The Prior shop crew, and in particular Jared Decoste, collaborated with Chris Prior to bring the AMF to a new level of performance and design. The result is a progressive, directional twin shape that delivers an outstanding ride in all conditions. Powder, park, pipe, you name it the '09 AMF is the most versatile board in the Prior lineup. If you want one board for everything, the AMF is it.
Riders
The AMF is built for the demanding, progressive rider, regardless of ability, who wants a strong, quick turning board that rides equally well both ways. It's a one board quiver.
Ride
The AMF provides a smooth and stable ride in conditions ranging from the worst crud to the softest backcountry powder. It has amazing edgehold and carvability for a freestyle board - a hallmark Prior has become famous for. In addition, the AMF has lots of snap making it a great launching pad and has the stability required as a landing platform for the biggest airs.
Conditions
Great for all winter conditions including: park, pipe, rails, big air, powder, steeps, trees, backcountry booters and any other natural or manmade terrain features the mountain (or planet) has to offer.
Design
Shape: The AMF's directional twin shape and minimal stance setbacks provide a great ride in either direction (regular or switch). The tip/tail profile provides great float in the powder too.
Radius: AMF has a generous sidecut for easy turning and edge-to-edge control.
Flex: Moderately stiff yet forgiving overall flex pattern. Triax/carbon adds extra pop and flex compared with previous AMF models. Rigidity under rider's feet provides power and durability. Added flex in the tip and tail sections allows riders to butter tip and tail tricks, recover quickly from less than perfect landings and float in the powder.
Strength: Bombproof. Go big with added confidence.
AMF vs. MFR
Compared to the Men's Freeride (MFR) the All Mountain Freestyle (AMF) has a shorter turning radius, no taper, less insert setbacks, and an identically shaped nose and tail. This translates to an AMF ride that is quicker turning and has added performance riding switch compared with the MFR.
When determining between these two styles ask yourself where you like to ride and the style of riding you like to do. If you like boards with a tighter arc and spend a lot of your time riding switch and/or ride the park and pipe often then the AMF is likely your preferred option. If you spend a lot of your time riding the whole mountain and like to go fast, arc longer turns, and spend less than 25% of your time in the park or riding switch then the MFR would be a better choice.
