The 2026 Rome Artifact carries on the legacy of the original park board, built for riders who thrive on creativity and progression. With a soft flex and a stable yet pressable camber profile, it delivers the perfect balance of playfulness and control. Flax Impact Plates enhance durability and absorb heavy landings, letting you session rails, bonk features, and take slams without worry. Whether you're dialing in tricks or pushing limits in and out of the park, the Artifact is designed to handle the abuse and keep the good times rolling.
Board Type: Freestyle
Freestyle snowboards are built for park riders and those who love performing tricks on jumps, rails, and side hits.
Flex: 4/10 (1=soft, 10=stiff)
Offering a balanced blend of flexibility and stiffness, mid-flex boards are versatile and suitable for all-mountain riding. They provide enough responsiveness for carving while maintaining some forgiveness for playful or casual riding.
Ability Level: Beginner-Intermediate
A beginner snowboard is softer, lighter, and more stable, making it easier to control and manoeuvre while learning basic skills like turning and stopping.
Intermediate snowboards offer more responsiveness and stability at higher speeds, with a slightly stiffer flex for better control on varied terrain and more advanced manoeuvres.
Shape: Twin
A twin-shaped snowboard is symmetrical with an identical tip and tail, designed for equal performance riding forward or switch. It’s perfect for freestyle tricks, spins, and jumps, offering balance, stability, and control in both directions.
Camber Type: Stay Positive Camber
Camber is the most aggressive board shape, offering unmatched power, response, edge control, powerful turns, and poppy precision.
Width: Standard, Wide
Standard width boards deliver exceptional edge-to-edge quickness and responsiveness while providing enough platform space for riders with average boot sizes.
Wide boards are for those with large boot sizes and provide extra flotation, reduced drag, and never feel clunky or cumbersome underfoot.
Sidecut: Radial Sidecut
This single radius sidecut creates a familiar and consistent ride that supports any type of riding.
Inserts: 2x4 Inserts
These offer a tighter hole pattern, allowing for more precise stance adjustments. They're common on modern boards and ideal for riders who want fine-tuned positioning and can be used with any binding with a standard or mini disk.
Board Construction
Laminate: Biax Upper Glass, Biax Lower Glass, Twin Single Bamboo HotRods, Flax Impact Plates
Biaxial Fiberglass laid at two different angles above and below the core that offers a more torsionally playful board that is easier to press.
A singular playful and pressable Bamboo HotRod in the nose and tail of the board, offering torsional flexibility while still staying poppy.
Core: Stomp Core
The Stomp Core is a highly stable and predictable core made entirely of Poplar wood.
Base: PowerSlide Base
A high end extruded base that is even faster than a normal extruded base that is durable and easy to fix.
Additional Features:
Twin Double Kick is featured on freestyle-oriented boards, offering an aggressive two-part rise in the nose and tail. It’s designed for locked-in presses, enhanced torsional stability, and smoother landings.
| Size (cm) | Effective Edge | Waist Width | Taper | Ref Stance | Setback | Weight (kg) |
| 147 | 1119.8 | 251.6 | 0 | 508 | 0 | 49-69 |
| 150 | 1146.4 | 253.2 | 0 | 508 | 0 | 52-72 |
| 153 | 1173.2 | 254.9 | 0 | 533.4 | 0 | 59-79 |
| 156 | 1200.0 | 256.5 | 0 | 533.4 | 0 | 65-85 |
| 159 | 1226.8 | 258.2 | 0 | 558.8 | 0 | 71-91 |
| 154 Wide | 1182.2 | 265.4 | 0 | 533.4 | 0 | 64-84 |
| 157 Wide | 1209.0 | 267.1 | 0 | 533.4 | 0 | 70-90 |
| 160 Wide | 1235.6 | 268.7 | 0 | 558.8 | 0 | 76-86 |
All measurements in millimetres otherwise specified
We are confident in our products and our sales staff to make sure that you get the best help and the gear that is most suitable for your adventures.
We are a local, independently owned store and do not offer ‘change of mind’ refunds for returned items (this includes incorrect sizing), however we're happy to offer you a store credit or exchange subject to the following conditions:
Store credits, lasting up to 3 years, will be issued for the amount paid at time of purchase for the particular item being returned. They are issued via email in which you'll receive a 16 digit code that you can use at checkout online or in store.
Unfortunately stock levels vary and we are not able to stock all products in all sizes, which may result in your desired exchange product or size not being available. In the event that your desired exchange product is not in stock, a store credit will be issued.
Should you not want a credit or exchange, in extenuating circumstances Melbourne Snowboard Centre may issue a refund minus a 20% restocking fee.
If your return is time sensitive, our regular returns policy applies and no refunds will be given if you purchase new items prior to returning original items.
Making a return is easy. Please follow the steps below to make the process quick and easy for everyone.
Please note:
We require all items be returned in their original, sellable condition. All returns must meet the below criteria:
When returning, please ensure you take care to protect the item and its original packaging. Damaged packaging or damaged products may result in a reduction in your credit, or a refusal of your return. Refused returns incur a minimum $10 return shipping fee (more for bulky items).
An example of how your boxed return should be packed:
An example of how your boxed return should NOT be packed:
If you have received a faulty product or you feel the product you have been using is eligible for a warranty evaluation by the manufacturer due to defect in its materials or workmanship, contact us and we can walk you through the appropriate steps to lodge a warranty claim. Please include photos of the item and issue so we can expedite the process. Find out more on our warranty page.
If you have received a damaged product (eg. damaged in transit), please send photos and a description of the damage within 7 days of receipt to web@melbournesnowboard.com.au, along with your order number and contact details. Damaged product claims do not apply after the item has been used.
Our packages are discounted to help you get on snow at a reasonable price. Due to this, if you get the wrong size we are happy to offer an exchange in size of the same product, but we do not accept returns for individual package items. If you would like to return one or more items in a package but not all items, you must return the entire package and re-purchase the remaining item at its advertised price.
If you've bought a package online and would like to return one or more items but not all items, please email web@melbournesnowboard.com.au prior to return.
