Popular Freestyle Snowboards

Ready to jump, grind, and bend? Our Freestyle 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.

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Perfect board for:
Riders who want the pop and response of a cambered board.

The CAPiTA DOA (defenders of awesome) Snowboard is a legendary all-mountain board. Its known for its versatility, with a lightweight, durable, and poppy P2 Superlight core. The new Hybrid HolySheet construction with Carbon Boosters offers a precise and featherweight ride. The RESORT V1 profile combines the best of traditional camber, zero camber, and reverse camber, providing pop, response, and easy turn initiation. With its iconic status and unmatched performance, the CAPiTA DOA is a must-have for riders.

Another well-rounded stick from CAPiTA. The DOA has the forgiving flexibility, enhanced pop, and narrow waist to make it a beginner’s dreamboard, or a freestyle gem for more advanced riders. It’s lightweight—almost to a fault in terms of durability—but you’re going to feel awesome when you snap this board through corners and off jumps.
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Perfect board for:
Riders who want a little bit of freestyle flavor into their all-mountain riding.

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.

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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Perfect board for:
Intermediate to advanced riders looking for a playful board that still packs pop and control.

The Nitro Optisym is a freestyle-focused twin built to turn the whole mountain into a personal playground. With an asymmetrical twin shape and Cam-Out Camber, it delivers the perfect mix of pop, precision, and playful flex—ideal for carving, pressing, and throwing down flatland tricks. Its mid-wide shape minimizes toe and heel drag, giving riders cleaner carves and more control, while the Dual Degressive sidecut keeps turns smooth and intuitive.

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Perfect board for:
Freestyle-focused riders looking for a responsive, stable ride that has enough flex for tricks.

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.

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Perfect board for:
Young riders looking to learn how to control their board and progress their skills.

The K2 Kandi is a freestyle board that has a Twin Rocker Profile, featuring a flat zone between the feet and rocker at the tip and tail, making turning and spinning effortless. The true twin shape and flex pattern ensure the board feels identical whether ridden regular or switch, making it ideal for learning new tricks. The single species Aspen Core provides a smooth and durable flex.

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Perfect board for:
Beginner and novice snowboarders looking to improve their skills and have a board that is stable.

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.

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Perfect board for:
Riders of all ages that are looking to progress their skills quickly.

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.

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