Hello and welcome to my Endeavor Clout review.
In this review, I will take a look at the Clout as an aggressive all-mountain-freestyle snowboard.
As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com I will give the Clout a score out of 100 (based on several factors) and see how it compares with other aggressive all-mountain-freestyle snowboards.
Note: This review has only been updated to the 2021 model
Overall Rating
Board: Endeavor Clout
Price: $499
Style: Aggressive All-Mountain-Freestyle
Flex Rating: Medium-Stiff
Flex Feel on Snow: Medium (6/10)
Rating Score: 87.9/100
Compared to other Men’s Aggressive All-Mountain-Freestyle Boards
Out of the 20 men’s aggressive all-mountain-freestyle snowboards that I rated:
Overview of the Clout’s Specs
Check out the tables for the Clout’s specs and available sizes.
Specs
Style: | Aggressive All-Mountain-Freestyle |
Price: | $499 |
Ability Level: |  |
Flex: |  |
Feel: |  |
Turn Initiation: | Fast |
Edge-hold: |  |
Camber Profile: | Hybrid Camber - Mostly Camber - Endeavor's 3D camber |
Shape: | |
Setback Stance: | Centered |
Base: | Sintered |
Weight: | Normal |
Sizing
LENGTH (cm) | Waist Width (mm) | Rec Rider Weight (lb) | Rec Rider Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
147.5 | 240 | 100-155 | 45-68 |
154 | 248 | 140-190 | 65-85 |
156 | 250 | 150-200 | 68-90 |
158 | 253 | 160-210 | 72-95 |
160 | 255 | 160-210 | 72-95 |
160W | 263 | 180-230 | 81-104 |
162W | 265 | 180-230 | 81-104 |
* note that the 160 and 162W are new sizes for the 2021 model.
Who is the Clout Most Suited To?
Whilst Endeavor are marketing this as a big mountain freeride board - it's a true twin with a centered reference stance, which makes it more freestyle oriented. Granted it has the elongated tail and nose, but still better fits in this category in my opinion.
However, towards the end of their description, Endeavor call it a "backcountry freestyle" board - which I think is more appropriate. That nose and tail making it better for riding in powder than most all-mountain-freestyle boards - gives it that freestyle in the backcountry kind of feel.
So, that's probably who this is ideally suited too - but it's still a great board just for the resort, if you don't want to venture into the backcountry, and just want to ride aggressive freestyle all over the resort.
Not for a beginner but I didn't find it overly catchy or anything and wasn't quite as stiff as I expected, so I think an intermediate rider wouldn't have any issues with it.
The Clout in More Detail
O.k. let’s take a more detailed look at what the Clout is capable of.
Demo Info
Board: Endeavor Clout 2020, 156cm (250mm waist width)
Date: March 5, 2019
Conditions: Quite hard/icy in patches on and off groomer. Firm else-where.
Overcast conditions with OK but not great visibility.
Cold with a cold, biting wind.
Bindings angles: +15/-15
Stance width: 560mm (22″)
Stance Setback: 1" (25mm) setback - reference stance is centered, but I was recommended to ride it a little setback
Width at Inserts: 260mm (10.24")
Rider Height: 6'0"
Rider Weight: 185lbs
Rider Boot Size: US10 Vans Aura
Bindings Used: Burton Malavita M
Weight: 2860grams (6lb 5oz)
Weight per cm: 18.33 grams/cm
Average Weight per cm: 18.45 grams/cm*
*based on a small sample size of 51 boards that I've weighed in 2019 and 2020 models. Pretty much right on the average weight - ever so slightly on the lighter side.
Powder
No powder to test on, unfortunately, but based on feel and on specs, I'd say it would be good, without being amazing in any one direction - but a really good option for riding both directions in powder.
Carving & Turning
Carving: Nice on a carve. Not a carving monster, but still carved well.
Maneuverability at slow speeds: Surprisingly nimble at slow speeds. This board was fun to ride fast or slow.
Overall edge-to-edge speeds: Pretty quick edge to edge, whether riding fast or slow. I put medium-fast above, but it was bordering on out and out fast, but was a smooth feeling turning - as opposed to a snappy one.
Speed
Pretty stable at speed. Wasn't the out and out bomber that the Endeavor Alpha is (which I rode on the same day), but handled speed well without getting wobbly.
Uneven Terrain
Felt really good through and over bumps - nimble enough to weave and smooth/damp enough to absorb chatter well. In terms of crud, it didn't crush it like the Alpha I rode before it did, but it went over it fine.
Let’s Break up this text with a Video
Jumps
Overall a really fun board to jump with.
Pop: Really good pop. You had to load it up to get the full pop out of it - but once you did it really responded. And you can definitely access some of that pop without too much effort.
Approach: Really quite nimble at slower speeds, which was great for side hits, and stable too - so great for bigger jumps as well.
Landing: Mostly really good with the landing. But you could feel the narrowness of the board a little. With a slightly wider landing platform, it would be almost the perfect jumper.
Side-hits: Nice and nimble, with good pop and easy to spin - made for a great board for side-hits.
Small jumps: Really nice for small jumps.
Big jumps: Apart from a slightly wider landing platform perhaps making it better for bigger jumps, it's still decent for big jumps.
Switch
Ride it centered and it's almost as good as it gets for switch.
Spins
Could get this board around easier - with that elongated nose and tail I thought you'd feel a bit more in terms of swing weight, but I didn't notice it to be fair. Had good pop too and great for landing and taking off switch.
Jibbing
Not it's forte, but OK.
Butters
This board buttered surprisingly well. I wasn't quite expecting it, but it did turn out to be a little softer flexing than I was expecting, and maybe something about that elongated nose and tail, helps too.
Flex
I felt it at a 6/10. It's rated as medium-stiff. That said, I probably would have ideally ridden the 158 for this board. But even then I don't think it would feel any stiffer than a 6.5.
Score Breakdown and Final Verdict
Check out the breakdown of the score in the table below.
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.0 | 16/20 |
CARVING/TURNS | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
POWDER | 3.0 | 3/5 |
JIBBING | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.9/100 |
Overall, the Clout was a fun but smooth ride. It didn't feel catchy at all, but you could certainly still get aggressive on it. It was one of those rides that you could slow down and ride a little casually on at times - but when you decided to ramp it up, it kept up.
Really felt like it wasn't out of place anywhere on the mountain and doing anything. A really versatile ride, that I was originally going to label as all-mountain, until I realized it was a true twin. So can do a bit of everything really well - either aggressively or if you're feeling more lazy, you can ride it a little more casually too.
More Info, Current Prices and Where to Buy Online
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Hi Nate,
I want to take advantage of the end of season sale right now at endeavor. Only boards left in my size are the Clout and the Live. I haven’t ridden in 5yrs, but before this I used to ride every season. I would call my self an intermediate rider. My last and current board is from 2006/7 a Ride prophet that’s way too big for me at 159. I’m 5’9 , 155lbs, shoes 9.5-10.
So, reading the reviews I’m leaning towards the Clout at 154. I don’t do any backcountry, just resort riding at local SoCal mountains like Mammoth. I used to like to ride fast and charge the mountain. As I got older, I slowed down and hung out at the park more hitting small jumps and boxes.
Finally, my question, will the clout be too much board for me? I want something I could ride the whole mountain and hit small park features. The guys at Endeavor were saying I should pick the Live 153 over the Clout, but most reviews of the Live made it seem like a harder board to ride. Thanks for your time.
Hi Ry
Thanks for your message.
I haven’t ridden the Live, but based on specs, I would say it would be the slightly more technical ride (due to being full camber), but the Clout is a little stiffer flexing. Overall the Clout a little more forgiving of errors/less catchy. But given that you’re used to an 06/07 Ride Prophet, which is almost certainly all camber, you might like that camber. That said, the Clout is mostly camber, but just that little bit more forgiving.
If you’re going to be riding powder at times, then the Clout is going to be a better weapon for that. I think overall the Live would likely be better in the park, but the Clout definitely does the job in the park.
Size-wise, I think you’re good in that 153-155 range for your specs and how you describe your riding. I agree that 159 is too big. So, size-wise, either one is a good choice. I think I would be leaning Clout, just for a bit of a more all round board, particularly if you like to get off the sides into some powder from time to time. But if you want to maximize park and are OK with full camber, and something not as good in pow, then the Live could be the better option.
Hope this helps with your decision
Hey Nate!
First off, love the reviews!
Secondly, I’m a solid intermediate rider and I spend most of my time buttering around, carving, and trying to boost off side hits like it’s going out of style. I’ll eventually get into some pow as my wife progresses as a rider. Do you think this board will check my boxes or would you point me in a different direction? I’m 6′ 170lbs with 10.5 boots for reference, as well.
Sun Peaks Resort BC Canada is the home turf 🙂
Hi Daryl
Thanks for your message. I think Clout could definitely work for you, based on what you’re describing – and has that advantage of being an all-mountain-freestyle board that’s actually decent in powder, so when you get into the powder you’ve got that going for you.
Size-wise, I would say 158 is probably your best bet, though in terms of length you could also go 156 for sure. However, width-wise, the 156 might be a bit narrow. The 158 could also be slightly narrow, depending on a few things. If you could let me know:
1. The brand/model of your boots (some are more low profile than others)
2. Your typical binding angles
3. How aggressively you like to carve – i.e. how deep do you carve?
Nice home turf!
Thanks for the reply! I’m rocking some 2012 Rome Libertines and I set up +15/-15. Carves are not very deep and aggressive. Any similar boards I could look at as well?…since it’s sale season and all!
Hi Daryl
Cool, yeah if you’re +15/-15 and not doing super deep carves, I think you’ll be fine width-wise on the 158. I’m not sure how low profile Rome boots are, as I don’t test them, but even if they’re not that low profile, those other 2 factors should make it fine.
The following aren’t exactly like the Clout, but they’re all-mountain-freestyle boards that are better than the average all-mountain-freestyle board in powder, IMO:
– Salomon Assassin
– GNU Rider’s Choice
– Capita Outerspace Living
And plenty of other options, of course, if you’re not that worried about powder performance. Or if you still want good powder performance, but aren’t set on a twin. But those would be the options that come to mind that are good in powder, but also good for an all-mountain-freestyle style of riding
Right now I’m riding a hand me down Nitro Sub Zero 155 with a 248 waist and gull wing camber profile. I’m missing some pop and some stability at speed, for sure.
Thanks for the recommendations. The Salomon assassin seems like a very well rounded board for the price point.
Have you heard anything about the Canadian brand, “Wired”? I’m looking at the Directive line there as well.
Thanks again! Cheers
Hi Daryl
I am very aware of Wired, but I haven’t tested any of their gear, so can’t really give any insights there. On Paper it looks like the Directive could fit the bill. Probably not that well suited to powder, just based on specs, as the nose and tail don’t look that long and the rocker sections look very subtle (and being a centered, true twin board). But otherwise on paper looks like a good option – but that’s all purely based on specs, as I have no idea how it rides in reality.