Below are what I rate as the top 5 aggressive-all-mountain-freestyle snowboards for the 2016-17 season.
This is a new category this year. I’ve brought this in because I’ve ridden some awesome boards in this category – and decided these types of boards were different enough to warrant their own category separate from All-Mountain-Freestyle boards.
As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com, the boards will each be given a rating out of 100.
To give some perspective of the ratings:
- I looked at 23 different aggressive-all-mountain freestyle boards
- The average score was 82.1/100
- The highest score was 90.6/100 (see below)
- The lowest score was 72.2/100
- The average price was $555
O.k., here’s my top 5 for 2016-17.
Aggressive All Mountain Freestyle Board #5
Board: YES TDF
Price: $499
Flex: Medium
Rating: 85.6/100
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 TDF in the Video Below
Score Breakdown for the TDF
| 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: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Powder: | 2.0 | 2/5 |
| Jibbing: | 3.0 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 85.6/100 |
Aggressive All Mountain Freestyle Board #4
Board: Lib Tech Hot Knife
Price: $499
Flex: Medium (4.5 to 6.5 depending on size)
Rating: 86.7/100
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).
Learn more about the Hot Knife in the Video Below
This is for the 2015-16 model but it’s all still relevant for the 2016-17 model.
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: | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Powder: | 2.0 | 2/5 |
| Jibbing: | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 86.7/100 |
Aggressive All Mountain Freestyle Board #3
Board: Burton Custom Twin
Price: $599
Flex: Medium
Rating: 88.9/100
The Twin version of Burton’s Custom series, the Custom Twin is everything you want in an aggressive all mountain freestyle board. It holds a carve, rides switch effortlessly, loves being airborne and you can even hit a jib or two with it if you feel the need.
Learn more about the Custom Twin in the Video Below
Score Breakdown for the Custom Twin
| 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: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Pipe: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Powder: | 2.0 | 2/5 |
| Jibbing: | 3.0 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 88.9/100 |
Aggressive All Mountain Freestyle Board #2
Board: Never Summer Ripsaw
Price: $519
Flex: Medium-Stiff
Rating: 90.0/100
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 flex that’s between medium and stiff, 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: | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Carving: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Speed: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Powder: | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
| Jibbing: | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 90.0/100 |
Aggressive All Mountain Freestyle Board #1
Board: Capita Defenders of Awesome (DOA)
Price: $419
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Rating: 90.6/100
This wasn’t only my favorite aggressive-all-mountain-freestyle board of the season but was the favorite out of any board I rode from any category.
This board is super lively – with heaps of pop, awesome on landings, fast and aggressive, you can carve 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 $100 cheaper than the average price for this type of board!
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: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Carving: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Speed: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Pipe: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Powder: | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
| Jibbing: | 3.0 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 90.6/100 |
Over to You
I hope this post has given you some options if you’re interested in an aggressive-all-mountain-freestyle snowboard. This was my favorite type of board to ride (on non-powder days) last season.
For the latest season’s top aggressive all-mountain-freestyle snowboards, check out the link below:
>>Top 5 Aggressive All-Mountain-Freestyle Snowboards
If you’re looking for something less aggressive/more playful, then check out my top 5 all-mountain-freestyle snowboards at the link below.
>>Top 5 Men’s All-Mountain Freestyle Snowboards
Where to Buy, Current Prices and More Info
If you can find one of these boards in the 2016-17 model, you should be able to get them at a considerably cheaper price than their MSRP. This is the nature of past season boards.
Check out the links below to see if you can find the board you’re after in a past model.
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