Northwave Drake · Women’s · 26/27
Charm
Beginner–Intermediate · green runsDirectional twin · Hybrid camber · Flex 3
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Common questions
Borderline fittersYes. It is a forgiving, stable women's board for beginner and intermediate riders, with a soft 3/10 flex and intuitive turn initiation. Double camber combines camber stability with the float and flex of rocker. Drake's ratings: all mountain 8/10, freestyle 4/10, powder 4/10.
Waist widths: 138 cm 233 mm, 142 cm 234 mm, 147 cm 239 mm, 151 cm 241 mm. Effective edge runs from 1050 mm (138) to 1160 mm (151). Drake does not publish a rider-weight range for its boards, so choose by your weight, height and riding style: shorter is easier to turn and press, longer adds stability and float.
16 inserts with a 20 mm setback. Stance range is 417.2-577.2 mm on the 138, 442.6-602.6 mm on the 142 and 147, and 468-628 mm on the 151. The base is Sintra 6000 P-Tex.
Returns and exchanges are accepted within 14 days of delivery (14 days from purchase for in-store purchases). Items must be unused and new, in the original packaging with all tags and accessories. Items discounted more than 39% are final sale unless there is a quality issue. Start a return through our online returns portal, or bring the item and your order details to any of our stores.
About
Charm
A forgiving, stable, women-specific board designed for comfort and easy riding. Its flexible construction and intuitive turn initiation make it ideal for beginners and intermediate riders building technique across the mountain.
Features
- Double camber combines the stability of camber with the float and flexibility of rocker for a versatile, all-terrain ride.
- Sintra 6000 P-Tex base for durability and speed.
- 16 inserts.
Specifications
| Flex (Northwave/Drake scale) | 3/10 |
|---|---|
| Freestyle | 4/10 |
| All mountain | 8/10 |
| Powder | 4/10 |
| Shape | Directional twin |
| Camber | Double |
| Main use | All mountain |
| Core | Poplar |
| Fibreglass | Biax |
| Base | Sintra 6000 |
| Inserts | 16 |
Size chart
| Size (cm) | 138 | 142 | 147 | 151 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effective edge (mm) | 1050 | 1080 | 1130 | 1160 |
| Nose length (mm) | 180 | 186 | 188 | 196 |
| Tail length (mm) | 180 | 186 | 188 | 196 |
| Sidecut radius (m) | 8 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Nose width (mm) | 267 | 270.8 | 278.5 | 283.2 |
| Waist width (mm) | 233 | 234.2 | 238.8 | 241.2 |
| Tail width (mm) | 267 | 270.8 | 278.5 | 283.2 |
| Setback (mm) | -20 | -20 | -20 | -20 |
| Stance range (mm) | 417.2-577.2 | 442.6-602.6 | 442.6-602.6 | 468-628 |
Drake board size chart. W = wide, XW = extra wide. Drake does not publish a rider-weight range for its boards.
Specifications from the Drake FW26-27 catalogue.
Specs by length
Waist
233mm
Effective edge
1050mm
Stance
417.2–577.2mm
Construction
How it rides
Ratings from Northwave
Level
Beginner Intermediate Advanced ExpertWhere it shines
Flex
Questions
Asked in store, answered by our fitters
Is the Charm good for beginners?
Yes. It is a forgiving, stable women's board for beginner and intermediate riders, with a soft 3/10 flex and intuitive turn initiation. Double camber combines camber stability with the float and flex of rocker. Drake's ratings: all mountain 8/10, freestyle 4/10, powder 4/10.
Which size should I choose?
Waist widths: 138 cm 233 mm, 142 cm 234 mm, 147 cm 239 mm, 151 cm 241 mm. Effective edge runs from 1050 mm (138) to 1160 mm (151). Drake does not publish a rider-weight range for its boards, so choose by your weight, height and riding style: shorter is easier to turn and press, longer adds stability and float.
What are the stance range and inserts?
16 inserts with a 20 mm setback. Stance range is 417.2-577.2 mm on the 138, 442.6-602.6 mm on the 142 and 147, and 468-628 mm on the 151. The base is Sintra 6000 P-Tex.
Can I return or exchange it?
Returns and exchanges are accepted within 14 days of delivery (14 days from purchase for in-store purchases). Items must be unused and new, in the original packaging with all tags and accessories. Items discounted more than 39% are final sale unless there is a quality issue. Start a return through our online returns portal, or bring the item and your order details to any of our stores.
What warranty does it come with?
It is covered by Borderline Outdoor's 1-year warranty. If something goes wrong, contact us or visit any of our stores with your order details.