Hello and welcome to my Jones Twin Sister snowboard review.
In this review, I will take a look at the Twin Sister as an all-mountain snowboard.
As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com I will give the Twin Sister a score out of 100 (based on several factors) and see how it compares with other all-mountain snowboards.
Overall Rating
Board: Jones Twin Sister
Price: $549
Style: All-Mountain
Flex Rating: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
Flex Feel on Snow: Medium (6/10)
Rating Score: 90.2/100
Compared to other Women’s All-Mountain Boards
Out of the 21 women’s all-mountain snowboards that I rated:
Overview of the Twin Sister’s Specs
Check out the tables for the Twin Sister’s specs and available sizes.
Specs
Style: | All-Mountain |
Price: | $549 |
Ability Level: |  |
Flex: |  |
Feel: |  |
Smooth/Snappy: |  |
Dampness: |  |
Playful/Aggressive: |  |
Edge-hold: |  |
Camber Profile: | |
Shape: | |
Setback Stance: | Setback 20mm (1") |
Base: | Sintered 8000 |
Weight: | Felt normal |
Sizing
LENGTH (cm) | Waist Width (mm) | Rec Rider Weight (lb) | Rec Rider Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
140 | 238 | 90-140 | 41-63 |
143 | 240 | 100-150 | 45-68 |
146 | 242 | 100-150 | 45-68 |
149 | 244 | 110-160 | 49-73 |
152 | 246 | 110-160 | 49-73 |
155 | 248 | 120-170 | 54-77 |
Who is the Twin Sister Most Suited To?
The Twin Sister is best suited to someone looking for that one-board-quiver. If you like to do a bit of everything on a snowboard and go everywhere on the mountain, but you only want to have one board, this is one of the best around for doing that.
It's not a super aggressive ride or anything but it's also not beginner friendly. But fine for anyone intermediate and up.
The Twin Sister in More Detail
O.k. let’s take a more detailed look at what the Twin Sister is capable of.
Demo Info
Board: Jones Twin Sister 2023, 146cm (242mm waist width)
Date: March 3, 2022
Conditions
Cloudy with some patches of blue at times. Really high cloud so visibility was all good.
Temperature was -2°C (28°F) degrees. No wind.
24hr snow: 4cm (1.5")
48hr snow: 23cm (9")
7 day snow: 64cm (25")
On groomer: Some icier sections in places but for the most part medium firmness with some softer areas. Fair bit of crud with not all that much groomed but some well groomed areas as well.
Off groomer: Some left over freshies! Untracked in places even. Mostly tracked but some nice untouched spots to explore.
Set Up
Bindings angles: +15/-12
Stance width: 490mm (19.3″) - reference stance is 530mm but rode at one hole in on each
Stance Setback: Setback 20mm
Width at Inserts: 254mm (10") at front insert and 256mm (10.08") at back insert
Weight: 2480g (5lbs, 7oz)
Weight per cm: 16.99g/cm
Average Weight per cm: 17.29 grams/cm*
*based on a small sample size of around 30 women's boards that I've weighed in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 models. The Twin Sister is lighter than normal on the scales, but on snow Jade found it to be feel about normal or if anything slightly heavier than normal.
Tester: Jade
Rider Height: 5"7" (170cm)
Rider Weight: 130lbs (59kg)
Rider Boot Size: Women's US6.5 Thirty Two Exit
Bindings Used: Burton Lexa, Medium
Powder
We didn't have oodles of it to test in, but the Twin Sister handled what we had well. It's not going to be amazing in deeper powder, but not bad either.
It's got some setback - which you can increase of course - and a nose slightly longer than it's tail. That plus some rocker in the nose and tail and it's 3D contour base all help it in powder.
Carving
Not up there with the best, but really really decent on a carve. Jade had a lot of fun carving on this board and felt she was easily able to commit to an edge and let the board carve.
Turning
Ease of Turns/Slashing: Great on a carve, but also really fun board to slash with as well. Not sure if the 3D contour base helps here.
Maneuverability at slow speeds: Not lightning quick from edge-to-edge at slower speeds, but not bad either.
Skidded Turns: The board doesn't feel catchy at all, making it quite easy to skid turns on.
Speed
The Twin Sister felt pretty fast and stable at speed too. And, typical of Jones, had really good glide too.
Uneven Terrain
Crud/Chunder: Jade felt the Twin Sister smashed through crud pretty well - and being damp absorbed the chatter well. Not invincible to getting bucked around a little, but pretty good - and whilst not the easiest in the world to correct when bucked around, not hard to correct either.
Bumps/Trees: Was quick enough edge-to-edge to weave through trees and bumps well - and was good at hugging bumps when going over them too.
Let’s Break up this text with a Video
Jumps
This board felt quite stable on approach and it could really stomp a landing. Not much pop but still had fun on some of the side hits despite it.
Pop: Not too much pop overall. Some of it was pretty easy to access though - and when you wound it up there was more to be had, but it wasn't super poppy overall.
Approach: This board was super solid on the approach. It was pretty easy to speed check on the approach and maintain control, too.
Landing: Very stable on landings - could stomp it! But also not unforgiving when you got it wrong.
Side-hits: Not ideal, but still had fun with it on side-hits.
Small jumps/Big Jumps: Best suited to medium to large jumps.
Switch
Decent riding switch and transitioning to/from switch was fine too.
Spins
Not hard to get the spin around but not super easy. Because there wasn't heaps of pop, it wasn't ideal. But it does setup and land switch decently and all round decent.
Jibbing
If you're a confident jibber you shouldn't have any issues jibbing with this board, but if you're not confident it could be a bit intimidating to jib on.
Butters
Feels softer in the tip and tail than the rest of the board. I'd say 5/10 on the tip/tail and 7/10 through the middle of the board. So, it's fairly easy to press. You've got to put a bit of weight into it though.
Score Breakdown and Final Verdict
Check out the breakdown of the score in the table below.
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 7/10 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TREES/BUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.2/100 |
Overall, the Twin Sister is an extremely versatile board that can ride in any conditions and thrive and take you anywhere on the mountain with confidence.
Whether it's park, powder, ice, groomers, trees or moguls, the Twin Sister is at home anywhere and works really well if you don't want to have two separate boards, but still want to have the option of taking her anywhere.
More Info, Current Prices and Where to Buy Online
If you want to learn more about the Twin Sister, or if you are ready to buy, or if you just want to research prices and availability, check out the links below.
If you want to check out some other women's all-mountain snowboard options, or if you want to compare how the Twin Sister compares to other all-mountain snowboards, then check out the next link.
Hi Nate!
First, thank you for the great content you share with us! Secondly, I could really appreciate some advice regarding the size for my next board.
I have been riding for 3 years (frequently) and based on your scale I’ve reached Intremediate 6 level.
My current board is a Rome Royale 2020 147 cm (true twin, super soft, flat rocker) and while it’s great for switch and buttering, it feels unstable at higher speeds, bumpy terrain and carving (especially on hard snow). I need a more aggresive board that I can use for a bit of everything: what I mentioned above and some jumps, trees, powder.
I think the Twin Sister 146 is a good match for me, however I really like the design of the Mountain Twin but I am concerned that the size 149 (smallest) would slow my progress.
In case it helps, I rode a 149 Nideker mid flex rental and I’ve adjusted to it pretty quickly. It felt way better at carve/speed even though it took a little more effort to jump and initiate turns.
Hight: 166cm
Weight: 57-58kg
Boot: 24.5cm
Please let me know your thoughts.:)
Thanks!
Hi Andreea
Thanks for your message.
I would put your “standard all-mountain length” at around 147, so whilst I don’t think 149 would be too much of a stretch, I think the 146 Twin Sister would be the better size match. Partly because of the length but mostly because of the width. This board is wider than it looks just based on the waist, and overall wider than a typical women’s board (149 Mountain Twin is same specs as 149 Twin Sister). Even the 146 is on the wider side but that little bit of extra width, teamed with the 146 length, I think that size works well. But the combo of the width and length in the 149 makes it overall bigger than I’d typically recommend for your specs. Again, a 149 just considering length is within range, but couple with the width, I would go 146 and take the design-hit.
Hope this helps with your decision
Hey Nate, After reading some of your posts/comments I’ve decided the Capita Paradise probably isn’t for me since I tend to ride in hard/icy conditions at times. So now I’m deciding between the Twin Sister 143 and the Lib Tech T.Ripper grom board (it’s only in 141 & 146). What are your opinions on these boards for my size and ability?
I am a 4+ level, 42 years old, 120-125lbs, 5”2’ and size 8 boot. I would like to progress in a way that I can keep up with my kids on groomers & powder but not looking to hit the park or anything. I mostly ride in Northern Michigan but we do spend at least a couple of weeks out west every year.
What are your thoughts on these boards for my size & riding style?
Thanks in advance!
Hi Jenny
I think the 143 Twin Sister would work – and certainly better in icy conditions, IMO. It’s a bit more of a step up from something like the Paradise and perhaps not the first I would suggest for level 4, but it’s doable. The size is good, IMO.
The T Ripper is more freestyle oriented, that’s not to say that it wouldn’t be appropriate, but I don’t have a lot of experience with youth boards, so I’m not sure how the flex would translate versus something like the Twin Sister or Paradise. I think the 141 size would work, but my biggest concern is that it may be softer flexing than it looks. It may not be too, but can’t say for sure. It’s the more uncertain option from my point of view.
Your response is greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Yeah, there isn’t a ton of reviews and info out there about the T Ripper which is why I’m feeling hesitant about it. It does seem softer than the Twin Sister and has that magna traction edge which is why I was considering it. In your opinion, why don’t you consider the twin sister ideal for my level? Is it a board that would be difficult to progress on? What other options do you suggest?
One more thing! Not sure if it makes a huge difference but I misspoke earlier-I’m definitely a level 5, not 4. Thanks again!
Hi Jenny
Twin Sister just a little bit of a stretch for beginners mostly because of the flex. It’s not super stiff or anything, but a more challenging ride when you’re just learning. However, as a level 5, rather than 4, I think you should be fine with it.
Thanks again for the solid advice. Someone recommended the Jones Dream Weaver in size 145 for me. What’s your opinion on this board for my ability and the larger size of 145? My hesitation of the dream weaver is that it’s supposedly not as good on ice/hard snow. But being a softer board is it closer to my ability level? Thanks again!
Hi Jenny
In my experience with the Mountain Twin/Frontier (men’s equivalents of Twin Sister and Dream Weaver) there’s no real discernable difference in flex – if anything the Frontier was a little stiffer. And for the testers that rode the Twin Sister and Dream Weaver they found the same thing. So I don’t think flex should be a big deciding factor. The main differences between the two that I would consider.
– The Twin Sister is a snappier board with more spring out of turns
– The Dream Weaver is better for smoother, longer carves
– The Dream Weaver is a little better in powder, being more directional
– The Twin Sister is better for spins, jumps, switch etc
Given that you’re not really doing any of that freestyle stuff, I think the Dream Weaver is certainly suitable for you and it’s not a more challenging ride than the Twin Sister, so level-wise, I think you’d be good. Size-wise, I agree with the 145 as well. The Dream Weaver is something you can ride in a longer size. I didn’t experience any noticeable difference in hard/icy conditions.
I know you don’t have a lot of experience in youth boards, but I throw this out there anyways…what are your thoughts on the Jones youth flagship 142? The youth version is rated a 5 for flex, not nearly as stiff as the adult flagship. Could it be used as an all mountain board? Again, I have no interest in going in the park, just cruising.
Hi Jenny
Yeah, unfortunately I don’t know for sure with youth boards, but assuming that flex level is fairly accurate, then it could be an option. The Flagship is a lot more directional than either the Twin Sister or Dream Weaver – but if you’re not intending on riding any switch, then that shouldn’t be a problem. There is taper too (nose wider than the tail) but it’s not as aggressive as on the women’s version (8mm of taper vs 14mm of taper on the women’s version). Taper helps with riding in powder and the ability to skid the tail out in tight conditions, like in trees. But can feel a little washy on deep, aggressive carves. When the taper is more subtle then it’s less noticeable on big carves.
Other factors of the youth version vs the women’s version, I’m not sure how they would differ. The softer flex would certainly make it a mellower, more manageable ride though. In theory it could work, but I couldn’t say with confidence if it would be a good bet or not.
You the man, Nate 👊 Thanks for all your help!! I ended up getting the Dream Weaver 145.
You’re very welcome Jenny. Hope it treats you well and hope you have an awesome season!
I am 5’6”, around 135 but sometimes less, and 8.5 shoe size. I am going back and forth between the 146 and the 149 for the 2022 twin sister. My last board was a hand-me-down that was a bit too big for me I think, and I would say I reached intermediate level on it. Do you have an opinion that you can offer on which size I should get?
Hi Katie
Thanks for your message.
I would be leaning 146 for you. I think something around 148 would be your “standard all-mountain” size. As an intermediate rider doesn’t hurt to go down a couple of centimeters, so I would be erring shorter than 148 than longer. That said, if you’re previous board was considerably bigger and that’s what you’re used to, the 146 may feel a little small, and that could be a reason to go to 149. But otherwise, I would go 146.
Hope this helps with your decision
Thank you very much for your insight, that does help my choice! I would like to commit to the twin sister and if I do will follow your recommendation below. However based on your answer do you think it would be better for me to look for a board that is right at 148 instead? I also considered the ladies choice which has a 148.5 but I initially moved away from that board as it seemed a bit more inclined for park than I typically ride.
Hi Katie
Yeah, the Ladies Choice is a little more park/freestyle focused, but it’s still good for all-mountain. It’s what I would call an all-mountain-freestyle board. But not quite as good for things like carving, powder and speed as the Twin Sister. In terms of sizing, can you let me know what your last board was and it’s size. 146 is pretty much right on for your specs as an intermediate rider, so I would be leaning that way. But want to take into account what you’ve been riding as well.
Hi Nate, this is really great info thank you!
I’m not actually sure of the height of my last board (it was given to me before I really knew much and I never looked) and unfortunately it was stolen so I can’t confirm. However it was a womens burton board, twin. Based on memory compared with the boards I have been looking at it was likely around 149 and was a bit wider at the waist. I liked the board once I finally learned how to ride it but it did take some time to be comfortable. I apologize for not having more detail on this!
I typically ride the groomers and go in the trees from time to time but would like to build skill with speed and possibly small jumps. My old board could be a bit cumbersome and heavy at times which made it hard to advance these. With the twin sister, do you think the 146 would allow me to increase to advanced level and still ride it after in terms of speed / stability?
A correction to my earlier comment, I should have said “at least” 149 instead of around
Hi Katie
I don’t think you could make a bad choice between the 146 and 149, but I would still be leaning 146. It’s going to really help you in the trees and for learning jumps in that size, but it’s still going to be stable enough for your specs. Without knowing the actual board you were riding or size, it’s hard to say whether it will be more or less or about the same in terms of stability at speed, but for your specs, it should be fine.
Hi Nate!
I’ve been wanting to get a new all mountain board, and had been debating whether to get this Jones twin sister or not. I ended up getting a Salomon Rumble Fish today (not sure if you’re familiar with this one?), but now that I’ve read your review, I’m questioning if I should return/exchange it with this.
I have the Jones dream catcher splitboard as I’m starting backcountry this year, so I don’t know if you think that’s a bit redundant. I need a new board for riding the resort, when I don’t know how the condition is going to be, and in a day of switching around between off-piste, groomers, icy, bumps, everything in between. I don’t ride freestyle at all. I need something that can cover all those, go fast on steeps, stable, but also easy to maneuver as I ride on Whistler in Canada mostly, and most of the time it’s either hard-packed or bumpy on the steeps (I can use my new split for the odd pow days at the resort).
What do you think?? Should I exchange the Salomon?
Thank you so much in advance!!!
Hi Caroline
Thanks for your message.
I think the Twin Sister would certainly work well for what you’re describing, but the Rumble Fish is also well suited to it. I think if you were going to be using the board in powder more, then the Twin Sister over the Rumble Fish, but as a resort board, I think the Rumble Fish works, particularly if you plan to use the Dream Catcher Split for powder days. So yeah, I don’t think it would have been wrong to go Twin Sister, but the Rumble Fish also works, if you didn’t want to change it.
Hope this helps
HI Nate,
After lots of research I purchased a Twin Sister 149 cm for my daughter. She is an advanced rider, 5″7″, 130-135lbs 8.5 boot. Now I’m second guessing the size after reading the above recommendations. This will likely be the main board in her quiver. Should I downsize to the 146? She’s fast on the groomers, rides in the trees and is starting to take some jumps as well.
Hi Joanne
Thanks for your message.
It’s a tight call between the 149 and 146 for your daughter. At 5’7″ and 135lbs, as an advanced rider, I think 149 is about right. The 146 would still be an option, particularly for the likes of riding in trees and for starting out on jumps, but for speed and stability at speed the 149 is going to be better – and better in powder. Overall, I think 149 is a good choice. Also should be a good width (but the 146 would be fine width-wise too)
Is she still growing? If so that would have me leaning even more towards the 149. If not, then it’s close and would really depend on whether she valued better maneuverability or more stability more.
Hope this helps
Hi Nate
I’m really impressed with the careful answers you’ve given to the queries above and wonder if you could manage one more? I’m shopping for boards in September, ever hopeful we will have a season this year!
I’m looking at both Jones boards, TS and DC. I am an intermediate rider, a few seasons under my belt, all terrain, like to go off-piste and love powder. I am never going to go to a park or try tricks, but I have found that occasionally riding switch is useful for tricky situations. I have 2 questions:
1. Your reviews don’t mention moguls (bumps in American I think?). The place I ride there are a lot of them, big, steep mogul fields. I can’t avoid them, especially since I’ll be with skiing friends. What kind of board would tackle these conditions best?
2. I’m 5’4″ (164cm) and 57kg (126lbs). I’ve been riding a Rome 150cm board, which may be a little long. What size would you recommend?
Alex
Hi Alex
Thanks for your message.
If you’re looking at 2021 models, then in terms of moguls, they’re pretty even. Prior to 2021 models the Dream Catcher was a little more agile and would probably handle that bumpy terrain better. Part of the uneven terrain rating covers moguls/bumps. But the 2021 Twin Sister has improved in that area, so I’d say they’re fairly even. If you’r looking at 2020 models, then I would go Dream Catcher. If looking at 2021 models, then it’s a close call. I would say both pretty even in uneven terrain/moguls, the Twin Sister a little better for switch and the Dream Catcher a little better in powder. If you’re only riding switch very briefly, then I think the Dream Catcher would likely be good enough.
Size-wise, for your specs, I would be looking at something around 146, 147. In the Twin Sister’s case I think the 146 would be the best size for you and for the Dream Cather I would go 148. The Dream Catcher is the kind of board that can be ridden a little longer, so the 146 Twin Sister and 148 Dream Catcher will likely feel a similar length. Either size would work really well for you, IMO.
Hope this helps with your decision
That is hugely helpful Nate. Thanks so much. I was looking at 2020 boards to make the most of the plentiful discounts that are around. In the light of your wisdom, I will go for the 148 Dream Catcher.
Hi Alex
You’re very welcome. Good call, if you’re going 2020, IMO
Hello. I would like your help .i have chosen the twin sister but i m not sure what size its best for me 1.46 or 1.43
Im intermediate, 1.55 cm hight 48 kg and 6 boot size
I prefer to ride on piste, mid speed.
Hi Ralu
Thanks for your message.
For your specs, I think both of those are a bit too long. I think the 139 would be your best bet for the Twin Sister, especially given that it’s going to be on the wide side for your boots. But even if it wasn’t I think 139 would be the better size for you. The only reason to go longer than that, is if you’ve always ridden boards in the mid 140s. Then you could probably stretch to the 143. But based on specs alone, I would recommend the 139 for you.
Hope this helps with your decision
Hi Nate,
first of all thanks for your (Ash’s) efforts you made in testing and detailed reporting of women’s boards! That is really helpful.
I am closed to go for the twin sister, but have some minor doubts due to my physical data :-). I am small (1,63m) but quite heavy (88kg), shoe size 40 (EU). Riding irregularly for abt. 20yrs, so intermediate I would say, preferably powder, but also fun slopes, like to ride switch and of course do common terrain (rarely icey). My current FTWO all mountain board has a length of 1,46m and I am fine with it, but to be honest never tried another one (beyond the ones I rented at my early beginnings).
To keep a long story short – I would like to go for the twin sister with the length of 1,46m as I am comfy with and used to it, but I am not sure if I am to heavy for this length and should better go for 1,49m at least. As I am out of the common size-hight-weight-range I know that I have to make compromises but would be glad to get feedback and hear your opinion.
Furthermore I would like to know whether the dream catcher might be the better choice due to my skills, preferred terrain and physical aspects or not.
Thanks in advance.
Hi Kerstin
Thanks for your message.
Generally speaking in terms of size, I would say more like 155 for your specs, as an advanced rider. As an intermediate rider, I would say more like 151-153. So typically I would recommend the 152 Twin Sister for you. However, given that you are used to riding a 146, over a long period of time, that should be taken into account as well. So, I would recommend going longer than the 146 for sure, but perhaps the 149 makes the most sense, given what you’ve been riding.
Between the Twin Sister and Dream Catcher – you would get a little more powder performance from the Dream Catcher, but the Twin Sister is better for riding switch. Both boards are fine at both of those things, but that might help you to decide between them. If you were going to go 149 for Twin Sister, then I would go 151 for the Dream Catcher. It’s a board that can be ridden a little longer.
Hope this helps
Hi Nate,
thanks a lot. I will consider to go for the 152cm Twin Sister.
You’re very welcome Kerstin.
Just to clarify, the 149 is an option too, if you preferred to stay shorter.
Hi Nate,
I am 5’5” (166 cm) and 113 lbs (51kg) without gears. I read your review for this Jones Twin Sister, I believe this will be my next board. I go to Jones website and see their size chart. It is annoying me that I am in the range of 90-140 lbs for 139cm board in Jones chart. I never ride board in such short, I have tried some boards in 141-145 cm. The next level in Jones is 143 cm for the riders in 100-150 lbs. I am kind of lower bound for 143 cm. Do you think 139 cm could be a good fit for me? I am an intermediate player, hoping Twin Sister can be all-in-one board, little bit carving, stable enough in fast, and easy for quick turn in tree and powder day.
Thanks,
Linda
Hi Linda
Thanks for your message.
The Twin Sister is a very good all rounder, so yeah, definitely an all-in-one board.
Size-wise, I think the 143 is doable for you – I would say that something around 143, 144 is a good length for you, at an advanced level. Being an intermediate rider, you could go down to the 139. Certainly as a beginner I would say 139, but as an intermediate rider both would work – but given that you’re used to riding longer, that make the 143 more appealing.
However, it is a relatively wide board compared to a lot, so it might be a case that sizing down to 139 makes sense, depending on your boot size. If you can let me know your boot size, that would help to make a more accurate recommendation. If it’s quite wide for your boots, then that tends to affect quickness of turns, so that could be a good reason to size to the 139, depending on boot size.
Hope this helps
Hi Nate, I am wearing Burton Felix size 7. I also take time to read your top 10 boards, and GNU Ladies Choice and Jones Dream Catcher are attractive. What are the boards sizes you recommend me for those three boards (Ladies Choice, Twin Sister and Dream Catcher)?
I am also looking the Burton Feelgood Flying V (read your review, not good in edge holding?). If I have to pick only one board for my ride, so really one board rules all cases (stable, handling mid-fast speed I don’t go super fast :-P, reverse foot, edge holding on ice I live eastern coast we have a lot of ice this year! and easy to butter) I know my question may be not reaslistic, but it is really appreciated if you could recommend me the one among of those four?
thanks,
Linda.
Hi Linda
For your boot size, I would probably size down to the 139 for the Twin Sister. For the Dream Catcher, which is also quite wide, I would go for the 142. Whilst it’s also quite wide, it’s also something that can be ridden a little longer, so I think the 142 would work. For the Ladies Choice, the 142.5 would be a good choice. It’s a narrower board and a good width for your boots, IMO.
The Feelgood Flying V not that good in hard/icy conditions, IMO, so given where you live, probably less appropriate. The rest are good in those conditions, IMO.
The Twin Sister & Dream Catcher are the better choices for powder and for stability at higher speeds. The Ladies Choice is better for buttering and for riding switch. I think the Ladies Choice is the better size for you. But it’s whether you can sacrifice a little in terms of speed and powder vs the other 2. It’s not bad in those areas, but not as good as the other 2. It’s also got a slightly looser feel. Not super loose by any means, but not as stable as the Twin Sister and Dream Catcher.
Hi Nate, thanks for your answer. I will follow your recommendation to go with GNU Ladies Choice. But what size should I pick 139.5 or 142.5? I read GNU size chart I should be in the range of weight for 139.5 cm but like you said it is a relatively narrower board with only 22.6cm waist width for 139.5 and 23.2cm for 142.5 board. Should I go with 139.5? I personally prefer shorter board specially this board is perfect for buttering and riding in the trees. The only concern now is the board length and waist. Do you think 139.5 board will cause any issue in waist width for my boots? Or you still believe the 142.5 is the better length for me? Thanks Linda
Hi Linda
If you think you want to ride something shorter, then the 139.5 would certainly work for your specs. As an overall all-mountain option, I think the 142.5 is probably the best size for you. But that was also based on a comment earlier where you were concerned about going less than 141 as you hadn’t ridden that short before ” I never ride board in such short, I have tried some boards in 141-145 cm”. But the 139.5 is certainly in your range. Just at the shorter end of your range, IMO. If you want to get the most out of trees and buttering, then the 139.5 is a perfectly valid option for you.
In terms of width, with size 7s, I think you should be fine width-wise on the 139.5cm. GNU boards do have a smaller difference between the waist width and the width at inserts (where your bindings/boots actually go), so that might make it a bit tighter. The width on the 142.5 would be a really good fit for your boots though, IMO.
Hi Nate, I found your post “How Important is Snowboard Width Sizing and How Do I Get it Right?” is very useful. I read all of them and found the chart you made “When Back Binding is at 15°” for women. For Ladies Choice, I believe I will use +15°/-15° stand, and for size 7, your chart shows “MIN AT 15° (MM)” is 219mm and “MAX AT 15° (MM)” is 229mm. The LC 139.5 cm has waist width 226mm, and 142.5 cm has the waist width 232mm. Should I say 142.5 will have too much overhang for me?
Hi Linda
GNU boards tend to have a smaller difference between the waist width and the width at inserts (where the bindings/boots will actually be on the board), so there’s a greater risk for too much overhang on the 139.5 Ladies Choice for that reason. You could possible squeeze it, but I think you would be safer width-wise on the 142.5. I don’t think the width on the 142.5 would have too much underhang for you.