The following 10 boards have been selected as my picks for the top all mountain snowboards for the 2024/2025 season.
Each board is given a rating out of 100 for easier comparison. Price has not been considered in the ratings.
Of the 30 current model all-mountain snowboards that we tested:
O.k. let’s get into the top 10.
#10: ROSSIGNOL ONE
Board NAME: Rossignol One
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Stable and semi-aggressive
RATING: 85.5/100
*TOP TIER HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
Starting off the list at #10, we have the Rossignol One. This is one of those boards that personifies do-it-all/one board quiver. Wherever you take it on the mountain, it doesn't let you down - and whatever style you want to ride, it obeys.
And it's particularly good at navigating hard/icy conditions - so if you get those a lot, this One should be on your Radar.
Score Breakdown for the One
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Carving | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Turns | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Speed | 4 | 8/10 |
| Crud | 4 | 8/10 |
| Trees | 3 | 6/10 |
| 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): | 85.5/100 |
#9: CAPITA MERCURY
Board NAME: Capita Mercury
Flex: Medium-Stiff (6.5/10)
Feel: Stable and semi-aggressive
Rating: 86.1/100
At the other end of the scale from the Typo (see below), the Mercury is the most aggressive ride on this list (but still not aggressive enough to make our aggressive all-mountain list - so not ultra-aggressive by any means).
It's still something that you can slow down and play around on to an extent.
It's not the most buttery or jib friendly but the Mercury more than makes up for it with it's prowess for speed, carving and jumps - and pretty good in the deep stuff too.
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 | 4 | 8/10 |
| Trees | 3 | 6/10 |
| Switch | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jumps | 4 | 8/10 |
| Spins | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| Butters | 3 | 3/5 |
| Rails | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 86.1/100 |
#8: YES TYPO
Board: Yes Typo
Flex: Medium (4.5/10)
Feel: Stable but playful
rating: 87.3/100
*TOP TIER HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
The Typo is the most playful/mellow option on this list. It's been the same for a long time, but it fills its spot very well and while it doesn't have the fanfare of some other boards on this list, it does what its made to do really well.
One of the best options going around, IMO, for those higher end beginner/low intermediate riders who are looking to progress and a beginner board can't take them any further. The Typo is an easy ride, but has enough performance to take you far into your progression.
But it's not just for intermediate riders. It's a great option if you're more advanced but just want a playful/casual ride. So, also makes a great quiver board for a more advanced rider who wants a casual boards for days riding with others who may not be at the same level or prefer to ride slower, easier terrain.
If you fit one of those descriptions and also tend to ride in icy conditions fairly regularly, then the Typo is even more suitable.
Whilst it's not the fastest board and is more of a slasher than a carver, it's nice and easy to ride, really quick edge-to-edge, butters super easy and can be taken anywhere on the mountain.
Score Breakdown for the Typo
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
| Carving | 3 | 6/10 |
| Turns | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Speed | 3 | 6/10 |
| Crud | 3 | 6/10 |
| Trees | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Switch | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| 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 |
#7: ROME WARDEN
Board: ROME WARDEN
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Feel: STABLE AND VERY SLIGHTLY ON MELLOW SIDE
rating: 87.3/100
Some might be wondering how the Warden, essentially the dulled down version of the Stale Crewzer, made this list and the Stale Crewzer didn't. Legit question for sure!
Essentially the two boards are different enough in personality that the Stale Crewzer is in the aggressive all-mountain category and this is better suited for this category.
And as far as this category goes - do-it-all boards from mellow up to semi-aggressive - the Warden works really well. It's super versatile and just all-round doesn't have anything that I could fault it on.
While it may not be super exciting, it is super consistent and reliable and the kind of board that won't let you down in any scenario. Great option as a semi-mellow one-board-quiver, for an intermediate rider, or as a daily driver in a quiver.
>>See Full Review (coming soon)
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 |
#6: BATALEON GOLIATH
Board: Bataleon GOLIATH
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Feel: Stable and SEMI-PLAYFUL
Smart rating score: 88.6/100
Like the Typo above, the Goliath is a great option for those looking to progress beyond their beginner board. And also like the Typo it can work really well for more advanced riders wanting a more casual/playful board.
What differs with the Goliath, however, is that it has a more unique feel and personality. It's the kind of board that could excite even the most aloof riders out there.
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 |
#5: LIB TECH TERRAIN WRECKER
Board: Lib Tech Terrain Wrecker
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Feel: Semi-Loose, SEMI-PLAYFUL
rating: 88.6/100
The Terrain Wrecker is a snappy, energetic board, with great, easy pop that's really fun to rip in the park, on the groomers, through the trees and when things get deep.
It's centered along the effective edge, giving it a twin-ish kind of feel, but along the length of the board there is quite a bit of setback, off setting that twin feel with a more directional flavor, particularly useful for those powder days.
If you prefer a more playful all-mountain board, but one that is really versatile and can take you anywhere and do anything, the Terrain Wrecker should be high on your list.
Score Breakdown for the Terrain Wrecker
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Carving | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| 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): | 88.6/100 |
#4: SLASH BRAINSTORM
Board NAME: Slash Brainstorm
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Feel: Stable but SEMI-playful
rating: 88.6/100
At #4, we have Slash's Brainstorm.
This board has the unique combination of being great for getting playful and slashing around while also being really well suited to powder, and at the same time rides switch really well.
And just across the board, there are no weaknesses with this board, whether you're cruising the groomers, getting in the trees, surfing the pow or hitting the park.
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 |
#3: BATALEON GOLITATH PLUS
Board: Bataleon Goliath Plus
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Stable and in between aggressive and playful
rating: 89.2/100
The Goliath Plus is a souped up version of Bataleon's Goliath (see #6 above).
Everything about the Goliath Plus was fun. There's nothing it doesn't do well. It strikes a beautiful balance between park, groomer and off groomer. A beautiful balance of being good when ridden fast and when ridden slow and all round just excels everywhere on the mountain and in any style you want.
It leans ever so slightly freestyle, but really it's a do-it-all, one board quiver that rips everything, everywhere.
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 |
#2: JONES MOUNTAIN TWIN
Board: Jones Mountain Twin
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Feel: Stable and in between aggressive and playful
rating: 89.2/100
The Mountain Twin is the most reliably consistent boards I've ever had the pleasure of riding. It moves from icy to powder to park as if it was nothing and without breaking a sweat.
It just feels super consistent at everything and everywhere - pretty much the definition of do-it-all. I feel like I know exactly how the Mountain Twin is going to be in every situation before I even get there and can rely on it to feel that way, which is massively confidence inspiring.
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 |
#1: YES STANDARD
Board: YES Standard
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Feel: Stable and in between aggressive and playful
Smart rating score: 91.6/100
*TOP TIER HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
Finally, in the #1 spot, as its held for a number of years now, we have the YES Standard.
This board never fails to excite me and every time I ride it, I expect that it won't be able to live up to my memories of it - but it always does.
You can get aggressive on this board and lay down a decent carve but at the same time it’s also great for jumps, spins, riding switch and it's surprisingly buttery. And to top it all off, it rides well in powder too - particularly so, when you set your bindings up in the slam back inserts.
Whenever I ride this board, I feel confident and amped for everything I can throw at it whether there's powder or ice, whether I take it in the park, cruise or bomb the groomers, explore the trees or seek out what ever side-hit or drop I can find.
If the Mountain Twin is the Epitome of the do-it-all board and Mr Consistent, the Standard is the do-it-all definition with that undefinable x-factor.
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 |
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 reading and I hope that this list has helped to narrow down your options. Check out the links under each board to learn more about the boards.
Hi Nate, I ride a Bataleon Goliath 2011 and I plan to switch for the Yes. Standard. As I’m really used to the 3BT technology, do you think the transition won’t be too disruptive? thanks
He Sébastien, thanks for your message.
I’d say there’ll be a little bit of a transitional period, getting used to it. But I don’t think it would take long. The Standard is a fairly easy going ride and it’s not catchy. I think the hardest transition from 3BT would be to something that felt quite catchy.
Hey Nate, thanks for the lists that helped me go down from 18 boards to 2 to choose from. Still, I’m not sure since I’ve been either using the team’s boards or renting if I’m out of town. But I know what I want so I wish you’d help me out.
First of all I’d say I’m between intermediate-advanced, I wear wms 9 boots and my weight changes between 125-135 lbs. My main requirements from the board would be to shred trees and jumps as good as possible on powder but also have a decent carve for groomer days. Since there’re almost no parks in my country I’m not looking for something that jibs all that well etc and also I’d like the board to be not too heavy since I’d be having my backpack too.
The boards I’ve been using were between 146-152 cms so far and I’m thinking of going simillar lengts in either Jones Mind Expander or Bataleon Thunderstorm. Which would you choose or I’d really appreciate If you have any other recommendations.
Hi Joelnn, thanks for your message.
One of those two boards would work well for what you’re describing, IMO. I’d be leaning Thunderstorm if you were wanting to ride switch a bit, otherwise both should suit your riding well. That said, I do prefer the Thunderstorm for jumps. Some other options, if you weren’t concerned about switch include:
– Never Summer Swift
– Capita Navigator
Or if you still wanted some switch performance
– Burton Deep Thinker
– GNU Hyper
In terms of lightness, from what I’ve weighed, they are, in order of lightest to heaviest:
Deep Thinker (17.71g/cm) | felt light
Navigator (17.97g/cm) | felt light
Hyper (18.09g/cm) | felt normal
Thunderstorm (18.72g/cm) | felt light
Mind Expander (19.87g/cm) | felt normal
Swift (19.87g/cm) | felt normal
Note average board (from hundreds I’ve weighed) is around 18.71g/cm. Also note that wider boards are disadvantaged in the grams per cm calculation, because this doesn’t take into account width. So shorter/wider type boards (e.g. Mind Expander, Swift) are naturally going to be heavier per length. None of the above felt heavy on snow.
Size-wise, if you could also let me know your height, that would be great. While weight and foot size (and riding style and ability level) are more important than height, IMO, I still like to take height into account, for the leverage factor.
Hope this helps
Hello! Can you tell me how well the Burton Step-On bindings would pair with the Yes Standard?
Hi JD, thanks for your message.
Burton’s Step On Binding would be good match to the Standard, IMO. The Genesis Step On would be the best match, IMO, but the regular Step On should be fine as well. I just wouldn’t go with the Step On X, which would be too stiff for the Standard. In terms of Step On boots, the Photon would be the best match to the Standard, IMO.
Hope this helps with your decision
Hey mate, I’m an intermediate trending towards advanced rider. No park, but increasingly hitting exploring side hits and looking at adding more air to my groomer and side country riding. When I can, I spend time in the trees. Love it.
I live in AU, so hard/icy in the morning. Hit Japan for Pow. I’ve ordered a 2025 Jones Storm Chaser (now with mild camber) for Japan trips and pow. I also have a 2024 Yes Hybrid for more playful, mellow riding.
I’m about 245lbs, 6’1, size 13 hoof. I was looking for a stiffer, camber-focused daily driver for improving carving, switch riding, and cruising with my 10 year old. I’ve actually ordered a 2025 Yes Standard Uninc 162. HOWEVER, I’ve reading about the aggressive/catchy, less agile (i.e. in trees) nature of the Uninc, so have been considering changing to the Yes Standard for the daily driver as it’s a bit more forgiving. I also want to be able to chill a bit with my 10 year old on this daily driver.
HERE IS MY REAL QUESTION: Do you think my weight and size 13 boot size could make the 162 Uninc become softer and more agile for me than a smaller rider with smaller boots? So considering my existing quiver, between the standard, standard uninc, (and maybe another board you can think of??) what do you think for the daily?
Hey Benny, thanks for your message.
No guarantees, but I think the 162 Standard Uninc could feel a little softer/more agile with your specs. Size-wise, I would put your “typical all-mountain length” at around 165. While you’d typically size down with the Standard Uninc because of width, in your case, that wouldn’t be necessary with 13s. So going down to 162 should make it a little more agile/easy going than it otherwise would be.
Depending on the size of your Hybrid, you’re not likely to find the regular Standard to feel stiffer or more cambered. It’s less camber focused than the Hybrid is. You would get better switch performance, naturally, but I don’t think you’d see better carving performance vs the Hybrid, but you would with the Standard Uninc, IMO. The regular Standard would be easier for cruising with your 10 year old for sure (and in trees), so that’s the trade off. But I think the Uninc could still work in that scenario in the 162, given your specs. But it would be more optimized towards the carving, speed side of things than the cruising/trees side of things vs if you were to go with the regular Standard.
Hope this gives you more to go off
Thanks Nate the Great.
I guess a follow up question: I’ve been reading a lot about big guys, sizing for board length, stiffness/flex and a balance of all of these. Can’t just go short based on width alone. Need to consider flex/stiffness as well.
Can you suggest any boards that have that freeride/all-mountain balance of camber underfoot and rocker in the nose (and maybe tail) that have the stiffness to handle my weight at a slightly shorter length? My mission is to have one board that i size down as far as I can, whilst still supporting my weight and boot size.
Hi Benny
First board to come to mind is the Rome Ravine Select, but I think the 162 would be pushing it being too narrow for 13s, and the 166 wouldn’t be sizing down. Some other options:
– Jones Flagship 162W – not as stiff as the Ravine Select, but still quite stiff – certainly stiffer than the Standard Uninc, in my experience. Still a little borderline width-wise for 13s, IMO, but a little wider than the Ravine Select 162. There’s the Ultra Flagship, which is supposed to be super stiff, but we haven’t tested it, so not sure.
– Rome Freaker 162W
– Jones Stratos 161W
– Capita Mega Death 161W – rode the 2025 model but no review up yet. Certainly stiff though.
– K2 Alchemist – haven’t tested it, so don’t know for sure, but it’s supposed to be stiff. There’s a 159W, but not sure if it would be wide enough.
Hey Nate, thanks for the thorough review as always! Based on this one, I just picked up a Thunderstorm. What bindings do you think would pair best for a guy who’s is his early 40s. I love powder, trees, groomers, off piste, mostly blues, but occasional blacks. I don’t hit the park but wouldn’t mind pushing myself to learn to make a lap through every now and again without completely embarrassing myself.
Also, by the time I pulled the trigger on the board, the only size left in my range was the 158. I’m 5’11” and just under 200 lbs. do you think this will be too small?
Thanks again!
Hey Ryan, thanks for your message.
Size-wise, I would put your “typical all-mountain length” at around 160/161, so I don’t think you’ve gone too small. A little on the smaller side, but should be fine. If you like to ride really fast you may find that it feels a little small, but otherwise, I think you’ll be fine. But if you could also let me know your boot size, that would help.
In terms of bindings, I would look at something in the 6/10 to 7/10 flex range to match that board and your riding style/specs. You can check out some good options on this list and this list. Let me know if you have any questions about those.
Thanks for the quick reply Nate! My boot size is 10.5. I’m looking at the Bataleon Blasters, Jones Mercury, Union Atlas, or Rome Katanas at the moment. Any guidance based on those options?
I do like to ride somewhat fast but I rode my son’s Gnu Mullair 161 this year and it felt long, at least compared to the Ride Machete I’ve been on for 10 years. I was planning to pick up the 161 Thunderstorm but they sold out too quick. Hopefully I’ll be happy on the 158.
Thanks again for the help!
Hey Ryan
I think you’ll be fine width-wise on the 158.
All really good choice, in terms of bindings. I just rode the Bataleon Blaster (asymwrap version) recently and they were nice. And I’d say they are a 6/10 flex. The Fullwrap version is supposed to be a little stiffer, so that’s probably more like 7/10 flex, but hard to say for sure, having not tested them yet. If you’re wanting a bit more board feel/freedom of movement, then I would be leaning either Blasters or Katanas. If you’re not too worried about that and response/support is your main thing, then I’d look at the Atlas or Mercury. If you want the best shock absorption, then go Mercury, IMO. For shock absorption the Katana/Blaster are the next best, followed by the Atlas.
That’s good information! Thanks again Nate, I really appreciate your help!
You’re very welcome Ryan. If you think of it at the time, would be curious to hear how you get on, once you get a chance to get your new setup out on snow. Happy riding!
Hi Nate, the search for the perfect board continues. I’m tired of my old gear from the early 2000s and I’m deciding to finally pull the trigger on a refresh. Your reviews have been immensely helpful but I’m still a bit unsure of what makes the most sense for me. I was hoping I could list some of my preferences and you could recommend a few boards to check out.
– 5’10”, 170 lbs, athletic build
– Will be using 10.5 Burton Photon step on boots and medium re:flex step on bindings
– Snowboarding since the late 90s
– These days I’d say I’m a strong intermediate rider. I typically spend my time at resorts on blue runs and will do the occasional black
– I’m typically only getting out to Tahoe for 1 long weekend per season in March and the last few seasons the snow has been hard packed with a bit of ice mixed in
– I spend most of my time riding groomers doing my best to carve and occasionally go off piste to dip through some trees
– On the steepest sections of blues and blacks I find myself doing close to 180 degree turns to keep my speed in check at a medium pace but on less steep sections I really enjoy doing sweeping wide angle flowy carves at a medium fast pace
– I really appreciate having strong edge hold to increase confidence on steeper runs and hard packed + slightly icy snow
– I never find myself in the park and will only do the occasional side hit on runs
– I don’t ride switch or do any ground tricks
– I never find myself in powder
Happy to provide more info here if needed. Thanks in advance for any advice here and thanks again for this awesome site!
Hi Mo
Thanks for your message. Some options you could check out below:
– YES Standard 156
– Arbor Shiloh Camber 159
– Jones Mountain Twin 157
With the Standard being the best option for icy conditions from those, IMO, but all of them being good in those conditions. Or if you wanted to go a little stiffer:
– Slash ATV – just rode the new model of this and it’s a great board for carving and turning and really good edge hold. Haven’t updated our review yet, but think this would work well.
– Burton Custom
– GNU 4×4
– Nitro Team
You could look at something more all-mountain freestyle, like those on this list. Even though you don’t need switch capabilities or anything, you’re also not looking for powder, so some of those could work too. Thinking particularly the YES Greats, GNU RC C3, Lib Tech TRS, as they’re all really good in hard/icy conditions.
Or you could go more directional if you wanted as well – something like the GNU Hyper, Jones Mind Expander, YES Hybrid. Given what you’re looking for there are lots of options. But hopefully that helps you narrow it down at least somewhat.
Hi Nate
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your content. I think I have bought at least five boards for my family using your info. I’m a compulsive analyzer and your content is so detailed and well organized, it’s the best!
I bought a board for my husband for Christmas a few years ago. A Bataleon Omni 163. I bought it on a whim knowing it was outside his comfort zone, he typically likes hard charging boards, super stiff. He’s not a park rat. But as our son spent more time in the park he wanted something a bit more playful to spend time with him and the Omni fit the bill. He even loved it for all mountain. He used that board far more than I anticipated.
The board is toast now and it’s time to find a replacement. Omni is no longer made it looks like. I have some Bataleons myself and they are such fun boards! I do find the rating on them in terms of flex is usually far off, they are soft boards to me.
My husband said the Omni was extremely soft flex compared to anything he’s ridden before. He currently has Jones boards for daily driver and big mountain but wants another playful board.
It has to be directional. No twin.
i really want to be the hero again and find him another board to love but it’s a lot of pressure considering how much he adores his Omni
Any suggestions ?
Hi JLPoppy
Thanks for your message. Given how much he likes the OMNI, I think it makes sense to go with something Bataleon again. Or at least something with a 3D shaped base.
First board that comes to mind is the Thunderstorm. It’s directional and is rated a 6/10 flex from Bataleon (which is what they rated the OMNI for flex). It doesn’t have any taper (narrower tail than nose) which the OMNI does and there are some other differences. Certainly not going to feel like exactly the same board, but a pretty good chance he’ll like it.
Another option could be the Party Wave Plus – also rated a 6/10 flex by Bataleon, but tapered directional. It is more of a short/wide board though, so you’d want to size it differently. I can help with that, if it’s something you’re interested in, but I would say the Thunderstorm is more similar.
The Cruiser would also be a good bet – again it’s tapered directional, 6/10 flex from Bataleon, but it’s also more of a short/wide (aka volume shifted) board, so sizing would be something to think about with that one as well.
I think the best bet would be Thunderstorm though and that’s what I’d be leaning towards. I could look at other brands for something as well, but I