Hello and welcome to my YES Typo review.
In this review, I will take a look at the Typo as an all-mountain snowboard.
As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com I will give the Typo a score out of 100 (based on several factors) and see how it compares with other all-mountain snowboards.
Overall Rating
Board: YES Typo
Price: $499 (USD recommended retail)
Style: All-Mountain
Flex Rating: 6/10 on YES’s flex scale
Flex Feel on Snow: Medium bordering on medium-soft (4.5/10)
Rating Score: 86.1/100
Compared to other Men’s All-Mountain Boards
Out of the 37 men’s all-mountain snowboards that I rated:
Overview of the Typo’s Specs
Check out the tables for the Typo’s specs and available sizes.
Specs
Style: | All-Mountain |
Price: | $499 |
Ability Level: |  |
Flex: |  |
Feel: |  |
Turn Initiation: | Fast |
Edge-hold: |  |
Camber Profile: | Hybrid Camber 2-4-2 (rocker-camber-rocker) |
Shape: | |
Setback Stance: | Setback 5mm (1/5") |
Base: | Sintered Spec (between sintered and extruded) |
Weight: | Normal |
Sizing
LENGTH (cm) | Waist Width (mm) | Rec Rider Weight (lb) | Rec Rider Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
149 | 248 | 120-150 | 54-68 |
152 | 250 | 120-160 | 54-73 |
155 | 251 | 120-180 | 54-82 |
156W | 259 | 130-190 | 59-86 |
158 | 253 | 140-200 | 64-91 |
159W | 261 | 140-200 | 64-91 |
161 | 254 | 150-210 | 68-95 |
163W | 263 | 160-220+ | 73-100+ |
Who is the Typo Most Suited To?
In a lot of ways The Typo is the all-mountain version of the YES Basic (which is a freestyle deck).
It has the same shape and core and a similar flex (slightly stiffer but not by heaps). It also has the same sidecut radius, the same effective edge and the same length options (except that the Basic has a 143 and 146cm option that the Typo doesn’t).
However, the stance is setback a little and it has a sintered spec base (cross between an extruded and a sintered base) in place of the extruded base on the Basic.
All of this makes the Typo faster, a little better in powder and a slightly better carver than the Basic. But not quite as easy to ride switch on – but still pretty good for switch (better than most all-mountain boards). Both boards are very similar for jibbing and jumps.
Which kind of makes this board part way between an all-mountain and an all-mountain-freestyle.
So, long story short – if you’re looking for an all-mountain board that can jib and ride switch better than most all-mountain boards or an all-mountain-freestyle board that’s better in powder than most all-mountain-freestyle boards, then the Typo is probably the perfect board for you.
The Typo in More Detail
O.k. let’s take a more detailed look at what the Typo is capable of.
Demo Info
Board: YES Typo 2020, 155cm (251mm waist width)
Date: March 20, 2019
Conditions: Perfect sunshine (as I'm sure you can see in the pic there!) and perfect visibility.
Crunchy/icy off groomer - and in some spots in the shade on groomer. But softened up a little as I rode - especially parts in the sun. But never got slow/sticky at any point.
Bindings angles: +15/-15
Stance width: 560mm (22″)
Stance Setback: Setback 5mm
Width at Inserts: 259mm (10.2")
Rider Height: 6'0"
Rider Weight: 185lbs
Rider Boot Size: US10 Vans Aura
Bindings Used: Burton Malavita M
Board Weight: 2880g (6lbs, 6oz)
Weight per cm: 18.58g/cm
Average Weight per cm: 18.45 grams/cm*
*based on a small sample size of 51 boards that I've weighed in 2019 and 2020 models. So the basic is Typo is basically bang on average. And it felt about that on snow too.
Powder
Didn't have any powder when I rode the 2020 model, but I did when I rode the 2018 model 2 season's back. And from then it's OK in powder without being special in powder. Just a little better than what you get from the Basic.
Carving & Turning
Carving: You can lay a carve on it, but it's not a super aggressive/big carver. Turns and carves are smooth and even though, without being overly dynamic.
Maneuverability at slow speeds: Super nimble at slow speeds. Really fun board when you want to do lots of short sharp turns - and easily maneuvers through trees.
Smooth or snappy: It's more smooth than snappy.
Skidded Turns: Easy to skid turns on - which is what makes it decent for beginners as well.
Speed
Not a bomber, but felt smooth enough at speed. A little more stable/smooth at speed vs the Basic.
Uneven Terrain
Really good going over bumps or crud and really nimble to go around bumpy terrain too.
Let’s Break up this text with a Video
Jumps
Overall a good little jumper for small to medium jumps. As good for small jumps as Basic, but that little bit better for medium jumps.
Pop: There's a decent amount of pop without it being anything crazy - but just a little more than the Basic, I felt. And, like the Basic, that pop was really easy to extract.
Approach: Nice and nimble for approaches to tricker side hits and stable enough for the approach to small and medium jumps in particular - and even large jumps to an extent.
Landing: Nice and solid. Not an out and out stomper and most suited to small to medium jumps rather than large jumps but good nonetheless.
Side-hits: Really nice on side hits - nice and nimble with decent/easily accessible pop and good for spins.
Small jumps: Small and medium jumps are it's sweetspot.
Big jumps: Doable but not ideal.
Switch
Almost as good going either direction. Probably nit-picking a little to drop 1/2 point vs the Basic - feels pretty much the same riding switch.
Spins
Great for spins - decent pop, the board gets around easy and lands and takes off in switch well.
Jibbing
This is something that I feel comfortable jibbing on - and I'm not that strong a jibber. It's one of the better all-mountain boards for jibbing.
Butters
Really easy buttering this board. It feels like it must be a bit softer/springier tip/tail than the middle of the board.
Score Breakdown and Final Verdict
Check out the breakdown of the score in the table below.
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.0 | 9/15 |
CARVING | 3.0 | 6/10 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 4.5 | 9/10 |
SPEED | 3.0 | 6/10 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 3.0 | 6/10 |
TREES/BUMPS | 4.5 | 9/10 |
SWITCH | 4.0 | 8/10 |
JUMPS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
SPINS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
BUTTERS | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
JIBBING | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 86.1/100 |
Overall, the Typo is a really buttery, playful yet stable all-mountain bordering on all-mountain-freestyle deck. It doesn't dominate any area, but it's decent across all categories.
It's one of the better decks for anyone high-end beginner to low end intermediate that want a board that they won't grow out of as they advance - and who want something really versatile.
More Info, Current Prices and Where to Buy Online
If you want to learn more about the Typo, or if you are ready to buy, or if you just want to research prices and availability, check out the links below.
If you want to check out some other all-mountain snowboard options, or if you want to see how the Typo compares to other all-mountain snowboards, then check out the next link.
Hello and welcome to my YES Typo review.
O.k. let’s take a more detailed look at what the Typo is capable of.
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