# Super-Luxe Snowboards The Cheetah Whip is the Lamborghini of Snowboarding Equipment By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-01-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetah-whip-snowboard References: [i.gizmodo](http://i.gizmodo.com/5138783/cheetah-ultra-sports-whip-f%20117-snowboard-carves-up-slopes-and-wallets-for-1900) & [cheetahultrasports.net](http://www.cheetahultrasports.net/whip.html) Superstar snowboarders unhampered by the credit crunch should check out the 'Whip' snowboard by Cheetah Ultra Sports. The three-part board features a bevy of advanced technological features meant to make the [Cheetah Whip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shai-001-lace-up) lighter, faster and more maneuverable than its predecessors. It's lockable and is easily carried in one hand or mounted onto a bike rack. All of these features don't come cheap, and with a preorder price tag of $1,899, the Cheetah Ultra Sports Whip snowboard has rightfully earned its nickname as the "[Lamborghini](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bl001-racquet) of snowboards." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Advanced Snowboard Technology:** The development of advanced technological features in snowboards opens up opportunities for creating lighter, faster, and more maneuverable snowboarding equipment. - **Luxury Snowboarding Equipment:** The market for luxury snowboarding equipment, such as the high-end Cheetah Whip snowboard, presents disruptive innovation opportunities for designers and manufacturers to cater to affluent snowboarders. - **Multi-functional Sports Equipment:** The integration of features such as lockability and portability in sports equipment, as seen in the Cheetah Whip snowboard, provides opportunities for creating multi-functional gear for enhanced convenience. ### Where This Applies - **Snowboarding Equipment:** The snowboarding equipment industry can explore the development of high-end, advanced snowboards like the Cheetah Whip to cater to the demands of elite snowboarders. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can tap into the market for luxurious snowboarding equipment with premium materials, craftsmanship, and exclusive branding to meet the demand of affluent consumers. - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Sports equipment manufacturers can focus on the production of multi-functional gear by incorporating features like lockability and portability in their product offerings, targeting outdoor sports enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Performance-Ready Snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardiff-snowcraft-the-lynx.md) - [Fashion House Snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-snowboard.md) - [Riproaring Electric Snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-snowboard.md) - [Candy Bar-Branded Snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twix-doughboard.md) - [Luxe Fashion House Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-skateboard.md) - [Electric Performance Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hydrofoil-board.md) - [Canadian Standing Snowmobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/widescape.md) - [High-Performance Paddleboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-x-jobe-adventure-sup.md) - [Luxurious Wooden Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-wooden-surfboard.md)