The Best Intermediate Snowboards for Women: My Top 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. 

Check out the video for more about the Poparazzi Rocker

Score Breakdown for the Poparazzi Rocker

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.  

Check out the video for more about the Glider

Score Breakdown for the Glider

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.  

Check out the video for more about the Feelgood Flying V

Score Breakdown for the Feelgood Flying V

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. 

Check out the video for more about the Emoticon

Score Breakdown for the Emoticon

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.  

Check out the video for more about the Space Metal Fantasy

Score Breakdown for the Space Metal Fantasy

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

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. 

Check out the video for more about the Airis

Score Breakdown for the Airis

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. 

Check out the video for more about the Infinity

Score Breakdown for the Infinity

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. 

Check out the video for more about the Paradise

Score Breakdown for the Paradise

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. 

Check out the video for more about the Hello

Score Breakdown for the Hello