Best Directional Snowboards

The Nitro Drop snowboard is an all-mountain snowboard designed for effortless float and precise control. With its directional pow shape, Cam-Out profile, and Powerlite Core, the Drop delivers pop and lightning-fast rides. Its forgiving turn initiation and edge hold inspire confidence while the Dual Degressive Sidecut provides a loose and playful feel. The Sintered EcoSpeed HD Base offers speed and durability and the Powerpods extend the board width under the bindings for better edge control and reduced drag.

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The Nitro drop is all-around fun in a speedy package. I like the directional twin shape in powder and on groomers, but it still feels locked in riding switch. Really lightweight, good for floating to any corner of the mountain.

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Lauren Sauser

The Rome SDS Ravine snowboard is a playful all-mountain board that excels in both powder and groomed terrain. With its Directional Diamond 3D nose, tapered shape, and Free-the-Ride Camber, the Ravine delivers exceptional floatation, maneuverability, and stability. The Carbon HotRods and Directional Double HotRods provide added responsiveness and pop. Whether you're carving turns or busting tricks, this board offers a fun and exciting ride. Available in both men's and women's models, the Ravine is perfect for riders seeking a reliable and versatile one-board.

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This directional board is built around a large, powerful front end that helps it charge around the hill on a pow day. It’s width makes it a bit less responsive on hard pack (especially if your feet are small for the board) but if you’re comfortable throwing your weight around, you’re gonna love the extra size. It’s got pop in the pow—but I wouldn’t ride it in the park.

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Ross Buchanan

The Burton Feelgood Snowboard is a classic all-mountain board. With its traditional camber, Super Fly II™ 700G Core, and Carbon I-Beam reinforcement, the Feelgood delivers a smooth ride in all conditions. Its twin flex and directional shape provide versatility and control, while the Frostbite Edges offer added bite when needed. The Feelgood is the perfect choice for riders seeking a reliable and enjoyable board who are all-mountain enthusiasts.

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A classic all-mountain snowboard from the very experienced folks at Burton, the Feelgood is perfectly symmetrical and ideal for riding both ways. It’s a park board, a pipe board, a resort board, and (when set back slightly) a pow board. It’s stiff, responsive, and built to last.

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Ross Buchanan

The Burton Process Snowboard is a lightweight, all-mountain freestyle board designed for riders who love to explore the mountain. With its twin shape, PurePop camber profile, and Super Fly II core with Squeezebox profiling, the Process delivers exceptional pop, stability, and responsiveness. Whether you're hitting side-hits, building kickers, or carving natural lines, the Process is the perfect choice for riders seeking a versatile and high-performance freestyle board.

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Every aspect of the Process is loaded with Burton’s technological bells and whistles. From the core, to the edges, to the camber—this board is both futuristic and durable. Its a soft, all-mountain board with a heavy dose of freestyle influence, perfect for someone who wants to do everything well.

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Ross Buchanan

The Rossignol EXP is a versatile directional all-mountain board built to handle everything from playful butters to blasting through choppy snow with ease. Featuring camber underfoot for solid edge hold and control, and a rockered nose and tail for added float and a fun, forgiving ride, the EXP strikes a perfect balance between stability and playfulness. A softer nose paired with a stiffer tail gives it that directional power without feeling too aggressive.

The Nidecker Elle Snowboard features a Flatrock profile, with its flat between-the-feet section and rockered tips, providing a smooth and easy-to-control ride, making it ideal for learning and progressing. The twin shape allows for effortless switching and freestyle fun, while the durable construction and N-5000 base ensure a long-lasting and reliable performance.

The Kemper Freestyle snowboard is built with a hybrid camber profile, that delivers strong edge control for carving while staying catch-free for stomping tricks with confidence. Its medium-stiff flex strikes the perfect balance between stability at speed and responsive maneuverability, making it ideal for intermediate to advanced riders.

The Nitro Fate Snowboard has a Directional Twin Shape, which is versatile and can be ridden as a regular or a switch. The slightly longer nose provides excellent float in deep snow, while the Bi-Lite Laminates deliver a powerful and responsive ride. The Fate also features a Reflex Core Profile, which improves handling and allows the rider to steer the board with ease.

The Ride Compact Snowboard is a versatile all-mountain board designed with a standard camber profile that delivers a responsive and poppy ride, while the long, rockered nose provides excellent float and effortless turn initiation. The Quadratic Sidecut enhances edge grip and turn performance, making it easy to carve turns and maneuver through any terrain. Slimewalls absorb vibrations and impacts, providing a smoother and more comfortable ride.

The Burton Chopper is a beginner-friendly snowboard designed for riders of all ages. Its Twin Shape and Flat Top Bend offer a balanced and stable ride, making it easy to learn and progress. The Easy Bevel technology provides a super soft flex and a convex base, resulting in a forgiving and catch-free ride.

The Burton Feather Snowboard offers a smooth, stable, and forgiving ride for all-mountain exploration. Its Flat Top™ profile provides a stable platform underfoot with a catch-free feel, making it easy to maneuver through any terrain. The Extruded Base offers a durable and low-maintenance surface that delivers consistent speed and pop.