Below are what I rate as the top 5 aggressive-all-mountain-freestyle snowboards for the 2018-19 season.
As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com, the boards will each be given a rating out of 100.
To give some perspective of the for the 19 aggressive-all-mountain-freestyle boards I rated:
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 5. For the latest season's Top 5 Aggressive All-Mountain-Freestyle Snowboards list, check out the link below:
>>Top 5 Aggressive All-Mountain-Freestyle Snowboards (Latest Season)
OK here's the top 5!
AGGRESSIVE ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE BOARD #5
Board: Ride Helix
Flex: Medium-Stiff (6.5/10)
Rating: 87.9/100
The Helix got the nod here just ahead of the Ride Burnout - mostly because I felt the flex of the Helix was a little more lively than the Burnout. But if you have very strong legs or just like a board with a stiffer flex, then the slightly stiffer Burnout might be your better bet.
But for me, the Helix was a lively responsive ride that still allowed to you perform tricks on. It's not super easy to butter on but for jumps, spins and generally charging down the groomers, it's a super fun and really aggressive ride.
Learn more about the Helix in the Video Below
Score Breakdown for the Helix
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Switch | 5.0 | 20/20 |
Jumps | 4.0 | 16/20 |
Carving | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Speed | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Uneven Terrain | 3.5 | 7/10 |
Pipe | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Powder | 2.0 | 2/5 |
Jibbing | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.9/100 |
AGGRESSIVE ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE BOARD #4
Board: Capita Defenders of Awesome (DOA)
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Rating: 87.9/100
This board is super lively – with heaps of pop, awesome on landings, fast and aggressive. You can carve pretty hard and pop off everything you find on your way down the mountain.
What's even more impressive is that this is the cheapest board on the list - and more than $70 cheaper than the average price of the 19 boards!
So, if your budgets tight but you still want a hard charging all-mtn-freestyle ride, then the DOA is a great option.
Learn more about the DOA in the Video Below
Score Breakdown for the DOA
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Switch | 4.5 | 18/20 |
Jumps | 4.5 | 18/20 |
Carving | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Speed | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Uneven Terrain | 3.0 | 6/10 |
Pipe | 3.5 | 7/10 |
Powder | 2.0 | 2/5 |
Jibbing | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.9/100 |
AGGRESSIVE ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE BOARD #3
Board: Never Summer Ripsaw
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7.5/10)
Rating: 88.5/100
The Ripsaw is an awesome deck for aggressive freestyle riding over the whole mountain. It’s fast, aggressive, jumps like a dream, is killer for the pipe and, like any board in this category should, holds a great carve.
It's the stiffest flexing board on this list, so if you prefer a more medium-stiff flex, then this might be the best option for you on this list.
Learn more about the Ripsaw in the Video Below
Score Breakdown for the Ripsaw
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Switch | 4.5 | 18/20 |
Jumps | 4.0 | 16/20 |
Carving | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Speed | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Uneven Terrain | 3.0 | 6/10 |
Pipe | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Powder | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
Jibbing | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.5/100 |
AGGRESSIVE ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE BOARD #2
Board: YES Ghost
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Rating: 90.2/100
Previously known as the TDF or Tadashi Fuse, the Ghost is a hard charging all-mtn-freestyle ride with a traditional camber profile.
Apart from powder (which this type of board isn’t really designed for) the TDF doesn’t show any real weaknesses – but it does show plenty of strength.
It’s snappy, aggressive, quick and can really hold a carve. And, though not its forte, it can hit a jib pretty well too when you feel for it.
Learn more about the Ghost in the Video Below
Score Breakdown for the Ghost
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Switch | 4.0 | 16/20 |
Jumps | 4.5 | 18/20 |
Carving | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Speed | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Uneven Terrain | 3.0 | 6/10 |
Pipe | 4.5 | 9/10 |
Powder | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
Jibbing | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.2/100 |
AGGRESSIVE ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE BOARD #1
Board: Lib Tech Hot Knife
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Rating: 90.8/100
I rode the Hot Knife on a day that had some pretty choppy snow – but this thing just flew over top of it. Great riding in both directions, nice and aggressive and awesome launching through the air (and landing safely on return).
Can also lay down a mean carve and would be a pipe destroying machine.
Learn more about the Hot Knife in the Video Below
Score Breakdown for the Hot Knife
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Switch | 4.5 | 18/20 |
Jumps | 4.5 | 18/20 |
Carving | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Speed | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Uneven Terrain | 3.0 | 6/10 |
Pipe | 5.0 | 10/10 |
Powder | 2.0 | 2/5 |
Jibbing | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.8/100 |
Over to You
I hope this post has given you some options if you’re interested in an aggressive-all-mountain-freestyle snowboard.
Check out the full review links for my full breakdown of that board.
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 5. For the latest season's Top 5 Aggressive All-Mountain-Freestyle Snowboards list, check out the link below:
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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