Below are what I rate as the top 5 aggressive-all-mountain-freestyle snowboards for the 2019-20 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 17 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: Salomon Ultimate Ride
Price: $599
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
Rating: 87.9/100
With a name like the Ultimate Ride, you're expecting good things! And the Ultimate Ride doesn't disappoint.
It's the stiffest on this list. Usually I have a limit to how stiff I want a board to be, if I'm still going to be riding freestyle sometimes, all be it aggressively, and this on the end of that limit, but it just absolutely crushes. It's the most stable at speed on this list and the best carver.
But it can still certainly jump - and really stomp a landing. Great for larger jumps.
Not overly buttery, so if that doesn't bother you, and you want a board that charges, but still can nail a jump on and ride switch well, then this might be your board.
Score Breakdown for the Ultimate Ride
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.0 | 16/20 |
CARVING/TURNS | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
SPEED | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.0 | 6/10 |
SPINS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
BUTTERING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
POWDER | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
JIBBING | 2.0 | 2/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.9/100 |
AGGRESSIVE ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE BOARD #5=
Board: Endeavor Clout
Price: $499
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Rating: 87.9/100
This is the first year that I rode Endeavor boards - and the Clout really impressed me. It's one of those boards that can get very aggressive, but doesn't tire you out, towards the end of the day - and let's you ride more casually when you feel the need.
It's super versatile and despite it's mostly aggressive nature, it can butter pretty well and is better than most in this category in powder, thanks to an elongated nose and tail.
Score Breakdown for the Clout
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.0 | 16/20 |
CARVING/TURNS | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
POWDER | 3.0 | 3/5 |
JIBBING | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.9/100 |
AGGRESSIVE ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE BOARD #4
Board: Lib Tech Hot Knife
Price: $499
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Rating: 88.5/100
At #4 we have the Lib Tech Hot Knife.
The Hot Knife is a mostly camber, mid-flexing machine that is super fun to jump and spin. Great riding in both directions, nice and aggressive and can rail a carve.
Like most here, jibbing and powder not it's forte, but outside of that it's a very versatile option, if you're looking for something aggressive and want to charge freestyle wherever on the mountain.
Score Breakdown for the Hot Knife
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
CARVING/TURNS | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.0 | 6/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
POWDER | 2.0 | 2/5 |
JIBBING | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
PIPE | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.5/100 |
AGGRESSIVE ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE BOARD #3
Board: YES Ghost
Price: $499
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Rating: 89.1/100
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 Ghost 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. And it still manages to be fairly buttery, when you're getting up on the tip or tail.
Score Breakdown for the Ghost
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
CARVING/TURNS | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SWITCH | 4.0 | 8/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.0 | 6/10 |
SPINS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
BUTTERING | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
POWDER | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
PIPE | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.1/100 |
AGGRESSIVE ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE BOARD #2
Board: Salomon Assassin Pro
Price: $549
Flex: Medium-Stiffish (6.5/10)
Rating: 89.7/100
I rode the Assassin Pro in the 2018 model, but I got more time on the 2020 model - and it was time well spent!
This board is one of those boards that you can ride aggressively on, when you feel for it, but that you can also slow down and ride more casually when you feel for it, like when you're getting tired.
Overall, it's super light, poppy, snappy and lively and apart from jibbing, it's a take you anyway, ride anyway you want kind of ride.
Score Breakdown for the Assassin Pro
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
CARVING/TURNS | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SWITCH | 4.0 | 8/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
BUTTERING | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
POWDER | 3.0 | 3/5 |
JIBBING | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
PIPE | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.7/100 |
AGGRESSIVE ALL-MTN-FREESTYLE BOARD #1
Board: Niche Crux
Price: $499
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Rating: 92.0/100
And in the #1 spot, we have the Niche Crux!
The Crux is new from Niche for 2020 and as soon as I rode it, I know they were onto a winner with this one.
It nails jumps, it rails carves and you can really open this board out and bomb, when you feel the need. But at the same time it manages to be relatively buttery for this type of board.
It's just super fun to ride, particularly when carving and hitting jumps of all types.
Score Breakdown for the Crux
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.5 | 18/20 |
CARVING/TURNS | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SWITCH | 4.5 | 9/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BUTTERING | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
POWDER | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
JIBBING | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
PIPE | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 92.0/100 |
Over to You
I hope this post has given you some options if you’re interested in an aggressive-all-mountain-freestyle snowboard.
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)
Note: If you like your all-mtn-freestyle ride a little stiffer, then there are some great options that didn’t make this list – like the Capita SuperDOA, Ride Burnout, Lib Tech T Rice Pro and Burton Freethinker. For me, they were too stiff for an all-mtn-free for my legs and my weight – but if you prefer a stiffer board, have strong athletic legs (not saying that I have weak legs 😉 - but they're average strength) or are on the heavier side, then those, in addition to the options above, are definitely worth looking at.
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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