This is a list of what i consider to be the best intermediate snowboards for women for the 2018-19 season.
These boards are chosen for being easy enough to ride for a high-end beginner/low end intermediate rider - but have just that little bit more performance than a typical beginner board to take you through to a more advanced level.
Each board is given a rating out of 100 for easier comparison.
Price has not been considered in the ratings.
Of the 29 different intermediate boards that I rated:
O.k. let’s get into the top 10.
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #10
Board: Roxy Ally BTX
Price: View More Info and Current Prices Here
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: Freestyle
Smart rating score: 87.4/100
Starting off the list in #10, is the Roxy Ally.
If you're looking to advance your freestyle game, but want a board that's still OK over the rest of the mountain, the Ally is a great option.
Check out the video for more about the Ally
Score Breakdown for the Ally
FACTOR | rating | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Flex | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
Turning Ease | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
Versatility | 3.5/5 | 7/10 |
Performance Score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 80/100 | 40/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.4/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #9
Board: Arbor Poparazzi
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Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 87.5/100
Next up is the Arbor Poparazzi.
A great option for a full on beginner as well, but also works as an intermediate board that can take you into a more advanced stage of riding - but with a freestyle flavor. So, if you see yourself moving more into freestyle but want a deck that will still holds it's own over the rest of the mountain, this could be a good choice for you.
Check out the video for more about the Poparazzi
Score Breakdown for the Poparazzi
FACTOR | rating | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Flex | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
Turning Ease | 5.0/5 | 20/20 |
Versatility | 4.0/5 | 8/10 |
Performance Score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 74.2/100 | 37.1/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.5/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #8
Board: GNU Velvet
Price: View More Info and Current Prices Here
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 87.7/100
The Velvet is another all-mountain-freestyle option, but it's slightly more all-mountain focused than the Poparazzi. So, if you're main game is riding all over the mountain, but you want to hit some natural features and do some freestyle on the way, the Velvet should be high on your list, if your an intermediate rider, looking to progress your skills.
Check out the video for more about the Velvet
Score Breakdown for the Velvet
FACTOR | rating | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Flex | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Turning Ease | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Versatility | 4/5 | 8/10 |
Performance Score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 78.7/100 | 39.4/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.7/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #7
Board: YES Emoticon
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Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 89.5/100
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
FACTOR | rating | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Flex | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
Turning Ease | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
Versatility | 4/5 | 8/10 |
Performance Score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 82/100 | 41/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.5/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #6
Board: Capita Space Metal Fantasy
Price: View More Info and Current Prices Here
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: Freestyle
Smart rating score: 89.9/100
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
FACTOR | rating | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Flex | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
Turning Ease | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Versatility | 3/5 | 6/10 |
Performance Score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 82.8/100 | 41.4/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.9/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #5
Board: Salomon Rumble Fish
Price: View More Info and Current Prices Here
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 90.1/100
The Rumblefish is another, like the Velvet, that is more on the all-mountain end of all-mountain freestyle. It's centered and a twin, but has more of an all-mountain feel to it. Great if you like to ride a lot of switch on the groomers or in powder, and like to throw in some freestyle here and there. Or just for simply progressing with your turns.
Check out the video for more about the Rumblefish
Score Breakdown for the Rumblefish
FACTOR | rating | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Flex | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Turning Ease | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Versatility | 4/5 | 8/10 |
Performance Score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 83.1/100 | 41.6/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.1/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #4
Board: Never Summer Infinity
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Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 91.1/100
In at #4 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 anyway, 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
FACTOR | rating | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Flex | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
Turning Ease | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
Versatility | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance Score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 81.1/100 | 40.6/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 91.1/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #3
Board: Rossignol Frenemy
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Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 91.7/100
Another all-mountain option, but one that's a little stiffer and a little more stable feeling, is the Rossignol Frenemy. But just as versatile.
This is also a great option for those who ride hard/icy conditions often.
Check out the video for more about the Frenemy
Score Breakdown for the Frenemy
FACTOR | rating | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Flex | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Turning Ease | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Versatility | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance Score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 82.3/100 | 41.2/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 91.7/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #2
Board: Burton Feelgood Flying V
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Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 92.1/100.
In at #2 and the last of 3 all-mountain options for this list, is Burton's Feelgood Flying V.
If you like the idea of a playful, freer/looser feeling ride, but still want the versatility of an all-mountain board, then the Feelgood Flying V might be the right choice for you.
Check out the video for more about the Feelgood Flying V
Score Breakdown for the Feelgood Flying V
FACTOR | rating | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Flex | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Turning Ease | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Versatility | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance Score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 82.9/100 | 41.5/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 92.1/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #1
Board: Capita Paradise
Price: View More Info and Current Prices Here
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 94.5/100
Finally, in at number 1, we have the Capita Paradise. Probably the most versatile twin going around, if you like to ride over the whole mountain, but prefer to be centered on a twin board 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.
Check out the video for more about the Paradise
Score Breakdown for the Paradise
FACTOR | rating | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Flex | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Turning Ease | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Versatility | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance Score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 87.6/100 | 43.8/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 94.5/100 |
Over To You
So that's my list of the best intermediate snowboards for women for the 2018-19 season.
The scores above have been derived taking 3 factors that I see as important to a beginner friendly board, 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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