Hello and welcome to my Rossignol One Magtek review.
In this review, I will take a look at the One Magtek as an all-mountain snowboard.
As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com I will give the One Mag a score out of 100 (based on several factors) and see how it compares with other all-mountain snowboards.
Overall Rating
Board: Rossignol One Magtek 2018
Price: $499 (USD recommended retail)
Style: All-Mountain
Flex Rating: Medium-Stiff (7/10) – according to Rossignol
Flex Feel on Snow: Medium (6/10)
Rating Score: 88.4/100
Compared to other Men’s All-Mountain Boards
Out of the 27 men’s all-mountain snowboards that I rated:
- The average score was 80.9/100
- The highest score was 92.1/100
- The lowest score was 63.4/100
- The average price was $490
- The One Mag ranked 6th out of 27
Overview of the One Mag’s Specs
Check out the tables for the One Mag’s specs and available sizes.
Specs
| Style | All-Mountain | Flex | Medium (6 out of 10) |
| Ability Level | Intermediate to Expert | Feel | Stable |
| Weight | Normal bordering on heavy | Turn Initiation | Medium-Fast |
| Camber Profile | Hybrid Camber | Shape | Directional Twin |
| Stance Setback | 12.5mm (0.5") | Edge-hold | Icy snow |
| Price | $499 (USD) | Base | Sintered (4400) |
Sizing
| Size (Length) | 153 | 156 | 157W | 159 | 161W | 165W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist Width (mm) | 250 | 252 | 264 | 254 | 266 | 268 |
| Weight Range (lbs) | 120-165 | 130-175 | 130-180 | 140-200 | 150-210 | 175+ |
| Weight Range (kgs) | 55-75 | 60-80 | 60-82 | 65-90 | 70-95 | 80+ |
Who is the One Mag Most Suited to?
The One Magtek is best suited to anyone looking for a one-quiver board. It can ride the park, the backcountry and the groomers and you can ride how you want to wherever it is you’re riding.
I would say it’s leaning more towards the freeride side of things than freestyle but you can definitely still take it in the park (better for jump line that jib line).
If you ride in hard and icy conditions, this board will be your hero!
Not a beginner board but definitely fine for an intermediate rider that has their basic turns mastered. A great board to get after you’re past the beginner stage and want a board that will stay with for as long as you want it.
Ideal Rider: Someone who rides in hard/icy conditions a lot, wants one board to do everything and is intermediate or up.
The One Mag in More Detail
O.k. let’s take a more detailed look at what the One Magtek is capable of.
Demo Info
Board: Rossignol One Magtek 2018, 159cm (254mm waist width)
Date: April 9, 2017
Conditions: Mix of sun and cloud. 100% visibility all day. Snow was perfect for demoing – soft packed most places some powder to be found and some harder spots too. Not slushy which is rare this time of year. Quite cold too, especially first thing in the morning.
Bindings: Flux DS 2016
Bindings angles: +15/-15
Flex
Rossignol rate this as a 7/10 but they tend to rate stiffer than what their boards are in reality (in my opinion).
The One Magtek felt more like a 6 at most – maybe more like 5.5/10. It’s softer on the tip and tail, so buttering is easy but stiffer between the feet.
Powder
The float in powder was awesome – when it came to powder this board almost feels like a freeride board – all be it a bit softer flexing/more forgiving.
It’s got rocker tip and tail and a bit of setback (12.5mm) so those things certainly help with that float, but it just felt even better than those stats would suggest.
Carving & Turning
This board was like the perfect mix of being able to lay into a carve but also be forgiving enough that you can still skid turns when you need to, when you’re getting lazy or if that’s the level you’re at.
Definitely the right mix for an all mountain board – it’s forgiving and easy enough to ride but you can also get a good carve going.
Speed
This board is pretty fast and feels really damp. Very little chatter at speed and feels very stable. A very smooth ride.
Let’s Break up this text with a Video
Uneven Terrain
Feels really damp going through chunder and generally handles bumpy and uneven terrain really well.
Jumps
This board was fun to jump on. Perhaps not the poppiest board that I’ve ridden but still ok pop – but it was great for landings, including landing switch and was great for the approach – whether for jumps in the park or natural hits on the rest of the mountain.
Switch
With a 12.5mm setback and a not true-twin shape, it’s never going to be ideal riding switch, but it’s definitely something you ride switch and land switch on and once you get used to it you should be able to do it almost as well as you can on a centered true twin.
Jibbing
It doesn’t make the jib-line a no-go zone. I felt comfortable enough hitting jibs on it, but I didn’t feel like that’s what I was having fun most with this board. It’s certainly not terrifying approaching jibs on it – but this is probably the weakest point of this board.
Pipe
It’s great in hard/icy conditions, it’s fast and it’s going to be a pretty fun board in the pipe for those that ride the pipe.
Changes from the 2017 Model
This is the same board, essentially as the 2017 model. Only the graphic has changed. I think it’s still the same since the 2016 model even (they made a few upgrades between the 2015 and 2016 models). When you’ve got a winning formula, stick with it until you can find a way to improve it.
Score Breakdown and Final Verdict
Check out the breakdown of the score in the table below.
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Powder: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Carving: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Speed: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Switch: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jumps: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Jibbing: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 88.4/100 |
This is one smooth ride – feels very smooth and very damp. But it’s still pretty fast edge to edge. It may not be as lively/poppy as some others but it’s just so nice and smooth to ride. Just felt effortless and very little chatter, even when really getting it up to speed or in chunder.
And you can definitely still take it through the park. It can definitely be used for that – more jump line than jib line, like most all mountain boards.
The float in powder was awesome and man, how it rides in hard conditions! I didn’t have any really icy spots when I rode it but I did encounter some quite hard areas and it just gave me so much confidence to just ride like I would in nice soft conditions. It just gripped so well and felt so right on hard snow.
More Info, Current Prices and Where to Buy Online
If you want to learn more about the One Magtek, are ready to buy or want to research current prices and size availability, check out the links below.
If you want to check out other all-mountain options or want to compare the One Mag to other all-mountain boards, check out the next link.
Hi Nate,
What would be a good size for this board for all around riding? 153cm or 156cm? I weigh 150-155lbs with size 9 boots. Thanks.
Hi AB
Thanks for your message. So I can give a more accurate recommendation, can you also let me know your height and your rough ability level.
Hi, I’m like that last guy weighs 155 lbs and 5’7″ tall, shoe size 9″, would also like to know whether I should get the 153cm or 156cm for this board. Keep in mind I’ve already got a Never Summer West 156cm for all mountain/freeride purpose, and I’m considering the Rossignol One Magtek as a all mountain/freestyle board, in that regard is it recommended to for with the shorter 153m? Thanks!
Hi Steve
Yeah since you already the 156 West, I’d definitely go for the 153cm for this if you’re using as alll-mountain-freestyle.
However, since you already have the all-mountain board, if I was you I would go for an all-mountain freestyle snowboard (I would consider the One Mag as a board in the same category as the west). Check out the link below if you want to get an idea of some great all-mountain-freestyle decks.
>>My Top All-Mountain-Freestyle Snowboards
But yeah, definitely 153cm if you do go for the One Mag.
Thank you for getting back to me sir. I am about 5′-8″ and high intermediate. I don’t venture into the park but I prefer the freestyle side of things when riding (180’s, 360’s, working on improving switch riding at the moment). Currently I’m on 154cm YES Greats, Proto HD, and Brainstorm. Thanks again.
Hi AB
I think the 156cm would be a good choice for you. If it was going to be your only board, then I think that maybe the 153cm – just because you like spins and that can certainly be easier with a little shorter length – but assuming you’ll be keeping at least one of your 154s, then the 156 would be a different length and I think a good length for you for an all mountain ride.
It will be more difficult for spins but it will be better for speed, better for carves and float better in powder than the 153.
Hope this helps with your decision
Thanks. I will consider the 156. I will be taking this to Japan in January so I hope this can perform in the powdwr as well. Thanks for your help.
You’re very welcome. I found the Rossi One to be very good in powder, so should definitely be fun in Japan!
HI Nate,
awesome website, really! Very professional! 2 lengths of the 2017 versionare on sale: 153 or 157W.
I weight 160-165 lbs, are 5.10 inches tall and wear boot size 9 (27,00 cm measured).
My preferred style is carving, but I don’t deny to improve my freestyle and powder skills, and it seems that in between – 156 or 159 – is nothing left around Europe, where I’m from (Italy – East Alps).
Is there a chance that one of those 2 available lengths could fit me, considering that I would use just this board? Many thanks in advance for replying.
Hi Claudio
Unfortunately neither of those sizes would be ideal for you. I would say that either the 156 or 159 would work best. 159 would be the better choice, if you were thinking mostly carving, powder, speed. But if you wanted a bit more of an all-round ride and include more freestyle, then the 156. Also if you are a more advanced rider, then I’d be leaning more towards the 159 but if you’re more of an intermediate rider then the 156.
But the 153 is too short for you in my opinion. And the 157W would be too wide for your boot size. Sorry I don’t have a more positive answer but I don’t think it’s worth getting a board that’s not going to be a good fit size-wise. Otherwise, this board sounds like it would suit what you’re looking for – but it’s important to get it in an appropriate size and unfortunately neither of those two sizes are, IMO.
Dear Nate,
thank you very much for your comprehensive reply. In the meantime I’ve found a 156 size of the
Rossignol One Magtek I was looking for (never say never!!) and since I’m more an intermediate than an expert rider, I’m quite sure this is the right board to enhance my performances. Bindings would be K2 Lien AT. What do you think about my it?
Hi Claudio
I think that sounds perfect. I’d go for the 156. And the Lien ATs will work well with that board. The ATs are unique in that they have pods that you can place in the footbed that stiffen and soften the flex of the bindings slightly. I would start out with the softer pods with those. But overall that sounds like a great setup and I think the 156 is a good size for you.
HI Nate,
thanks a lot for your suggestions. I appreciate it very much and I’ll go for it.
So, until next time, dear Nate, and many greetings from the beautiful Dolomites.
Thanks Claudio and you’re very welcome! Hope you enjoy your new board and the upcoming season!
Dear Nate,
unfortunately, the Rossignol ONE 156 Magtek isn’t available anymore. May I consider the Salomon Man’s Board 159 as an alternative? I already know that this choice is an aggressive AM, but considering the options of carving and speed, I would take the available 159 with the K2 Lien AT bindings.
Hi Claudio
My concern is that the Man’s Board could be a little aggressive for you. Looking back on your previous comments – for your height/weight and as an intermediate level rider, then 159 would the longest I would put you on I think – but since the Man’s Board is quite aggressive and relatively stiff, I think you would have a reasonably hard time riding that length for that particular board. Particularly for improving your freestyle skills, I think it would be very tricky and probably not that fun. You’d probably get used to it for carving but I think you’d struggle with anything freestyle on that board.
I know it’s hard when there isn’t that much available but I want to give you my honest opinion. I would be happy to assess the other options that you have, if you were able to give me a short list – but I think this particular board ins’t right for you.
Hi Nate,
thanks for your sincere opinion, I really appreciate it, The alternative boards I took into consideration are Jones “Explorer” 2018 cm 157 and Yes “The Standard” 2018 cm 153 or 157, both with K2 “Lien AT” bindings, but not for this Winterseason, probably, since there are still too expensive for my pocket and 2017 models aren’t available anymore.
The immediate option would be Rossignol “AV Magtek” 2017 cm 159 or 163, with Salomon Quantum bindings. This board would suit my hard Carving skllls and give me the opportunity to improve in Powder. Second choice; Jones “Pick your line” 2017 159 cm.
What do you think about it?
Hi Nate,
OK, got it. My options are JONES Mountain Twin 157 with K2 Lien AT bindings or Rossignol XV 159 or 163 with Salomon Quantum bindings.
I know that the Rossignol is a freeride board, without park features, but it must be great on powder and carving. Probably the Mountain Twin is more all mountain and would do it very well on icy groomers and powder too. Right?
Hi Claudio
Yeah the XV is a freeride board and probably more advanced. I think I like the 157cm Mountain Twin would be a great option for you based on everything. And it’s the most similar to the Rossignol One that we discussed in earlier comments.
The YES Standard is also a good option. For the 2018 model however, I don’t think there’s really a good size option for you. For the 2017 model, the 156cm would have been a great size for you. But the 2018 156cm is a bit wider and probably a bit too wide for your boots. The 153 has a better width but it’s getting a bit shorter.
The Explorer is also an option for you and the 156cm would be the best size for that board.
The XV is actually really good in icy conditions but I just think it’s a bit too advanced and too stiff for you at this stage. I would be worried that it would be a difficult board for you to control and therefore not be that much fun for you.
The Mountain Twin is a really good all-rounder that can ride well in the powder and carve well, but it can still butter and ride the park.
Hope this helps
Hi Nate,
thank you very much for the comprehensive and precious response given. It definitely helps! I will follow your advice and choose among the boards you recommended.
You’re very welcome. Hope you have an awesome season!
Hi Nate,
I am looking at last year’s One Magtek vs the new 2018 One LF Magtek. Not sure if buying the discounted last years model is worth saving $150. Is there Really that much difference to make up for the cost? Also: i am 6′ 185lbs size 10-10.5 foot size (Not sure what my boots are). Would the 159cm standard, not wide be a good fit? I do some POW but mostly groomers in sometimes icy conditions. Thanks!
Marv
Hi Marv
I would get last years if you can get it in your size. When I demoed the 2018 One, the Rossi rep said that it’s exactly the same board as the 2017 model – just with a slightly different name (Rossignol One LF vs Rossignol One Magtek) and a different graphic.
It does look like they might have changed the base from a 4400 sintered to a 7500 sintered base – but I think it’s highly unlikely you’d notice any difference there. You might notice the difference between an extruded and sintered but in this case it’s very minor and unlikely you’d notice it at all. I don’t even know what the difference is.
The 159 would be a great size for you in my opinion. I am pretty much the same specs as you and the 159 is my size of choice for the One. The only thing would be if you ended up in 10.5 boots and if you have binding angles with a very straight back foot – then you might be pushing it on the regular width. But If you get in a 10, any binding angles should be fine and if you get in a 10.5, then as long as you have some angle on that back foot (i.e. not like 0 degrees, or 3 degrees or something), then you will also be good on the regular. If you do have quite a straight back foot and end up in 10.5s you’d probably still get away with it, but it would be riskier.
Hope this helps
Hi Nate,
I don’t think there’s anyone in any sport giving such detailed advice as yours. Thanks for that.
Found a 2016 One Magtek 157W and a 159cm. Trying to decide which is the best fit for me.
I am 5’11;
boots size 11.5;
about 185 lbs dressed up with boots, jacket and helmet.
Intermediate rider, sold my previous board 6 years ago, so a bit out of practice. Been kitesurfing these years(in wide Freestyle boards). I will mostly in icy East Coast conditions. Might ride in powder once or twice this year. No plans to hit the pipes or any tricks. Just plain free ride and occasional ollies. Probably some snowkiteboarding too, which really doesn’t require much of the board.
Thank very much!
Jay
Hi Jay
Thanks for the message.
I think the 157W is going to be the best size there for you. The 159 is going to be a bit risky in terms of being a bit too narrow for 11.5s. 159 would be a good length for you, but the extra width in the 157W will make up for dropping those couple of cms. Also, as an intermediate rider, taking off a couple of cms in length doesn’t hurt either.
Rossi One definitely a good choice for icy conditions, in my experience.
Snowkiteboarding sounds epic! Can’t give any advice there, unfortunately! But sounds awesome.
Thanks very much! Should I be concerned about my weight, considering the size chart says the 157w is up to 180lbs?
I hope you get to try snowboarding soon. I’m sure you will like it and that it will be easy for you!
Hi Jay
I wouldn’t worry about the weight recommendations too much – Rossignol, I find especially tend to be on the light side. Also, weight recommendations are for your weight without gear, so I’d say without gear you’d be pretty close to that 180 anyway.
Hey Nate, great thorough review.
I am a hair under 6’1″ and 185 lbs, size 11 boots. Do you think I can get by on the 159 or do I need to look for the 161w (seems harder to find)?
I am an intermediate older (50+) rider who likes to carve groomers, no parks, no jumps. I’ve been riding an ancient 2007 Burton Air 165 and ready to modernize. It was down to the One or the Jones Explorer (figured the Flagship was a bit out of my league).
Because I used to use a carving board/hardboot comb, I’ve kept my stance 45 degrees front and 15 degrees rear. I’d like to go more perpendicular, but can angle if you think necessary to keep toes from catching.
Any advice is welcome. Thanks again!
Kip
Hi Keith
Thanks for your message.
I think it would be tight getting on the 159, but doable. Usually I would say that (with back foot at 15 degrees) that you could go down to as narrow 254mm waist width. But if you really like to get up on your edges and do deep carves, then I would try to add at least 2mm there. So, I guess it depends on how aggressively you like to carve. If it’s not too aggressive, then I’d say you should be fine on the 159 – otherwise, the 161W would be necessary.
In terms of binding angles, I would definitely recommend bringing that front foot around a bit. Since you’re used to 45 degrees, maybe try bring it around to something like 24 degrees, rather than something like 15 degrees. But I would bring it around a little bit anyway. If you do decide to go for the 159, I wouldn’t change the back foot though – as the board is likely too narrow for 11s on anything but a 15 degree rear binding angle. If you were on the 161W, you could have your back foot as straight as you wanted.
Hope this helps
meant 22.5 degree front foot angle obviously (not 45!) Thanks
Hi Kip
I did think 45 was quit extreme! But some racers do ride with that angle.
In that case, you could try coming around to a +15/-15 duck – or you could stick with a bit more of an angle on the front foot – 21 degrees maybe – if that felt more comfortable. Like I said on my last post, if you go for the 159, I wouldn’t straighten the back foot at all, but if you go for the 161W, then you could do anything you wanted with your back foot. Just note that the 161W would be quite wide for 11s, if you do stick with a 15 degree angle on the back foot.
Hi Nate,
Also to say great site and reviews :), thanks for it.
Double check – I am thinking about One LF 159cm where I am 6.1in (184 cm), 180-185lb (90-92kg) and boot size 10.5. Based on what you previously wrote that should match but just to check what do you think 🙂
Btw. I am advanced rider looking to improve :).
Thx and regards from Germany,
Oliver
Btw. Second option is Yes Typo so I am between one of those two. Any preference?
Hi Oliver
I have the 159 Rossi One and I feel it’s just right for me. I’m 6″0, 185lbs and size 10, so pretty similar specs, so I think the 159 would work well for you too. You could go a little bit longer than that if you wanted to but for the One you’d have to go to a wide or go to 165, so I think the 159 is definitely the best option.
But just to double check your boot size – are they US10.5 or UK10.5 – if they’re US10.5 you should be fine on the 159 width-wise. If you have quite a flat back foot (i.e. 0 degrees or 3 degrees) then you might be pushing it to squeeze on there but should still be ok. If by 10.5 you mean UK10.5, then you will be better off going for the 161W.
Hope this helps
Oh yeah and the Typo.
The Typo is a little softer, less setback and just a little bit more freestyle oriented than the Rossi One. So, if you do a lot of riding switch, jumps, park but also want something that can do ok for carving, speed and powder, then the Typo is a great option. If you want more speed, carving and powder performance then the Rossi One. The One can still play in the park and can definitely still hit jumps and you can still ride switch on it – but the Typo is just more geared towards that than the One.
If you went Typo, then I’d say either 158 or 161. But if you have UK10.5 boots, then I would go with the 159W.
Hope this helps
Hi Nate,
you are really fast, thx.
I have US 10.5 Burton Photon Boa so looks like Rosssi One 159.
Btw. Did you have any exposure to Head Instinct I.Kers? I saw it somewhere but there are not a lot of tests around.
Thanks a lot for reply and your site,
Oliver
You’re very welcome Oliver.
Yeah, I think the 159 is going to be the best size for you in that case.
I don’t test Head snowboards, so I can’t really help you there unfortunately.
I have been considering this board after finding a great price on it- $200 in my size. The main concern is it doesn’t sound like it performs too well on jumps compared to what I am used to. Just wondering if you had any suggestions – I am moving from a 2007 Ride Dose so just about anything would be an upgrade I would imagine.
I was previously looking at the Yes Typo, the NS Proto Two, and Capita DOA, but at the price point and availability in the season I thought the Rossignol might be a good board to try out.
Hi Matt
Thanks for your message.
Yeah, I’d say the one downside of the One (which I currently own myself) is that it lacks a little in terms of pop. It’s not dead in terms of pop, you can generate a bit, but it’s not super poppy. And I think a big reason for that is that the camber sections that run between the feet end just at the inserts – it’s like half way under your inserts the rocker starts. I think there’d be a bit more pop in there if that camber just extended to just outside the inserts. But otherwise it’s not bad for jumps – it’s the pop that is the main thing that brings it down for jumps for me – but that said, I ride it through the park over jumps all the time and hit side hits, rollers, ollies etc on it all the time – it’s not like it’s un-enjoyable for that – and in terms of approach and landing it’s fine – just that it’s not supper poppy.
That price is amazing for that board, and really the pop is the biggest downside I’ve noticed with it.
Hope this helps
Hi Nate,
really nice website you have going on here!
I wanna replace my 11 year old Nitro Magnum and the One LF currently sits in the pole postion to do just that (for many winters i was a poor student who couldn’t afford too much trips into mountains ;P).
I’m 6’1″, 165lbs and have size 11 boots (Nitro Venture TLS) + Burton Cartel bindings (L).
I mostly ride groomers in the beautiful Alps and would like to step up my carving game.
I read your advice for Keith from above and think in the end it comes down to the 159 or the 161W?
My binding angles are +15/-9. Do you think i can get away with the -9 on the 159?
The two other boards I’m considering are the Niche Aether and the Yes Standard, although the Standard seems to be pretty much sold out here in Europe. Do you think it would be worth it to wait for next year’s model? It was the board I was considering at first and overall it was reviewed really well.
Keep up the good work!
Greetings from Germany
Daniel
Hi Daniel
Thanks for your message. I definitely know the poor student struggling to get into the mountains scenario – was definitely there for a while!
I think you’d be pushing it with a back angle of 9 degrees with 11s on the 159, especially given that you are looking to step up your carving. I think you’d get away with it with a -15 back binding angle but I wouldn’t go any straighter than that will 11s, unless you had low profile boots – I don’t know Nitro boots well, so I’m not sure what they’re profile is like. That’s not to say that you couldn’t get away with the 159, but I think it would be a definite risk and you’d be pushing it in terms of overhang, IMO.
The 161W is quite wide for 11s – it’s doable though, and since you’re -9 and not -15 it makes it more doable. Maybe not ideal. It’s probably the better length for you than the 157W, although, I do think you could get away with the 157W too. I ride the 159 and I like that size – and I have a few pounds on you (I’m 185lbs, 6’0″) so I think the 157W is doable for you as a lighter guy. And then you’re getting something a little narrower. So that could be an option too – but yeah, I think the 159 would be pushing it for you in terms of risking being too narrow.
The Niche Aether 159 would be a good size for you in my opinion, both length and width. And a good option, IMO. It’s got a centered stance (the One has a bit of a setback) but that’s fine if you are going to be mostly on the groomers.
The Standard is one of those boards that’s wider than the waist width suggests and it’s the kind of board that I would size down for. I would say the 156 would be the best size for you for the Standard, if you were to wait for that.
Hope this helps
Hey Nate,
just wanted to let you know I bought the One LF 161W! Rode it two weekends ago in really foggy conditions, but already had a lot of fun. Rode it yesterday, had really nice weather and man it’s an amazing board. I already feel like I ride on another level. I feel much more confident when riding at higher speeds due to the unreal edge control. LOVE IT! Also it’s so much lighter than my old Nitro, compared to that it feels like I’m strapped onto a cloud 😀
Thank you so much for your advice 🙂
You’re very welcome Daniel.
Love receiving messages like this! Awesome that you’re loving your new board. Hope you enjoy the rest of your season!
Just went ahead and purchased a One LF 159cm. Do you have any recommendations for bindings? Size 10.5, looking to spend around 200 max. Thanks!
Hi Alex
Something from one of the following lists would work well for the One LF.
>>Top 5 All Mountain Bindings
>>Top 5 All-Mountain-Freeride Bindings
Now, you won’t find any of those for under $200 in a current season model. But if you can find something in a past season model, you should be able to find some for under $200. Most likely something like the Burton Cartel, Flux DS, K2 Lien At and Flux TT (actually this retails at $200 for latest season). Some other options to look at are the Union Force and Salomon Alibi – they retail at a little over $200 but if you can find a past season model, then you should be able to get one of those for less than $200. The Burton Missions are also an option – again you’d have to look at past season model to go under $200 but should be something available hopefully.
In terms of sizing for 10.5s, it will depend on the brand as to which size is best. Check out the following for the different sizings for the different brands.
>>Snowboard Binding Sizing
Hope this helps
Hi Nate,
New to snowboarding but absolutely love it. Great website, I’ve got a lot out of all your reviews. Very keen on the Rossignol One LF and keen to get your advise on sizing. 153 or 156? I’m 145-155 pounds and 5’8.5″. Size 9.5 US shoe.
Like I said I’m fairy new, but seem to have progressed fairly quickly. I have surfed all my life and skated through my misspent youth, so snowboarding felt natural from the get go. I’ve spent a week in Japan where I was set up on a rental Burton LTR 155W. Had a few lessons on my first few days and progressed to a level 5 rider if that helps.
Going back to Japan next season but also plan to also use the board in Australia and NZ where conditions can generally be a bit icier (from my experience skiing there as a kid).
Am I one the right track with the Rossignol One in 153 or 156?
Thanks Nate!
Cheers
Hi Will
Thanks for your message.
I think the Rossi One sounds like a good choice based on what you’re describing. It’s good in hard/icy conditions but also good for riding in powder. A good balance for the conditions you’re going to be riding. And a versatile board all-round.
In terms of size, it’s a tough call. I would be leaning towards the 153 for you, if you were a complete beginner and it’s still an option now. But the 156 is an option too, given your progression. I think something around 155 would be your advanced level size for this kind of board. So whether you wanted to go straight to your advanced size or go with an easier going size to progress more quickly on.
The 156 will be better in powder for Japan – and will have a more similar surface area for powder as the 155W you were on. I wouldn’t have put you on a 155W for your specs, as a beginner (for starters I wouldn’t have had you on a wide board) but it sounds like you managed it fine, so that’s the other thing to consider whether 156 would be ok. But keep in mind that the Rossi One is a more advanced board and stiffer than the Burton LTR. That said, it’s still certainly an intermediate friendly board.
So yeah, it’s a tough call. I think ideally you’d get on the 153 to start with and then upgrade, but that’s obviously not financially the best option. You’ve given me a tough one here!
Pros and cons – the 156 will float better in powder, be more stable at speed and better for big carves. The 153 will be better for learning switch, more agile at slower speeds, better in the trees, and better for thing like butters and on jibs. If you think you’ll lean freestyle at all, then that would give more ticks towards the 153.
Hope this gives you more info to go off.
G’day Nate,
Thanks for your detailed reply, I really appreciate it. I’m leaning more towards the 153. I understand it will have a different feel to the Burton LTR I was on and will likely take a slight adjustment. I don’t want to bite off more than I can chew and potentially delay progression by getting the 156 just because it will be better down the track.
Thanks again mate.
Will.
You’re very welcome Will.
I think that’s be a good approach to take. Let me know how you get a chance to ride it (if you remember by the time your season rolls around!)
Hi Nate,
Great review! Deciding on a new all-mountain freestyle board. 5’6″ 150-155 pounds. Low intermediate level. I used to ride a 156 2010 burton custom but thought it was too long and too stiff for me (I could barely butter on it and it was difficult to make quick turns on). I was looking for a shorter/softer board this time around since I like to ride off piste, make quick turns, and freestyle a bit (although I’m still learning how to land small jumps and small rails atm).
I was looking at boards in the 150/151 range (yes typo/greats, salomon assassin, slash brainstorm), but found a great deal for a rossi one lf with rossi cuda bindings. Unfortunately it’s a 153 (and it seems that’s the smallest they get). Do you think I should get it or should I go for the 150/151? Looking for a noticeable change after downsizing my board.
Another option is a cheap 150 endeavor ktv I found, but it’s flat camber. Would it be ok for all-mountain freestyle?
Thanks,
Bryan
Hi Bryan
Thanks for your message.
I would say that 154 is the longest you’d want to go for an all-mountain board like this – and as an intermediate rider, it’s a good idea to go just a little shorter if you can. So, the 153 One would work for you – and it’s also going to be much more easy going than a 2010 Custom (assuming it’s the traditional camber version). 156 is pretty long for you, IMO, and even just that length is going to feel stiffer too. The Rossi One is rated a 7/10 in terms of flex by Rossi, but definitely not that stiff, IMO. It’s 6/10 at most, and a pretty easy going ride. Likely to feel a lot more agile and easy to ride than your 2010 Custom 156, IMO.
That said, ideally, especially given that you’re looking to up your freestyle game, something around that 150/151 mark would be better.
If you wanted to get the deal and go for the Rossi One 153, it wouldn’t be a bad choice at all, and I think it’s something you’d enjoy riding, but maybe just not ideal.
I don’t currently test Endevour boards, so I can’t say too much about the KTV. It looks like the latest KTV has a hyrbid camber profile, but I’m guessing you’re looking at a past season, and that looks like it was flat. Some people really like flat, and I’ve ridden one flat board that had plenty of pop, but generally, I like the spring of camber in there somewhere. That’s not to say that you wouldn’t like it, but if you haven’t ridden flat before and aren’t sure, then that would be a risk. I do like flat for jibs though.
Brainstorm is more like Rossi One – i.e an all-mountain board – but you could go down to 151 with that.
The Typo is kind of in between all-mountain and all-mountain-freestyle. Another good option, though – and you could go 149 or 152. It’s a little softer flexing too, in my experience.
The Greats is one of the best all-mountain-freestyle boards I’ve ridden (and I just rode the 2019 version the other day, and it’s still awesome!). It comes in a 152. If you were going to go for the 2019 model, just note that it has changed a bit as it now has mid-bite (cinched waist – so the width at the inserts is wider). The current model though is a more regular shape in terms of width.
Salomon Assassin another good choice as an all-mountain-freestyle deck and there’s a 150.
If also want a good range to look at in terms of width, I’d be happy to give my opinion. I’d just need your boot size.
Hope this gives you more info for your decision
Thank you this helped tremendously! Right now I’m only leaning towards the rossi one since I could get the board + cuda bindings for a good deal right now ($350). Your reply has definitely eased my mind should I go this route, which I think I will.
I also found a good deal on the brainstorm but that graphic was ugly (flowers don’t do it for me). And I heard greats things about the typo, great, and assassin but they were all out of my price range. I was also looking into the yes basic but I saw that it was for beginners and was almost too soft.
As for boots size, I wear a 8.5/9 so I believe width shouldn’t be too much of an issue. However, is there a boot you would recommend for all mountain freestyle? I was looking at the adidas tactical adv since you reviewed it so highly, but it seems to be sold out in my size everywhere. And BOAs don’t really do it for me since I did have a bad experience with the single BOA I had.
Hi Bryan
I’d say something off one of the following lists would work well as an all-mountain-freestyle boot – probably anything around 5/10, 6/10 in terms of flex – they would also match the Rossi One. I wouldn’t go any softer than that, and would go stiffer than 7/10.
>>My Top Freestyle (medium flex) Snowboard Boots
>>My Top All Mountain (medium-stiff flex) Snowboard Boots
Hope this gives you some options.
Oh yeah and you should be good with the Rossi One and a majority of the boards in that 150, 151 range, with that boot size.
Hi. Just a question on sizing.
I’m 6′ about 185lbs and wear Size 10 boots. I found a 156 on sale for a good price but thinking it might be a tad small. Since I usually ride icy conditions with rare powder days. Would the 156 be a board I could use. I ride 15/-15 normally.
I’m mostly a relaxed rider that does natural terrain jumps but nothing fancy. I’m probably more likely to be more playful on the mountain then a straight bomber since we don’t really have too many big mountains in Australia. Would the One mag be ok for that or should I be looking at something like the jibsaw more?
Thanks
Hey Ish
Thanks for your message.
I own the Rossi One 159 (2018 model) and I’m pretty much exactly the same specs as you (6′, 185lb, size 10s). I like the 159 for that board for me. But I see quite a lot of powder days and do spend some time bombing, but I also enjoy slowing it up and playing around. Definitely something you can still do on the One. And since you’re not going to see that much powder and aren’t planning on bombing too much, I think the 156 will work. There are other boards that I prefer in a 156 or 157 – so I don’t think it’s a size that’s too short for you, given what you’re describing.
The Jibsaw would also work. It’s more freestyle oriented (what I would call an all-mountain-freestyle board) but its also a little more aggressive in terms of camber profile (more camber). A similar flex to the One LF, but I’d say that the LF is a more easy going ride. The Jibsaw a little more poppy though.
Hope this helps and enjoy the season down under!