Snowboarding Profiles' Top 10 list of what we consider to be the best freestyle snowboards currently on the market has now been updated for the 2022-2023 season.
As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com, each board will each get a rating out of 100.
Of 37 different freestyle/park boards rated:
O.k. here’s the top 10!
FREESTYLE BOARD #10
Board: Slash Happy Place
- CA
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Feel: Stable
Smart rating score: 85.9/100
Starting off the list at #10 is the Happy Place by Slash. A staple in this top 10 list for several years now - and for good reason.
If doing sick park laps all day is your thing, whether down the jump line or jib line, then riding this board will definitely take you to your happy place!
Score Breakdown for the Happy Place
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.0 | 16/20 |
JIBBING | 4.0 | 16/20 |
SPINS | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 4.5 | 9/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
POWDER | 3.0 | 3/5 |
SPEED | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
CARVING | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 85.9/100 |
FREESTYLE BOARD #9
Board: Arbor Relapse
- CA
Flex: Medium (4/10)
Feel: Semi-Locked In
Smart rating score: 85.9/100
The #9 position goes to the Relapse.
If you're looking for value for money in your park deck, look no further than the Relapse. It's one of the least expensive in this list.
But completely taking price out of the equation, the Relapse is a rad deck! It's got plenty of snap, crackle and pop and can actually lay down a pretty good carve - but still somehow manages to handle the jib line as well as the jump line.
Check out the video for more about the Relapse
Score Breakdown for the Relapse
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.0 | 16/20 |
JIBBING | 4.0 | 16/20 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 4.0 | 8/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
POWDER | 2.0 | 2/5 |
SPEED | 3.0 | 3/5 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 85.9/100 |
FREESTYLE BOARD #8
Board: Capita Scott Steven's Pro
- CA
- UK/EU
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Feel: Stable
Smart rating score: 86.4/100
At #8 we have the Capita Scott Stevens Pro.
If you're looking for a board to dominate the jib line and one that is super buttery and playful, then look no further. It can hold it's own on jumps too, particularly smaller ones, but the strength of the Scott Stevens pro is to press and butter everything in sight.
Check out the video for more about the Scott Stevens Pro
Score Breakdown for the Scott Steven's Pro
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 3.5 | 14/20 |
JIBBING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
SPINS | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 5.0 | 10/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
POWDER | 2.0 | 2/5 |
SPEED | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
CARVING | 2.0 | 2/5 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 86.4/100 |
FREESTYLE BOARD #7
Board: Rome Agent
- CA
- UK/EU
Flex: Medium (4.5/5)
Feel: Stable
Smart rating score: 87.0/100
Next up we have the Rome Agent.
The Agent dominates jumps, but is certainly no slouch on boxes/rails etc. And it loves finding sidehits on groomers, when riding outside the park.
But as well as its freestyle prowess, the Agent can rip a pretty decent carve too, when you just feel like leaving some thin lines on the groomers.
Score Breakdown for the Agent
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
JIBBING | 4.0 | 16/20 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 4.0 | 8/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
POWDER | 2.0 | 2/5 |
SPEED | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.0/100 |
FREESTYLE BOARD #6
Board: Niche Wraith
- CA
Flex: Medium-Soft (3.5/10)
Feel: Stable
Smart rating score: 87.0/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
The Niche Wraith comes in at #6.
Just a nice soft flexing, yet snappy fun freestyle board that can handle the jump and jib lines equally well. It's also not bad running some fun groomer laps with your buddies, especially if your eyeing up those side hits on your way.
Check out the video for more about the Wraith
Score Breakdown for the Wraith
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.0 | 16/20 |
JIBBING | 4.0 | 16/20 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 4.5 | 9/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 4/5 |
POWDER | 2.0 | 2/5 |
SPEED | 3.0 | 3/5 |
CARVING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.0/100 |
FREESTYLE BOARD #5
Board: YES Dicey
- CA
Flex: Medium (4/10)
Feel: Stable
Smart rating score: 87.5/100
The YES Dicey is the baby brother of the Jackpot (see #3 below).
Versus the new Jackpot, the Dicey has Camrock (2-4-2) versus the Jackpots traditional camber profile - and it's a little softer, making it more forgiving and more playful than the Jackpot.
It's still more jump dominant and prefers jumps over jibs, but it's a little more buttery and playful all round versus the Jackpot.
Check out the video for more about the Dicey
Score Breakdown for the Dicey
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
JIBBING | 3.5 | 14/20 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 4.5 | 9/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
POWDER | 3.0 | 3/5 |
SPEED | 3.0 | 3/5 |
CARVING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.5/100 |
FREESTYLE BOARD #4
Board: GNU Headspace
- CA
- UK/EU
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Feel: Stable
Smart rating score: 88.0/100
The Headspace is our #4 board for 2023.
The Head Space is so snappy and fun and will make you want to launch off whatever you can find, be it in the park or on the groomers - and, if your so inclined, it's a joy to spin on too.
With it's asym shape it's awesome to ride swith and, despite the camber dominant C3 profile, transitions in/out of switch with ease. It's also nice and easy to butter around on.
Check out the video for more on the Headspace
Score Breakdown for the Headspace
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
JIBBING | 4.0 | 16/20 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
SWITCH | 5.0 | 10/10 |
BUTTERING | 4.5 | 9/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
POWDER | 1.5 | 1.5/5 |
SPEED | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
CARVING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.0/100 |
FREESTYLE BOARD #3
Board: YES Jackpot
- CA
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Feel: Stable
Smart rating score: 89.1/100
*HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
The YES Jackpot is a great option if you like to break up your park laps and feel the need for speed or if you want to lay down some carves – and whenever you see natural hits on your journey down the rest of the mountain – this board becomes super fun.
It would also score very well as an all-mountain-freestyle board. But where it really dominates is in the park - and particularly down the jump line - this board can hit any sort of jump and feel good.
It’s a great option for it’s versatility in that sense and also for anyone who rides in hard/icy conditions a lot too.
Check out the video for more on the Jackpot
Score Breakdown for the Jackpot
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 5.0 | 20/20 |
JIBBING | 3.5 | 14/20 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 4.0 | 8/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 4/5 |
POWDER | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.1/100 |
FREESTYLE BOARD #2
Board: Bataleon Disaster
- CA
- UK/EU
Flex: Soft (3/10)
Feel: Semi-Loose
Smart rating score: 90.8/100
At #2 and a newcomer to this list for 2023, the Bataleon Disaster is a loose, playful, jib and buttering machine.
If you want a really easy going board to get super playful and creative on in the park - or something that makes it easy to get started in the park, then the Disaster might just be your perfect match.
Check out the video for more on the Disaster
Score Breakdown for the Disaster
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.0 | 16/20 |
JIBBING | 5.0 | 20/20 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 5.0 | 10/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
POWDER | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
SPEED | 2.0 | 2/5 |
CARVING | 2.0 | 2/5 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.8/100 |
FREESTYLE BOARD #1
Board: Never Summer Proto Slinger
- CA
Flex: Medium-Soft (3.5/10)
Feel: Semi-Loose
Smart rating score: 91.3/100
And the #1 spot goes to the Never Summer Proto Slinger.
The Proto Slinger has the uncanny ability of being playful, snappy and buttery but at the same time has the energy, pop and some degree of aggressiveness to lay down a good carve and hit jumps and sidehits with intensity.
When you want to attack and be more aggressive the Proto Slinger responds, but when you want to dial it back and be playful, it has the ability to change it's personality, seemingly with just a thought!
Check out the video for more on the Proto Slinger
Score Breakdown for the Proto Slinger
RATING | Contribution to Final Score | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
JIBBING | 4.0 | 16/20 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
SWITCH | 5.0 | 10/10 |
BUTTERING | 5.0 | 10/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
POWDER | 2.0 | 2/5 |
SPEED | 3.0 | 3/5 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 91.3/100 |
Over to You
There you have my top 10 freestyle decks for the 2022-23 season.
If you’re interested in any of these boards, check out the links under each board for more info, prices and where to buy or check out the “full review” links to see Snowboarding Profiles’ more detailed reviews.
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