Early Lines Up North
Early Lines and Total Command: Shaking Down the MT 1365 in the Far North
There is a distinct magic to the early season up north. Long before the southern resorts spin their lifts, the Arctic light begins its dramatic tilt, and the first major storms paint the peaks of Northern Norway in pristine white. Early season riding here isn’t about manicured lines or casual laps—it’s a raw, unpredictable hunt for winter. The high alpine sections are wind-scoured and exposed, while the valleys and tree lines hold the first deep pockets of light, uncompressed snow. To safely and creatively navigate this changing canvas, you need a board that handles both sides of the coin. Enter the Fjell MT 1365.
Inspired by the iconic riding style of Andreas Wiig, the MT 1365 is engineered as a freestyle-inspired backcountry shape built for absolute versatility. When you lock into your stance amidst the early-season silence of the North, the board instantly transmits a feeling of rock-solid solidity underfoot.
The Technical Ride: Stability Meets Playful Soul
Dropping into variable terrain demands instant adaptation. The technical brilliance of the MT 1365 lies in its carefully mapped Directional Freestyle shape and balanced hybrid rocker-camber profile.
- Flotation in the Deep: When you hunt down powder caches, the massive, rockered nose lifts effortlessly. Combined with a functional tapered shape and a slightly narrower tail, the back end sinks naturally into the fresh snow. This centers your balance point automatically, giving you a dreamy, surfy flow and lightning-quick response without back-leg burnout.
- Aggressive Edge Hold: Early season terrain is rarely uniform. Transitioning from soft powder to wind-packed hardpack can rattle a lesser board. However, the high camber underfoot and a tip-to-tip poplar wood core (reinforced with beech) work seamlessly to absorb harsh vibrations. It locks into aggressive, high-speed arcs with reliable, reactive edge grip when you need it most.
- Freestyle Soul: Despite its high-speed stability and charging capabilities, the board refuses to feel stiff or single-minded. It retains a highly playful, reactive soul. Stomping natural side-hits, spinning off rollers, or landing backcountry switch maneuvers feels perfectly composed.
Whether you are carving early season trenches, charging exposed faces, or threading tight tree lines, the Fjell MT 1365 adapts instantly to the mountain. It’s the ultimate one-board quiver for those who look at the winter wilderness and see a natural terrain park.
Split version l MT 1365s in 161,8CM in this clip. Ridden by Andreas Strømseth
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