The 2026 Salomon Assassin remains a standout choice year after year, delivering the ultimate blend of all-mountain versatility and high-performance capability. This board effortlessly floats in powder, provides rock-solid stability on groomers, locks into rails with precision, and lands massive jumps with confidence. Its mid-stiff, directional twin design ensures the perfect balance of power and control, making it a favourite among Salomon pro riders. Strap in, and you’ll quickly understand why the Assassin is the go-to board for those who demand peak performance across any terrain.
Board Type: All Mountain
All Mountain snowboards are versatile boards that excel across various terrains, from groomed runs to off-piste. These boards offer solid edge control and responsiveness, making them a great option for riders who want one board to do just about everything.
Flex: 6/10 (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: Intermediate
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: Directional Twin
A directional twin snowboard has a symmetrical shape but with a slightly shifted stance, making it ideal for riders who want the versatility of a twin for freestyle, with the added stability of a directional design. It performs well both regular and switch but excels in one direction, offering improved control on varied terrain.
Camber Type: Rock Out Camber
Flat between the bindings provides stability, camber near the feet adds response, and rocker at the tip and tail enhances pressability.
Sidecut: Quadralizer Sidecut
By combining Equalizer and Quadratic sidecuts, multiple radii, long and short, are used to create a sidecut for high speed carving and edge control.
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.
Inserts: 2x4 Inserts
These offer a tighter hole pattern, allowing for more precise stance adjustments.
Board Construction
Topsheet: ABC Wrapper Topsheet
By using wood veneer rather than plastic you get a more damp topsheet that reduces weight thanks to having less fiberglass in the board.
Laminate: BA MD Fiberglass, Popster Eco Booster, 30% Bio-Based Resin
BA MD medium density fiberglass is used to create a light and lively board.
Popster mills the core inside of the inserts, allowing the board to flex more naturally and energy is transferred to the nose and tail more efficiently for extra pop. Adding carbon stringers in the nose and tail to allows you to transfer more energy to maximise pop. With the addition to Bamboo rods you get the best in performance and pop in your board.
This bio-based resin is made 30% of plant material, offering a high performance resin with a low environmental impact.
Core: Aspen SLCT Core
By using hand selected Aspen wood strips, this core is of the highest quality offering next level lightness.
Sidewall: Royal Rubber Rails
Full-length rubber sidewalls offer maximum dampening and protection, ensuring a smoother ride and greater durability.
Edges: All Mountain Edge Bevel
A 1.5 degree base and side edge bevel offers superior edge hold.
Base: Sintered EG Base
Designed for fast glide and optimal wax retention in any condition, Gallium improves impact resistance, and the Electra finish enhances speed.
Additional Features:
| Size (cm) | Effective Edge | Nose/Tail Width | Waist Width | Sidecut (m) | Rec. Stance | Weight (kg) |
| 150 | 1106 | 286 | 248 | 7.1 | 530 | 50-70 |
| 153 | 1130 | 291 | 251 | 7.3 | 545 | 55-75 |
| 156 | 1160 | 293 | 253 | 7.5 | 560 | 55-85 |
| 159 | 1188 | 296 | 255 | 7.7 | 570 | 65-90 |
| 162 | 1214 | 301 | 258 | 7.9 | 580 | 70-105 |
| 165 | 1242 | 303 | 260 | 8.1 | 590 | 70-105 |
| 158 Wide | 1176 | 304 | 263 | 7.6 | 570 | 65-95 |
| 163 Wide | 1212 | 308 | 266 | 8.0 | 580 | 70-105 |
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.
