Get ready to fly! Our snowboard reviews are designed to help you weigh tradeoffs to find the best fit. We collaborate with riders and gear experts to review each snowboard based on carving (how well the board turns on its edge and slices through the snow without skidding), speed (how easy it is to go fast), and switch (the ability to ride with either foot forward). We update our rankings weekly based on SidelineSwap sales data.
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 Custom Flying V Snowboard bend combines camber and rocker, creating a lively ride that delivers focused edge control, enhanced pop, and powerful turns. The lightweight Super Fly 700G Core maximizes pop and reduces overall weight, ensuring the rider stays nimble and agile on the slopes.
The CAPiTA Mercury Snowboard is an all-terrain powerhouse that excels in powder, kickers, side hits, and park laps. With its Hover Core, CarbonFlax Amplifiers, and HolySheet Tri/Bi fiberglass configuration, the Mercury offers durability, ollie power, and floatability. The RESORT V2 shape provides a raised camber platform for high-speed edge hold, elevated contact points for powder float, and Flat Kick tip and tail arcs for quick transitions. Whether you're shredding powder, hitting jumps, or exploring the park, the Mercury is your go-to board.
The Mercury is an all-mountain, all-condition, all star of a board from CAPiTA. It’s a board that rises with the rider through personal progression, carving beautifully and floating in deep snow when sized properly for the rider. I wouldn’t ride rails with it, but everything else is on the table.
Ross Buchanan
The Salomon Pulse Snowboard is a beginner-friendly all-mountain board. Its Flat Out Camber profile and soft flex provide a stable and forgiving ride, while the directional twin shape offers versatility for both freestyle and freeride. With its easy-to-learn design and reliable performance, the Pulse is a great choice for riders of all levels.
Available in nine different sizes, the Pulse is meant for riders who are still improving their fundamentals every day. It’s a soft directional-twin shape with a lightweight core and dampening technology built into the sidewalls to reduce chatter and hang-ups for beginner to intermediate level riders. Overall, the Pulse is a comfy and well-rounded cruiser for any resort.
Ross Buchanan
The Ride Kink snowboard is a street-oriented freestyle board built for durability and predictability. Designed with a focus on urban and park riding, the Kink features an extra camber profile for pop and smooth turn initiation, a quadratic sidecut for reliable edge hold, and Slimewalls and Cleave Edge for a smoother ride and durability. Whether you're hitting handrails, jibbing boxes, or exploring the streets, the Kink's performance and reliability make it the ideal choice for modern freestyle riders.
The Kink has had staying power in the park and in streets thanks to it’s soft, responsive camber design and its affordable price tag. It’s a ton of fun on groomers, too. It’s kind of hard to tell if these boards have low durability, or if everyone who owns one is just ripping steel and jumps in the park until the wheels fall off. Whatever the case, the Kink’s newer models have extra edge reinforcement to protect against slams, kinks, and all other gnarlyness.
Ross Buchanan
The K2 Mini Turbo Grom Snowboard is a lightweight and durable board specifically designed to make turning effortless, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable ride every time. With its soft-flexing design and Twin Rocker Profile, the Mini Turbo offers a playful and forgiving feel, making it ideal for beginners and progressing riders alike.
The Burton LTR is a playful and forgiving snowboard designed with a Twin Shape that offers a balanced ride, allowing for effortless spins and tricks in either direction. The Flat Top Bend provides stability and a smooth, catch-free experience, while the Easy Bevel ensures a soft and forgiving flex, making it ideal for learning new tricks and exploring the mountain.
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.