Northwave Drake · Unisex · 26/27
Tao of Drake
True twin · Hybrid camber · Flex 4
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Common questions
Borderline fittersRiding park every day. Skate camber is flat between the bindings for jibbing, with camber outside the bindings for pop and a flat nose and tail for easy presses. Soft 4/10 flex; Drake's ratings: freestyle 10/10, all mountain 7/10, powder 3/10.
It uses unisex sizing. Waist widths: 145 cm 244 mm, 148 cm 246 mm, 150 cm 248 mm, 154 cm 250 mm. Stance range is 460-580 mm, or 470-590 mm on the 154. 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.
24 inserts with a centred stance (0 mm setback) on a true twin shape, so it rides the same either way. 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
Tao of Drake
Designed for riders who want fluid control and effortless pressability. Its softer flex and freestyle-oriented geometry create a board that locks into rails, presses naturally and stays predictable underfoot—ideal if you ride park every day and want a deck that follows your style.
Features
- Skate camber: flat between the bindings for jibbing, with camber outside the bindings for pop and a flat nose and tail for easy presses.
- Sintra 6000 P-Tex base for durability and speed.
- 24 inserts.
- Unisex sizing.
Specifications
| Flex (Northwave/Drake scale) | 4/10 |
|---|---|
| Freestyle | 10/10 |
| All mountain | 7/10 |
| Powder | 3/10 |
| Shape | Twin tip |
| Camber | Skate |
| Main use | Freestyle |
| Core | Poplar |
| Fibreglass | Biax |
| Base | Sintra 6000 |
| Inserts | 24 |
Size chart
| Size (cm) | 145 | 148 | 150 | 154 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effective edge (mm) | 1126 | 1156 | 1138.8 | 1176.4 |
| Nose length (mm) | 198 | 198 | 198 | 198 |
| Tail length (mm) | 198 | 198 | 198 | 198 |
| Sidecut radius (m) | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.96 | 7.9 |
| Nose width (mm) | 279.3 | 285 | 288.1 | 290 |
| Waist width (mm) | 244 | 246 | 248 | 250 |
| Tail width (mm) | 279.3 | 285 | 288.1 | 290 |
| Setback (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stance range (mm) | 460-580 | 460-580 | 460-580 | 470-590 |
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
244mm
Effective edge
1126mm
Stance
460–580mm
Construction
How it rides
Ratings from Northwave
Where it shines
Flex
Questions
Asked in store, answered by our fitters
What is the Tao of Drake designed for?
Riding park every day. Skate camber is flat between the bindings for jibbing, with camber outside the bindings for pop and a flat nose and tail for easy presses. Soft 4/10 flex; Drake's ratings: freestyle 10/10, all mountain 7/10, powder 3/10.
Which size should I choose?
It uses unisex sizing. Waist widths: 145 cm 244 mm, 148 cm 246 mm, 150 cm 248 mm, 154 cm 250 mm. Stance range is 460-580 mm, or 470-590 mm on the 154. 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.
How many inserts does it have?
24 inserts with a centred stance (0 mm setback) on a true twin shape, so it rides the same either way. 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.