip to tail, providing a highly responsive energy as well as greater long term durability. The wood is Northern Hemisphere birch which is very light, yet super strong. Colder temperatures create wood that is denser, thus super strong, while being very light in weight. This is why we choose wood from the Northern Hemisphere. This wood allows for a smooth flex throughout the length of the skiboards. 360 full wrap Rockwell carbon steel edges: protects your skiboards from those unexpected dings while providing superior edge grip. Wide Body Shape: a large skiboard surface area for maximum stability, floatation and speed. Symmetrical Twin-tips: makes it easier to ride forwards as well as backwards (fakie). Excellent handling in the parks and pipes. Also, makes for the most perfect carves. Die-Cut Sintered bases: this is one of the best base materials for durability, maximum wax absorption and speed. These p-tex 4000 bases have less friction and thus more speed as well as less vulnerability to abrasion and impacts. Carbonium Top Sheet: one of the strongest top sheets available (and very rare) that not only offers amazing top sheet protection from those potential dings and chips, but allows the sharp graphics to show through in all their detail. Includes UV protective layer. Sidewall Bevel: further protects the top sheet from those occasional nicks. Stainless Steel inserts: 4 stainless steel inserts are centered within each skiboard, in a standard 40 X 40 mm skiboard binding mount pattern for non-release bindings. A centered stance gives you greater flexibility in customizing your preferred riding position. This also increases the retention strength of the bindings and allows for quick and accurate mounting, making it easy to interchange with other 4 hole pattern bindings. Custom fit aluminum reinforcement mounting layer: This layer provides maximum retention no matter what bindings you prefer to use (ours or yours while not inhibiting flex. Base bevel: 1 degree and side bevel of 89 degrees – great for carving with ease. These aggressive edges are great for ice, and lay it over carving.