Below is my list of the best all mountain freestyle snowboards for men, what I consider to be the top 5 for the 2017-18 season.
As is 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 24 different all-mountain freestyle boards
- The average score was 81.3/100
- The highest score was 93.3/100 (see below)
- The lowest score was 70.8/100
- The average price was $507
NOTE: This list was for the 2017-18 season. For the latest Top 5 All-Mountain-Freestyle Snowboards List, check out the link below:
>>Latest Season’s Top 5 All-Mountain-Freestyle Snowboards
O.k. so here’s the top 5.
All Mountain Freestyle Board #5
Board: Salomon Assassin Pro
Price: $549
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Rating: 85.4/100
The Assassin Pro is the lightest board I rode all season (the lightest board I’ve ever ridden, I would say) – but it’s got a lot more going for it than just lightness – it carves really well, can handle a bit of speed and is just super fun to ride.
And that lightness does help to make an already pretty poppy board even more springy and really easy to spin – not to mention being nice on the legs, both for turning and on the lifts.
If light is something that’s important for you and you otherwise want a board with great performance for all-mountain-freestyle riding, then the Assassin Pro is a great choice.
Learn more about the Assassin Pro in the Video Below
Score Breakdown for the Assassin Pro
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Switch: | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Jumps: | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Jibbing: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Carving/Turning: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Powder: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Speed: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 85.4/100 |
All Mountain Freestyle Board #4
Board: GNU Rider’s Choice
Price: $569
Flex: Medium
Rating: 86.5/100
Or to use it’s full name, the Rider’s Choice Asym C2!
The Rider’s Choice is an awesome deck for riding freestyle and can hack it all over the mountain too.
It can lay down a carve, it can jib and it’s not too slow – but where this board really stands out – riding the other direction (aka switch) and on jumps (whether those jumps be of the man made or nature made variety).
The Rider’s Choice is also the best on this list for hard and icy conditions, so if you encounter those types of conditions a lot, then this is a great option for you.
Learn more about the Rider’s Choice in the Video below
Rider’s Choice Score Breakdown
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Switch: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Jumps: | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Jibbing: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Carving/Turning: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Powder: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Speed: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 86.5/100 |
All Mountain Freestyle Board #3
Board: Capita Outerspace Living
Price: $399
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating: 89.9/100
This was one of my favorite boards that I rode last season. Like the Assassin Pro (see #5), the Outerspace Living is a really light feeling board – both in hand and on snow.
It’s also the cheapest board on this list – and cheaper than the average price for this category of board by over $100. So it’s super value for money! And prices weren’t taken into account for the scoring so this board makes it here on merit, and the price thing is just a really awesome bonus.
So, if you’re looking for the performance of more pricey all-mountain-freestyle board but you’re on a lower budget, then the Outerspace Living is a no-brainer.
Check out the video below for more details on the Outerspace Living
Score Breakdown for the Outerspace Living
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Switch: | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Jumps: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Jibbing: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Carving/Turning: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Powder: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Speed: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Pipe: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 89.9/100 |
All Mountain Freestyle Board #2
Board: Yes The Greats
Price: $549
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating: 93.3/100
And at #2 (well 1st equal really), is the YES Greats Uninc.
A board this fast and with the kind of carving ability it displays, has no right being so good at riding switch and hitting the jumps. But it does just that.
Not a powder hound, but if you’re looking for a deck you can carve up the whole mountain with, at pace, hitting every natural hit you can find and then taking a detour through the park, then you might have found your match in the YES Greats.
The 2nd of 3 Asym boards in this list, this board just feels so nice and natural to turn on and you can really feel that sharpness in those heel side turns.
Learn more about this killer all-mountain-freestyle deck in the video below and the score breakdown in the table below that.
Learn more about the Greats in the Video Below
Score Breakdown
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Switch: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Jumps: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Jibbing: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Carving/Turning: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Powder: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Speed: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 93.3/100 |
All Mountain Freestyle Board #1
Board: Never Summer Proto Type Two
Price: $569
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating: 93.3/100
And the #1 board for the 2017-18, as it was in 2016-17 is…. the Never Summer Proto Type Two.
It’s predecessor, the Proto HD made the 2015-16 list but it was at number 4. The upgrades to the Proto Type Two have turned this board into a near perfect all-mountain-freestyle machine.
I had the privilege to ride this deck all over Whistler – and man, this is one killer deck. So much fun!
Never Summer’s Proto Type Two is the perfect board for riding freestyle over the whole mountain. It holds it’s own in the powder, when carving and on jibs. And it really comes to life on jumps and rides switch like it was born to.
And if you also want to venture into the pipe, the Proto will be a wicked tool to climb the walls with – a characteristic any all-mountain-freestyle board worth its salt should have.
Learn more about the Proto Type Two in the Video Below
Score Breakdown for the Proto Type Two
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Switch: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Jumps: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Jibbing: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Carving/Turning: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Powder: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Speed: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 93.3/100 |
Over to You
Thanks for reading and I hope this post has helped to narrow down some options if you’re looking for an all-mountain-freestyle snowboard.
NOTE: This list was for the 2017-18 season. For the latest Top 5 All-Mountain-Freestyle Snowboards List, check out the link below:
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