Below are the boards we consider to be the top all-mountain snowboards for the 2026–2027 season.
Each board has been extensively tested and analyzed using our all-mountain scoring system. Because this category is focused on versatility, the scoring is weighted fairly evenly across the different performance factors. These are the classic one-board-quiver options - the all-rounders and do-it-all boards designed to perform across a wide range of terrain and conditions.
Each board receives a rating out of 100 for easy comparison, with boards receiving the same score sharing a ranking. Price is not included in the scoring.
For complete testing notes and a more detailed look at each board’s performance, follow the full review link in its description below.
Category Stats
Of the 30 current model all-mountain snowboards that we tested:
OK, let's take a quick look at a comparison table, then check out the top 10 for 2027!
What Is an All-Mountain Snowboard?
At Snowboarding Profiles, we define an all-mountain snowboard as a versatile, do-it-all board - the classic one-board-quiver option for riders who want to explore almost anywhere on the mountain (and do it all with one board only).
All-mountain riders typically spend a little more time on groomers and in off-groomer terrain than in the park, but may still ride occasional park laps, side hits, spins and butters.
Some prefer casual cruising, while others enjoy riding at moderately high speeds and carving. Riders focused primarily on high speeds and aggressive carving will generally be better suited to an aggressive all-mountain board.
Compared with all-mountain-freestyle boards, all-mountain boards generally offer better powder performance but place less emphasis on switch riding, jumps, spins and butters. But they are more freestyle-capable and versatile than most freeride boards.
Typical All-Mountain Snowboard Characteristics
Flex: Typically Medium | most commonly 4.5/10 to 6.5/10.
Camber Profile: Varied | with the versatile Hybrid Camber and Hybrid Rocker profiles being the most common.
Shape: Directional Twin | versatile shape which helps to provide a practical balance of switch capability, carving performance and powder float.
Setback: 5-20mm | typically, but centered stance Directional Twins are also quite common.
In short, a good all-mountain snowboard should handle groomers, powder, trees, uneven snow and some freestyle riding without having any major weaknesses.
For a broader explanation of the different riding categories, see the snowboarding styles section of our complete snowboard buying guide.
Quick Comparison Table
Note: Boards receiving the same score share the same ranking. Within tied groups, the board with the lower MSRP is placed higher.
RANK | BOARD | SCORE | BEST SUITED TO | FLEX | Feel/Personality | STANDOUT STRENGTHS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#10= | 87.3 | Solid Intermediate to Expert | Physicality on more powerful side of average | 6.5/10 | Stable | Semi-aggressive | Versatility, Carving, Speed, Jumps | |
#10= | 87.3 | Early Intermediate to Advanced | Average to less powerful | 5/10 | Stable bordering semi-loose | Semi-Playful | Versatility, maneuverability, jumps, spins, butters | |
#10= | 87.3 | Early Intermediate to Advanced | Average to less powerful | 5/10 | Semi-loose | Semi-Playful | Versatility, buttering, maneuverability, jumps/spins | |
#10= | 87.3 | Early Intermediate to Advanced | Average | 5.5/10 | Stable | Balanced | Versatility, maneuverability, reliability/predictability | |
#9 | 88.0 | Intermediate to Advanced | Average | 5.5/10 | Semi-loose | Semi-Playful bordering on balanced | Versatility, maneuverability, jumps, spins, butters, rails | |
#6= | 88.6 | Solid Intermediate to Expert | More Powerful | 6.5/10 | Semi-Locked-In | Semi-Aggressive | Versatility, stability, Carving, Speed, jumps | |
#6= | 88.6 | Early Intermediate to Advanced | Average to less powerful | 5.5/10 | Stable bordering semi-loose | Semi-Playful | Versatility, maneuverability, jumps, spins, butters | |
#6= | 88.6 | Early Intermediate to Advanced | Average to less powerful | 5.5/10 | Stable | Semi-Playful | Versatility, maneuverability, powder | |
(#6=) | 88.6 | Early Intermediate to Advanced | Average to less powerful | 5/10 | Stable | Semi-Playful | Versatility, maneuverability, jumps, spins, butters | |
#4= | 89.2 | Intermediate to Advanced | Average | 6/10 | Stable | Balanced | Versatility, maneuverability, jumps, spins, butters | |
#4= | 89.2 | Intermediate to Expert | Average | 6/10 | Stable | Balanced | Versatility, balanced across everything | |
#3 | 89.8 | Solid Intermediate to Expert | More powerful | 6.5/10 | Semi-Locked-In | Semi-Aggressive | Versatility, stability, Carving, Speed, jumps, spins | |
#2 | 91.6 | Intermediate to Expert | Average | 5.5/10 | Stable | Balanced | Versatility, balanced across everything | |
#1 | 93.4 | Solid Intermediate to Expert | More Powerful | 6.5/10 | Stable | Semi-aggressive | Versatility, carving but also balanced across most things |
Our Top 10 All-Mountain Snowboards Ranked
#10=: CAPiTA Mercury
FLEX
FEEL
PERSONALITY
OVERALL Rating: 87.3/100
The first of the four boards we have tied at #10, and starting off our 2026-2027 Top Rated All-Mountain Snowboards list, is the CAPiTA Mercury - a long-standing fixture in this category that continues to deliver the goods.
The Mercury sits just on the aggressive side of the all-mountain spectrum. It handled speed and carving better than the average board in this category and had enough support for assertive riding, jumps and solid landings. At the same time, it retained enough forgiveness and accessible pop that I could still slow it down and get playful to an extent.
It's a great one-board-quiver or daily-driver option for a solid intermediate-and-up rider with a diverse style, particularly someone who likes to attack the mountain a little harder. The Mercury has evolved through small refinements rather than dramatic reinventions, and that consistency is a big part of its appeal. It remains versatile, dependable and capable of handling almost anything a normal resort day can throw at it.
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Score Breakdown for the Mercury
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Carving | 4 | 8/10 |
| Turns | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Speed | 4 | 8/10 |
| Crud | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Trees | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Switch | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jumps | 4 | 8/10 |
| Spins | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| Butters | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| Rails | 3 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 87.3/100 |
#10=: Never Summer Trooper
FLEX
FEEL
PERSONALITY
OVERALL RATING: 87.3/100
The Never Summer Trooper retains its place at #10= after making its first appearance in the list last year.
The Trooper was one of the easiest boards here to get along with. It felt cruisy, surfy and semi-playful, with quick turn initiation and a forgiving personality that made slashing, riding trees, hitting side-hits and transitioning into switch feel natural. It offered a noticeable performance step up from the old Snowtrooper while preserving much of that board's easygoing character.
It isn't the strongest option for high-speed bombing, huge carves or charging aggressively through rough snow. Instead, it's best suited to someone who wants their all-mountain board to feel fun, nimble and low effort. For intermediate riders progressing across the mountain - or more experienced riders who simply prefer a relaxed, playful style - the Trooper is a very appealing and confidence-inspiring daily driver.
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Score Breakdown for the Trooper
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 3 | 9/15 |
| Carving | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Turns | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Speed | 3 | 6/10 |
| Crud | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Trees | 4 | 8/10 |
| Switch | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jumps | 4 | 8/10 |
| Spins | 4 | 4/5 |
| Butters | 4 | 4/5 |
| Rails | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 87.3/100 |
#10=: Lib Tech Terrain Wrecker
FLEX
FEEL
PERSONALITY
OVERALL rating: 87.3/100
Also tied at #10, the Lib Tech Terrain Wrecker offers one of the loosest and most playful rides in this year's list.
It was snappy, energetic and easy to throw around, with accessible pop and a forgiving, catch-resistant feel. That made it particularly fun for side-hits, spins, butters, trees and more freestyle-oriented all-mountain riding. Its directional elements also gave it useful powder performance without making it feel overly directional when riding switch.
Not the board I'd choose for bombing at maximum speed or laying into the most aggressive carves. But for a rider who values maneuverability, playfulness and versatility over a locked-in, hard-charging feel, it's a really fun one-board-quiver option.
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Score Breakdown for the Terrain Wrecker
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Carving | 3 | 6/10 |
| Turns | 4 | 8/10 |
| Speed | 3 | 6/10 |
| Crud | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Trees | 4 | 8/10 |
| Switch | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jumps | 4 | 8/10 |
| Spins | 4 | 4/5 |
| Butters | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| Rails | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 87.3/100 |
#10=: Rome Warden
FLEX
FEEL
PERSONALITY
OVERALL rating: 87.3/100
Rounding out the four-way tie at #10, the Rome Warden holds on to its place in the list as one of the most approachable and budget-friendly options here.
It isn't necessarily the most exciting or explosive board in the rankings, but it's predictable, consistent and extremely easy to get along with. From the first few turns, it gave me that familiar feeling of a board I'd been riding for years. It was easy to maneuver, comfortable switch and capable across a wide range of terrain without having any glaring weakness.
The Warden is a particularly good choice for an intermediate rider looking for a first do-it-all board - something that will feel manageable now but still provide room to progress. More advanced riders who prefer a mellow, low-effort daily driver should also get on well with it. For greater speed, carving and jump performance, look to its bigger brother, the Stale Crewzer (see #8 below).
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Score Breakdown for the Warden
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 3 | 9/15 |
| Carving | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Turns | 4 | 8/10 |
| Speed | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Crud | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Trees | 4 | 8/10 |
| Switch | 4 | 8/10 |
| Jumps | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Spins | 4 | 4/5 |
| Butters | 4 | 4/5 |
| Rails | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 87.3/100 |
#9: Bataleon Tornado X Beyond Medals
FLEX
FEEL
PERSONALITY
OVERALL rating: 88.0/100
New to the list at #9, the Bataleon Tornado X Beyond Medals brings a smooth, surfy and freestyle-friendly personality to this year's rankings.
Previously hailing in our all-mountain-freestyle category, we made the decision to move it here after Bataleon gave it a pretty serious overhaul for the 2027 model. While you could certainly make a case to still have it in the all-mountain-freestyle category, we felt the changes were enough to just tip it slightly in favor of this category.
Despite Bataleon rating it an 8/10 for flex, it felt much closer to medium to me and was surprisingly easy to manipulate. Turns and slashes required very little effort, there was virtually no catch threat and it was ridiculously fun for side-hits, spins and small to medium jumps. It was one of those boards that had me searching along the sides of every run for something to pop off.
It's not the board I'd choose for bombing at full speed, railing aggressive carves through hard snow or smashing through firm crud. But for intermediate and advanced riders who treat the whole mountain like a natural terrain park and prefer flowing, playful riding over hard charging, the Tornado X is a really fun option.
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Score Breakdown for the Tornado X Beyond Medals
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 3 | 9/15 |
| Carving | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Turns | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Speed | 3 | 6/10 |
| Crud | 3 | 6/10 |
| Trees | 4 | 8/10 |
| Switch | 4 | 8/10 |
| Jumps | 4 | 8/10 |
| Spins | 4 | 4/5 |
| Butters | 4 | 4/5 |
| Rails | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 88/100 |
#6=: Rome Stale Crewzer
FLEX
FEEL
PERSONALITY
OVERALL rating: 88.6/100
Next up, holding its position at #8 (technically #6=), we have the Rome Stale Crewzer. It's one of the more aggressive boards in this list.
It's essentially the bigger, more powerful brother of the Warden at #10= above. The Stale Crewzer offers better stability at speed, more support for bigger jumps and a stronger platform for deeper carves. But it didn't feel so stiff or demanding that I had to attack the mountain all day. I could still slow it down and cruise when I wanted to.
That makes it a strong one-board-quiver or daily-driver option for riders who generally prefer a faster, more assertive style but don't want something overly specialized or exhausting. Its powder performance is more limited than some entries here, so regular deep-powder riders may want a separate board - but for attacking groomers, side-hits and most everyday resort conditions, it's impressively capable.
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Score Breakdown for the Stale Crewzer
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 3 | 9/15 |
| Carving | 4 | 8/10 |
| Turns | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Speed | 4 | 8/10 |
| Crud | 4 | 8/10 |
| Trees | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Switch | 4 | 8/10 |
| Jumps | 4 | 8/10 |
| Spins | 4 | 4/5 |
| Butters | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| Rails | 3 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 88.6/100 |
#6=: GNU Upgrade
FLEX
FEEL
PERSONALITY
OVERALL rating: 88.6/100
After entering last year's list at #9, the GNU Upgrade climbs two places to #7 (#6= technically).
Its biggest strength is how neatly it balances playful and aggressive riding. It has a slightly looser, more forgiving feel than some boards here, making it easy to slash, maneuver and play around on, but it's still composed enough to handle speed, carving and firmer inputs when you want to push it.
The Upgrade isn't necessarily the absolute best board in the list at any one thing. Instead, it earned its position by being consistently good at virtually everything, with no obvious weakness that I could detect. Add in strong edge hold for harder conditions and you have a very dependable one-board-quiver. It's particularly well suited to someone who wants versatility but prefers a slightly more playful and less locked-in feeling underfoot.
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Score Breakdown for the Upgrade
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Carving | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Turns | 4 | 8/10 |
| Speed | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Crud | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Trees | 4 | 8/10 |
| Switch | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jumps | 4 | 8/10 |
| Spins | 4 | 4/5 |
| Butters | 4 | 4/5 |
| Rails | 3 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 88.6/100 |
#6=: Slash Brainstorm
FLEX
FEEL
PERSONALITY
OVERALL rating: 88.6/100
The first of two Slash boards in the list, the Brainstorm moves up one place to #6 this year.
Where the ATV at #1 stands out most for its carving, the Brainstorm has a more playful and more powder-friendly personality. It was fun to slash around on, easy to maneuver through trees and bumps and surprisingly capable when riding switch, given its more directional shape and powder-oriented credentials.
That combination is what makes the Brainstorm unique. Plenty of boards ride powder well, and plenty are playful and comfortable switch, but it's less common to find all of those qualities blended together this effectively. It's a great one-board-quiver option for riders who spend plenty of time exploring off groomer and chasing fresh snow but still want to hit side-hits, butter around and ride switch when the opportunity presents itself.
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Score Breakdown for the Brainstorm
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 4 | 12/15 |
| Carving | 3 | 6/10 |
| Turns | 4 | 8/10 |
| Speed | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Crud | 4 | 8/10 |
| Trees | 4 | 8/10 |
| Switch | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jumps | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Spins | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| Butters | 4 | 4/5 |
| Rails | 3 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 88.6/100 |
#4=: Bataleon Goliath+
FLEX
FEEL
PERSONALITY
OVERALL rating: 89.2/100
Moving up one place to #5 (#4= technically), we have the Bataleon Goliath+
There is both a Goliath+ and a regular Goliath and both offer two slightly different takes on the same highly versatile platform.
The Goliath+ is the more powerful, souped-up version. It gives a bit more stability for speed, stronger carving performance and extra support for bigger jumps, while retaining the forgiving, consequence-free feeling that makes Bataleon boards so approachable. It's best suited to someone wanting a do-it-all board with a slight freestyle lean and a little more power under the hood.
The regular Goliath is the mellower and less demanding option. It's easier to maneuver at slower speeds and is a little more accessible, while still being extremely capable across the mountain. Neither is a powder specialist, but both strike an impressive balance between groomers, park and off-groomer riding.
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Score Breakdown for the Goliath +
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 3 | 9/15 |
| Carving | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Turns | 4 | 8/10 |
| Speed | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Crud | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Trees | 4 | 8/10 |
| Switch | 4 | 8/10 |
| Jumps | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Spins | 4 | 4/5 |
| Butters | 4 | 4/5 |
| Rails | 3 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 89.2/100 |
Score Breakdown for the Goliath
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 3 | 9/15 |
| Carving | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Turns | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Speed | 3 | 6/10 |
| Crud | 3 | 6/10 |
| Trees | 4 | 8/10 |
| Switch | 4 | 8/10 |
| Jumps | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Spins | 4 | 4/5 |
| Butters | 4 | 4/5 |
| Rails | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 88.6/100 |
#4=: Jones Mountain Twin
FLEX
FEEL
PERSONALITY
OVERALL rating: 89.2/100
The Jones Mountain Twin moves up one position to #4 and is still the most reliably consistent snowboard I've had the pleasure of riding.
It may not be the flashiest or most specialized board here, but its ability to move from groomers to trees, powder, rough snow and the park without missing a beat is seriously impressive. It always seems to behave exactly as I expect it to, regardless of where I take it - and that predictability makes it hugely confidence inspiring.
The Mountain Twin is ideal for an intermediate-and-up rider who wants one board for a wide variety of terrain and riding styles. It could also fill the middle daily-driver position in a larger quiver alongside powder and park specialists. It doesn't necessarily dominate one particular area, but there are very few boards that perform this consistently well across virtually everything.
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Score Breakdown for the Mountain Twin
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 3 | 9/15 |
| Carving | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Turns | 4 | 8/10 |
| Speed | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Crud | 4 | 8/10 |
| Trees | 4 | 8/10 |
| Switch | 4 | 8/10 |
| Jumps | 4 | 8/10 |
| Spins | 4 | 4/5 |
| Butters | 4 | 4/5 |
| Rails | 3 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 89.2/100 |
#3: Burton Custom Camber
FLEX
FEEL
PERSONALITY
OVERALL rating: 89.8/100
Moving up one place to #3, the Burton Custom Camber is another long-standing model that continues to justify its place in the snowboard world.
Like the Stale Crewzer further down the list, the Custom leans toward the more aggressive side of all-mountain riding. It handled speed, carves, bigger jumps and firmer inputs really well, but still had enough forgiveness that I could cruise or slow things down without it becoming overly demanding.
It's a particularly strong option for riders who want their daily driver to favor carving and freestyle performance and who don't need top-tier powder float. Note that the Custom also comes in a Flying V version. Despite sharing the same name and the same (practically) graphics, the Flying V has a noticeably looser, surfier and more forgiving personality. This ranking is specifically for the camber version.
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Score Breakdown for the Custom
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
| Carving | 4 | 8/10 |
| Turns | 4 | 8/10 |
| Speed | 4 | 8/10 |
| Crud | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Trees | 4 | 8/10 |
| Switch | 4 | 8/10 |
| Jumps | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Spins | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| Butters | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| Rails | 3 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 89.8/100 |
#2: YES Standard
FLEX
FEEL
PERSONALITY
*TOP TIER HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
OVERALL rating: 91.6/100
The YES Standard retains its #2 position and continues to be one of the most complete one-board-quiver options I've ever ridden.
It occupies that rare sweet spot where it can respond to a more aggressive approach without losing its playful side. It's fun for jumps, spins, switch riding and butters, but can also carve, handle speed and perform well in powder - particularly when you make use of its slam-back inserts.
Every time I ride the Standard, I wonder whether it will live up to how highly I remember it. And every time, it does. The Jones Mountain Twin above may be the definition of dependable consistency, but the Standard combines that do-it-all ability with an extra, hard-to-define X-factor.
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Score Breakdown for the Standard
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Carving | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Turns | 4 | 8/10 |
| Speed | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Crud | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Trees | 4 | 8/10 |
| Switch | 4 | 8/10 |
| Jumps | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Spins | 4 | 4/5 |
| Butters | 4 | 4/5 |
| Rails | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 91.6/100 |
#1: Slash ATV
FLEX
FEEL
PERSONALITY
OVERALL rating: 93.4/100
Holding on to the #1 position for another year, the Slash ATV remains the standout carver in this list - and one of the best carving all-mountain boards I've ridden.
It has the edge hold, stability and power to let you really lean into a carve, but it's more versatile and less demanding than that might suggest. I could still slow it down, ride it through tighter terrain, hit jumps and side-hits and generally use it as a daily driver without feeling like it always needed to be ridden aggressively.
The ATV is best suited to someone who wants a one-board-quiver but places carving performance near the top of their priority list. Powder is the one area where it's closer to average, but everywhere else it performed at an extremely high and consistent level - and once again proved worthy of the top spot.
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Score Breakdown for the ATV
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 3 | 9/15 |
| Carving | 5 | 10/10 |
| Turns | 4 | 8/10 |
| Speed | 4 | 8/10 |
| Crud | 4 | 8/10 |
| Trees | 4 | 8/10 |
| Switch | 4 | 8/10 |
| Jumps | 4 | 8/10 |
| Spins | 4 | 4/5 |
| Butters | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| Rails | 3 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 93.4/100 |
All-Mountain Snowboard Buying Guide: Which board from this list should you pick?
Every board in this list is versatile enough to handle a little bit of everything, but that doesn't mean they all feel or perform the same way. Some favor carving and speed, some are more playful and maneuverable, and others provide a particularly balanced ride across different terrain.
The highest-ranked board, therefore, won't necessarily be the best option for every rider. The best choice for you will depend on your ability, physicality, preferred board feel and the parts of the mountain you prioritize most.
How Locked-In or Loose Do You Want the Board to Feel?
A more locked-in board generally feels more precise and planted through a turn, but it also takes more commitment to release its edges and change direction. A looser-feeling board is easier to pivot, slash and adjust, but may not feel as planted when carving or riding fast.
- The Rome Stale Crewzer and Burton Custom are the most locked-in feeling boards here. Both suit riders who like to commit to their turns and prefer a more precise, powerful ride.
- At the opposite end, the Lib Tech Terrain Wrecker and Bataleon Tornado X Beyond Medals have the loosest feel. They are easier to pivot, butter and make quick adjustments on, but don't provide the same locked-on carving sensation.
- The Never Summer Trooper and GNU Upgrade sit between loose and stable, while the remaining boards have a predominantly stable feel. These are good options if you want predictability with the ability to lock in to an extent, but without feeling overly locked into a turn, and also the ability to be able to release the tail fairly easily and slash - so can do both but doesn't have one or the other that's more natural for it.
Playful or Aggressive?
Your preferred riding intensity is another important distinction.
- If you like riding fast, carving hard and putting plenty of energy into the board, the CAPiTA Mercury, Rome Stale Crewzer, Burton Custom and Slash ATV are the more aggressive options. They are also among the stiffer boards in the list and work best for riders who have the technique and physicality to drive them.
- For a more playful ride, consider the Never Summer Trooper, Lib Tech Terrain Wrecker, Bataleon Tornado X Beyond Medals, GNU Upgrade, Slash Brain Storm or regular Bataleon Goliath. These boards are easier to maneuver and generally better suited to butters, spins, side hits and slower-speed riding.
- The Rome Warden, Bataleon Goliath+, Jones Mountain Twin and YES Standard sit closer to the middle. They provide a good balance between playfulness and aggression, making them strong choices if you don't want your board to lean too heavily in either direction.
Note that nothing in this list is on the really aggressive end of the scale - we have a separate category for the most aggressive all-mountain snowboards.
Consider Your Ability and Physicality
All of the boards in this list are suitable for intermediate riders or above. Beginner boards typically lack some of the performance characteristics required to rank this highly, while all-mountain boards that are especially stiff or demanding are more likely to appear in our aggressive all-mountain category.
However, there is still some variance between the boards in this list, with some of them being more approachable than others.
- Early-intermediate riders - those who have recently moved beyond the beginner stage - should find the Never Summer Trooper, Lib Tech Terrain Wrecker, Rome Warden, GNU Upgrade, Slash Brain Storm and regular Bataleon Goliath the easiest to progress on. That doesn't stop these from being suitable to more advanced riders, but they're the best choice for early intermediate riders.
- The Bataleon Tornado X Beyond Medals, Goliath+, Jones Mountain Twin and YES Standard need a little more experience but shouldn't feel excessively demanding for a capable intermediate rider.
- The CAPiTA Mercury, Rome Stale Crewzer, Burton Custom and Slash ATV are better suited to solid intermediates and up. These boards reward stronger technique and a more powerful riding style but can be unnecessarily demanding for someone still developing confidence and consistency.
Physicality
Ability isn't the only consideration here. A lighter weight or less physically powerful rider may find a medium-flex board easier to control, even if they are technically advanced. Conversely, a heavier, stronger or particularly powerful rider may overpower a softer board and prefer the extra support of one of the 6 - 6.5 flex options.
Expert riders don't necessarily need to choose an aggressive board either. The YES Standard, Jones Mountain Twin and Goliath+, for example, offer plenty of performance for advanced and expert riders who prefer a more balanced ride.
Match the Board to Your Riding Priorities
All of these boards can handle varied terrain and styles, but their standout strengths differ.
- If carving and speed are high priorities, look first at the CAPiTA Mercury, Rome Stale Crewzer, Burton Custom and Slash ATV. These provide more support and stability when riding aggressively. The Mercury, Stale Crewzer and Custom also stand out for jumps if you prefer hitting them with speed and power.
- For jumps, spins, butters and general freestyle riding around the mountain, the Never Summer Trooper, Lib Tech Terrain Wrecker, Bataleon Tornado X Beyond Medals, GNU Upgrade, Goliath and Goliath+ are the more natural fits. The Tornado is also the strongest rail option among that group.
- If quick turns and maneuverability are especially important, the Trooper, Terrain Wrecker, Warden, Tornado, Upgrade, Brainstorm and both versions of the Goliath are worth prioritizing.
- For the most balanced performance across the board, the Jones Mountain Twin and YES Standard are the clearest choices. Neither is overly specialized, making them particularly good options for riders who genuinely spend their time doing a bit of everything.
- Although the Goliath and Goliath+ share a position in the rankings, they aren't identical. The regular Goliath is softer, more playful and more approachable for an early-intermediate rider. The Goliath+ is slightly stiffer, more stable and better suited to a more experienced rider looking for extra support.
Hard and Icy Snow Performance
If you regularly ride hard or icy snow, edge hold may deserve more weight in your decision.
The YES Standard is the strongest icy-snow performer in this list. The CAPiTA Mercury, Never Summer Trooper, Lib Tech Terrain Wrecker, Rome Warden, Rome Stale Crewzer, GNU Upgrade, Slash Brainstorm, Jones Mountain Twin, Burton Custom and Slash ATV also provide good edge hold in hard conditions.
The two Goliaths and the Tornado X Beyond Medals can still handle firm snow, but edge hold is less of a standout strength. If you regularly encounter very hard or icy conditions, one of the stronger performers will likely be the safer choice.
Powder Performance
The Slash Brainstorm is the strongest powder board in this particular group and is the best fit if powder performance is one of your highest priorities but you still want a versatile one-board-quiver and you don't want to go to a tapered directional shape, like something from the mellow freeride category.
The CAPiTA Mercury, Lib Tech Terrain Wrecker, GNU Upgrade and YES Standard also provide slightly better-than-average powder performance for this category.
Most of the other boards are capable in moderate amounts of fresh snow without being powder specialists. The Burton Custom is the weakest powder performer in the list, so it makes more sense for someone who prioritizes carving, speed and jumps over float in deeper snow.
Don't Overlook Sizing
Choosing the right model is only part of the decision. The wrong size can make an otherwise suitable board feel too demanding, too unstable or unnecessarily slow to turn.
Your weight should be the starting point for choosing length, but your ability, physicality, riding style and preferred feel also matter. Board width is equally important - particularly if you have larger or smaller feet than typical or like to carve particularly deep - i.e. eurocarving.
For more help, see our guides to choosing the right snowboard length and finding the ideal snowboard width.
For a more complete breakdown of ability level, riding style, sizing, width and other buying factors, see our complete snowboard buying guide.
FAQs
You don't need to understand our scoring system to use this list. This section is included for readers who would like to know how the ratings and rankings are calculated.
We score each snowboard according to what it is designed to do. A stiff, directional freeride board shouldn't be judged by the same priorities as a soft, playful freestyle board, so we divide the snowboards we test into six categories:
- Freestyle
- All-Mountain-Freestyle
- All-Mountain
- Aggressive All-Mountain
- Mellow Freeride
- Freeride
Each category uses different scoring weightings. For example, powder performance, carving and stability at speed contribute more heavily to a freeride board's overall score. Jumps, switch riding, spins, butters and jibbing are more important when calculating the score of a freestyle board.
The resulting score is therefore intended to show how well a snowboard performs within its category, rather than how it compares with every other type of snowboard.
Why We Normalize the Scores
After applying the category weightings, we normalize the resulting scores so that the rating scale is easier to interpret.
Without normalization, scores in versatile categories such as all-mountain can appear artificially low. An all-mountain board is expected to perform reasonably well across almost every part of the mountain, rather than specializing in just two or three areas. Because of that, even an excellent all-mountain board may not receive exceptionally high individual scores in any one area.
Normalization accounts for this effect and allows the final score to better represent how strongly a board performs against the goals of its category. It does not change the order in which the boards rank.
Scores should still be compared primarily within the same category. A 90/100 freestyle board and a 90/100 freeride board earned those scores according to different riding priorities.
The All-Mountain Snowboard Rating System
Our all-mountain scoring system reflects the category's emphasis on versatility. Of the six categories, it has the most evenly distributed weightings because an all-mountain board is expected to perform well across a wide range of terrain and riding styles.
The table below shows how each tested factor contributes to the final score:
| All-Mountain-Freestyle | All-Mountain | Aggressive-All-Mountain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powder | 5 | 15 | 10 |
| Carving | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Turns | 10 | 10 | 5 |
| Speed | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Crud | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Trees | 5 | 10 | 5 |
| Switch | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Jumps | 20 | 10 | 15 |
| Spins | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Butters | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Rails | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Yes, some are, but boards that make this particular list are better suited to intermediate or advanced riders. Beginner-friendly boards generally don't offer enough carving, stability and overall performance to score highly here. Newer riders may be better served by one of our recommended beginner snowboards before moving to a more performance-focused all-mountain model.
All-mountain-freestyle boards place more emphasis on jumps, spins, switch & butters and less emphasis on powder vs all-mountain boards. All-mountain boards typically provide a more even balance between carving, off-groomer riding, powder and freestyle performance. All-mountain-freestyle boards are still versatile but with more focus on freestyle and less on powder.
Most all-mountain boards can handle moderate amounts of powder and are "above average" for powder - particularly models with some setback and additional length or volume in the nose. However, they won't generally float as effortlessly as freeride or powder-specific boards. Riders who regularly encounter deep snow should consider a board from either the freeride or mellow freeride categories.
Absolutely. Some are more suitable than others, but all can be ridden in the park. The average all-mountain snowboard won't be as well suited to the park as a freestyle or all-mountain freestyle board, but they can still definitely work well in the park.
What Would Be Your Choice?
The perfect all mountain board for you in this list is not necessarily the one with the highest score. I encourage you to look at the score breakdowns to see what will be best suited for your own needs.
Thanks for checking out our top 10 all-mountain snowboards list and I hope that this list has helped to narrow down your options.
Check out the links in the where to buy boxes (the ones with the flags) in the ranked list above, for prices and availability. And the full review links for more details on how we experienced each board.
