
Below is my list of the top 5 women’s freeride snowboards currently on the market. This list has been updated for the 2018-19 season.
As per tradition at Snowboarding Profiles, each board is given a score out of 100 based on a number of different factors.
Comparison
To give some perspective to the top 5 boards below. From 12 different women's freeride boards:
Note: Splitboards haven’t been included.
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 5. For the latest season's Top 5 Women's Freeride Snowboards list, check out the link below:
>>Top 5 Women's Freeride Snowboards (Latest Season)
O.k. let’s take a look at the top 5
WOMEN'S FREERIDE BOARD #5

Board: Jones Dream Catcher
Flex: Medium-Stiff (6/10)
Rating: 84.4/100
Whilst not what I would call strictly a freeride board, the Dream Catcher is something that I would call all-mountain bordering on Freeride, but it's certainly the kind of board that you can use for freeriding and scores well enough in the category to make this list.
It's the kind of board that is at home in powder, on the groomers, in the trees but also something that's forgiving enough that you can also take it for the occasional park lap.
This is the cheapest board on this list too, so makes for a good low cost freeride option.
Learn more about the Dream Catcher in the Video Below
This video is for the 2018 model, but essentially the same thing as the 2019 model. The 2019 model comes in a couple of extra sizes.
Score Breakdown for the Dream Catcher
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
---|---|---|
Carving | 4.0 | 24/30 |
Powder | 4.0 | 16/20 |
Speed | 4.5 | 18/20 |
Uneven Terrain | 3.0 | 9/15 |
Jumps | 3.0 | 6/10 |
Switch | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.4/100 |
WOMEN'S FREERIDE BOARD #4

Board: GNU Women’s Super Progressive Air Machine (SPAM)
Flex: Medium-Stiff (6.5/10)
Rating: 84.4/100
The first board on the list, coming in at #5, is (to use it’s full name) GNU’s x Airblaster Super Progressive Air Machine (SPAM). Probably the longest name in snowboarding history – but that’s not the only extraordinary factory that the SPAM has.
It’s also a hard charging, yet at the same time somewhat surfy, board – you’ve got a mostly camber C3 camber profile that just loves to carve groomers and a tapered directional shape that helps with float in powder.
So if you’re looking for a freeride board that can carve and bomb but still feel nice and surfy in powder, and you want to stand out on the mountain, then the SPAM might be just what you’re looking for.
Note: this board only comes in one size (a 151).
Learn more about the Super Progressive Air Machine in the Video Below
This video is for the male model, but it's essentially the same thing but in a different size.
Score Breakdown for the Super Progressive Air Machine
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
---|---|---|
Carving | 4.5 | 27/30 |
Powder | 4.0 | 16/20 |
Speed | 4.0 | 16/20 |
Uneven Terrain | 3.0 | 9/15 |
Jumps | 3.0 | 6/10 |
Switch | 2.0 | 2/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.4/100 |
WOMEN'S FREERIDE BOARD #3

Board: Burton Family Tree Story Board
Flex: Medium- Stiff bordering on Medium (6.5/10)
Rating: 84.4/100
The Story Board is leaning towards being more powder specific, but it can carve up the groomers too. It’s the surfiest option in this list.
So if surfing powder is your number 1 concern but you still want to be able to lay down a carve on a groomed run, then the Story Board might be a great option for you.
Learn more about the Story Board in the Video Below
Score Breakdown Story Board
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
---|---|---|
Carving | 4.0 | 24/30 |
Powder | 4.5 | 18/20 |
Speed | 3.5 | 14/20 |
Uneven Terrain | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Jumps | 3.0 | 6/10 |
Switch | 2.0 | 2/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.4/100 |
FREERIDE BOARD #2

Board: Never Summer Aura
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
Rating: 87.8/100
In at #2, we have Never Summer’s Aura. This is Never Summer’s hardest charging Women’s board so if you like to bomb the steeps, ride the backcountry, carve up the groomers and love to play in powder whenever you get the chance, then the Aura will be a great weapon to have under your feet.
On top of that, the Aura is also one of those versatile boards that will perform well with jumps and allow you to ride switch if you feel the need. It's freeride, with a bit of an all-mountain feel to it as well.
Learn more about the Aura in the Video Below
This video is for the 2017 model. Once I find something for the 2018 model I’ll put it up here.
Score Breakdown for the Aura
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
---|---|---|
Carving | 4.5 | 27/30 |
Powder | 3.5 | 14/20 |
Speed | 4.0 | 16/20 |
Uneven Terrain | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Jumps | 3.5 | 7/10 |
Switch | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.8/100 |
FREERIDE BOARD #1

Board: Jones Women’s Flagship
Flex: Medium Stiff (7/10)
Rating: 90.6/100
Unlike the Aura and Dream Catcher (#2 and #5 boards in this list), which I’d say are freeride with an all-mountain after-taste, the Women’s Flagship (similar to the men’s version but with a slightly softer flex) is a pure freeride board.
It knows only one direction down the mountain – but it will really bomb in that direction and can charge in whatever terrain you throw at it.
If carving is your thing but you still definitely want a board that floats awesomely in powder and is super fast, then the Flagship should be high on your list.
Definitely for the more advanced rider who likes to charge hard and likes things steep and deep.
Learn more about the Flagship in the Video Below
Score Breakdown for the Flagship
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
---|---|---|
Carving | 4.0 | 24/30 |
Powder | 5.0 | 20/20 |
Speed | 5.0 | 20/20 |
Uneven Terrain | 3.0 | 9/15 |
Jumps | 3.0 | 6/10 |
Switch | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.6/100 |
Over to You
Thanks for reading and I hope this list has helped you to the best women’s freeride snowboard for you.
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 5. For the latest season's Top 5 Women's Freeride 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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