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#10: YES Women's Basic
Flex: Mid-Soft (3.5/10)
FEEL: stable
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
INTERMEDIATE rating score: 85.3/100
Starting off the list at #10 is the YES Women's Basic.
The Women's Basic is one of those boards that anyone from beginner to advanced can ride and enjoy. For the more advanced rider it takes on more of a freestyle focus. But as a beginner to intermediate rider it's also a great board for progressing your everyday riding on.
Also a great option for those that see hard/icy conditions often.
It's the equal lowest priced board on this list too, so it's also a good option for those on a lower budget.
#9: GNU Velvet
Flex: mid-soft (4/10)
FEEL: semi-loose
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
INTERMEDIATE rating score: 85.6/100
Next up at #9, we have GNU's Velvet.
The Velvet is one of those boards that's nice and easy to ride but has that extra bit of performance when you need it, as you start to progress.
It's also nice and versatile, which is great for anyone looking for a one-board-quiver or if you're still not sure what style of riding you're going to evolve into yet.
#8: Capita Space Metal Fantasy
Flex: mid-soft (4/10)
FEEL: Stable
Style of Board: freestyle
INTERMEDIATE rating score: 86.4/100
Capita's Space Metal Fantasy is great for anyone who mostly rides freestyle or is looking for a board to learn freestyle on. Or as a second board for someone who has another board for other things and wants a freestyle deck to progress in the park with.
Along with #10 above, it's the equal lowest priced board on this list, so will put a bit of a smaller dent in the wallet too.
#7: YES Menace
Flex: mid-soft (3.5/10)
FEEL: Semi-Loose
Style of Board: Freestyle
INTERMEDIATE rating score: 86.6/100
New for 2025, after Lobster merged with YES. snowboards, the YES Menace is a fun playful option that will help any intermediate rider progress their freestyle riding and inspire creativity.
A great option as part of a quiver as the freestyle board to help you progress your freestyle riding, to pair with a more all-mountain/freeride board.
Or if your style is leading towards being more creative/freestyle oriented, then the Menace could even be your one-board quiver, especially with it's versatility being boosted by being better than your average freestyle deck in powder.
#6: Rossignol Airis
Flex: Medium (5/10)
FEEL: stable
Style of Board: all-mountain
INTERMEDIATE rating score: 86.6/100
Coming in at #6, we have the Rossignol Airis.
Easy to ride, but with a bit of extra performance for when you start to progress - and very versatile - definitely a one-board-quiver option with this one.
Just a regular but well built snowboard, that can do a bit of everything and feels very consistent and predictable.
#5: Jones Women's Tweaker
Flex: medium (4.5/10)
FEEL: Semi-Loose
Style of Board: all-mountain-freestyle
INTERMEDIATE rating score: 86.8/100
The Women's Tweaker, new for 2025, is a great option for those looking for something fun and playful.
It's great for getting creative and for working on tricks, either in the park or all over the mountain, but it's also got enough non-freestyle performance/versatility that you can have it as your one board and progress all aspects of your riding.
#4: Never Summer Infinity
Flex: Mid-Soft (4/10)
FEEL: semi-loose
Style of Board: All-Mountain
INTERMEDIATE rating score: 87.9/100
Next up, at #4, we have Never Summer's Infinity, which is one of the most versatile on this list.
If you've already developed an eclectic style of riding that takes you anywhere, doing a variety of things, or if you're still unsure of the type of riding you prefer - or if you simply want a board that will help you to progress your riding to the next level - the Infinity fits many scenarios.
#3: Bataleon Push Up
Flex: Mid-Soft (4/10)
FEEL: Semi-Loose
Style of Board: All-Mountain
INTERMEDIATE rating score: 88.2/100
Bataleon's Push Up (the softer flexing younger sister of our #1 option below) is an easy riding board, that makes riding fun and effortless - and takes that attitude with it anywhere it goes on the mountain.
Like to a point that I wouldn't be surprised if you just thought about wanting to switch edges and it did it for you!
If you're a lighter rider, not overly athletic or strong or simply wants riding to be easy and relaxing and really don't need it to be a workout, then the Push Up might be your match.
#2: YES Hello
Flex: Medium (4.5/10)
FEEL: Stable
Style of Board: All-Mountain
INTERMEDIATE rating score: 89.7/100
Grabbing the #2 position, our next board is the YES Hello.
The Hello is the baby sister of Yes' flagship all-mountain board, the Hel Yes. It's a little mellower and easy to ride versus the Hel Yes, but still a high quality deck that's got the performance you need to take you through and beyond the intermediate level.
Ideal for those looking for a versatile ride that will be with them for years to come and progress with them. Also great for hard/icy snow conditions.
#1: Bataleon Push Up Plus
Flex: Medium (5/10)
FEEL: stable
Style of Board: All-Mountain
INTERMEDIATE rating score: 91.3/100
And finally, in the #1 spot, we have Bataleon's Push Up Plus.
This is a souped up, slightly stiffer version of the #3 entry above. While it may not be quite as effortless to ride, it's barely more effort - but for that tiny bit more effort, it gives you more in terms of stability at speed and in messy snow conditions, making it even more versatile.
A great blend of performance, x-factor and rideability that propelled it to the top of this list as the #1 intermediate snowboard for women (in our opinion) for 2024-2025!
Over To You
So there's our top 10 Wmen's Intermediate boards for 2024-2025.
Hopefully this list will help you to find a good deck that can help to take you to the next level and that you won't outgrow too soon.
The scores above have been derived firstly by taking 3 factors that I see as important to a friendly board for less experienced riders, and giving 50% of the score to that. The other 50% of the score goes to how well that board performs in it's given category (i.e. all-mountain, freestyle etc).
Check out the links under each board for more info, prices and availability.
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #10
Board: GNU Velvet
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 86.1/100
Score Breakdown for the Velvet
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 4/5 | 8/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE snowboard | 83.1/100 | 41.6/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 86.1/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #9
Board: Arbor Mantra Rocker
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: Freestyle
Smart rating score: 86.2/100
Score Breakdown for the Mantra Rocker
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 5/5 | 20/20 |
VERSATILITY | 4/5 | 8/10 |
Performance score as FREESTYLE snowboard | 75.3/100 | 37.7/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 86.2/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #8
Board: Lib Tech Glider
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: Freestyle
Smart rating score: 87.0/100
Score Breakdown for the Glider
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
VERSATILITY | 3/5 | 6/10 |
Performance score as FREESTYLE snowboard | 84.8/100 | 42.4/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.0/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #7
Board: Burton Feelgood Flying V
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 87.1/100
Score Breakdown for the Feelgood Flying V
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4/5 | 16/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 84.9/100 | 42.5/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.1/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #6
Board: YES Women's Basic
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 89.1/100
Score Breakdown for the Women's Basic
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
VERSATILITY | 4/5 | 8/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE snowboard | 84.8/100 | 42.4/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.1/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #5
Board: Capita Space Metal Fantasy
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: Freestyle
Smart rating score: 89.1/100
Score Breakdown for the Space Metal Fantasy
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 5/5 | 20/20 |
VERSATILITY | 3/5 | 6/10 |
Performance score as FREESTYLE snowboard | 84.8/100 | 42.4/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.1/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #4
Board: Rossignol Airis
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 89.2/100
Score Breakdown for the Airis
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 5/5 | 20/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 4.5/5 | 9/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 83.1/100 | 41.6/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.2/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #3
Board: Never Summer Infinity
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 90.6/100
Score Breakdown for the Infinity
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
VERSATILITY | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 83.7/100 | 41.9/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.6/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #2
Board: Capita Paradise
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 90.9/100
Score Breakdown for the Paradise
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 5/5 | 20/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE snowboard | 84.3/100 | 42.2/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.9/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #1
Board: YES Hello
Flex: Medium-Soft (4.5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 91.8/100
Score Breakdown for the Hello
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 5/5 | 20/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 86.1/100 | 43.1/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 91.8/100 |
Of the 33 different boards that I rated:
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #10
Board: GNU Velvet
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 87.9/100
Starting off the list at #10 is GNU's Velvet.
The Velvet is one of those boards that's nice and easy to ride but has more performance when you need it.
It's also nice and versatile, which is great for anyone looking for a one-board-quiver or if you're still not sure what style of riding you're going to evolve into yet.
Score Breakdown for the Velvet
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 4/5 | 8/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE snowboard | 83.1/100 | 41.6/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.9/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #9
Board: Arbor Poparazzi Rocker
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: Freestyle
Smart rating score: 88.1/100
Next up we have the Poparazzi Rocker.
If you're looking for an easy riding board that's freestyle oriented, but has enough performance that it can take you further into your progression than a pure beginner board, the Poparazzi Rocker is a really good option.
Score Breakdown for the Poparazzi Rocker
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 5/5 | 20/20 |
VERSATILITY | 4/5 | 8/10 |
Performance score as FREESTYLE snowboard | 75.3/100 | 37.7/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.1/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #8
Board: Lib Tech Glider
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: Freestyle
Smart rating score: 88.8/100
In at #8, we have the Lib Tech Glider.
The Glider is a great board for those who are just past that very beginner stage and looking to progress.
An even better option for those looking to get into riding freestyle in the future or who are already getting started in that direction. Or simply see themselves as a more casual, playful rider.
Score Breakdown for the Glider
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
VERSATILITY | 3/5 | 6/10 |
Performance score as FREESTYLE snowboard | 84.8/100 | 42.4/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.8/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #7
Board: Burton Feelgood Flying V
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 89.5/100.
In at #7 is Burton's Feelgood Flying V.
If you like the idea of a surfier, freer/looser feeling ride, but still want high quality and the versatility of an all-mountain board, then the Feelgood Flying V might be the right choice for you.
It's a little stiffer than most on this list, but still nothing too stiff and great if you want something just that little more rigid.
Score Breakdown for the Feelgood Flying V
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4/5 | 16/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 86.0/100 | 43.0/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.5/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #6
Board: YES Women's Basic
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 90.9/100
YES' Women's Basic carries on from where the Emoticon left off (same board but a different name).
The Women's Basic is one of those boards that anyone from beginner to expert can ride. For the more advanced rider it takes on more of a freestyle focus. But as a beginner to intermediate rider it's also a great board for progressing your everyday riding on.
Also a great option for those that see hard/icy conditions often.
Being the equal lowest priced on this list, it's also a good option for those on a lower budget.
Score Breakdown for the Women's Basic
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
VERSATILITY | 4/5 | 8/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE snowboard | 84.8/100 | 42.4/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.9/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #5
Board: Capita Space Metal Fantasy
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: Freestyle
Smart rating score: 90.9/100
The very freestyle focused Space Metal Fantasy is great for anyone who mostly rides freestyle. Or as a second board for someone who has another board for their other riding, but wants a board to start out on or progress on in the park.
It is the also the equal cheapest on this list (along with #6 above), so will put a bit of a smaller dent in the wallet too.
Score Breakdown for the Space Metal Fantasy
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 5/5 | 20/20 |
VERSATILITY | 3/5 | 6/10 |
Performance score as FREESTYLE snowboard | 84.8/100 | 42.4/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.9/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #4
Board: Rossignol Airis
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 91.6/100
Coming in at #4, we have the Rossignol Airis.
Easy to ride, but with a bit of extra performance for when you start to progress - and very versatile.
Just a regular but well built snowboard, that can do a bit of everything and feels very consistent and predictable.
Score Breakdown for the Airis
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 5/5 | 20/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 4.5/5 | 9/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 84.1/100 | 42.1/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 91.6/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #3
Board: Never Summer Infinity
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 93.1/100
In at #3 we have Never Summer's Infinity, which is one of the most versatile on this list.
If you've already developed an eclectic style of riding that takes you anywhere, doing a variety of things, or if you're still unsure of the type of riding you prefer - or if you simply want a board that will help you to progress your riding, the Infinity fits many scenarios.
Score Breakdown for the Infinity
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
VERSATILITY | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 84.8/100 | 42.4/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93.1/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #2
Board: Capita Paradise
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 93.5/100
At #2, we have the Capita Paradise. Probably the most versatile twin going around, if you like to ride over the whole mountain and would like the option to get freestyle on it, from time to time, then the Paradise is a great option.
Or if you simply like to cruise the groomers and just want to get your riding smoother and progress to a more advanced level, then it's also a great option for that.
Score Breakdown for the Paradise
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 5/5 | 20/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE snowboard | 85.6/100 | 42.8/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93.5/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #1
Board: YES Hello
Flex: Medium-Soft (4.5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 94.3/100
And in the #1 spot, we have the YES Hello.
The Hello is the baby sister of the Hel Yes. It's a little mellower and easy to ride versus the Hel Yes, but still a high quality deck that's got the performance you need to take you beyond that intermediate level.
Ideal for those looking for a versatile ride that will be with them for years to come and progress with them. Also great for hard/icy snow conditions.
Score Breakdown for the Hello
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 5/5 | 20/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 87.2/100 | 43.6/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 94.3/100 |
Of the 35 different boards that I rated:
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #10
Board: Arbor Poparazzi Rocker
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: Freestyle
Smart rating score: 88.6/100
Starting off the list at #10 we have the Poparazzi Rocker.
If you're looking for an easy riding board that's freestyle oriented, but has enough performance that it can take you further into your progression than a pure beginner board, the Poparazzi Rocker is a really good option.
Particularly good for those on a tight budget, being the lowest priced option on this list.
Score Breakdown for the Poparazzi Rocker
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 5/5 | 20/20 |
VERSATILITY | 4/5 | 8/10 |
Performance score as FREESTYLE snowboard | 76.4/100 | 38.2/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.6/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #9
Board: Lib Tech Glider
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: Freestyle
Smart rating score: 89.1/100
In at #9, we have the Lib Tech Glider.
The Glider is a great board for those who are just past that very beginner stage and looking to progress.
An even better option for those looking to get into riding freestyle in the future or who are already getting started in that direction. Or simply see themselves as a more casual, playful rider.
Score Breakdown for the Glider
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
VERSATILITY | 3/5 | 6/10 |
Performance score as FREESTYLE snowboard | 85.2/100 | 42.6/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.1/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #8
Board: Burton Feelgood Flying V
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 89.1/100.
In at #8 is Burton's Feelgood Flying V.
If you like the idea of a surfier, freer/looser feeling ride, but still want high quality and the versatility of an all-mountain board, then the Feelgood Flying V might be the right choice for you.
It's a little stiffer than most on this list, but still nothing too stiff and great if you want something just that little more rigid.
Score Breakdown for the Feelgood Flying V
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4/5 | 16/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 85.2/100 | 42.6/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.1/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #7
Board: YES Emoticon
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 90.2/100
The Emoticon is one of those boards that anyone from beginner to expert can ride. For the more advanced rider it takes on more of a freestyle focus. But as an beginner to intermediate rider is also a great board for progressing your everyday riding on.
Also a great option for those that see hard/icy conditions often.
Score Breakdown for the Emoticon
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
VERSATILITY | 4/5 | 8/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE snowboard | 83.3/100 | 41.7/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.2/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #6
Board: Capita Space Metal Fantasy
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: Freestyle
Smart rating score: 90.8/100
The very freestyle focused Space Metal Fantasy is great for anyone who mostly rides freestyle. Or as a second board for someone who has another board for their other riding, but wants a board to start out on or progress on in the park.
Score Breakdown for the Space Metal Fantasy
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 5/5 | 20/20 |
VERSATILITY | 3/5 | 6/10 |
Performance score as FREESTYLE snowboard | 84.6/100 | 42.3/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.8/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #5
Board: Salomon Gypsy
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 91.8/100
At #5, we have the Salomon Gypsy.
A versatile all-mountain freestyle ride that's easy to ride but has enough performance to progress your riding well beyond that intermediate level.
Score Breakdown for the Gypsy
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 5/5 | 20/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 4.5/5 | 9/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE snowboard | 84.5/100 | 42.3/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 91.8/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #4
Board: Rossignol Airis
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 91.9/100
Coming in at #4, we have the Rossignol Airis. It's a new board for 2022, but it takes over where the Frenemy left off. Whilst it's not identical to the Frenemy, it is quite similar.
Some tweaks - like a slightly rejigged camber profile that offers a little more camber and a slightly directional camber profile - make it different, but overall I'd say it's Frenemy 2.0.
Easy to ride, but with a bit of extra performance for when you start to progress - and very versatile.
Score Breakdown for the Airis
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 5/5 | 20/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 4.5/5 | 9/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 84.6/100 | 42.3/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 91.9/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #3
Board: Never Summer Infinity
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 92.3/100
In at #3 we have Never Summer's Infinity, which is one of the most versatile on this list.
If you've already developed an eclectic style of riding that takes you anywhere, doing a variety of things, or if you're still unsure of the type of riding you prefer - or if you simply want a board that will help you to progress your riding, the Infinity fits many scenarios.
Score Breakdown for the Infinity
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
VERSATILITY | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 83.3/100 | 41.7/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 92.3/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #2
Board: Capita Paradise
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 93.5/100
At #2, we have the Capita Paradise. Probably the most versatile twin going around, if you like to ride over the whole mountain and would like the option to get freestyle on it, from time to time, then the Paradise is a great option.
Or if you simply like to cruise the groomers and just want to get your riding smoother and progress to a more advanced level, then it's also a great option for that.
The 2022 Paradise gains a 0.5" (12.5m) setback, where it used to be a centered reference stance. Otherwise it's very similar to the 2021 version.
Score Breakdown for the Paradise
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 5/5 | 20/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE snowboard | 85.6/100 | 42.8/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93.5/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #1
Board: YES Hello
Flex: Medium-Soft (4.5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 93.9/100
And in the #1 spot, we have the YES Hello.
The Hello is the baby sister of the Hel Yes. It's a little mellower and easy to ride versus the Hel Yes, but still a high quality deck that's got the performance you need to take you beyond that intermediate level.
Ideal for those looking for a versatile ride that will be with them for years to come and progress with them. Also great for hard/icy snow conditions.
Score Breakdown for the Hello
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 5/5 | 20/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 86.4/100 | 43.2/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93.9/100 |
Over To You
So that's my list of the best intermediate snowboards for women for the 2021-22 season.
The scores above have been derived taking 3 factors that I see as important to a beginner friendly board, and giving 50% of the score to that. The other 50% of the score goes to how well that board performs in it's given category (i.e. all-mountain, freestyle etc).
Check out the links under each board for more info, prices and availability.
Of the 33 different boards that I rated:
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #10
Board: Lib Tech Glider
Price: $499
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: Freestyle
Smart rating score: 89.1/100
Starting off the list in #10, we have the Lib Tech Glider.
The Glider is a great board for those who are just past that very beginner stage and looking to progress.
An even better option for those looking to get into riding freestyle in the future or who are already getting started in that direction. Or simply see themselves as a more casual, playful rider.
Score Breakdown for the Glider
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
VERSATILITY | 3/5 | 6/10 |
Performance score as FREESTYLE snowboard | 85.2/100 | 42.6/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.1/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #9
Board: YES Emoticon
Price: $399
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 89.2/100
The Emoticon is one of those boards that anyone from beginner to expert can ride. For the more advanced rider it takes on more of a freestyle focus. But as an beginner to intermediate rider is also a great board for progressing your everyday riding on.
Also a great option for those that see hard/icy conditions often.
Score Breakdown for the Emoticon
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
VERSATILITY | 4/5 | 8/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE snowboard | 81.5/100 | 40.8/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.2/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #8
Board: Endeavor Ranger
Price: $450
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: Freestyle
Smart rating score: 90.0/100
At #8 we have the Endeavor Ranger.
The Ranger is a Unisex board that comes in a wide range of sizes for both men and women.
It's another freestyle oriented board, perfect for those just looking to progress their skills, looking to get into the park or have an eye on freestyle riding in the future.
Score Breakdown for the Ranger
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 5/5 | 20/20 |
VERSATILITY | 3/5 | 6/10 |
Performance score as FREESTYLE snowboard | 83.0/100 | 41.5/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.0/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #7
Board: Capita Space Metal Fantasy
Price: $399
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: Freestyle
Smart rating score: 90.3/100
The very freestyle focused Space Metal Fantasy is great for anyone who mostly rides freestyle. Or as a second board for someone who has another board for their other riding, but wants a board to start out on or progress on in the park.
Score Breakdown for the Space Metal Fantasy
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 5/5 | 20/20 |
VERSATILITY | 3/5 | 6/10 |
Performance score as FREESTYLE snowboard | 83.5/100 | 41.8/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.3/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #6
Board: Rossignol Frenemy
Price: $449
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 92.3/100
The Frenemy is a stable feeling, versatile all-mountain ride for those that like to do a bit of everything, everywhere - or who simply haven't figured out what style of riding they want to do yet.
This is also a great option for those who ride hard/icy conditions often.
Score Breakdown for the Frenemy
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 5/5 | 20/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 83.3/100 | 41.7/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 92.3/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #5
Board: Never Summer Infinity
Price: $489
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 92.3/100
In at #5 we have Never Summer's Infinity, which is one of the most versatile on this list.
If you've already developed an eclectic style of riding that takes you anywhere, doing a variety of things, or if you're still unsure of the type of riding you prefer - or if you simply want a board that will help you to progress your riding, the Infinity fits many scenarios.
Score Breakdown for the Infinity
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
VERSATILITY | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 83.3/100 | 41.7/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 92.3/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #4
Board: Salomon Rumble Fish
Price: $499
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 92.6/100
The Rumblefish is more on the all-mountain end of all-mountain freestyle. It's centered and a directional-twin, but has more of an all-mountain feel to it. Great if you like to ride a lot of switch on the groomers or in powder, and like to throw in some freestyle here and there. Or just for simply progressing with your general riding to take it to the next level.
Score Breakdown for the Rumblefish
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 5/5 | 20/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 4.5/5 | 9/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE snowboard | 86/100 | 43/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 92.6/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #3
Board: Capita Paradise
Price: $419
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 93.7/100
In at number 3, we have the Capita Paradise. Probably the most versatile twin going around, if you like to ride over the whole mountain, but prefer to be centered on a twin board and would like the option to get freestyle on it, from time to time, then the Paradise is a great option.
Or if you simply like to cruise the groomers and just want to get your riding smoother and progress to a more advanced level, then it's also a great option for that.
Score Breakdown for the Paradise
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 5/5 | 20/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE snowboard | 86/100 | 43/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93.7/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #2
Board: Burton Feelgood Flying V
Price: $549
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 94.2/100.
In at #2 is Burton's Feelgood Flying V.
If you like the idea of a playful, freer/looser feeling ride, but still want high quality and the versatility of an all-mountain board, then the Feelgood Flying V might be the right choice for you.
Score Breakdown for the Feelgood Flying V
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 5/5 | 20/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 87.0/100 | 43.5/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 94.2/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #1
Board: YES Hello
Price: $449
Flex: Medium-Soft (4.5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 94.6/100
And in the #1 spot, we have the YES Hello.
New from YES for 2021, the Hello is the baby sister of the Hel Yes. It's a little mellower and easy to ride versus the Hel Yes, but still a high quality deck that's easy to ride and very versatile.
Ideal for those looking for a versatile ride that will be with them for years to come and progress with them. Also great for hard/icy snow conditions.
Score Breakdown for the Hello
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 5/5 | 20/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 87.7/100 | 43.9/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 94.6/100 |
Over To You
So that's my list of the best intermediate snowboards for women for the 2020-21 season.
The scores above have been derived taking 3 factors that I see as important to a beginner friendly board, and giving 50% of the score to that. The other 50% of the score goes to how well that board performs in it's given category (i.e. all-mountain, freestyle etc).
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 10. For the latest season's Top 10 Women's Intermediate Snowboards list, check out the link below:
>>TOP 10 WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE SNOWBOARDS (Latest Season)
Of the 32 different boards that I rated:
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #10
Board: Arbor Poparazzi Rocker
Price: $359
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 88.3/100
Starting off the list in #10 is the Arbor Poparazzi Rocker.
A great option for a full on beginner as well, but also works as an intermediate board that can take you into a more advanced stage of riding - but with a freestyle flavor. So, if you see yourself moving more into freestyle but want a deck that will still holds it's own over the rest of the mountain, this could be a good choice for you.
Score Breakdown for the Poparazzi
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 5/5 | 20/20 |
VERSATILITY | 4/5 | 8/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE snowboard | 75.8/100 | 37.9/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.3/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #9
Board: Lib Tech Glider
Price: $499
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: Freestyle
Smart rating score: 89.1/100
Next up we have the Lib Tech Glider.
New from Lib Tech for 2020 (their whole women's line is new - previously they had a handful of their boards in narrow sizes but no specific women's line), the Glider is a great board for those who are just past that very beginner stage and looking to progress.
An even better option for those looking to get into riding freestyle in the future or who are already getting started in that direction.
Score Breakdown for the Glider
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
VERSATILITY | 3/5 | 6/10 |
Performance score as FREESTYLE snowboard | 85.2/100 | 42.6/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.1/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #8
Board: YES Emoticon
Price: $399
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 89.2/100
The Emoticon is one of those boards that anyone from beginner to expert can ride. For the more advanced rider it takes on more of a freestyle focus. But as an beginner to intermediate rider is also a great board for progressing your everyday riding on.
Also a great option for those that see hard/icy conditions often.
Score Breakdown for the Emoticon
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
VERSATILITY | 4/5 | 8/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE snowboard | 81.5/100 | 40.8/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.2/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #7
Board: Endeavor Ranger
Price: $469
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: Freestyle
Smart rating score: 90.0/100
At #7 we have the Endeavor Ranger.
The Ranger is a Unisex board that comes in a wide range of sizes for both men and women.
It's another freestyle oriented board, perfect for those just looking to progress their skills, looking to get into the park or have an eye on freestyle riding in the future.
Score Breakdown for the Ranger
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 5/5 | 20/20 |
VERSATILITY | 3/5 | 6/10 |
Performance score as FREESTYLE snowboard | 83.0/100 | 41.5/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.0/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #6
Board: Capita Space Metal Fantasy
Price: $379
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: Freestyle
Smart rating score: 90.0/100
The very freestyle focused Space Metal Fantasy is great for anyone who mostly rides freestyle. Or as a second board for someone who has another board for their other riding, but wants a board to start out on or progress on in the park.
Score Breakdown for the Space Metal Fantasy
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 5/5 | 20/20 |
VERSATILITY | 3/5 | 6/10 |
Performance score as FREESTYLE snowboard | 83.0/100 | 41.5/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.0/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #5
Board: Salomon Rumble Fish
Price: $499
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 91.6/100
The Rumblefish is more on the all-mountain end of all-mountain freestyle. It's centered and a twin, but has more of an all-mountain feel to it. Great if you like to ride a lot of switch on the groomers or in powder, and like to throw in some freestyle here and there. Or just for simply progressing with your general riding to take it to the next level.
Score Breakdown for the Rumblefish
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 5/5 | 20/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 4/5 | 8/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE snowboard | 86.0/100 | 43/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 91.6/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #4
Board: Never Summer Infinity
Price: $479
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 91.7/100
In at #4 we have Never Summer's Infinity, which is one of the most versatile on this list.
If you've already developed an eclectic style of riding that takes you anyway, doing a variety of things, or if you're still unsure of the type of riding you prefer - or if you simply want a board that will help you to progress your riding, the Infinity fits many scenarios.
Score Breakdown for the Infinity
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
VERSATILITY | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 82.3/100 | 41.2/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 91.7/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #3
Board: Rossignol Frenemy
Price: $449
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 92.1/100
Another all-mountain option, but one that's a little stiffer and a little more stable feeling, is the Rossignol Frenemy. But just as versatile.
This is also a great option for those who ride hard/icy conditions often.
Score Breakdown for the Frenemy
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 5/5 | 20/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 82.9/100 | 41.5/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 92.1/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #2
Board: Burton Feelgood Flying V
Price: $549
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 93.7/100.
In at #2 and the last of 3 all-mountain options for this list, is Burton's Feelgood Flying V.
If you like the idea of a playful, freer/looser feeling ride, but still want the versatility of an all-mountain board, then the Feelgood Flying V might be the right choice for you.
Score Breakdown for the Feelgood Flying V
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 5/5 | 20/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 86.0/100 | 43/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93.7/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #1
Board: Capita Paradise
Price: $399
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 93.7/100
Finally, in at number 1, we have the Capita Paradise. Probably the most versatile twin going around, if you like to ride over the whole mountain, but prefer to be centered on a twin board and would like the option to get freestyle on it, from time to time, then the Paradise is a great option.
Or if you simply like to cruise the groomers and just want to get your riding smoother and progress to a more advanced level, then it's also a great option for that.
Score Breakdown for the Paradise
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 5/5 | 20/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE snowboard | 86.0/100 | 43/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93.7/100 |
Over To You
So that's my list of the best intermediate snowboards for women for the 2019-20 season.
The scores above have been derived taking 3 factors that I see as important to a beginner friendly board, and giving 50% of the score to that. The other 50% of the score goes to how well that board performs in it's given category (i.e. all-mountain, freestyle etc).
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 10. For the latest season's Top 10 Women's Intermediate Snowboards list, check out the link below:
>>TOP 10 WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE SNOWBOARDS (Latest Season)
Of the 29 different intermediate boards that I rated:
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #10
Board: Roxy Ally BTX
Price: $399
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: Freestyle
Smart rating score: 87.4/100
Starting off the list in #10, is the Roxy Ally.
If you're looking to advance your freestyle game, but want a board that's still OK over the rest of the mountain, the Ally is a great option.
Score Breakdown for the Ally
FACTOR | rating | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Flex | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
Turning Ease | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
Versatility | 3.5/5 | 7/10 |
Performance Score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 80/100 | 40/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.4/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #9
Board: Arbor Poparazzi
Price: $349
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 87.5/100
Next up is the Arbor Poparazzi.
A great option for a full on beginner as well, but also works as an intermediate board that can take you into a more advanced stage of riding - but with a freestyle flavor. So, if you see yourself moving more into freestyle but want a deck that will still holds it's own over the rest of the mountain, this could be a good choice for you.
Score Breakdown for the Poparazzi
FACTOR | rating | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Flex | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
Turning Ease | 5.0/5 | 20/20 |
Versatility | 4.0/5 | 8/10 |
Performance Score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 74.2/100 | 37.1/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.5/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #8
Board: GNU Velvet
Price: $459
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 87.7/100
The Velvet is another all-mountain-freestyle option, but it's slightly more all-mountain focused than the Poparazzi. So, if you're main game is riding all over the mountain, but you want to hit some natural features and do some freestyle on the way, the Velvet should be high on your list, if your an intermediate rider, looking to progress your skills.
Score Breakdown for the Velvet
FACTOR | rating | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Flex | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Turning Ease | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Versatility | 4/5 | 8/10 |
Performance Score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 78.7/100 | 39.4/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.7/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #7
Board: YES Emoticon
Price: $399
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 89.5/100
The Emoticon is one of those boards that anyone from beginner to expert can ride. For the more advanced rider it takes on more of a freestyle focus. But as an beginner to intermediate rider is also a great board for progressing your everyday riding on.
Also a great option for those that see hard/icy conditions often.
Score Breakdown for the Emoticon
FACTOR | rating | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Flex | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
Turning Ease | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
Versatility | 4/5 | 8/10 |
Performance Score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 82/100 | 41/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.5/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #6
Board: Capita Space Metal Fantasy
Price: $379
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: Freestyle
Smart rating score: 89.9/100
The very freestyle focused Space Metal Fantasy is great for anyone who mostly rides freestyle. Or as a second board for someone who has another board for their other riding, but wants a board to start out on or progress on in the park.
Score Breakdown for the Space Metal Fantasy
FACTOR | rating | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Flex | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
Turning Ease | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Versatility | 3/5 | 6/10 |
Performance Score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 82.8/100 | 41.4/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.9/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #5
Board: Salomon Rumble Fish
Price: $499
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 90.1/100
The Rumblefish is another, like the Velvet, that is more on the all-mountain end of all-mountain freestyle. It's centered and a twin, but has more of an all-mountain feel to it. Great if you like to ride a lot of switch on the groomers or in powder, and like to throw in some freestyle here and there. Or just for simply progressing with your turns.
Score Breakdown for the Rumblefish
FACTOR | rating | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Flex | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Turning Ease | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Versatility | 4/5 | 8/10 |
Performance Score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 83.1/100 | 41.6/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.1/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #4
Board: Never Summer Infinity
Price: $469
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 91.1/100
In at #4 we have Never Summer's Infinity, which is one of the most versatile on this list.
If you've already developed an eclectic style of riding that takes you anyway, doing a variety of things, or if you're still unsure of the type of riding you prefer - or if you simply want a board that will help you to progress your riding, the Infinity fits many scenarios.
Score Breakdown for the Infinity
FACTOR | rating | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Flex | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
Turning Ease | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
Versatility | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance Score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 81.1/100 | 40.6/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 91.1/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #3
Board: Rossignol Frenemy
Price: $399
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 91.7/100
Another all-mountain option, but one that's a little stiffer and a little more stable feeling, is the Rossignol Frenemy. But just as versatile.
This is also a great option for those who ride hard/icy conditions often.
Score Breakdown for the Frenemy
FACTOR | rating | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Flex | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Turning Ease | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Versatility | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance Score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 82.3/100 | 41.2/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 91.7/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #2
Board: Burton Feelgood Flying V
Price: $549
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 92.1/100.
In at #2 and the last of 3 all-mountain options for this list, is Burton's Feelgood Flying V.
If you like the idea of a playful, freer/looser feeling ride, but still want the versatility of an all-mountain board, then the Feelgood Flying V might be the right choice for you.
Score Breakdown for the Feelgood Flying V
FACTOR | rating | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Flex | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Turning Ease | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Versatility | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance Score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 82.9/100 | 41.5/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 92.1/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #1
Board: Capita Paradise
Price: $399
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 94.5/100
Finally, in at number 1, we have the Capita Paradise. Probably the most versatile twin going around, if you like to ride over the whole mountain, but prefer to be centered on a twin board and would like the option to get freestyle on it from time to time, then the Paradise is a great option.
Or if you simply like to cruise the groomers and just want to get your riding smoother and progress to a more advanced level, then it's also a great option for that.
Score Breakdown for the Paradise
FACTOR | rating | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Flex | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Turning Ease | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Versatility | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance Score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 87.6/100 | 43.8/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 94.5/100 |
Over To You
So that's my list of the best intermediate snowboards for women for the 2018-19 season.
The scores above have been derived taking 3 factors that I see as important to a beginner friendly board, and giving 50% of the score to that. The other 50% of the score goes to how well that board performs in it's given category (i.e. all-mountain, freestyle etc).
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 10. For the latest season's Top 10 Women's Intermediate Snowboards list, check out the link below:
>>Top 10 Women's Intermediate Snowboards (Latest Season)
For the latest season's list, check out the link below.
>>TOP 10 WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE 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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