Canada’s Columbia Mountains have bred our crew of guides with certain characteristics; highly competent backcountry travelers, with a preference for steep, deep, committing lines that are ridden smoothly at speed. An earlier incarnation of the DumDum, our super-radius volcano board, caught the attention of Aaron Chance who then spent several seasons teasing out his very own big-mountain shape; The Hermit 165.

The huge ‘super-radius’ side-cut increases edge contact and provides a large surface area between the feet. Combined with a mid-taper shape, this produces a super stable platform and massive lift through to the back foot, giving The Hermit endless float, reduced tail drag, and maximum stability at speed.

A hybrid camber merges a 3mm camber under each foot with a flat section between the feet, allowing for rapid and responsive turns and maximum edge hold. While the Hermit is well-suited for riders with larger feet, it has been shaped for a broad range for weights and boot sizes.