This is a list of what i consider to be the best intermediate snowboards for women for the 2019-20 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 32 different boards that I rated:
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 10. For the latest season's Top 10 Women's Intermediate Snowboards list, check out the link below:
>>TOP 10 WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE SNOWBOARDS (Latest Season)
O.k. let’s get into the top 10.
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #10
Board: Arbor Poparazzi Rocker
Price: $359
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 88.3/100
Starting off the list in #10 is the Arbor Poparazzi Rocker.
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.
Score Breakdown for the Poparazzi
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 5/5 | 20/20 |
VERSATILITY | 4/5 | 8/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE snowboard | 75.8/100 | 37.9/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.3/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #9
Board: Lib Tech Glider
Price: $499
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: Freestyle
Smart rating score: 89.1/100
Next up we have the Lib Tech Glider.
New from Lib Tech for 2020 (their whole women's line is new - previously they had a handful of their boards in narrow sizes but no specific women's line), 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.
Score Breakdown for the Glider
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
VERSATILITY | 3/5 | 6/10 |
Performance score as FREESTYLE snowboard | 85.2/100 | 42.6/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.1/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #8
Board: YES Emoticon
Price: $399
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 89.2/100
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.
Score Breakdown for the Emoticon
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
VERSATILITY | 4/5 | 8/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE snowboard | 81.5/100 | 40.8/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.2/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #7
Board: Endeavor Ranger
Price: $469
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: Freestyle
Smart rating score: 90.0/100
At #7 we have the Endeavor Ranger.
The Ranger is a Unisex board that comes in a wide range of sizes for both men and women.
It's another freestyle oriented board, perfect for those just looking to progress their skills, looking to get into the park or have an eye on freestyle riding in the future.
Score Breakdown for the Ranger
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 5/5 | 20/20 |
VERSATILITY | 3/5 | 6/10 |
Performance score as FREESTYLE snowboard | 83.0/100 | 41.5/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.0/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #6
Board: Capita Space Metal Fantasy
Price: $379
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: Freestyle
Smart rating score: 90.0/100
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.
Score Breakdown for the Space Metal Fantasy
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 5/5 | 20/20 |
VERSATILITY | 3/5 | 6/10 |
Performance score as FREESTYLE snowboard | 83.0/100 | 41.5/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.0/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #5
Board: Salomon Rumble Fish
Price: $499
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 91.6/100
The Rumblefish 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 general riding to take it to the next level.
Score Breakdown for the Rumblefish
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 5/5 | 20/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 4/5 | 8/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE snowboard | 86.0/100 | 43/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 91.6/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #4
Board: Never Summer Infinity
Price: $479
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 91.7/100
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.
Score Breakdown for the Infinity
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4.5/5 | 18/20 |
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 #3
Board: Rossignol Frenemy
Price: $449
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 92.1/100
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.
Score Breakdown for the Frenemy
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
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 #2
Board: Burton Feelgood Flying V
Price: $549
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain
Smart rating score: 93.7/100.
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.
Score Breakdown for the Feelgood Flying V
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 5/5 | 20/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MOUNTAIN snowboard | 86.0/100 | 43/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93.7/100 |
WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE BOARD #1
Board: Capita Paradise
Price: $399
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Style of Board: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Smart rating score: 93.7/100
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.
Score Breakdown for the Paradise
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
FLEX | 5/5 | 20/20 |
TURNING EASE | 4/5 | 16/20 |
VERSATILITY | 5/5 | 10/10 |
Performance score as ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE snowboard | 86.0/100 | 43/50 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93.7/100 |
Over To You
So that's my list of the best intermediate snowboards for women for the 2019-20 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).
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 10. For the latest season's Top 10 Women's Intermediate Snowboards list, check out the link below:
>>TOP 10 WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE SNOWBOARDS (Latest Season)
Buying Past Season Models
Often models don't change that much from year to year so if you can find a past season model, it will likely be close enough to the latest model but you can get it cheaper, if available and in a suitable size for you. For past year's models check out the links below to see if they still have any left.
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