Boasting the same design story as it’s elder siblings, the Gang Plank and the Mod Rocker, but built using affordable, wallet beating materials, the Rome Mechanic aims to provide all mountain freestyle devastation on a budget. Coming in bang on mid flex, it’s perfect for first time buyers and intermediates alike who want a board that can confidently and competently handle all the mountain has to offer. Built around Rome’s TTT matrix core, a full poplar core, which provides great flex, manoeuvrability, control and longevity. A straight, 90-degree biaxial laminate delivers the best of both worlds; quick response thanks to stiff torsional rigidity with plenty of nose-to-tail flex keeping it fun and playful. The XTRD base is fully extruded providing durable, impact resistant performance which lasts significantly longer between services than sintered bases. This means you can throw more abuse its way without having to worry about repairing or maintaining the base regularly. The Mechanic gains supercharged performance thanks to the single-barrel HotRods, strategically placed glass rods which focus energy into the nose and tail which help power the board in and out of turns and provide massive pop. The FreePop camber blends flat/zero camber underfoot with rocker in the nose and tail. This gives the board stability and directional response underfoot with increased lift in powder and easier butter/press initiation in the nose and tail. This makes it a great choice for riders who want a happy medium between freestyle performance and all mountain ability Topped off with QuickRip Technology, a dual sidecut design with the same radius placed at different sections along the edge. At slow speeds the board uses the shorter radius giving it a nimble and playful character, whilst at higher speeds the longer radius makes the Mod feel stable and responsive. What we say: “Whoever said high-end performance comes at a price clearly hasn’t ridden the Mechanic. Solid design combined with solid comstruction makes it a great