The 2026 Rome Stale Fish is the go-to deep powder board for Rome pro rider Stale Sandbech. Stay above the surface with ease thanks to the 3D shaping in the nose, wide waist width with taper, and directional camber profile, all combining to give you a stable and surfy surface with plenty of power and stability for charging at speed. Surf the powder, carve the groomers, and ride hard like Stale does on the Stale Fish.
Board Type: Freeride-Powder
Freeride snowboards are built for steeper, off-piste terrain. These boards are ideal for aggressive riding and usually for more advanced riders.
Powder snowboards are designed for deep snow. Generally these boards feature a directional shape with a tapered tail for better float and ease of riding.
Flex: 7/10 (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: Advanced
Advanced snowboards are stiffer and more responsive, designed for high-speed control, precision riding, and handling challenging terrain or tricks.
Shape: Tapered Directional
A tapered directional snowboard features a shape where the tail is narrower than the nose, providing enhanced control and stability in deeper snow. This design improves floatation in powder and allows for smoother turns, making it ideal for freeride and backcountry riding. While it excels in one direction, the taper helps the board naturally guide you through challenging conditions.
Camber Type: Free The Ride Camber
This All Mountain designed camber features a rockered nose, flat under the front foot, and positive camber in the tail.
Width: Standard
Standard width boards deliver exceptional edge-to-edge quickness and responsiveness while providing enough platform space for riders with average boot sizes.
Sidecut: Bi-Radial Sidecut
By combining a wider radius in the tail with a small, tighter one in the nose, the Bi-Radial Sidecut creates an easier turn initiation when beginning your turn and more acceleration coming through the turn.
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: Triax Upper Glass, Biax Lower Glass, Single Directional Carbon HotRod
Triaxial Fiberglass that runs in three different angles above the core for torsional rigidity and adds extra snap to the board.
Biaxial Fiberglass laid at two different angles below the core that offers a more torsionally playful board that is easier to press.
A single responsive and poppy Carbon HotRod in the nose of the board for stability at speed and while turning.
Core: Pop Core
The Pop Core offers versatile and durable construction that is made of alternating 20mm wide Poplar and Paulownia wood strips.
Sidewall: Directional Flax Walls
Flax, a natural and lightweight material, enhances impact absorption or adds rigidity to strengthen boards. I-beam-shaped reinforcements are placed between the core and sidewall for stability and in directional boards, they reinforce the nose for added power and control on steep, all-mountain terrain.
Base: SinterStrong Base
A low maintenance sintered base that is extremely versatile and fast.
Additional Features:
By having a wide, flat section in the middle of the board and then a 3D curve tapering past the contact points in the nose you get a stable ride while riding flat, turns easier, and disperses powder with ease.
| Size (cm) | Effective Edge | Waist Width | Taper | Ref Stance | Weight (kg) |
| 151 | 1145.4 | 263.8 | 15.75 | 508 | 63-83 |
| 154 | 1172.2 | 265.4 | 15.63 | 533.4 | 68-88 |
| 157 | 1199.0 | 267.1 | 15.52 | 533.4 | 74-94 |
| 160 | 1225.6 | 268.7 | 15.42 | 558.8 | 80-100 |
| 163 | 1252.4 | 270.4 | 15.32 | 588.8 | 86-106 |
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.
