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The following 10 boards have been selected as my picks for the top all mountain snowboards for the 2024/2025 season.
Each board is given a rating out of 100 for easier comparison. Price has not been considered in the ratings.
Of the 30 current model all-mountain snowboards that we tested:
The average score was 82.7/100
The highest score was 91.6/100
The lowest score was 71.7/100
The average price was $525
O.k. let’s get into the top 10.
#10: ROSSIGNOL ONE
Board NAME: Rossignol One
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Stable and semi-aggressive
RATING: 85.5/100
*TOP TIER HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
Starting off the list at #10, we have the Rossignol One. This is one of those boards that personifies do-it-all/one board quiver. Wherever you take it on the mountain, it doesn't let you down - and whatever style you want to ride, it obeys.
And it's particularly good at navigating hard/icy conditions - so if you get those a lot, this One should be on your Radar.
#9: CAPITA MERCURY
Board NAME: Capita Mercury
Flex: Medium-Stiff (6.5/10)
Feel: Stable and semi-aggressive
Rating: 86.1/100
At the other end of the scale from the Typo (see below), the Mercury is the most aggressive ride on this list (but still not aggressive enough to make our aggressive all-mountain list - so not ultra-aggressive by any means).
It's still something that you can slow down and play around on to an extent.
It's not the most buttery or jib friendly but the Mercury more than makes up for it with it's prowess for speed, carving and jumps - and pretty good in the deep stuff too.
#8: YES TYPO
Board: Yes Typo
Flex: Medium (4.5/10)
Feel: Stable but playful
rating: 87.3/100
*TOP TIER HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
The Typo is the most playful/mellow option on this list. It's been the same for a long time, but it fills its spot very well and while it doesn't have the fanfare of some other boards on this list, it does what its made to do really well.
One of the best options going around, IMO, for those higher end beginner/low intermediate riders who are looking to progress and a beginner board can't take them any further. The Typo is an easy ride, but has enough performance to take you far into your progression.
But it's not just for intermediate riders. It's a great option if you're more advanced but just want a playful/casual ride. So, also makes a great quiver board for a more advanced rider who wants a casual boards for days riding with others who may not be at the same level or prefer to ride slower, easier terrain.
If you fit one of those descriptions and also tend to ride in icy conditions fairly regularly, then the Typo is even more suitable.
Whilst it's not the fastest board and is more of a slasher than a carver, it's nice and easy to ride, really quick edge-to-edge, butters super easy and can be taken anywhere on the mountain.
#7: ROME WARDEN
Board: ROME WARDEN
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Feel: STABLE AND VERY SLIGHTLY ON MELLOW SIDE
rating: 87.3/100
Some might be wondering how the Warden, essentially the dulled down version of the Stale Crewzer, made this list and the Stale Crewzer didn't. Legit question for sure!
Essentially the two boards are different enough in personality that the Stale Crewzer is in the aggressive all-mountain category and this is better suited for this category.
And as far as this category goes - do-it-all boards from mellow up to semi-aggressive - the Warden works really well. It's super versatile and just all-round doesn't have anything that I could fault it on.
While it may not be super exciting, it is super consistent and reliable and the kind of board that won't let you down in any scenario. Great option as a semi-mellow one-board-quiver, for an intermediate rider, or as a daily driver in a quiver.
#6: BATALEON GOLIATH
Board: Bataleon GOLIATH
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Feel: Stable and SEMI-PLAYFUL
Smart rating score: 88.6/100
Like the Typo above, the Goliath is a great option for those looking to progress beyond their beginner board. And also like the Typo it can work really well for more advanced riders wanting a more casual/playful board.
What differs with the Goliath, however, is that it has a more unique feel and personality. It's the kind of board that could excite even the most aloof riders out there.
#5: LIB TECH TERRAIN WRECKER
Board: Lib Tech Terrain Wrecker
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Feel: Semi-Loose, SEMI-PLAYFUL
rating: 88.6/100
The Terrain Wrecker is a snappy, energetic board, with great, easy pop that's really fun to rip in the park, on the groomers, through the trees and when things get deep.
It's centered along the effective edge, giving it a twin-ish kind of feel, but along the length of the board there is quite a bit of setback, off setting that twin feel with a more directional flavor, particularly useful for those powder days.
If you prefer a more playful all-mountain board, but one that is really versatile and can take you anywhere and do anything, the Terrain Wrecker should be high on your list.
#4: SLASH BRAINSTORM
Board NAME: Slash Brainstorm
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Feel: Stable but SEMI-playful
rating: 88.6/100
At #4, we have Slash's Brainstorm.
This board has the unique combination of being great for getting playful and slashing around while also being really well suited to powder, and at the same time rides switch really well.
And just across the board, there are no weaknesses with this board, whether you're cruising the groomers, getting in the trees, surfing the pow or hitting the park.
#3: BATALEON GOLITATH PLUS
Board: Bataleon Goliath Plus
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Stable and in between aggressive and playful
rating: 89.2/100
The Goliath Plus is a souped up version of Bataleon's Goliath (see #6 above).
Everything about the Goliath Plus was fun. There's nothing it doesn't do well. It strikes a beautiful balance between park, groomer and off groomer. A beautiful balance of being good when ridden fast and when ridden slow and all round just excels everywhere on the mountain and in any style you want.
It leans ever so slightly freestyle, but really it's a do-it-all, one board quiver that rips everything, everywhere.
#2: JONES MOUNTAIN TWIN
Board: Jones Mountain Twin
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Stable and in between aggressive and playful
rating: 89.2/100
The Mountain Twin is the most reliably consistent boards I've ever had the pleasure of riding. It moves from icy to powder to park as if it was nothing and without breaking a sweat.
It just feels super consistent at everything and everywhere - pretty much the definition of do-it-all. I feel like I know exactly how the Mountain Twin is going to be in every situation before I even get there and can rely on it to feel that way, which is massively confidence inspiring.
#1: YES STANDARD
Board: YES Standard
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Feel: Stable and in between aggressive and playful
Smart rating score: 91.6/100
*TOP TIER HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
Finally, in the #1 spot, as its held for a number of years now, we have the YES Standard.
This board never fails to excite me and every time I ride it, I expect that it won't be able to live up to my memories of it - but it always does.
You can get aggressive on this board and lay down a decent carve but at the same time it’s also great for jumps, spins, riding switch and it's surprisingly buttery. And to top it all off, it rides well in powder too - particularly so, when you set your bindings up in the slam back inserts.
Whenever I ride this board, I feel confident and amped for everything I can throw at it whether there's powder or ice, whether I take it in the park, cruise or bomb the groomers, explore the trees or seek out what ever side-hit or drop I can find.
If the Mountain Twin is the Epitome of the do-it-all board and Mr Consistent, the Standard is the do-it-all definition with that undefinable x-factor.
2023-2024 Top 10 All-Mountain Snowboards
#10: Rossignol One
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Stable and semi-aggressive
RATING: 85.5/100
*TOP TIER HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
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#9:Arbor Shiloh Camber
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Semi Locked-In
rating: 86.1/100
POWDER | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
CARVING | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 7/10 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TREES/BUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SWITCH | 4.0 | 8/10 |
JUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
JIBBING | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
#8: YES Typo
Flex: Medium (4.5/10)
Feel: Stable but playful
rating: 86.1/100
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#7: Capita Mercury
Flex: Medium-Stiff (6.5/10)
Feel: Stable and semi-aggressive
Rating: 86.1/100
| Powder | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Carving | 4 | 8/10 |
| Turns | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Speed | 4 | 8/10 |
| Crud | 4 | 8/10 |
| Trees | 3 | 6/10 |
| Switch | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jumps | 4 | 8/10 |
| Spins | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| Butters | 3 | 3/5 |
| Rails | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
#6: Slash Brain Storm
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Feel: Stable but SEMI-playful
rating: 88.6/100
| Powder | 4 | 12/15 |
| Carving | 3 | 6/10 |
| Turns | 4 | 8/10 |
| Speed | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Crud | 4 | 8/10 |
| Trees | 4 | 8/10 |
| Switch | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jumps | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Spins | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| Butters | 4 | 4/5 |
| Rails | 3 | 3/5 |
#5: Lib Tech Terrain Wrecker
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Feel: Semi-Loose, SEMI-PLAYFUL
rating: 88.6/100
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#4: Bataleon Goliath Plus
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Stable and in between aggressive and playful
rating: 89.2/100
| Powder | 3 | 9/15 |
| Carving | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Turns | 4 | 8/10 |
| Speed | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Crud | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Trees | 4 | 8/10 |
| Switch | 4 | 8/10 |
| Jumps | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Spins | 4 | 4/5 |
| Butters | 4 | 4/5 |
| Rails | 3 | 3/5 |
#3: Jones Mountain Twin
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Stable and in between aggressive and playful
rating: 89.2/100
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 |
#2: Bataleon Thunderstorm
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Feel: Stable and in between aggressive and playful
rating: 91.0/100
POWDER | 4.0 | 12/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.5 | 9/10 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 7/10 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TREES/BUMPS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
SWITCH | 3.0 | 6/10 |
JUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
#1: Yes Standard
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Stable and in between aggressive and playful
Smart rating score: 91.0/100
*TOP TIER HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 8/10 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TREES/BUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SWITCH | 4.0 | 8/10 |
JUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
- The average score was 83.9/100
- The highest score was 92.1/100
- The lowest score was 70.7/100
- The average price was $546
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #10=
Board: Arbor Shiloh Camber
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Semi Locked-In
Smart rating score: 87.2/100
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
CARVING | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 7/10 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TREES/BUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SWITCH | 4.0 | 8/10 |
JUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
JIBBING | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.2/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #10=
Board: Yes Typo
Flex: Medium (4.5/10)
Feel: Stable but playful
Smart rating score: 87.2/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.0 | 9/15 |
CARVING | 3.0 | 6/10 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.5 | 9/10 |
SPEED | 3.0 | 6/10 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 3.0 | 6/10 |
TREES/BUMPS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
SWITCH | 4.0 | 8/10 |
JUMPS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.2/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #10=
Board: Capita Mercury
Flex: Medium-Stiff (6.5/10)
Feel: Stable and semi-aggressive
Smart rating score: 87.2/100
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 8/10 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TREES/BUMPS | 3.0 | 6/10 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
BUTTERS | 3.0 | 3/5 |
JIBBING | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.2/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #8
Board: Rossignol One
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Stable and in between aggressive and playful
Smart rating score: 87.8/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 8/10 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TREES/BUMPS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.8/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #7
Board: Bataleon Thunderbolt
Flex: Medium to Medium-Stiff (6.5/10)
Feel: Stable and in between aggressive and playful
Smart rating score: 89.6/100
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 4.0 | 12/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 8/10 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TREES/BUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SWITCH | 3.0 | 6/10 |
JUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
BUTTERS | 3.0 | 3/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.6/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #6
Board: Slash Brainstorm
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Feel: Stable but playful
Smart rating score: 89.6/100
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 4.0 | 12/15 |
CARVING | 3.0 | 6/10 |
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 | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.6/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #5
Board: Lib Tech Terrain Wrecker
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Feel: Semi-Loose, on the playful side
Smart rating score: 89.6/100
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPEED | 3.0 | 6/10 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TREES/BUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
JIBBING | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.6/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #4
Board: Nitro Team Gullwing
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Stable (ever so slightly on the looser side of stable) and in between aggressive and playful
Smart rating score: 89.6/100
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 | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.6/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #3
Board: Bataleon Goliath Plus
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Stable and in between aggressive and playful
Smart rating score: 90.2/100
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.0 | 9/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 7/10 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TREES/BUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SWITCH | 4.0 | 8/10 |
JUMPS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
SPINS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.2/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #2
Board: Jones Mountain Twin
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Stable and in between aggressive and playful
Smart rating score: 90.2/100
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 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #1
Board: YES Standard
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Stable and in between aggressive and playful
Smart rating score: 92.1/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 8/10 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TREES/BUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SWITCH | 4.0 | 8/10 |
JUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 92.1/100 |
- The average score was 82.3/100
- The highest score was 92.0/100
- The lowest score was 66.7/100
- The average price was $507
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #10
Board: Arbor Shiloh Camber
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Semi Locked-In
Smart rating score: 87.0/100
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
CARVING | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SWITCH | 4.0 | 8/10 |
JUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
JIBBING | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.0/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #9
Board: Yes Typo
Flex: Medium (4.5/10)
Feel: Stable but playful
Smart rating score: 87.7/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.0 | 9/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SPEED | 3.0 | 9/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SWITCH | 4.0 | 8/10 |
JUMPS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.7/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #8
Board: Niche Story
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
Feel: Stable and semi-aggressive
Smart rating score: 88.3/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 12/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 3.0 | 3/5 |
BUTTERS | 3.0 | 3/5 |
JIBBING | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.3/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #7
Board: Slash Brainstorm
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Feel: Stable but playful
Smart rating score: 88.3/100
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 4.0 | 12/15 |
CARVING | 3.0 | 9/15 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
PIPE | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.3/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #6
Board: Rossignol One
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Stable and in between aggressive and playful
Smart rating score: 88.3/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 4.0 | 12/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 12/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 3.0 | 6/10 |
SPINS | 3.0 | 3/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
PIPE | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.3/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #5
Board: Lib Tech Terrain Wrecker
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Feel: Semi-Loose, on the playful side
Smart rating score: 88.3/100
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SPEED | 3.0 | 9/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
JIBBING | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.3/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #4
Board: Nitro Team Gullwing
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Stable (ever so slightly on the looser side of stable) and in between aggressive and playful
Smart rating score: 88.9/100
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
BUTTERS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
PIPE | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.9/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #3
Board: Capita Mercury
Flex: Medium-Stiff (6.5/10)
Feel: Stable and semi-aggressive
Smart rating score: 88.9/100
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 12/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
BUTTERS | 3.0 | 3/5 |
JIBBING | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.9/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #2
Board: Jones Mountain Twin
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Stable and in between aggressive and playful (a little more playful than previous models)
Smart rating score: 90.1/100
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 12/15 |
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 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.1/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #1
Board: YES Standard
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Stable and in between aggressive and playful
Smart rating score: 92.0/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 12/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SWITCH | 4.0 | 8/10 |
JUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 92.0/100 |
- The average score was 82.0/100
- The highest score was 92.0/100
- The lowest score was 66.7/100
- The average price was $507
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #11
Board: Dinosaurs Will Die Wizard Stick
Price: $419
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Feel: Stable but playful
Smart rating score: 84.6/100
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SPEED | 3.0 | 9/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
BUTTERS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
PIPE | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.6/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #10
Board: Burton Custom Flying V
Price: $599
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Feel: Semi-Loose, playful
Smart rating score: 85.2/100
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 3.0 | 9/15 |
SPEED | 3.0 | 9/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
PIPE | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 85.2/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #9
Board: Yes Typo
Price: $449
Flex: Medium (4.5/10)
Feel: Stable but playful
Smart rating score: 87.7/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.0 | 9/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SPEED | 3.0 | 9/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SWITCH | 4.0 | 8/10 |
JUMPS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.7/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #8
Board: Niche Story
Price: $599
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
Feel: Stable and semi-aggressive
Smart rating score: 88.3/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 12/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 3.0 | 3/5 |
BUTTERS | 3.0 | 3/5 |
JIBBING | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.3/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #7
Board: Slash Brainstorm
Price: $449
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Feel: Stable but playful
Smart rating score: 88.3/100
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 4.0 | 12/15 |
CARVING | 3.0 | 9/15 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
PIPE | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.3/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #6
Board: Rossignol One LF
Price: $549
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Stable and in between aggressive and playful
Smart rating score: 88.3/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 4.0 | 12/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 12/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 3.0 | 6/10 |
SPINS | 3.0 | 3/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
PIPE | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.3/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #5
Board: Nitro Team Gullwing
Price: $499
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Stable (ever so slightly on the looser side of stable) and in between aggressive and playful
Smart rating score: 88.9/100
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
BUTTERS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
PIPE | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.9/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #4
Board: Capita Mercury
Price: $559
Flex: Medium-Stiff (6.5/10)
Feel: Stable and semi-aggressive
Smart rating score: 88.9/100
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 12/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
BUTTERS | 3.0 | 3/5 |
JIBBING | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.9/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #3
Board: Lib Tech Terrain Wrecker
Price: $529
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Feel: Semi-Loose, on the playful side
Smart rating score: 89.5/100
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SPEED | 3.0 | 9/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
SPINS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
JIBBING | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.5/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #2
Board: Jones Mountain Twin
Price: $499
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Stable and in between aggressive and playful (a little more playful than previous models)
Smart rating score: 90.1/100
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 12/15 |
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 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.1/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #1
Board: YES Standard
Price: $499
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Stable and in between aggressive and playful
Smart rating score: 92.0/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 12/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SWITCH | 4.0 | 8/10 |
JUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 92.0/100 |
- The average score was 81.8/100
- The highest score was 92.0/100
- The lowest score was 66.7/100
- The average price was $495
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #10
Board: Arbor Bryan Iguchi Pro Rocker
Price: $599
Flex: Medium-Stiff (6.5/10)
Feel: Semi-Loose
Smart rating score: 84.0/100
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SPEED | 3.0 | 9/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 3.0 | 3/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
JIBBING | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
PIPE | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.0/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #9
Board: Burton Custom Flying V
Price: $599
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Feel: Semi-Loose
Smart rating score: 85.2/100
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 3.0 | 9/15 |
SPEED | 3.0 | 9/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
PIPE | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 85.2/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #8
Board: Yes Typo
Price: $449
Flex: Medium (4.5/10)
Smart rating score: 87.7/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.0 | 9/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SPEED | 3.0 | 9/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SWITCH | 4.0 | 8/10 |
JUMPS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.7/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #7
Board: Niche Story
Price: $574
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
Smart rating score: 88.3/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 12/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 3.0 | 3/5 |
BUTTERS | 3.0 | 3/5 |
JIBBING | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.3/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #6
Board: Slash Brainstorm
Price: $449
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Smart rating score: 88.3/100
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 4.0 | 12/15 |
CARVING | 3.0 | 9/15 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
PIPE | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.3/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #5
Board: Rossignol One LF
Price: $549
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Smart rating score: 88.3/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 4.0 | 12/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 12/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 3.0 | 6/10 |
SPINS | 3.0 | 3/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
PIPE | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.3/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #4
Board: Nitro Team Gullwing
Price: $529
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Stable (ever so slightly on the looser side of stable)
Smart rating score: 88.9/100
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
BUTTERS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
PIPE | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.9/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #3
Board: Jones Mountain Twin
Price: $499
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Smart rating score: 89.5/100
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 12/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
BUTTERS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.5/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #2
Board: Capita Mercury
Price: $559
Flex: Medium-Stiff (6.5/10)
Smart rating score: 89.5/100
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 12/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SWITCH | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 3.0 | 3/5 |
BUTTERS | 3.0 | 3/5 |
JIBBING | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.5/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #1
Board: YES Standard
Price: $499
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Smart rating score: 92.0/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 12/15 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SWITCH | 4.0 | 8/10 |
JUMPS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 92.0/100 |
The average score was 80.4/100
The highest score was 92.7/100
The lowest score was 64.0/100
The average price was $481
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #10
Board: Burton Custom Flying V
Price: $599
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Feel: Semi-Loose
Smart rating score: 82.9/100
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Powder | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Carving | 3.0 | 9/15 |
Speed | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Uneven Terrain | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Switch | 3.5 | 7/10 |
Jumps | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Jibbing | 3.0 | 6/10 |
Pipe | 2.5 | 5/10 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 82.9/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #9
Board: Arbor Coda Rocker
Price: $549
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
Feel: Semi-Loose
Smart rating score: 83.5/100
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Powder | 3.0 | 9/15 |
Carving | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Speed | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Uneven Terrain | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Switch | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Jumps | 3.5 | 7/10 |
Jibbing | 3.0 | 6/10 |
Pipe | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 83.5/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #8
Board: Yes Typo
Price: $449
Flex: Medium (4.5/10)
Smart rating score: 84.8/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Powder | 3.0 | 9/15 |
Carving | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Speed | 3.0 | 9/15 |
Uneven Terrain | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Switch | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Jumps | 3.5 | 7/10 |
Jibbing | 3.0 | 6/10 |
Pipe | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.8/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #7
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Powder | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Carving | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Speed | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Uneven Terrain | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Switch | 3.5 | 7/10 |
Jumps | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Jibbing | 2.5 | 5/10 |
Pipe | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.2/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #6
Board: Rossignol One LF
Price: $499
Flex: Medium
Smart rating score: 87.8/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Powder | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Carving | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Speed | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Uneven Terrain | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Switch | 3.5 | 7/10 |
Jumps | 3.0 | 6/10 |
Jibbing | 3.0 | 6/10 |
Pipe | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.8/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #5
Board: Nitro Team Gullwing
Price: $519
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Stable (ever so slightly on the looser side of stable)
Smart rating score: 88.4/100
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Powder | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Carving | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Speed | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Uneven Terrain | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Switch | 3.5 | 7/10 |
Jumps | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Jibbing | 3.0 | 6/10 |
Pipe | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.4/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #4
Board: Niche Story
Price: $574
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Smart rating score: 88.4/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Powder | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Carving | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Speed | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Uneven Terrain | 3.0 | 9/15 |
Switch | 3.5 | 7/10 |
Jumps | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Jibbing | 2.5 | 5/10 |
Pipe | 4.5 | 9/10 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.4/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #3
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Powder | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Carving | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Speed | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Uneven Terrain | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Switch | 3.5 | 7/10 |
Jumps | 3.5 | 7/10 |
Jibbing | 3.0 | 6/10 |
Pipe | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.0/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #2
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Powder | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Carving | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Speed | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Uneven Terrain | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Switch | 3.5 | 7/10 |
Jumps | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Jibbing | 2.5 | 5/10 |
Pipe | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.9/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #1
Board: YES Standard
Price: $499
Flex: Medium
Smart rating score: 92.7/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Powder | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Carving | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Speed | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Uneven Terrain | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Switch | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Jumps | 4.5 | 9/10 |
Jibbing | 3.0 | 6/10 |
Pipe | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 92.7/100 |
Of the 27 different all-mountain boards that I rated:
- The average score was 80.9/100
- The highest score was 92.1/100
- The lowest score was 63.4/100
- The average price was $490
All-Mountain Board #10
Board: Ride Wild Life
Price: $429
Flex: Medium
Smart rating score: 82.9/100
The Ride Wild Life is almost feels like a freeride board – but a more easy going, playful version than your average freeride board.
It’s still definitely an all-mountain board, with the flex and versatility you would expect but it can also be a great choice for freeriding if you want something easier and more forgiving (and cheaper!).
Check out the Score Breakdown Below
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Powder: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Carving: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Speed: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Switch: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Jumps: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jibbing: | 2.0 | 4/10 |
| Pipe: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 82.9/100 |
All-Mountain Board #9
Board: Burton Process
Price: $499
Flex: Medium
Smart rating score: 84.8/100
I’ve also included the the Process Flying V’s score below. The Flying V version is different in that it has a hybrid rocker camber profile as opposed to the Process which has a traditional camber profile.
Also the Flying V version has a slightly softer flex. These things makes for some very different stronger and weaker areas as illustrated in the tables below. But both come out with a good score.
Which one you prefer would come down to what performance factors are more important to you. The Process is the more aggressive version and the Flying V is the more playful version.
Check out the Score Breakdown Below
Process Camber
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Powder: | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
| Carving: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Speed: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Switch: | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Jumps: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Jibbing: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Pipe: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 84.8/100 |
Process Flying V
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Powder: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Carving: | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Speed: | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Switch: | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Jumps: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jibbing: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Pipe: | 2.0 | 4/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 84.1/100 |
All-Mountain Board #8
Board: Yes Typo
Price: $449
Flex: Medium (4.5/10)
Smart rating score: 87.2/100
- HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
Described as a YES Basic on steroids, the Typo just gives you a little bit more aggression and with a small setback stance and more rocker in the nose, it has a more directional feel to it.
But it can still handle jumps, jibs and riding switch with ease so it’s a great all-rounder.
Check out the Score Breakdown Below
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Powder: | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Carving: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Speed: | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Switch: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Jumps: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jibbing: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 87.2/100 |
All-Mountain Board #7
Board: Burton Trick Pony
Price: $549
Flex: Medium
Smart rating score: 87.2/100
The 2016-17 Trick Pony was a changed ride from the 2015-16 version and the 2017-18 model has retained those changes. And, in the opinion of this humble snowboarder, the Trick Pony changed for the better.
What used to be playful flat-to-rocker deck is now almost all camber – but it has some flat spots towards the tip and tail.
But however they’ve done it, they’ve managed to make this board really un-catchy (if that’s a word!) – so it’s still super easy to switch into switch and retains that catch free feel – but is now more aggressive, faster, holds a carve better and has way more pop.
Check out the Score Breakdown Below
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Powder: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Carving: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Speed: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Switch: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Jumps: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Jibbing: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Pipe: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 87.2/100 |
All-Mountain Board #6
Board: Rossignol One Magtek
Price: $499
Flex: Medium
Smart rating score: 88.4/100
- HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
Now renamed the One LF (for “Light Frame”), the One from Rossi, coming in at number 6, sacrifices some Jibbing but more than makes up for it in other areas.
So if you aren’t that interested in jibbing and are willing to sacrifice it for performance in carving up the mountain, anywhere on the mountain that you want to go, then this might be the board for you.
The One will also be awesome for anyone who often rides in hard and icy conditions – those Magtek edges really help to grip hard and icy snow.
Check out the Score Breakdown Below
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Powder: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Carving: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Speed: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Switch: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jumps: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Jibbing: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 88.4/100 |
All-Mountain Board #5
Board: Niche Story
Price: $574
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
Smart rating score: 88.4/100
- HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
And the number 5 board on the list, the Story, is from the niche snowboard company. It was good to see that the big boys aren’t the only one’s that can make great snowboards and its awesome to know there’s great competition out there to keep pushing snowboard technology further and further.
The Story is one heck of a board! The only reason you wouldn’t consider this board if you were into Jibbing in a big way.
For everything else this should definitely be an option and has no weakness outside of the jibbing (which it necessarily sacrifices to be stronger elsewhere). It is great in powder, speedy, excels on jumps and is a pipe superstar. It’s definitely on the more aggressive (partly down to being the stiffest flexing board on this list) rather than playful side of all-mountain riding.
There’s no-where on the mountain that the Story can’t conquer – the ultimate compliment for an all-mountain snowboard.
Check out the Score Breakdown Below
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Powder: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Carving: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Speed: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Switch: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jumps: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Jibbing: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 88.4/100 |
All-Mountain Board #4
Board: Jones Mountain Twin
Price: $499
Flex: Medium
Smart rating score: 89.0/100
The Mountain Twin is extremely consistent across all categories. It’s the definition of ride everywhere, do everything.
In fact it was only under 3.5 out of 5 for just one of the factors (Jibbing). This is a board I was definitely comfortable with everywhere on the mountain and it’s super consistent across conditions and across riding styles.
Check out the Score Breakdown Below
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Powder: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Carving: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Speed: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Switch: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jumps: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jibbing: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 89.0/100 |
All-Mountain Board #3
Board: Slash Brainstorm
Price: $449
Flex: Medium
Smart rating score: 89.0/100
And the #3 all-mountain snowboard on the list – the Brainstorm by Slash.
After the Ride Wild Life and next to the YES Typo (see #10 & #8 above) this is the least expensive board in the list. Yet it scores one of the highest.
This is a seriously high quality all-mountain machine ready to tear up the park, pipe, the groomers and the backcountry a-like.
I can’t say enough how fun this board is all over the mountain – I found it super-hard to return this deck after demoing it!
Check out the Score Breakdown Below
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Powder: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Carving: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Speed: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Switch: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jumps: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Jibbing: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 89.0/100 |
All-Mountain Board #2
Board: Never Summer West
Price: $569
Flex: Medium
Smart rating score: 90.9/100
Coming in at #2 is the Never Summer West.
Into it’s 3rd year of existence now (after replacing the Never Summer Cobra), the West is only getting better.
This is a board that performs across the board (with only jibbing being a slight weakness) and it just has that x-factor that I can’t describe – this board feels like magic on the feet and somehow manages that elusive quality of being able to perform across a large variety of conditions and can switch between laying down a hard carve and slowing down and slowing it down and playing around seamlessly.
Check out the Score Breakdown Below
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Powder: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Carving: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Speed: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Switch: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jumps: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Jibbing: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 90.9/100 |
All-Mountain Board #1
Board: YES Standard
Price: $499
Flex: Medium
Smart rating score: 92.1/100
- HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
The Standard has changed a bit over the last couple of seasons and it really has evolved to be the Standard by which all other all-mountain boards are measured against.
The 2015-16 model was a more aggressive-all-mountain board and then it changed into a great all-round deck capable to do whatever you want it to. The biggest change between those two models was that the reduction of the amount of camber in the profile in the 2017 model compared to the 2016 model, making it less aggressive – and maybe a little softer flexing too.
The 2018 model has evolved once more – and has become even better. The main changes from the 2017 model being some tweaks in the sidecut and effective edge and also creating a wider base.
You can still get really aggressive on this board and lay down a good carve but it’s also great for jumps, riding switch and riding in the powder.
Check out the Score Breakdown Below
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Powder: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Carving: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Speed: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Switch: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Jumps: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Jibbing: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 92.1/100 |
NOTE: This list was for the 2017-18 season. For the latest Top 10 All-Mountain Snowboards List, check out the link below:
>>Latest Season’s Top 10 All-Mountain Snowboards
Of the 26 different all-mountain boards that I looked at
- The average score was 81.8/100
- The highest score was 90.9/100 (see #1 board below)
- The lowest score was 65.2/100
- The average price was $510
All-Mountain Board #10
Board: Never Summer Snowtrooper
Price (USD): $519
Flex: Medium-Soft
Smart rating score: 84.1/100
The Snowtrooper is designed to be good at anything and to be able to ride anywhere and it doesn’t disappoint.
With a flex rating on the softer side of medium this is going to be awesome for anyone who likes a slightly more playful/casual ride. This is the softest flexing deck on this list and a great choice for the more casual all-mountain rider.
Check out the Score Breakdown Below
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Powder: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Carving: | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Speed: | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Switch: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jumps: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jibbing: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Pipe: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 84.1/100 |
All-Mountain Board #9
Board: Burton Process
Price (USD): $499
Flex: Medium
Smart rating score: 84.8/100
I’ve also included the the Process Flying V’s score below. The Flying V version is different in that it has a hybrid rocker camber profile as opposed to the Process which has a traditional camber profile.
Also the Flying V version has a slightly softer flex. These things makes for some very different stronger and weaker areas as illustrated in the tables below. But both come out with a good score.
Which one you prefer would come down to what performance factors are more important to you. The Process is the more aggressive version and the Flying V is the more playful version.
Check out the Score Breakdown Below
Process Camber
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Powder: | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
| Carving: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Speed: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Switch: | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Jumps: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Jibbing: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Pipe: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 84.8/100 |
Process Flying V
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Powder: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Carving: | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Speed: | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Switch: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Jumps: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Jibbing: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Pipe: | 2.0 | 4/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 84.1/100 |
All-Mountain Board #8
Board: YES Standard
Price (USD): $499
Flex: Medium-Stiff
Smart rating score: 87.2/100
The Standard is a changed board this season. It was a more aggressive-all-mountain board in the 2015-16 model but it’s now just a great all-round deck capable to do whatever you want it to.
The biggest change is that there is now less camber in the profile than the 2016 model, making it less aggressive. But you can still charge a mean carve, stomp landings and ride at speed.
It’s still quite a medium-stiff ride so you can definitely still ride aggressively on it, but now it’s just overall a bit more cruisey compared to the 2016 model.
Check out the Score Breakdown Below
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Powder: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Carving: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Speed: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Switch: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Jumps: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Jibbing: | 2.0 | 4/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 87.2/100 |
All-Mountain Board #7
Board: Rossignol One Magtek
Price (USD): $499
Flex: Medium
Smart rating score: 87.8/100
The One Magtek from Rossi, coming in at number 7, sacrifices some Jibbing but more than makes up for it in other areas.
So if you are not that interested in jibbing and are willing to sacrifice it for performance in carving up the mountain, anywhere on the mountain that you want to go, then this might be the board for you.
The One will also be awesome for anyone who often rides in hard and icy conditions – those Magtek edges really help to grip hard and icy snow.
Check out the Score Breakdown Below
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Powder: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Carving: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Speed: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Switch: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jumps: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Jibbing: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 87.8/100 |
All-Mountain Board #6
Board: Yes Typo
Price (USD): $449
Flex: Medium
Smart rating score: 88.4/100
Described as a YES Basic on steroids, the Typo just gives you a little bit more aggression and with a small setback stance and more rocker in the nose, it has a more directional feel to it.
But it can still handle jumps, jibs and riding switch with ease so it’s a great all-rounder.
Check out the Score Breakdown Below
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Powder: | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Carving: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Speed: | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Switch: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Jumps: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Jibbing: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 88.4/100 |
All-Mountain Board #5
Board: Burton Trick Pony
Price (USD): $549
Flex: Medium
Smart rating score: 88.4/100
The Trick Pony is a changed ride this year. And, in the opinion of this humble snowboarder, has changed for the better.
What used to be playful flat-to-rocker deck is now almost all camber – but it has some flat spots towards the tip and tail.
But however they’ve done it, they’ve managed to make this board really un-catchy (if that’s a word!) – so it’s still super easy to switch into switch and retains that catch free feel – but is now more aggressive, faster, holds a carve better and has way more pop.
Check out the Score Breakdown Below
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Powder: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Carving: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Speed: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Switch: | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Jumps: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Jibbing: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Pipe: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 88.4/100 |
All-Mountain Board #4
Board: Never Summer West
Price (USD): $569
Flex: Medium
Smart rating score: 89.6/100
With the Cobra out of the Never Summer line up, the West is now the premier all-mountain deck from Never Summer – and doesn’t disappoint, filling those rather big shoes easily.
This is one of 2 Never Summer Decks in this list but it’s a very different board to the Snowtrooper. It’s stiffer and a more aggressive ride than the more casual Snowtrooper. You can definitely still play around with this board – but where it comes into it’s own is when you want to dig in for a carve and ride at pace.
The West was new for 2016 so it’s in its second year now.
Check out the Score Breakdown Below
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Powder: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Carving: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Speed: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Switch: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jumps: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jibbing: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 89.6/100 |
All-Mountain Board #3
Board: Niche Story
Price (USD): $574
Flex: Medium-Stiff
Smart rating score: 90.2/100
And the number 3 board on the list, the Story, is from the niche snowboard company. It was good to see that the big boys aren’t the only one’s that can make great snowboards and its awesome to know there’s great competition out there to keep pushing snowboard technology further and further.
The Story is one heck of a board! The only reason you wouldn’t consider this board if you were into Jibbing in a big way.
For everything else this should definitely be an option and has no weakness outside of the jibbing (which it necessarily sacrifices to be stronger elsewhere). It is great in powder, speedy, excels on jumps and is a pipe superstar. It’s definitely on the more aggressive rather than playful side of all-mountain riding.
There’s no-where on the mountain that the Story can’t conquer – the ultimate compliment for an all-mountain snowboard.
Check out the Score Breakdown Below
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Powder: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Carving: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Speed: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Switch: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jumps: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Jibbing: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 90.2/100 |
All-Mountain Board #2
Board: Jones Mountain Twin
Price (USD): $499
Flex: Medium
Smart rating score: 90.9/100
The Mountain Twin is extremely consistent across all categories. It’s the definition of ride everywhere, do everything.
In fact it was only under 3.5 out of 5 for just one of the factors (Jibbing). This is a board I was definitely comfortable with everywhere on the mountain.
Check out the Score Breakdown Below
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Powder: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Carving: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Speed: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Switch: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jumps: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jibbing: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 90.9/100 |
All-Mountain Board #1
Board: Slash Brainstorm
Price (USD): $449
Flex: Medium
Smart rating score: 90.9/100
And finally our #1 all mountain snowboard – the Brainstorm by Slash. It was #1 for the 2015-16 model and it remains #1 for 2016-17.
Next to the YES Typo (see # 6 above) this is the least expensive board in the list. Yet it scores the highest. O.k. it’s first equal technically but it’s cheaper than the Mountain Twin so I think it deserves top spot!
This is a seriously high quality all-mountain machine ready to tear up the park, pipe, the groomers and the backcountry a-like.
I can’t say enough how fun this board is all over the mountain – I found it super-hard to return this deck after demoing it!
Check out the Score Breakdown Below
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Powder: | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Carving: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Speed: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Switch: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jumps: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Jibbing: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 90.9/100 |
For the latest Top 10 All Mountain Snowboards list, check out the link below
>>LATEST SEASON’S TOP ALL-MOUNTAIN SNOWBOARDS
For the latest season's list, check out the link below.
>>TOP 10 ALL-MOUNTAIN SNOWBOARDS (LATEST SEASON)
Buying Past Season Models
Often models don't change that much from year to year so if you can find a past season model, it will likely be close enough to the latest model but you can get it cheaper, if available and in a suitable size for you. For past year's models check out the links below to see if they still have any left.
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