The following 10 boards are what we consider to be the best women's snowboards for intermediate riders for the 2025-2026 season.
These boards are chosen for being easy enough to ride for a high-end beginner/low end intermediate rider - but have that little bit more performance than a typical beginner board to take you through to a more advanced level.
Price has not been considered in the ratings.
#10: GNU Velvet
Flex: mid-soft (4/10)
FEEL: semi-loose
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
INTERMEDIATE rating score: 84.6/100
Starting off the list at #10 is the GNU 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.
Score Breakdown for the Velvet
| FACTOR | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Flex Score | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Turning Ease | 4 | 16/20 |
| Versatility | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Category Score | 83.1 | 41.55/50 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 84.6/100 |
#9: Rome Hype Pro
Flex: Medium (4.5/10)
FEEL: Stable
Style of Board: Freestyle
INTERMEDIATE rating score: 86.2/100
Next up at #9, we have Rome's Hype Pro.
The Hype Pro is a great option for those who are looking to progress their freestyle/park riding or looking to get started with it. But at the same provides enough all-mountain performance that you can still progress in that area, without needing to get a second board.
Score Breakdown for the Hype Pro
| FACTOR | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Flex Score | 5 | 20/20 |
| Turning Ease | 4 | 16/20 |
| Versatility | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Category Score | 86.4 | 43.2/50 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 86.2/100 |
#8: Rossignol Airis
Flex: Medium (5/10)
FEEL: stable
Style of Board: all-mountain
INTERMEDIATE rating score: 86.6/100
Coming in at #8, 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.
Score Breakdown for the Airis
| FACTOR | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Flex Score | 5 | 20/20 |
| Turning Ease | 4 | 16/20 |
| Versatility | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Category Score | 83.1 | 41.55/50 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 86.6/100 |
#7: Bataleon Push Up
Flex: Mid-Soft (4/10)
FEEL: Semi-Loose
Style of Board: All-Mountain
INTERMEDIATE rating score: 87.2/100
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.
Score Breakdown for the Push Up
| FACTOR | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Flex Score | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Turning Ease | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Versatility | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Category Score | 84.3 | 42.15/50 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 87.2/100 |
#6: Nidecker Astral
Flex: Medium (5/10)
FEEL: Stable
Style of Board: All-Mountain
INTERMEDIATE rating score: 87.6/100
Our next selection, the Nidecker Astral is pretty much the definition of versatility, but wrapped up in a ride that's easy going enough to not stunt your snowboarding growth and help you to build your confidence but at the same time gives you enough performance that it will help to continue your progression for a long time, without limiting you too soon.
It's not flashy, but has no real weaknesses and gives super consistent feedback that gives you a reliable feel to confidently build from.
Score Breakdown for the Astral
| FACTOR | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Flex Score | 5 | 20/20 |
| Turning Ease | 4 | 16/20 |
| Versatility | 5 | 10/10 |
| Category Score | 83.1 | 41.55/50 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 87.6/100 |
#5: Jones Dream Weaver 2.0
Flex: Medium (5/10)
FEEL: Stable
Style of Board: Mellow Freeride
INTERMEDIATE rating score: 88.4/100
If you see your riding taking on more of a freeride/powder course or you've already started down that road and want to progress there, then the Jones Dream Weaver 2.0, in our #3 position might be just right for you.
New for the '26 season (though technically really an update of the outgoing Dream Weaver), the Dream Weaver 2.0 is the most directional on this list and gives you a freeride/powder oriented board that is still easy to ride and to help you with your progression.
Score Breakdown for the Dream Weaver 2.0
| FACTOR | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Flex Score | 5 | 20/20 |
| Turning Ease | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Versatility | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Category Score | 86.7 | 43.35/50 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 88.4/100 |
#4: YES Frenzy
Flex: Medium (4.5/10)
FEEL: Stable
Style of Board: All-Mountain
INTERMEDIATE rating score: 88.4/100
Coming in at #4, we have the YES Frenzy. While the Frenzy is technically new for the 2025/2026 season, it's essentially just a name change from the outgoing Hello.
The Frenzy is a nice and easy going ride, but has enough performance to take you a long way through your progression, and is super versatile, so works great as a one-board-quiver for a varied style of riding, for those who aren't yet sure if they'll go more freeride, more freestyle or do a bit of everything and for those who are content to just cruise the groomers.
This is also a great option for those who see hard/icy conditions often.
Score Breakdown for the Frenzy
| FACTOR | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Flex Score | 5 | 20/20 |
| Turning Ease | 4 | 16/20 |
| Versatility | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Category Score | 86.7 | 43.35/50 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 88.4/100 |
#3: Jones Women's Tweaker
Flex: medium (4.5/10)
FEEL: Semi-Loose
Style of Board: all-mountain-freestyle
INTERMEDIATE rating score: 88.8/100
The Women's Tweaker 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.
Score Breakdown for the Women's Tweaker
| FACTOR | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Flex Score | 5 | 20/20 |
| Turning Ease | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Versatility | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Category Score | 87.6 | 43.8/50 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 88.8/100 |
#2: Never Summer Infinity
Flex: Medium (5/10)
FEEL: SEMI-LOOSE (bordering on stable)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
INTERMEDIATE rating score: 90.7/100
Our #2 selection, Never Summer's Infinity, 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.
The Infinity has had some updates for the '26 model that adds to its performance. It still provides a ride that is easy going enough for the high-end beginner/low intermediate rider to be comfortable on, but provides more progression potential than its predecessors.
Score Breakdown for the Infinity
| FACTOR | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Flex Score | 5 | 20/20 |
| Turning Ease | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Versatility | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Category Score | 87.3 | 43.65/50 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 90.7/100 |
#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+.
This is a souped up, slightly stiffer version of the regular feelgood (our #7 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 has allowed it to retain its title as the best intermediate snowboard for women (in our opinion) for 2025-2026!
Score Breakdown for the Push Up Plus
| FACTOR | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Flex Score | 5 | 20/20 |
| Turning Ease | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Versatility | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Category Score | 88.6 | 44.3/50 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 91.3/100 |
Over To You
So there's our top 10 Women's Intermediate boards for 2025-2026.
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.
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