Below we have selected our top 5 women’s freeride snowboards. This list has been updated for the 2024-2025 season.
Category Stats
Of the 21 current model women's all-mountain snowboards that we tested:
OK, let's have a look at the top 5 for 2025!
#5=: Never Summer Lady FR
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
Rating score: 86.1/100
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Starting off the list at #5, we have Never Summer's Lady FR.
The Lady FR utilizes a more directional, more powder friendly version of Never Summers Triple camber.
It's built to tackle powder and messy snow and to hold stable at speed. And while those are its strengths for sure, it's a fairly versatile ride all the same.
Score Breakdown for the Lady FR
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
| Speed | 4 | 16/20 |
| Carving | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Turns | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Crud | 4 | 8/10 |
| Trees | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jumps | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| Switch | 3 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 86.1/100 |
#5=: Capita Equalizer
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Rating score: 86.1/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
The Equalizer isn't as stiff and aggressive as most freeride boards. It's what I would call a "mellow freeride" board. But this one in particular was very close to being classified as an all-mountain board. And if you wanted to call it that, there would be an argument for it.
But it leans more freeride than a typical all-mountain board - and while it is super versatile, it has enough powder, speed and carving prowess to not only hold its own in this category, but to also be able to make its way into the top 5 this year.
If you tend to a more freeride style, but you don't like your board too stiff or something that you have to ride too aggressive to get the best out of, then the Equalizer is worth checking out, for sure.
Score Breakdown for the Equalizer
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 4 | 20/25 |
| Speed | 4 | 16/20 |
| Carving | 4 | 12/15 |
| Turns | 4 | 8/10 |
| Crud | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Trees | 4 | 8/10 |
| Jumps | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| Switch | 3 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 86.1/100 |
#4: GNU Barrett
Flex: Medium-Stiff (6.5/10)
Rating score: 87.8/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
* HARD/ICY SNOW OPTION
Next up is the GNU Barrett. Barrett Christy's pro model.
Barrett has had a pro model since the mid 90s, so this board has a lot of history behind it (previously was the B-Pro which was more freestyle oriented but the Barrett is a reflection of Barrett's style evolution).
If you're looking for something just on the stiffer side of medium, that you can charge hard with and evolve your own riding to the next level, the Barrett is well worth checking out. But it's not just a charger - this board is really versatile and you can slow it down and still have fun, find some trees, hit some side-hits or even take it in the park (more suited to the jump line than the jib line).
Score Breakdown for the Barrett
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 4 | 20/25 |
| Speed | 4 | 16/20 |
| Carving | 4 | 12/15 |
| Turns | 4 | 8/10 |
| Crud | 4 | 8/10 |
| Trees | 4 | 8/10 |
| Jumps | 4 | 4/5 |
| Switch | 3 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 87.8/100 |
#3: Salomon Highpath
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
Rating score: 88.3/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Our #3 entry is the Salomon's Highpath. The Highpath is hard charging deck and offers a large range of sizes to fit a wide range of riders.
It particularly excels at bombing hard, carving up the mountain and smashing through crud/chunder or whatever comes into its path.
Score Breakdown for the Highpath
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 4 | 20/25 |
| Speed | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Carving | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Turns | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Crud | 4 | 8/10 |
| Trees | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jumps | 3 | 3/5 |
| Switch | 3 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 88.3/100 |
#2: Burton Story Board
Flex: Medium-Stiff (6.5/10)
Rating score: 89.4/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Coming in at #2, we have Burton's Story Board.
The Story Board is a great option for surfing powder, when you get those powder days. But it can also tear up the groomers when there's no fresh pow around.
So if surfing powder is your number 1 concern but you still want to be able to lay down a carve on a groomed run when the snow isn't falling, then the Story Board might be a great option for you.
Score Breakdown for the Story Board
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
| Speed | 4 | 16/20 |
| Carving | 4 | 12/15 |
| Turns | 4 | 8/10 |
| Crud | 4 | 8/10 |
| Trees | 4 | 8/10 |
| Jumps | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| Switch | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 89.4/100 |
#1: Jones Womens Flagship
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7.5/10)
Rating score: 91.7/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
And finally, at #1, we have the Jones Women's Flagship.
Definitely a board for the steep and deep. You'd be hard pressed finding the limit of this board. It can really charge. But at the same time, it's not something that you have to charge all the time for it to hum.
Really good for playing in the trees, when there's powder - and floats like a dream in powder.
This board has been around for a long time now and it's evolved into a really modern feeling, well rounded board.
>>See Full Review (review coming soon)
Score Breakdown for the Womens Flagship
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
| Speed | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Carving | 4 | 12/15 |
| Turns | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Crud | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Trees | 4 | 8/10 |
| Jumps | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| Switch | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 91.7/100 |
Over To You
Thanks for checking out our top 5 women's freeride snowboards and we hope this list will be able to help you to find the best women’s freeride snowboard for you.
Check out the links in the where to buy boxes (the ones with the flags) for prices, availability and more info on the boards. And the full review links for more details on how we experienced each board.
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