Past Season All-Mountain Snowboard Lists

The following 10 boards have been selected as my picks for the top all mountain snowboards for the 2022/23 season.

Each board is given a rating out of 100 for easier comparison.

Price has not been considered in the ratings.

Of the 38 different all-mountain boards that I rated:

O.k. let’s get into the top 10.

ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #10=

Board: Arbor Shiloh Camber

Flex: Medium (6/10)

Feel: Semi Locked-In

Smart rating score: 87.2/100

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Starting off the list at #10, we have the Shiloh Camber.

It's a great all round resort board that can rip carves, is good at speed, but also rides well slow - and great for jumps.  

If you're looking for an all-mountain board that is camber dominant (but not too aggressive) and don't often see a lot of deep powder (or have a separate board for that), the Shiloh Camber might be right up your alley. 

Score Breakdown for the Shiloh Camber

ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #10=

Board: Yes Typo

Flex: Medium (4.5/10)

Feel: Stable but playful

Smart rating score: 87.2/100

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  *HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION

The Typo is the easiest going, most playful ride in this list. It's also got a very strong freestyle flavor and you could make a case that it's just as suitable being called an all-mountain-freestyle board. 

Whilst it's not the fastest or carviest board in this list, it's nice and easy to ride, really quick edge-to-edge, butters super easy and can be taken anywhere on the mountain. 

Score Breakdown for the Typo

ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #10=

Board: Capita Mercury

Flex: Medium-Stiff (6.5/10)

Feel: Stable and semi-aggressive

Smart rating score: 87.2/100

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At the other end of the scale from the Typo above, the Mercury is the most aggressive ride on this list (but still not aggressive enough to make the "aggressive all-mountain" list - so not ultra-aggressive by any means). 

But it's still something that you can slow down and play around on to an extent.

Whilst not the most buttery or jib friendly, 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. 

Score Breakdown for the Mercury

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

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The Rossignol One (formerly One LF and before than One Magtek) 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 if you tend to ride hard/icy conditions a lot, it's particularly good at navigating those.  

Score Breakdown for the One LF

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

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New to this list for 2023, the Thunderbolt is the stiffest equal (with the Mercury) on this list and is the most directional (but not enough to quite call it freeride). But despite being a little stiffer than the average board on this list, the Thunder Bolt is still capable of slashing and being playful when you want it to. 

But then when you want to ride a little more aggressively and bomb, it can accommodate that too. 

Where it might lack compared to others on this list in butterability and switch riding, it makes up for it with it's ability at speed and in powder and has the uncanny knack of combining stability at speed with maneuverability at slow speeds. 

Score Breakdown for the Thunderbolt

ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #6

Board: Slash Brainstorm

Flex: Medium (5.5/10)

Feel: Stable but playful

Smart rating score: 89.6/100

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And the #6 all-mountain snowboard on the list – the Brainstorm by Slash.

The Brainstorm has the unique combination of being both great for getting playful and slashing around with also being really well suited to powder, but 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. 

Score Breakdown for the Brainstorm

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

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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 for powder. 

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. 

Score Breakdown for the Terrain Wrecker

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

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The Team Gullwing, coming in at #4, does really well at achieving a great balance between aggressive and playful, and the balance between being damp and smooth but also snappy.

It's very consistent across various terrain and capable for any style - as any good all-mountain board worth it's salt should be.  

Score Breakdown for the Team Gullwing

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

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New for 2023, the Goliath Plus is a souped up version of Bataleon's Goliath. 

There's really nothing that wasn't fun on the Goliath Plus. 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. 

Score Breakdown for the Goliath +

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

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A mainstay on this list over the years, the Mountain Twin is extremely consistent across all categories. It’s the definition of ride-everywhere, do-everything.

This is a board I've always been comfortable with everywhere on the mountain and it has a super consistent feel across different conditions and different riding styles.

If there was a picture in the dictionary for "do-it-all" a picture of the Mountain Twin would be all that was needed. 

Score Breakdown for the Mountain Twin

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

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The Standard has changed quite a bit over the years and it really has evolved to be the Standard by which all other all-mountain boards are measured against, IMO. 

You can still get aggressive on this board and lay down a good carve but it’s also great for jumps, spins, riding switch and it's also 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 that 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. 

Score Breakdown for the Standard

Of the 41 different all-mountain boards that I rated:

ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #10

Board: Arbor Shiloh Camber

Flex: Medium (6/10)

Feel: Semi Locked-In

Smart rating score: 87.0/100

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Starting off the list at #10, we have the Shiloh Camber.

It's a great all round resort board that can rip carves, is good at speed, but also rides well slow -  and great for jumps.  

If you're looking for an all-mountain board that is camber dominant (but not too aggressive) and don't often see a lot of deep powder (or have a separate board for that), the Shiloh Camber might be up your alley. 

Score Breakdown for the Shiloh Camber

ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #9

Board: Yes Typo

Flex: Medium (4.5/10)

Feel: Stable but playful

Smart rating score: 87.7/100

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  *HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION

Described as a YES Basic on steroids, the Typo just gives you a little bit more aggression than the Basic (but still overall a more playful than aggressive feel). It has less rocker in the tip and tail giving it a bit more of a camber feel, and has a harder/faster sintered spec base.

And with a small setback stance it has a subtly more directional feel to it, than the Basic. 

But it's still on the more freestyle end of all-mountain and is proficient with jumps, jibs and riding switch with ease, and butters remarkably easily, so it’s a great all-rounder.

Score Breakdown for the Typo

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

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And the number 8 board on the list, we have the Niche Story. 

If you like your board a little on the stiffer side, need something that can handle hard/icy conditions really well - and gives you just a bit more for carving/speed than the average all-mountain deck, then the Story should be firmly on your radar. 

Not a particularly good jibber and not super buttery but can tear it up on and off groomer a-like, when things are particularly icy or when the snow is dumping.  

Score Breakdown for the Story

ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #7

Board: Slash Brainstorm

Flex: Medium (5.5/10)

Feel: Stable but playful

Smart rating score: 88.3/100

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And the #7 all-mountain snowboard on the list – the Brainstorm by Slash.

Alongside the YES Typo (see #9 above) this is the 2nd least expensive board in the list. 

But price isn't the only appealing thing about the Brainstorm. This is a seriously high quality all-mountain machine ready to tear up the park, pipe, groomers and backcountry a-like.

If you're looking for the ultimate in versatility in a ride that's a little more playful than aggressive, then the Brainstorm might be the board you've been looking for. 

Score Breakdown for the Brainstorm

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

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Formerly called the One Magtek, then renamed the One LF (for “Light Frame”) - for the  2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021 models, and now just called the One, the One from Rossi, coming in at number 6, is one of the most consistent boards for do-it-all riding in any condition. 

The One is also awesome for anyone who often rides in hard and icy conditions, but also excels in powder, is rather buttery and quite nimble. It can handle more speed than you'd think for all that - and you can still play in the park with it. 

As far as the definition of "do-it-all" is concerned not many do it as well as the One. 

Score Breakdown for the One LF

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

>>See Full Review

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 for powder. 

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. 

Score Breakdown for the Terrain Wrecker

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

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The Team Gullwing, coming in at #4, does really well at achieving a great balance between aggressive and playful, and the balance between being damp and smooth but also snappy.

It's very consistent across various terrain and capable for any style - as any good all-mountain board worth it's salt should be.  

Score Breakdown for the Team Gullwing

ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #3

Board: Capita Mercury

Flex: Medium-Stiff (6.5/10)

Feel: Stable and semi-aggressive

Smart rating score: 88.9/100

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Coming in at #3 is the Capita Mercury. 

The Mercury is one of the more aggressive rides on this list (but still not aggressive enough to make the "aggressive all-mountain" list - so not ultra-aggressive by any means). 

But it's still something that you can slow down and play around on to an extent.

Whilst not the most buttery or jib friendly, 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. 

Score Breakdown for the Mercury

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

>>See Full Review

A mainstay on this list over the years, the Mountain Twin is extremely consistent across all categories. It’s the definition of ride-everywhere, do-everything.

This is a board I've always been comfortable with everywhere on the mountain and it’s super consistent across conditions and across riding styles.

For 2021 it got a bit of a makeover with a new Contour base and some shape changes, among other things. It has kept its overall personality, but feels a little different and overall is something that I consider an improvement over the previous models (which were already really good, so it's saying something). 

The 2022 model stays the same as the 2021 model. 

Score Breakdown for the Mountain Twin

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

>>See Full Review

The Standard has changed quite a bit over the years and it really has evolved to be the Standard by which all other all-mountain boards are measured against, IMO. 

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 2018 model evolved once more – and became even better, IMO. The main changes from the 2017 model being the addition of "Mid Bite" - which helped to make the board more dynamic, better for stomping landings and better in hard/icy conditions - plus some tweaks in the sidecut and effective edge.

2022, 2021, 2020 & 2019 have kept things essentially the same as the 2018 model, but the core is now noticeably lighter - making my #1 all-mountain board, even better for 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022.  

You can still get aggressive on this board and lay down a good carve but it’s also great for jumps, spins, riding switch and it's also 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. 

Score Breakdown for the Standard

What Would be Your Choice?

The perfect all mountain board for you in this list is not necessarily the one with the highest score. I encourage you to look at the score breakdowns to see what will be best suited for your own needs.

Thanks for reading and I hope that this list has helped to narrow down your options. Check out the links under each board to learn more about the boards.

Of the 36 different all-mountain boards that I rated:

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

>>See Full Review

To start the list at #11 we have the DWD Wizard Stick. The Wizard Stick is a versatile, playful all-mountain weapon.

If you're after one board that's decent at doing a bit of everything, want something more on the playful side and don't want to put too much of a dent in your wallet, the Wizard Stick ticks those boxes.   

Score Breakdown for the Wizard Stick

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

The Custom Flying V is one of those boards that can ride any style, so it's great if you're after one board to ride the park, groomers, trees and in the backcountry - and however you like to ride in all those areas. 

Which is basically my definition of all-mountain riding. 

This board is just consistent across all categories - and has a feel that is more on the playful rather than aggressive side. If you're looking for a more aggressive version of this it also comes in a traditional camber model - but that makes it a very different board (and less versatile in my opinion).

If versatile, light and on the playful/loose side is what you're looking for, this is a great option.  

Score Breakdown for the Custom Flying V

ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #9

Board: Yes Typo

Price: $449

Flex: Medium (4.5/10)

Feel: Stable but playful

Smart rating score: 87.7/100

>>See Full Review

  *HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION

Described as a YES Basic on steroids, the Typo just gives you a little bit more aggression than the Basic (but still overall not a more playful than aggressive feel). It has less rocker in the tip and tail giving it a bit more of a camber feel, and has a harder/faster sintered spec base.

And with a small setback stance it has a subtly more directional feel to it, than the Basic. 

But it's still on the more freestyle end of all-mountain and is proficient with jumps, jibs and riding switch with ease, and butters remarkably easily, so it’s a great all-rounder.

Score Breakdown for the Typo

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

>>See Full Review

And the number 8 board on the list, we have the Niche Story. 

If you like your board a little on the stiffer side, need something that can handle hard/icy conditions really well - and gives you just a bit more for carving/speed than the average all-mountain deck, then the Story should be firmly on your radar. 

Not a particularly good jibber and not super buttery but can tear it up on and off groomer a-like, when things are particularly icy or when the snow is dumping.  

Score Breakdown for the Story

ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #7

Board: Slash Brainstorm

Price: $449

Flex: Medium (5.5/10)

Feel: Stable but playful

Smart rating score: 88.3/100

>>See Full Review

And the #7 all-mountain snowboard on the list – the Brainstorm by Slash.

Alongside the YES Typo (see #9 above) this is the 2nd least expensive board in the list. 

But price isn't the only appealing thing about the Brainstorm. This is a seriously high quality all-mountain machine ready to tear up the park, pipe, groomers and backcountry a-like.

If you're looking for the ultimate in versatility in a ride that's more playful than aggressive, then the Brainstorm might be the board you've been looking for. 

Score Breakdown for the Brainstorm

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

>>See Full Review

Formerly called the One Magtek, renamed the One LF (for “Light Frame”) - for the  2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021 models, the One from Rossi, coming in at number 6, is one of the most consistent boards for do-it-all riding in any condition. 

The One is also awesome for anyone who often rides in hard and icy conditions, but also excels in powder, is rather buttery and quite nimble. It can handle more speed than you'd think for all that - and you can still play in the park with it. 

As far as the definition of "do-it-all" is concerned not many do it as well as the One LF. 

Score Breakdown for the One LF

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

>>See Full Review

The Team Gullwing, coming in at #5, does really well at achieving a great balance between aggressive and playful, and the balance between being damp and smooth but also snappy.

It's very consistent across various terrain and capable for any style - as any good all-mountain board worth it's salt should be.  

Score Breakdown for the Team Gullwing

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

>>See Full Review

Coming in at #4 is the Capita Mercury. 

The Mercury is one of the more aggressive rides on this list (but still not aggressive enough to make the "aggressive all-mountain" list - so not ultra-aggressive by any means). 

But it's still something that you can slow down and play around on to an extent.

Whilst not the most buttery or jib friendly, 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. 

Score Breakdown for the Mercury

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

>>See Full Review

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 for powder. 

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. 

Score Breakdown for the Terrain Wrecker

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

>>See Full Review

A mainstay on this list over the years, the Mountain Twin is extremely consistent across all categories. It’s the definition of ride-everywhere, do-everything.

This is a board I've always been comfortable with everywhere on the mountain and it’s super consistent across conditions and across riding styles.

For 2021 it got a bit of a makeover with a new Contour base and some shape changes, among other things. It has kept its overall personality, but feels a little different and overall is something that I consider an improvement over the previous models (which were already really good, so it's saying something). 

Score Breakdown for the Mountain Twin

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

>>See Full Review

The Standard has changed quite a bit over the years and it really has evolved to be the Standard by which all other all-mountain boards are measured against, IMO. 

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 2018 model evolved once more – and became even better, IMO. The main changes from the 2017 model being the addition of "Mid Bite" - which helped to make the board more dynamic, better for stomping landings and better in hard/icy conditions - plus some tweaks in the sidecut and effective edge.

2021, 2020 & 2019 have kept things essentially the same as the 2018 model, but the core is now noticeably lighter - making my #1 all-mountain board, even better for 2019, 2020 & 2021.  

You can still get aggressive on this board and lay down a good carve but it’s also great for jumps, spins, riding switch and it's also 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. 

Score Breakdown for the Standard

What Would be Your Choice?

The perfect all mountain board for you in this list is not necessarily the one with the highest score. I encourage you to look at the score breakdowns to see what will be best suited for your own needs.

Thanks for reading and I hope that this list has helped to narrow down your options. 

For the latest season's Top 10 all-mountain boards, check out the link below. 

Of the 34 different all-mountain boards that I rated:

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

>>See Full Review

The Bryan Iguchi Pro Rocker is technically all rocker, but it has a feel that belies that fact. Whilst it might not be a bomber for speed, it can still lay down a carve well. 

And how it performs in powder and uneven terrain, whilst still maintaining a buttery, nimble feel and still being good with jumps, makes this a very versatile, fun surfy, ride that was particularly fun in the trees. 

Score Breakdown for the Iguchi Pro Rocker

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

The Custom Flying V is one of those boards that can ride any style, so it's great if you're after one board to ride the park, groomers, trees and in the backcountry - and however you like to ride in all those areas. 

Which is basically my definition of all-mountain riding. 

This board is just consistent across all categories - and has a feel that is more on the playful rather than aggressive side. If you're looking for a more aggressive version of this it also comes in a traditional camber model - but that makes it a very different board (and less versatile in my opinion).

If versatile, light and on the playful side is what you're looking for, this is a great option.  

Score Breakdown for the Custom Flying V

ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #8

Board: Yes Typo

Price: $449

Flex: Medium (4.5/10)

Smart rating score: 87.7/100

>>See Full Review

  *HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION

Described as a YES Basic on steroids, the Typo just gives you a little bit more aggression than the Basic. It has less rocker in the tip and tail giving it a bit more of a camber feel, and has a harder/faster sintered spec base.

And with a small setback stance it has a subtly more directional feel to it, than the Basic. 

But it's still on the more freestyle end of all-mountain and is proficient with jumps, jibs and riding switch with ease, and butters remarkably easily, so it’s a great all-rounder.

Score Breakdown for the Typo

ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #7

Board: Niche Story

Price: $574

Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)

Smart rating score: 88.3/100

  *HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION

>>See Full Review

And the number 7 board on the list, we have the Niche Story. 

If you like your board a little on the stiffer side, need something that can handle hard/icy conditions really well - and gives you just a bit more for carving/speed than the average all-mountain deck, then the Story should be firmly on your radar. 

Not a particularly good jibber and not super buttery but can tear it up on and off groomer a-like, when things are particularly icy or when the snow is dumping.  

Score Breakdown for the Story

ALL-MOUNTAIN BOARD #6

Board: Slash Brainstorm

Price: $449

Flex: Medium (5.5/10)

Smart rating score: 88.3/100

>>See Full Review

And the #6 all-mountain snowboard on the list – the Brainstorm by Slash.

Alongside the YES Typo (see #8 above) this is the least expensive board in the list. 

But price isn't the only appealing thing about the Brainstorm. This is a seriously high quality all-mountain machine ready to tear up the park, pipe, groomers and backcountry a-like.

If you're looking for the ultimate in versatility in a ride that's more playful than aggressive, then the Brainstorm might be the board you've been looking for. 

Score Breakdown for the Brainstorm