This list is for those that like their snowboarding hard, fast and uncompromising.
We have compiled what we think are the best 6 aggressive all-mountain snowboards currently on the market. This list has been update for the 2023-2024 season.
As is tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com, each board will receive a rating out of 100.
How these Boards Compared
See how the top 6 compared to the averages in the stats below.
O.k. let’s get into the top 6!
AGGRESSIVE ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #6
Board: Arbor Wasteland Camber
- CA
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7.5/10)
Rating: 85.3/100
Starting off the list at #6, we have Arbor's Wasteland Camber. It's the burliest of Arbor's mountain twins and it's the kind of board that makes you confident bombing at any speed.
Whilst it's a directional twin, it has a reference stance that's centered on effective edge, making this a great option for those that want to ride switch a lot as well.
But first and foremost, this is a hard charging board for tearing up the mountain and could take any amount of speed that I was able to throw at it, without the slightest hint of feeling unstable.
Score Breakdown for the Wasteland Camber
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
SPEED | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
CARVING | 4.0 | 16/20 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
JUMPS | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
POWDER | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TREES/BUMPS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
SWITCH | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 85.3/100 |
AGGRESSIVE ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #5
Board: Jones Aviator 2.0
- CA
- UK/EU
Flex: Stiff (8/10)
Rating: 85.3/100
In at #5, we have the first of the Jones' offerings in this list, the Aviator 2.0.
Looking for something that's aggressive and damp, but somehow still quite snappy? Then Jones' Aviator 2.0 might be your kind of board.
It loves speed and carving the most and you can drive this board hard, but it's also great for jumps and it comes with oodles of pop too, in thanks partly to the big bow of camber it possesses.
If you can handle this board, it returns performance in spades.
Score Breakdown for the Aviator 2.0
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
SPEED | 4.0 | 20/25 |
CARVING | 4.5 | 18/20 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
JUMPS | 4.0 | 12/15 |
POWDER | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TREES/BUMPS | 3.0 | 3/5 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 85.3/100 |
AGGRESSIVE ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #4
Board: Jones Ultra Mountain Twin
- CA
- UK/EU
Flex: Stiff (7.5/10)
Rating: 85.9/100
Next up we have Jones' Ultra Mountain Twin, the stiffer, burlier big brother of the Mountain Twin.
The Ultra Mountain Twin isn't ultra-aggressive in terms of it's camber profile - there's a reasonable amount of rocker in the profile, compared to the others on this list.
But there's still no mistaking it's aggressive nature. And that aggression comes from a rather stiff core. Noticeably stiffer and more aggressive than it's little brother, the Mountain Twin.
You can really bomb the mountain on this board and it lays a mean carve. But it's also still pretty good in powder. So, if you're looking for a stiff, aggressive and light-weight ride but still want decent float in pow - the UMT might be a good bet for you.
Score Breakdown for the Ultra Mountain Twin
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
SPEED | 4.0 | 20/25 |
CARVING | 4.0 | 16/20 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
JUMPS | 4.0 | 12/15 |
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TREES/BUMPS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 85.9/100 |
AGGRESSIVE ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #3
Board: GNU Forest Bailey 4x4
- CA
- UK/EU
Flex: Medium-Stiff (6.5/10)
Rating: 88.1/100
In at #3, we have the GNU 4x4.
The 4x4 is the brainchild of Forest Bailey. It's the softest flexing on this list - and with a just stiffer than medium flex, it's not super aggressive, when you don't want it to be. But the C3 camber and sidecut of this board help to make it aggressive when you do want it. But it's something that you can get a bit more casual/lazy on, so you don't have to be charging on it all the time.
This jumping powerhouse of a board is on that cuff between all-mountain and aggressive all-mountain and is super versatile. But make no mistake that while it's not the most aggressive on this list, you can throw a lot at it and it won't cower away from it.
Score Breakdown for the 4x4
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
SPEED | 4.0 | 20/25 |
CARVING | 4.0 | 16/20 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.0 | 4/5 |
JUMPS | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
POWDER | 3.0 | 9/15 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TREES/BUMPS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.1/100 |
AGGRESSIVE ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #2
Board: Burton Custom X
- CA
- UK/EU
Rating: 89.3/100
You want power, precision and speed? Then the Custom X should be on your radar.
Burton call this the most aggressive board in their line up (and I agree!) With a stiff flex and traditional camber profile there’ll be nothing too steep, too fast or too gnarly for this bad boy.
It’s certainly not the cheapest board on the market but if you've got the budget for it, you get a hard charging, take no prisoners beast of a board.
Check out the Video for More on the Custom X
The Custom X comes in at around 6:28 in the video
Score Breakdown for the Custom X
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
SPEED | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
CARVING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
JUMPS | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
POWDER | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 4.5 | 9/10 |
TREES/BUMPS | 3.0 | 3/5 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.3/100 |
AGGRESSIVE ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #1
Board: Capita Mega Merc
- CA
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7.5/10)
Rating: 90.4/100
And finally, in at #1, we have Capita's Mega Merc.
Like the Ultra Mountain Twin above, the Mega Merc is a great options for those who want decent powder performance (without going freeride and sacrificing switch). It's the equal best on this list in powder.
But where the Mega Merc really shines is when you open it out. This thing is a beast and it can bomb with the best of them - and carve trenches. If riding aggressively, bombing and carving are your mainstays, then you should definitely have the Mega Merc on your shortlist.
It's another one of those boards that you had better take control of, if you don't want to be the one taken for a ride! But when you do tame it, you get rewarded for it.
Learn more about the Mega Merc in the video Below
Score Breakdown for the Mega Merc
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
SPEED | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
CARVING | 4.5 | 18/20 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
JUMPS | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 4.5 | 9/10 |
TREES/BUMPS | 3.0 | 3/5 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.4/100 |
Thanks for Reading
I hope this post has helped to narrow down the best aggressive all-mountain options for you.
Check out the links below each board for prices, availability and more info on the boards.
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