Below is my list of the best all mountain freestyle snowboards for men, what I consider to be the top 10 on the market. This list has been updated for the 2021-22 season.
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.
As is tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com the boards will each be given a rating out of 100.
To give some perspective of the ratings:
OK so here’s the top 10!
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE BOARD #10
Board: Never Summer Peacemaker
- CANADA
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.
Check out the video below for more details on the Peacemaker
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
- CANADA
- UK/EUROPE
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.
Check out the video below for more details on the Outerspace Living
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
- CANADA
- UK/EUROPE
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.
Check out the video below for more details on the TRS
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
- CANADA
Flex: Medium (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.
Learn more about the Proto Synthesis in the Video Below
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
- CANADA
- UK/EUROPE
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.
Check out the video below for more details on the RC C3
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
- CANADA
- UK/EUROPE
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.
Check out the video below for more details on the Assassin
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
- CANADA
Flex: Medium (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
- CANADA
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.
Check out the video below for more details on the Asymulator
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
- CANADA
- UK/EUROPE
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.
Learn more about the Rider’s Choice in the Video below
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
- CANADA
Flex: Medium (5/10)
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.
Learn more about the Greats in the Video Below
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!)
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