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 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.
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.
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.
Ross Buchanan
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 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.
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 Rossignol Jibfluence Snowboard is a versatile freestyle board featuring the AmpTek Auto Turn Rocker profile that offers a playful and forgiving ride, making it easy to initiate turns and ollies. The True Twin shape allows for effortless switch riding, making it perfect for freestyle tricks and jibbing.
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 Chicklet board features a Twin Flex profile that provides a balanced ride, making it easy to learn and progress. The lightweight Fly 900G Core delivers a lively and responsive feel, while the Biax Fiberglass construction offers a soft and forgiving flex, perfect for jibbing and park riding.
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 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.
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.
Ross Buchanan
The Ride Machete snowboard is a versatile freestyle board that has a Twin Hybrid Rocker profile, with its emphasis on rocker over camber, that provides a playful and forgiving ride. The Quadractic Sidecut, a unique blend of three radii, enhances turn initiation and exit while providing excellent edge grip. Whether the rider is hitting the park, cruising the slopes, or exploring the backcountry, the Ride Machete is a great choice.
The K2 Vandal Snowboard is a versatile and forgiving freestyle board designed with the Extruded 2000 base that offers a durable and low-maintenance surface which delivers consistent glide. The Catch-Free Tune, with beveled contact points, enhances edge control and reduces the risk of catching an edge, making it easier to learn new tricks and progress skills.