You can toggle (by clicking the "+" sign) each year below to see the lists from past season's.
To give some perspective of the ratings:
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #10
Board: Capita DOA (Defenders of Awesome)
- US
- CA
- UK/EU
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Rating: 84.8/100
Kicking off the list in # 10 is Capita's DOA.
Performance for the buck, the Capita DOA is great value for money. But price wasn't taken into account when creating this list, so it's here on merit.
The DOA is on the more aggressive side - but just on the aggressive side of the middle of playful and aggressive. Not aggressive enough to be included in the aggressive freestyle category but one of the more aggressive on this list.
It's stand out feature is jumps, where it's great pop and light snappy feel will have you launching from whatever you can and you may not be able to wipe the smile off your face as you glide through the air and stomp back down to earth.
Score Breakdown for the DOA
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
BUTTERS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TREES/BUMPS | 3.0 | 3/5 |
POWDER | 2.0 | 2/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.8/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #9
Board: Lib Tech TRS C3
- US
- CA
- UK/EU
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Rating: 86.0/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
Next up we have the TRS slotting in at #9.
Like the DOA at #10, the TRS is one of the semi-aggressive options in this list, courtesy of it's C3 camber (almost full camber). But whilst it's the kind of board you can ride quite aggressively, it's not super-aggressive and also allows you to slow it down and play around, when you want to as well.
And like any all-mountain-freestyle worth it's salt, it's great for jumps, sidehits, spins etc.
Score Breakdown for the TRS
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SWITCH | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TREES/BUMPS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
POWDER | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 86.0/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #8
Board: Bataleon Whatever
- US
- CA
Flex: Medium (4.5/10)
Rating: 86.5/100
At #8 we have the Bataleon Whatever. Alongside the Jones Tweaker (see #7 below), the Whatever is the most playful on this list.
It's pretty soft flexing and nice and slashy and playful. It's not a bomber, but it does feel pretty good on a carve, especially for its flex. The 3BT helps to make it better than average in powder too.
If you're looking for a playful, slashy, buttery but versatile snowboard, the Whatever is worth considering.
Score Breakdown for the Whatever
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.0 | 16/20 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.5 | 9/10 |
SWITCH | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPEED | 3.0 | 6/10 |
SPINS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
BUTTERS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
JIBBING | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TREES/BUMPS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
POWDER | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 86.5/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #7
Board: Jones Tweaker
- US
- CA
- UK/EU
Flex: Medium (4.5/10)
Rating: 87.6/100
New for Jones for 2023, our #7 offering, the Jones Tweaker, is Jones' first true twin snowboard.
When you ride this thing, you don't feel like your on a Jones, it is something quite different from them. It's pretty soft and really playful. Equal most playful on this list with the Whatever (see #8 above).
If you like your riding playful and creative and want to take that to the whole mountain, including but not limited to the park, the Tweaker is a really fun option.
Score Breakdown for the Tweaker
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.0 | 16/20 |
CARVING | 3.0 | 6/10 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.5 | 9/10 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
SPEED | 3.0 | 6/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
JIBBING | 4.0 | 4/5 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TREES/BUMPS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
POWDER | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.6/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #6
Board: Niche Crux
- US
- CA
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Rating: 87.6/100
In at #6, we have the Niche Crux.
It's probably the most aggressive ride in this list, but it's still not uber aggressive. Like the other semi-aggressive boards in this list, the Crux knows how to take things down a notch and chill when you're feeling like doing something more casual/playful.
But when you want to bomb and start railing carves, the Crux has got your back. One of the best carving twins on the market. But it still handles jumps and sidehits with aplomb and will have you seeking out everything you possibly can to launch off.
Score Breakdown for the Crux
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
CARVING | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JIBBING | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TREES/BUMPS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
POWDER | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.6/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #5
Board: GNU RC C3
- US
- CA
- UK/EU
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Rating: 88.2/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
The big brother of the Rider's Choice (see #2 on this list), the RC C3 packs more camber and along with it more pop than the RC. It has different strengths and weaknesses, but overall is still a wicked board for all-mountain-freestyle riding.
It's a little more aggressive than the Rider's Choice, but it's still not something that you have ride hard all day. You can slow down with it and be a little more casual and playful on it when you feel for it.
Score Breakdown for the RC C3
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 5.0 | 20/20 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SWITCH | 5.0 | 10/10 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JIBBING | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TREES/BUMPS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
POWDER | 2.0 | 2/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.2/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #4
Board: Never Summer Proto Synthesis
- US
- CA
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Rating: 88.8/100
And the #4 board is the Never Summer Proto Synthesis.
The Proto Synthesis is one of the better boards on the market for riding the whole mountain like a park - and at the same time being able to carve and bomb well too.
Outside of powder, it's one of the most versatile boards going around.
Score Breakdown for the Proto Synthesis
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
CARVING | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TREES/BUMPS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
POWDER | 2.0 | 2/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.8/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #3
Board: Salomon Assassin
- US
- CA
- UK/EU
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating: 89.3/100
The Assassin is a very versatile board that does a bit of everything-everywhere, really well.
It's also nice and light and lively and whilst it's something you can take in the powder when it calls for it, it really excels when it comes to getting air - be that in the park or on natural features.
Score Breakdown for the Assassin
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TREES/BUMPS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
POWDER | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.3/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #2
Board: GNU Rider’s Choice
- US
- CA
- UK/EU
Flex: Medium
Rating: 89.9/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
The Rider’s Choice received a new core for the 2023 model, which has changed its personality a bit. It's a little stiffer, a little damper and a little less playful.
This has made it a little more well-rounded to previous iterations, with an improvement in carving and in terms of stability at speed. It's now a little harder to butter and jib with, but you can still do those things.
And when it comes to jumps, it's still near perfect.
The Rider’s Choice is also the best equal on this list for hard and icy conditions, so if you encounter those types of conditions a lot, but still want something that feels playful enough, then this is a great option for you.
Score Breakdown for the Rider's Choice
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SWITCH | 5.0 | 10/10 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TREES/BUMPS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
POWDER | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.9/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #1
Board: Yes The Greats
- US
- CA
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Rating: 92.1/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
And in at #1 is the YES Greats Uninc.
A board this stable at speed and with the kind of carving ability it displays, has no right being as buttery and playful as it is, when you want it to be.
Not a powder hound but if you’re looking for an asym twin deck you can carve up the whole mountain with, when you're not hitting every natural hit you can find and lapping through the park, then you might have found your match in the YES Greats.
Score Breakdown for the Greats
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
CARVING | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SWITCH | 5.0 | 10/10 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
JIBBING | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TREES/BUMPS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
POWDER | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 92.1/100 |
2022 has seen some changes to how this list was chosen. You can see a summary of those changes at the end of the post.
To give some perspective of the ratings:
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #10
Board: Never Summer Peacemaker
Flex: Soft (3/10)
Rating: 84.5/100
Kicking off the list in # 10 is Never Summer's Peacemaker.
The Peacemaker is by far the softest board in this list. For anyone who likes to ride the mountain like the park (in addition to riding the actual park like a park!) but likes a nice soft flex, this is the one on the list for you.
By all rights it probably belongs in the Freestyle category, but those blower stance inserts does give it the ability for a larger setback than most twins - and hence more potential for powder performance on those powder days.
Score Breakdown for the Peacemaker
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 3.5 | 14/20 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
JIBBING | 4.5 | 9/10 |
CARVING/TURNS | 3.0 | 6/10 |
POWDER | 3.0 | 6/10 |
SPEED | 2.5 | 5/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
PIPE | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.5/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #9
Board: Capita Outerspace Living
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating: 85.6/100
At #9 we have the Outerspace Living. Opposite to the Peacemaker, the Outerspace Living is more on the all-mountain side of all-mountain-freestyle. In fact, it was borderline in the All-Mountain category now that it has a small setback stance.
I might even reconsider it for that category for next year, but for now it remains in this category and justifiably so, with the way you can ride freestyle on this thing - and the all-mountain side of it ain't bad either.
One of the better powder performers on this list too, in addition to being the lowest price board on this list. Versatile and value for money.
Score Breakdown for the Outerspace Living
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.0 | 16/20 |
SWITCH | 4.0 | 8/10 |
JIBBING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
CARVING/TURNS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
POWDER | 3.0 | 6/10 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 7/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
BUTTERING | 4.0 | 4/5 |
PIPE | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 85.6/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #8
Board: Lib Tech TRS C3
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Rating: 86.8/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
Next up we have the TRS slotting in at #8.
This is the first of our semi-aggressive options in this list, courtesy of it's C3 camber (almost full camber). But whilst it's the kind of board you can ride quite aggressively, it's not super-aggressive and also allows you to slow it down and play around, when you want to as well.
And like any all-mountain-freestyle worth it's salt, it's great for jumps, sidehits, spins etc.
Score Breakdown for the TRS
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 6/10 |
CARVING/TURNS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
POWDER | 2.0 | 4/10 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 7/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 4.0 | 4/5 |
PIPE | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 86.8/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #7
Board: Never Summer Proto Synthesis
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Rating: 88.5/100
And the #7 board is the Never Summer Proto Synthesis.
The Proto Synthesis (PS) was new for 2021 and carry's on where it left off for the 2022 model. The PS takes over where the Proto Type Two left off. It's more camber dominant and loses the asymmetry the Type Two had - as well as some other changes - see Full Review link above for more details on the changes.
Despite a number of changes from the Type Two, the Synthesis keeps a lot of the same attributes and is clearly from the same DNA as the Type Two - one of the better boards on the market for riding the whole mountain like a park - and able to carve and bomb well too, when the need arises.
Score Breakdown for the Proto Synthesis
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 6/10 |
CARVING/TURNS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
POWDER | 2.0 | 4/10 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 8/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 4.0 | 4/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.5/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #6
Board: GNU RC C3
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Rating: 88.5/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
The big brother of the Rider's Choice (see #2 on this list), the RC C3 packs more camber and along with it more pop than the RC. It has different strengths and weaknesses, but overall is still a wicked board for all-mountain-freestyle riding.
It's a little more aggressive than the Rider's Choice, but it's still not something that you have ride hard all day. You can slow down with it and be a little more casual and playful on it when you feel for it.
Score Breakdown for the RC C3
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 5.0 | 20/20 |
SWITCH | 5.0 | 10/10 |
JIBBING | 2.5 | 5/10 |
CARVING/TURNS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
POWDER | 2.0 | 4/10 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 7/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
PIPE | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.5/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #5
Board: Salomon Assassin
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating: 88.5/100
The Assassin is a very versatile board that does a bit of everything-everywhere, really well.
It's also nice and light and lively and whilst it's something you can take in the powder when it calls for it, it really excels when it comes to getting air - be that in the park or on natural features.
Score Breakdown for the Assassin
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 6/10 |
CARVING/TURNS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
POWDER | 3.0 | 6/10 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 7/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 4.0 | 4/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.5/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #4
Board: Niche Crux
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Rating: 88.5/100
In at #4, we have the Niche Crux.
It's probably the most aggressive ride in this list, but it's still not uber aggressive. Like the other semi-aggressive boards in this list, the Crux knows how to take things down a notch and chill when you're feeling like doing something more casual/playful.
But when you want to bomb and start railing carves, the Crux has got your back. One of the best carving twins on the market. But it still handles jumps and sidehits with aplomb and will have you seeking out everything you possibly can to launch off.
Score Breakdown for the Crux
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
JIBBING | 2.5 | 5/10 |
CARVING/TURNS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
POWDER | 2.5 | 5/10 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 8/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
PIPE | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.5/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #3
Board: Capita Asymulator
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating: 89.1/100
The Asymulator is a snappy, light and lively, super fast edge-to-edge board and just loves to get airborne. And that asymmetrical sidecut really helps to get a good carve on both heel and toe.
Given how light and snappy this board is - and the fact that landing and taking off switch - and how easy the board pulls around, makes this a great board to spin too.
Score Breakdown for the Asymulator
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
SWITCH | 5.0 | 10/10 |
JIBBING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
CARVING/TURNS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
POWDER | 2.5 | 5/10 |
SPEED | 3.0 | 6/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 5.0 | 10/10 |
BUTTERING | 4.0 | 4/5 |
PIPE | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.1/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #2
Board: GNU Rider’s Choice
Flex: Medium
Rating: 90.8/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
The Rider’s Choice is an awesome deck for riding freestyle and can hack it all over the mountain too.
It can lay down a carve, it can jib and it’s not too bad at speed – but where this board really stands out – riding the other direction (aka switch) and on jumps (whether those jumps be of the man made or nature made variety). It's also super quick edge-to-edge.
It's near perfection for jumps - it's poppy, stable on landings and nice to spin. It's a lively board that is just, for lack of a better word - sharp.
The Rider’s Choice is also the best equal on this list for hard and icy conditions, so if you encounter those types of conditions a lot, but still want something that feels playful enough, then this is a great option for you.
Score Breakdown for the Rider's Choice
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
SWITCH | 5.0 | 10/10 |
JIBBING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
CARVING/TURNS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
POWDER | 3.0 | 6/10 |
SPEED | 3.0 | 6/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 4.0 | 4/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.8/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #1
Board: Yes The Greats
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Rating: 92.5/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
And in at #1 is the YES Greats Uninc.
A board this fast and with the kind of carving ability it displays, has no right being so good at riding switch and hitting the jumps. But it does just that.
Not a powder hound (though it's a little better than it was with the new wider shape), but if you’re looking for a deck you can carve up the whole mountain with, when you're not hitting every natural hit you can find and lapping through the park, then you might have found your match in the YES Greats.
The 4th of 4 Asym boards in this list, this board just feels so nice and natural to turn on and you can really feel that sharpness in those heel side turns.
Score Breakdown for the Greats
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
SWITCH | 5.0 | 10/10 |
JIBBING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
CARVING/TURNS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
POWDER | 2.5 | 5/10 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 7/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 4.0 | 4/5 |
PIPE | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 92.5/100 |
Over to You
Thanks for reading and I hope this post has helped to narrow down some options if you’re looking for an all-mountain-freestyle snowboard.
Be sure to check out the score breakdown's to see which might suit you the best.
If you want to learn more about any of these boards or check out current prices, check out the links at the top of each board description above.
Changes for the 2021-22 list
Some changes that went into choosing this list:
- The list has gone from a top 5 to a top 10
- I brought in some boards that I previously had in the aggressive all-mtn-freestyle category that were always borderline between that category and this one. I have more clarity over the differences between that category and this one now. Anything in the aggressive-all-mtn-freestyle category now has a flex of 6.5 and over. This is consistent with the aggressive all-mountain list and the freeride (versus surfy freeride) list.
- For this reason boards like the Crux, RC C3 and TRS have all become a part of this category and subsequently make this list
- The normalization number for scores was changed to better reflect the quality of the boards in this list (but that's a very technical aspect of the scoring system - and I don't want to bore you too much with that!)
To give some perspective of the ratings:
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #5
Board: Salomon Assassin
Price: $499
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating: 86.5/100
The Assassin is a very versatile board that does a bit of everything-everywhere, really well.
It's also nice and light and lively and whilst it's something you can take in the powder when it calls for it, it really excels when it comes to getting air - be that in the park or on natural features.
Score Breakdown for the Assassin
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 6/10 |
CARVING/TURNS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
POWDER | 3.0 | 6/10 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 7/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 4.0 | 4/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 86.5/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #4
Board: Never Summer Proto Synthesis
Price: $599
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating: 86.5/100
And the #4 board is the Never Summer Proto Synthesis.
New for 2021, the Proto Synthesis takes over where the Proto Type Two left off. It's more camber dominant and loses the asymmetry the Type Two had - as well as some other changes - see Full Review link above for more details on the changes.
Despite a number of changes from the Type Two, the Synthesis keeps a lot of the same attributes and is clearly from the same DNA as the Type Two - one of the better boards on the market for riding the whole mountain like a park - and able to carve and bomb well too, when the need arises.
Score Breakdown for the Proto Synthesis
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 6/10 |
CARVING/TURNS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
POWDER | 2.0 | 4/10 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 7/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 4.0 | 4/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 86.5/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #3
Board: Capita Asymulator
Price: $499
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating: 87.1/100
The Asymulator is a snappy, light and lively, super fast edge-to-edge board and just loves to get airborne. And that asymmetrical sidecut really helps to get a good carve on both heel and toe.
Given how light and snappy this board is - and the fact that landing and taking off switch - and how easy the board pulls around, makes this a great board to spin too.
Score Breakdown for the Asymulator
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
SWITCH | 5.0 | 10/10 |
JIBBING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
CARVING/TURNS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
POWDER | 2.5 | 5/10 |
SPEED | 3.0 | 6/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 5.0 | 10/10 |
BUTTERING | 4.0 | 4/5 |
PIPE | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.1/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #2
Board: GNU Rider’s Choice
Price: $599
Flex: Medium
Rating: 90.4/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
The Rider’s Choice is an awesome deck for riding freestyle and can hack it all over the mountain too.
It can lay down a carve, it can jib and it’s not too bad at speed – but where this board really stands out – riding the other direction (aka switch) and on jumps (whether those jumps be of the man made or nature made variety). It's also super quick edge-to-edge.
It's near perfection for jumps - it's poppy, stable on landings and nice to spin. It's a lively board that is just, for lack of a better word - sharp.
The Rider’s Choice is also the best equal on this list for hard and icy conditions, so if you encounter those types of conditions a lot, but still want something that feels playful enough, then this is a great option for you.
Score Breakdown for the Rider's Choice
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 5.0 | 20/20 |
SWITCH | 5.0 | 10/10 |
JIBBING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
CARVING/TURNS | 3.0 | 6/10 |
POWDER | 3.0 | 6/10 |
SPEED | 3.0 | 6/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 4.0 | 4/5 |
PIPE | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.4/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #1
Board: Yes The Greats
Price: $549
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating: 92.7/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
And in at #1 is the YES Greats Uninc.
A board this fast and with the kind of carving ability it displays, has no right being so good at riding switch and hitting the jumps. But it does just that.
Not a powder hound (though it's a little better than it was with the new wider shape), but if you’re looking for a deck you can carve up the whole mountain with, when you're not hitting every natural hit you can find and lapping through the park, then you might have found your match in the YES Greats.
The 3rd of 3 Asym boards in this list, this board just feels so nice and natural to turn on and you can really feel that sharpness in those heel side turns.
Score Breakdown for the Greats
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 5.0 | 20/20 |
SWITCH | 5.0 | 10/10 |
JIBBING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
CARVING/TURNS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
POWDER | 2.5 | 5/10 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 7/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 4.0 | 4/5 |
PIPE | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 92.7/100 |
Over to You
Thanks for reading and I hope this post has helped to narrow down some options if you’re looking for an all-mountain-freestyle snowboard.
Be sure to check out the score breakdown's to see which might suit you the best.
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 5. For the latest season's Top All-Mountain-Freestyle list, check out the link below (note that from 2021-22 it's now a top 10):
>>TOP 10 ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESYTLE SNOWBOARDS (Latest Season)
To give some perspective of the ratings:
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #5=
Board: Salomon Assassin
Price: $499
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating: 86.5/100
The Assassin is a very versatile board that does a bit of everything-everywhere, really well.
It's also nice and light and lively and whilst it's something you can take in the powder when it calls for it, it really excels when it comes to getting air - be that in the park or on natural features.
Score Breakdown for the Assassin
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 6/10 |
CARVING/TURNS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
POWDER | 3.0 | 6/10 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 7/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 4.0 | 4/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 86.5/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #5=
Board: Lib Tech TRS
Price: $599
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating: 86.5/100
I re-fell in love with this board when testing the 2019 model (the 2020 model is the same board, with different graphic). I had a bit of a falling out with the 2018 model, but it's back in my good books!
And for good reason - this is a great board for doing everything you want anywhere you want. Like most all-mountain-freestyle decks, it's biggest weakness is in powder - but for everything else, you can't go past it.
It's a lively board that you can get really playful on when you want to but can also lay down a good carve when the mood takes you. Perfect for riding the mountain, hitting every hit you can find, mixing it up and then hitting the park.
Score Breakdown for the TRS
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
JIBBING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
CARVING/TURNS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
POWDER | 2.5 | 5/10 |
SPEED | 3.0 | 6/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
PIPE | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 86.5/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #4
Board: Capita Asymulator
Price: $499
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating: 87.1/100
The Asymulator is new this year from Capita. It continues on where the Spring Break Twin left off.
This board is snappy, light and lively, super fast edge-to-edge and just loves to get airborne. And that asymmetrical sidecut really helps to get a good carve on both heel and toe.
Given how light and snappy this board is - and the fact that landing and taking off switch - and how easy the board pulls around, makes this a great board to spin too.
Score Breakdown for the Asymulator
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
SWITCH | 5.0 | 10/10 |
JIBBING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
CARVING/TURNS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
POWDER | 2.5 | 5/10 |
SPEED | 3.0 | 6/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 5.0 | 10/10 |
BUTTERING | 4.0 | 4/5 |
PIPE | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.1/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #3
Board: Never Summer Proto Type Two
Price: $589
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating: 87.6/100
And the #3 board for 2019-20 is the Never Summer Proto Type Two.
Never Summer’s Proto Type Two is the perfect board for riding freestyle over the whole mountain. It can carve, it can jib and it can bomb when you want it to. And then it really comes to life on jumps and rides switch like it was born to.
And if you also want to venture into the pipe, the Proto will be a wicked tool to climb the walls with.
If you're looking for an asym, hybrid rocker, all-mtn-freestyle deck that carves and bombs like the best all-mountain boards, they don't come much better than this.
Score Breakdown for the Proto Type Two
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
SWITCH | 5.0 | 10/10 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 6/10 |
CARVING/TURNS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
POWDER | 2.0 | 4/10 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 7/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 4.0 | 4/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.6/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #2
Board: GNU Rider’s Choice
Price: $579
Flex: Medium
Rating: 90.4/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
The Rider’s Choice is an awesome deck for riding freestyle and can hack it all over the mountain too.
It can lay down a carve, it can jib and it’s not too bad at speed – but where this board really stands out – riding the other direction (aka switch) and on jumps (whether those jumps be of the man made or nature made variety). It's also super quick edge-to-edge.
It's near perfection for jumps - it's poppy, stable on landings and nice to spin. It's a lively board that is just, for lack of a better word - sharp.
It's not the carver that the Proto Type Two is, but it makes up for it in other areas - and has a more playful feel, for those that are looking for that.
The Rider’s Choice is also the best equal on this list for hard and icy conditions, so if you encounter those types of conditions a lot, then this is a great option for you.
Score Breakdown for the Rider's Choice
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 5.0 | 20/20 |
SWITCH | 5.0 | 10/10 |
JIBBING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
CARVING/TURNS | 3.0 | 6/10 |
POWDER | 3.0 | 6/10 |
SPEED | 3.0 | 6/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 4.0 | 4/5 |
PIPE | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.4/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #1
Board: Yes The Greats
Price: $549
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating: 92.7/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
And in at #1 is the YES Greats Uninc.
A board this fast and with the kind of carving ability it displays, has no right being so good at riding switch and hitting the jumps. But it does just that.
Not a powder hound (though it's a little better than it was with the new wider shape), but if you’re looking for a deck you can carve up the whole mountain with, at pace, hitting every natural hit you can find and then taking a detour through the park, then you might have found your match in the YES Greats.
The 4th of 4 Asym boards in this list, this board just feels so nice and natural to turn on and you can really feel that sharpness in those heel side turns.
Score Breakdown for the Greats
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 5.0 | 20/20 |
SWITCH | 5.0 | 10/10 |
JIBBING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
CARVING/TURNS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
POWDER | 2.5 | 5/10 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 7/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 4.0 | 4/5 |
PIPE | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 92.7/100 |
Over to You
Thanks for reading and I hope this post has helped to narrow down some options if you’re looking for an all-mountain-freestyle snowboard.
Be sure to check out the score breakdown's to see which might suit you the best.
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 5. For the latest season's Top 5 All-Mountain-Freestyle list, check out the link below:
>>TOP 5 ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESYTLE SNOWBOARDS (Latest Season)
To give some perspective of the ratings:
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #5
Board: Capita Outerspace Living
Price: $399
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating: 87.6/100
The Outerspace Living is a really light feeling board – both in hand and on snow. And that makes it nice and easy to throw around and enhances the pop you get from it. This is one of the lightest boards I have weighed.
But it's not just light - it's also incredibly versatile and feels at home anywhere on the mountain. More resort and park focused than backcountry, but it can handle powder and something you can definitely take off-groomer and through the trees. But wherever you go, you can ride freestyle.
It’s the cheapest board on this list – and cheaper than the average price for this category of board by over $80. And $150 cheaper than the next cheapest in this top 5. So it’s great value for money! And prices weren’t taken into account for the scoring so this board makes it here on merit, and the price thing is just an awesome bonus.
So, if you’re looking for the performance of more pricey all-mountain-freestyle board but you’re on a lower budget, then the Outerspace Living is a great option.
Score Breakdown for the Outerspace Living
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Switch | 4.5 | 18/20 |
Jumps | 4.5 | 18/20 |
Jibbing | 3.5 | 7/10 |
Carving/Turns | 3.5 | 7/10 |
Powder | 3.0 | 6/10 |
Speed | 3.5 | 7/10 |
Uneven Terrain | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Pipe | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.6/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #4
Board: Lib Tech TRS
Price: $599
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating: 88.8/100
I re-fell in love with this board when testing the 2019 model. I had a bit of a falling out with the 2018 model, but it's back in my good books!
And for good reason - this is a great board for doing everything you want anywhere you want. Like most all-mountain-freestyle decks, it's biggest weakness is in powder - but for everything else, you can't go past it.
It's a lively board that you can get really playful on when you want to but can also lay down a good carve when the mood takes you. Perfect for riding the mountain, hitting every hit you can find, mixing it up and then hitting the park.
Score Breakdown for the TRS
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Switch | 4.5 | 18/20 |
Jumps | 4.5 | 18/20 |
Jibbing | 3.5 | 7/10 |
Carving/Turns | 3.5 | 7/10 |
Powder | 2.5 | 5/10 |
Speed | 3.0 | 6/10 |
Uneven Terrain | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Pipe | 5.0 | 10/10 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.8/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #3
Board: Never Summer Proto Type Two
Price: $569
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating: 89.9/100
And the #3 board for 2018-19 is the Never Summer Proto Type Two.
Never Summer’s Proto Type Two is the perfect board for riding freestyle over the whole mountain. It can carve, it can jib and it can bomb when you want it to. And then it really comes to life on jumps and rides switch like it was born to.
And if you also want to venture into the pipe, the Proto will be a wicked tool to climb the walls with.
If you're looking for an asym, hybrid rocker, all-mtn-freestyle deck that carves and bombs like the best all-mountain boards, they don't come much better than this.
Score Breakdown for the Proto Type Two
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Switch | 5.0 | 20/20 |
Jumps | 4.5 | 18/20 |
Jibbing | 3.0 | 6/10 |
Carving/Turns | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Powder | 2.0 | 4/10 |
Speed | 3.5 | 7/10 |
Uneven Terrain | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Pipe | 4.5 | 9/10 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.9/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #2
Board: GNU Rider’s Choice
Price: $569
Flex: Medium
Rating: 91.0/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
The Rider’s Choice is an awesome deck for riding freestyle and can hack it all over the mountain too.
It can lay down a carve, it can jib and it’s not too bad at speed – but where this board really stands out – riding the other direction (aka switch) and on jumps (whether those jumps be of the man made or nature made variety). It's also super quick edge-to-edge.
It's near perfection for jumps - it's poppy, stable on landings and nice to spin. It's a lively board that is just, for lack of a better word - sharp.
It's not the carver that the Proto Type Two is, but it makes up for it in other areas - and has a more playful feel.
The Rider’s Choice is also the best on this list for hard and icy conditions, so if you encounter those types of conditions a lot, then this is a great option for you.
Score Breakdown for the Rider's Choice
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Switch | 5.0 | 20/20 |
Jumps | 5.0 | 20/20 |
Jibbing | 3.5 | 7/10 |
Carving/Turns | 3.0 | 6/10 |
Powder | 3.0 | 6/10 |
Speed | 3.0 | 6/10 |
Uneven Terrain | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Pipe | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 91.0/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #1
Board: Yes The Greats
Price: $549
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating: 94.4/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
And in at #1 is the YES Greats Uninc.
A board this fast and with the kind of carving ability it displays, has no right being so good at riding switch and hitting the jumps. But it does just that.
Not a powder hound (though it's a little better than it was with the new wider shape), but if you’re looking for a deck you can carve up the whole mountain with, at pace, hitting every natural hit you can find and then taking a detour through the park, then you might have found your match in the YES Greats.
The 3rd of 3 Asym boards in this list, this board just feels so nice and natural to turn on and you can really feel that sharpness in those heel side turns.
The Greats underwent a transformation for the 2019 model, adopting the Mid-Bite that some other YES boards have. Whilst I was skeptical at first, I was amazed at how this board got even better. Whilst it's marginally slower edge-to-edge, it's got better edge-hold, a snappier feel and a super solid landing platform. And it just has that X factor that I just can't describe.
Score Breakdown for the Greats
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Switch | 5.0 | 20/20 |
Jumps | 5.0 | 20/20 |
Jibbing | 3.5 | 7/10 |
Carving/Turns | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Powder | 2.5 | 5/10 |
Speed | 3.5 | 7/10 |
Uneven Terrain | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Pipe | 4.5 | 9/10 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 94.4/100 |
Over to You
Thanks for reading and I hope this post has helped to narrow down some options if you’re looking for an all-mountain-freestyle snowboard.
Be sure to check out the score breakdown's to see which might suit you the best.
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 5. For the latest season's Top 5 All-Mountain-Freestyle list, check out the link below:
To give some perspective of the ratings:
- I looked at 24 different all-mountain freestyle boards
- The average score was 81.3/100
- The highest score was 93.3/100 (see below)
- The lowest score was 70.8/100
- The average price was $507
All Mountain Freestyle Board #5
Board: Salomon Assassin Pro
Price: $549
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Rating: 85.4/100
The Assassin Pro is the lightest board I rode all season (the lightest board I’ve ever ridden, I would say) – but it’s got a lot more going for it than just lightness – it carves really well, can handle a bit of speed and is just super fun to ride.
And that lightness does help to make an already pretty poppy board even more springy and really easy to spin – not to mention being nice on the legs, both for turning and on the lifts.
If light is something that’s important for you and you otherwise want a board with great performance for all-mountain-freestyle riding, then the Assassin Pro is a great choice.
Score Breakdown for the Assassin Pro
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Switch: | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Jumps: | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Jibbing: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Carving/Turning: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Powder: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Speed: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 85.4/100 |
All Mountain Freestyle Board #4
Board: GNU Rider’s Choice
Price: $569
Flex: Medium
Rating: 86.5/100
Or to use it’s full name, the Rider’s Choice Asym C2!
The Rider’s Choice is an awesome deck for riding freestyle and can hack it all over the mountain too.
It can lay down a carve, it can jib and it’s not too slow – but where this board really stands out – riding the other direction (aka switch) and on jumps (whether those jumps be of the man made or nature made variety).
The Rider’s Choice is also the best on this list for hard and icy conditions, so if you encounter those types of conditions a lot, then this is a great option for you.
Rider’s Choice Score Breakdown
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Switch: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Jumps: | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Jibbing: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Carving/Turning: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Powder: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Speed: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 86.5/100 |
All Mountain Freestyle Board #3
Board: Capita Outerspace Living
Price: $399
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating: 89.9/100
This was one of my favorite boards that I rode last season. Like the Assassin Pro (see #5), the Outerspace Living is a really light feeling board – both in hand and on snow.
It’s also the cheapest board on this list – and cheaper than the average price for this category of board by over $100. So it’s super value for money! And prices weren’t taken into account for the scoring so this board makes it here on merit, and the price thing is just a really awesome bonus.
So, if you’re looking for the performance of more pricey all-mountain-freestyle board but you’re on a lower budget, then the Outerspace Living is a no-brainer.
Score Breakdown for the Outerspace Living
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Switch: | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Jumps: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Jibbing: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Carving/Turning: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Powder: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Speed: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Pipe: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 89.9/100 |
All Mountain Freestyle Board #2
Board: Yes The Greats
Price: $549
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating: 93.3/100
And at #2 (well 1st equal really), is the YES Greats Uninc.
A board this fast and with the kind of carving ability it displays, has no right being so good at riding switch and hitting the jumps. But it does just that.
Not a powder hound, but if you’re looking for a deck you can carve up the whole mountain with, at pace, hitting every natural hit you can find and then taking a detour through the park, then you might have found your match in the YES Greats.
The 2nd of 3 Asym boards in this list, this board just feels so nice and natural to turn on and you can really feel that sharpness in those heel side turns.
Learn more about this killer all-mountain-freestyle deck in the video below and the score breakdown in the table below that.
Score Breakdown
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Switch: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Jumps: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Jibbing: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Carving/Turning: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Powder: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Speed: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 93.3/100 |
All Mountain Freestyle Board #1
Board: Never Summer Proto Type Two
Price: $569
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating: 93.3/100
And the #1 board for the 2017-18, as it was in 2016-17 is…. the Never Summer Proto Type Two.
It’s predecessor, the Proto HD made the 2015-16 list but it was at number 4. The upgrades to the Proto Type Two have turned this board into a near perfect all-mountain-freestyle machine.
I had the privilege to ride this deck all over Whistler – and man, this is one killer deck. So much fun!
Never Summer’s Proto Type Two is the perfect board for riding freestyle over the whole mountain. It holds it’s own in the powder, when carving and on jibs. And it really comes to life on jumps and rides switch like it was born to.
And if you also want to venture into the pipe, the Proto will be a wicked tool to climb the walls with – a characteristic any all-mountain-freestyle board worth its salt should have.
Score Breakdown for the Proto Type Two
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Switch: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Jumps: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Jibbing: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Carving/Turning: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Powder: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Speed: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 93.3/100 |
Over to You
Thanks for reading and I hope this post has helped to narrow down some options if you’re looking for an all-mountain-freestyle snowboard.
NOTE: This list was for the 2017-18 season. For the latest Top 5 All-Mountain-Freestyle Snowboards List, check out the link below:
>>Latest Season’s Top 5 All-Mountain-Freestyle Snowboards
To give some perspective of the ratings:
- I looked at 28 different all-mountain freestyle boards
- The average score was 79.9/100
- The highest score was 94.4/100 (see below)
- The lowest score was 69.7/100
- The average price was $509
All Mountain Freestyle Board #5
Board: YES Basic
Price: $399
Flex: Medium-Soft
Rating: 84.3/100
I also rate this as a great beginner deck but as an all-mountain-freestyle deck it’s also up there amongst the best.
Whilst not the numeber 1 on this list, it is the cheapest option on this list and at this price it really is an amazing deck if you like to ride freestyle over the whole mountain but don’t want to pay too much.
It is also the softest flexing deck on this list so if you like your riding nice and mellow, you can’t go wrong. But don’t think that stops you from riding this deck if you encounter a lot of ice. It’s also great in icy conditions. Check out the score breakdown below for its particular strengths and weaknesses.
Score Breakdown for the Basic
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Switch: | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Jumps: | 4.0 | 16/20 |
| Jibbing: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Carving/Turning: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Powder: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Speed: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 84.3/100 |
All Mountain Freestyle Board #4
Board: Lib Tech TRS
Price: $599
Flex: Medium (5-7 out of 10 depending on the size you get)
Rating: 86.5/100
This board has won numerous awards, is packed full of tech and is backed by some seriously good pros. But is it worthy of all this praise?
Absolutely. If you had to be picky about a weakness you might say it wouldn’t be the first choice in powder. But in every other category this board will excel.
And of course with the magne-traction tech this board will be awesome in hard and icy snow conditions.
The TRS was 2nd on this list last year. It’s not that it’s a worse board this year – to even make this list it has to be an outstanding snowboard – it’s just that there were some seriously good decks for 2017 that I liked just that bit more.
The TRS comes in the standard version (which is now a HP (horsepower) version) and an FP (firepower) version. The FP version is lighter and better but also costs significantly more.
Check out the full review at the link above, the video below and score breakdown below for more details.
Score Breakdown for the TRS
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Switch: | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Jumps: | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Jibbing: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Carving/Turning: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Powder: | 2.0 | 4/10 |
| Speed: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Pipe: | 5.0 | 10/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 86.5/100 |
All Mountain Freestyle Board #3
Board: GNU Eco Choice
Price: $579
Flex: Medium
Rating: 88.8/100
Or to use it’s full name, the Eco Choice Asym C2 BTX!
The Eco Choice is the Eco-ized (is that a word? It is now!) version of the GNU Rider’s Choice. Both the Eco Choice and Rider’s Choice are awesome decks for riding freestyle and can hack it all over the mountain too.
Like the two boards above (#4 and #5), the Eco Choice is also excellent in hard and icy snow conditions, thanks in part to the magne-traction edges.
It can lay down a carve, it can jib and it’s not too slow – but where this board really stands out – riding the other direction (aka switch) and on jumps (whether those jumps be of the man made or nature made variety).
It has also been awarded a 2017 Good Wood award from Transworld Snowboarding.
Learn more in the video below and check out the strengths of the Eco Choice in the table below.
Eco Choice Score Breakdown
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Switch: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Jumps: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Jibbing: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Carving/Turning: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Powder: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Speed: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 88.8/100 |
All Mountain Freestyle Board #2
Board: Yes The Greats
Price: $549
Flex: Medium
Rating: 94.4/100
And at #2 (well 1st equal really), is the YES Greats – or as it’s called in 2016-17 year – the YES Greats Uninc.
A board this fast and with the kind of carving ability it displays, has no right being so good at riding switch and hitting the jumps. But it does just that.
Not a powder hound, but if you’re looking for a deck you can carve up the whole mountain with, at pace, hitting every natural hit you can find and then taking a detour through the park, then you might have found your match in the YES Greats.
Learn more about this killer all-mountain-freestyle deck in the video below and the score breakdown in the table below that.
Score Breakdown
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Switch: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Jumps: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Jibbing: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Carving/Turning: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Powder: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Speed: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 94.4/100 |
All Mountain Freestyle Board #1
Board: Never Summer Proto Type Two
Price: $569
Flex: Medium
Rating: 94.4/100
And the #1 board for the 2016-17 is…. the Never Summer Proto Type Two.
It’s predecessor, the Proto HD made the 2015-16 list but it was at number 4. The upgrades to the type two have turned this board into a near perfect all-mountain-freestyle machine.
I had the privilege to ride this deck all over Whistler – and man, this is one killer deck. So much fun!
Never Summer’s Proto Type Two is the perfect board for riding freestyle over the whole mountain. It holds it’s own in the powder, when carving and on jibs. And it really comes to life on jumps and rides switch like it was born to.
And if you also want to venture into the pipe, the Proto will be a wicked tool to climb the walls with – a characteristic any all-mountain-freestyle board worth its salt should have.
Score Breakdown for the Proto Type Two
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Switch: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Jumps: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Jibbing: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Carving/Turning: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Powder: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Speed: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 94.4/100 |
Over to You
Thanks for reading and I hope this post has helped to narrow down some options if you’re looking for an all-mountain-freestyle snowboard. Check out the link below for the list of the latest season’s top 5 all-mountain-freestyle snowboards.
>>My Top 5 All-Mountain-Freestyle Snowboards (LATEST SEASON)
For the latest season's list, check out the link below.
>>TOP 10 ALL-MTN FREESTYLE 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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