This list is for those that like their snowboarding hard, fast and uncompromising.
I have compiled what I think are the best 6 aggressive all-mountain snowboards currently on the market. This list has been update for the 2016-17 season.
As is tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com, each board will receive a rating out of 100.
How these Boards Compared
See how the top 6 compared to the averages in the stats below.
- I looked at 16 different aggressive all-mountain boards
- The average score was 82.8/100
- The highest score was 92.7/100 (see #1 above)
- The lowest score was 75.9/100
- The average price was $574
Note: The Burton Mystery hasn’t been included in this list because of its price-tag but it would have otherwise made the list and raised the average price and the average score.
O.k. let’s get into the top 6!
Aggressive All-Mountain Board #6
Board: Jones Explorer
Price: $449
Flex: Medium-Stiff (6.5/10)
Rating: 84.3/100
The Explorer is the lowest priced board on this list and was the 2nd lowest of the 16 aggressive all mountain boards I looked at (only the Capita Supernova is priced lower).
So if you’re looking for this style of board but don’t want to pay a good bit less than the average price, then this is definitely worth looking at.
It’s also the best on this list in powder.
It’s got more rocker in the shape than the other boards in this list. It’s fair to say it’s also probably the least aggressive in the list – so if you want something with just that bit more forgiveness – but still a more aggressive ride than your average all mountain board, then this is the one on the list for you.
Learn more on the Explorer in the video Below
Score Breakdown for the Explorer
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Carving: | 4.0 | 20/25 |
| Speed: | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Jumps: | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Powder: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Pipe: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Switch: | 3.0 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 84.3/100 |
Aggressive All-Mountain Board #5
Board: Salomon Man’s Board
Price: $549
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
Rating: 84.8/100
The Man’s Board is the 2nd best on this list when it comes to jumps.
So if you like your jumps, but still want something that will bomb at speed and be awesome when laying down a carve, then the Man’s Board is worth looking at.
The Man’s Board has a little bit of rocker in its camber profile but the camber is the dominant part of the profile. That helps it with float in powder and makes it ever so slightly more forgiving than it would be if it were all camber.
But make no mistake, this board is definitely still an aggressive all mountain ride.
Learn more about the Man’s Board in the video below
This video is for the 2016 model but not much has changed for the 2017 except for the very different graphic.
They hit some boxes and rails in this video. I didn’t find this board much fun to jib on but it’s doable (as evidenced in the video below) if you’re an advanced jibber.
Score Breakdown for the Man’s Board
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Carving: | 4.0 | 20/25 |
| Speed: | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Jumps: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Powder: | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Switch: | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 84.8/100 |
Aggressive All-Mountain Board #4
Board: Slash Aurora
Price: $649
Flex: Medium-Stiff
Rating: 84.8/100
Coming in at #4 and the first of two Slash boards in this top 6, is the Aurora.
The Aurora does the core things that you need it to as an all-mountain rider who wants to bomb at speed and really take some aggressive lines.
But it’s also pretty good if you want to ride both ways at times, hit some jumps or pop off some lips etc.
Learn more about the Aurora in the video
This is also for the 2016 model but again it’s still relevant for the 2017 model. Once I find a new video I’ll put that up.
Score Breakdown for the Aurora
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Carving: | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
| Speed: | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Jumps: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Powder: | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Pipe: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Switch: | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 84.8/100 |
Aggressive All-Mountain Board #3
Board: GNU Billy Goat
Price: $539
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7.5/10)
Rating: 86.5/100
The Billy Goat (or Billy Goat C3 BTX to be precise) is perfect for any hard charging rider.
You want a board that is going to handle on the steepest terrain? Then why not go with a goat! Fast, aggressive and balanced, this deck can handle whatever you throw at it.
This is also a great choice for anyone who encounters icy snow regularly – it has awesome edge-hold in hard snow and icy snow conditions – in large part due to the magne-traction edges.
Learn more in the video
Score Breakdown
Aggressive All-Mountain Board #2
Board: Burton Custom X
Price: $749
Flex: Medium-Stiff (8/10)
Rating: 87.1/100
You want power, precision and speed? Then the Custom X should be on your radar.
Burton call this the most aggressive board in their line up and with a medium stiff flex, directional shape and a traditional camber profile there’ll be nothing too steep, too narrow or too gnarly for this bad boy.
It’s not the cheapest board on the market but you get a lot for the price in terms of tech and toughness.
Learn more on the Custom X in the video
Score Breakdown
Aggressive All-Mountain Board #1
Board: Slash ATV
Price: $529
Flex: Medium Stiff (8/10)
Rating: 92.7/100
And the #1 spot goes to the Slash ATV!
This board only knows one way down the mountain – hard and fast. But should you want to do hard and fast airborne or riding switch then the ATV has you covered for that too!
It’s got a directional twin shape – which is what helps to make it pretty decent at riding switch – but everything else about this board is super aggressive. It’s super responsive, stiff and features a traditional camber profile.
This is all round just a killer deck and I had heaps of fun demoing it. It was one of those boards that I felt I didn’t have to get used to – it was awesome from the very first turn I made on it.
Learn more in the video
This video is for the 2016 model but still relevant for the 2017 model – will put up a 2017 one when I find one.
Score Breakdown
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Carving: | 5.0 | 25/25 |
| Speed: | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Jumps: | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Powder: | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Switch: | 3.0 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 92.7/100 |
Thanks for Reading
I hope this post has helped to narrow down the best aggressive all-mountain options for you.
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