Korua Pencil vs Korua Pocket Rocket
Snowboards comparison — 2020-2021 season
How they compare
Both boards are designed for freeride riding. They share a directional shape — different nose and tail; built to ride forward with better float in powder and drive on groomers. The Korua Pencil has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the Korua Pocket Rocket uses rocker (lifted contact points for easier turn initiation, float in soft snow, and a catch-free feel). The Korua Pencil is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the medium range.
Ratings
Piste
Korua Pencil
6
Korua Pocket Rocket
4
Powder
Korua Pencil
8
Korua Pocket Rocket
9
Freestyle
Korua Pencil
1
Korua Pocket Rocket
2
Freeride
Korua Pencil
10
Korua Pocket Rocket
10
Stiffness
Korua Pencil
7
Korua Pocket Rocket
5
Versatility
Korua Pencil
5
Korua Pocket Rocket
5
Korua Pencil
Korua Pocket Rocket
Core Specs
TerrainFreeride
TerrainFreeride
ShapeDirectional
ShapeDirectional
CamberCamber
CamberRocker
Flex7/10
Flex5/10
Riding LevelN/A
Riding LevelN/A
Stance
Stance
MSRPN/A
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceKids
Shape Profile
Not available for this model
Not available for this model
Camber Profile
Used market
What to inspect and what not to confuse when buying used. Not on-snow reviews.
Korua Pocket Rocket
Short, surfy Korua. Used Pocket Rockets turn up more than Ottos but still not in Custom numbers. Check the blunt nose and tail for impact damage, and do not confuse it with a Transition Finder listing.