Best Women's Snowboards 2024
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Questions You Should Ask About Buying a Women's Snowboard
Does it matter if I ride a snowboard made specifically for women?
The short answer is 'No'. Anyone can ride a unisex/men's board that is sized appropriately for the individual with corresponding men's/unisex bindings and boots and have a good experince. However, keep in mind that men's/unisex gear is constructed for larger statured individuals while women's is suited for smaller statured individuals. It is recommended not to mix the gender of gear such as a women's board with men's bindings/boots as it can adversely affect performance.
Should my boots and bindings be specific to women?
It is important that your boots and bindings are specific to women. They are designed with the structure of the female body in mind and you will find that you get the best response and comfort for getting gear that is designed specifically for women.
How do I identify my riding style?
Riding style is the rider's preference how they like to ride and where they want to spend most of their time on the mountain. First, it is important to understand each style: powder (seeks fresh powder to slay), freeride (seeks hard-charging carves), all-mountain (slay whole the resort), and freestyle (hitting jumps, boxes, rials, and other jibs in a terrain park). Style may also change as an individual progresses in the sport. Honing in on style will offer better gear choices. For example, someone who enjoys powder slaying will not get the best performance on a board setup for freestyle. Therefore it is important to identify riding style to enhance the overall experience.
Best Womens Snowboard for Beginners
These snowboards are for the beginner lady riders who have their sights set on conquering green circle trails. The feature a soft flex and forgiving rocker profiles which will accelerate riders through the beginner learning curve, keep them on their feet, and make those first turns easier.
Beginner to intermediate rider looking for easy turn initiation, edge control, and a catch free ride
All-mountain/freestyle progression that is easy to control
Eco-friendly buyer
Riding hardpacked or icy conditions
Stability at high speeds
Not ideal for big mountain riding.
Advanced riders as stiffer options would be more suitable
Riders looking for a stiffer board
The Arbor Ethos Rocker is an ideal beginner board because of the soft flex, directional twin shape, and rocker profile. The soft flex allows beginners to have a relaxed ride that won't feel fast. The directional twin shape allows for added stability in the rider's dominant direction as they grow. The rocker profile keeps riders upright, which is also good for floatation in powder as a rider gains confidence. As a bonus, Arbor makes eco-friendly boards that are made sustainably.
Progression, edge control, and easy turn initiation
Beginner to intermediate rider looking for a catch-free ride
All-mountain/freestyle riding
Not meant for deep powder days.
Not ideal for hard charging or carving.
The Lotus has soft flex (1/10), flat-out camber (flat other than camber under just the feet), and bite-free edges which allow for easy turn initiation, edge control, and a catch-free ride. It is very forgiving, stable, and all-mountain capable. The Lotus will offer excellent progression with smooth transitions from beginner to intermediate skill levels.
A forgiving and versatile shape aiding progression
A catch-free riding experience
The perfect first board
Deep Carves
High Speed Charging down steep terrain
Unlike other beginner boards, the Elle won't feel limiting but rather push its riders to progress. Its versatility and want to explore beyond just the bunny hill make this board enticing to a rider who may be on the "fast track". With its rockered profile, there will be less catching edges and more turns made all over the mountain
Best Womens Snowboard for All Mountain
All-Mountain- These snowboards are for the lady shredders who are confident on green circle trails and need one board to explore the whole mountain! They feature a medium flex that is playful yet stable, and a rocker/camber hybrid profile that provides the ability to take on any terrain with confidence.
All-mountain versatility
A playful yet aggressive daily driver full of pop, control, and float with great responsiveness
Intermediate to advanced riders looking for a playful board
Beginners, as a softer flex and more forgiving profile may be more suitable
Endlessly deep powder days
The Ride Saturday is an ideal all-mountain snowboard for intermediate to advanced riders looking for a board that simply does it all. The Saturday is a medium flex, which is ideal for most conditions. This board has a rocker tip and tail for added powder floatation when needed, but camber underfoot for edge hold and carving capabilities. The Saturday is a true twin, so it can be ridden in either direction with the same amount of ease. This board is all around great for any rider looking to get anywhere, including the park.
All-mountain riders looking for a board that does it all
Pop that makes the whole mountain a terrain park
Precise turning and excellent edge control due to mid-stiff directional twin camber profile
Bombing the slopes in any condition
True park rats
Beginners looking for a mellow board
The Burton Feelgood snowboard is ideal for an intermediate to advanced rider looking for a true all-mountain experience. It has mid-stiff flex (7/10) that provides a stable and locked-in feel with excellent edge control. The profile is a directional twin with traditional camber (convex shape) for spring and pop. The Burton Feelgood is capable of conquering all terrain including carving and jumping.
Women riders with large feet
Riders that want a board to raise their skills to the next level
Intermediate riders looking for a light, strong, and balanced board that can shred any terrain
Effortless float in deep powder
Beginners looking for soft flex
For serious park rats, the directional profile may not be suitable
True park rats
The Lib Tech Cortado is an all-mountain charger that is capable of anything thrown at it. The Cortado has a directional shape for increased stability at speed and tighter turns. This board has a medium flex that performs well on hard pack and powder alike. This board has a mellow rocker in the tips for powder performance with camber underfoot for better carves and edge hold. The Cortado is a mid-wide option for women, so best suited for those with a women's 8+ boot. The Cortado also has Lib Tech's signature Magne-traction edges for good edge hold on ice.
Carving
All-mountain and diverse terrain performance
Quick edge-to-edge transitions
Not super playful
This board stands out as a delightful directional twin option, ready to tackle any part of the mountain. Excelling in tree runs and free riding, it boasts a forgiving torsional flex that makes maneuvering a breeze.
Best Womens Snowboard for Hard Chargers
These snowboards are for the advanced lady riders who like to push themselves and ride aggressively. They feature a medium/stiff flex for stability at high speeds, and a camber dominant profile which is going to hold an edge in the snow under any circumstance.
Hard charging steep lines
Maintaining speed over variable conditions
Intermediate to advanced riders
Exclusively riding park
Beginners looking for a forgiving ride
The Yes. Hel Yes is the ideal board for hard chargers that enjoy ripping steep lines. With a tip and tail rocker profile and camber underfoot, riders will find effortless float through that sweet deep powder. The camber helps provide stiffness that will hold speed and dig trenches while carving.
Charging steep lines
Maintaining high speeds
Control, precision. and power
Park riding
Beginners looking for a mellow ride
Practicing switch
The GNU Barrett is a board that can send hard and be sent harder. The Barrett has a predominantly camber profile with a little rocker between the feet for powder floatation. Riders looking for a board that can charge any terrain while maintaining a tight turning radius will love the Barrett. This is a stiff directional board that will blow through any conditions with the added benefit of Magne-traction edges for superior edge hold on ice. The Barrett will lay down deep carves without chatter and is perfect for a hard-charging advanced rider.
Hard charging at high speed
Freeriding through variable terrain
Carving smooth lines
An intermediate to advanced rider looking for an all-mountain/freeride board
Lady riders looking for an extremely stiff board
Park/freestyle because of its directional profile
Beginners wanting a mellow ride
Ultra deep powder days
The Never Summer Lady FR snowboard has a stiff flex (8/10) and a triple camber (Camber/Rocker/Camber/Rocker/Camber) profile for speed, power, and incredible adaptability to any terrain. Built for hard chargers who want to lay down some lines, It is known for its extreme edge hold, stability, power, pop, speed, float, and smooth responsiveness. The Lady FR is equipped with a super fast sintered base to supercharge lines on the groomers or on the powder runs.
Best Womens Snowboard for Carving
These snowboards are for the intermediate/advanced lady shredders who love to do drawn-out carves on groomers. They feature large sections of camber which grip the snow and lock into turns so riders can get on their edge and hold their carves in any sort of snow conditions.
Deep carves
An intermediate to advanced rider looking for an all-mountain, freeride, powder slayer built to carve
Precision, control, and effortless float on any terrain
Beginners just starting out
Park/freestyle due to directional profile
Short riders that need a stance less than 19"
The K2 Excavator is a carving machine. This board is made to lay deep turns and keep the rider afloat. The Excavator has a medium flex for easy turning but still has the stability of a stiffer ride. The K2 Excavator is a volume-shifted unisex board, meaning it is meant to be ridden several centimeters shorter than the rider's normal board size. This board has a mid-wide profile that allows for ample powder floatation and is ideal for advanced riders looking for a board they can take through the trees, steeps, and banked slaloms.
Crisp on-edge performance with response and pop ready for all terrain
Freeride and powder slayer
Carving deep lines
Park features
Learning switch
Beginners just getting started
The Arbor Veda is a powerful directional board with a full camber profile for excellent edge hold. This board has a medium flex that is going to feel smooth without losing precision. The tapered shape and setback stance allows riders to glide through powder and lay down deep carves. The tight tail on the Veda allows for quick effortless turns. Arbor is an eco-friendly company that takes sustainability seriously in its production. Intermediate to advanced riders looking to carve the mountain and spend time in the powder should look no further.
Laying down deep carves
Lightning speed and control to lay down some solid lines on groomers, through trees, or in pow
Intermediate to advanced riders looking for an all-mountain carving machine
Beginners just starting out
Riding switch
Riding park
The Nitro Karma is a carving machine. This board is a mid-flexing powerhouse that is made to lay down a deep carve with a mid-wide base to keep toes from dragging. The Karma is lightweight while staying stable with a directional shape for high speeds. This board has a true camber profile for ultimate edge hold. This board will also excel in trees and powder due to the shorter, and more poppy, tail, and enhanced nose for floatation. The Karma is perfect for advanced riders looking to race around the mountain.
Best Womens Snowboard for Terrain Versatility
These snowboards are for the intermediate/advanced lady riders who like to ride groomers, powder, park, trees, and everything in between! They feature a medium/stiff flex and hybrid rocker/camber profiles that are going to perform well anywhere on the mountain.
Versatile snowboard that can handle any terrain
Playful flex and profile
True twin shape
This is the "anything goes" snowboard from pow turns to park laps and showing off on the trails in between. The Paradise has a primarily camber profile with rocker in the tip and tail to allow its rider to feel stable and in control while turning and landing but also float effortlessly atop the fluffy stuff! This versatile snowboard is fun, easy to ride, and just wants to play!
Ice to powder and back again
An intermediate rider looking to progress in carving groomers, floating powder, and freestyle
Landing tricks then hitting some off-piste
Beginners looking for a mellow board
Expert level riders
Endlessly deep powder
The GNU Ladies Choice is Jamie Anderson's freestyle choice that is also ready for carving, floating in powder, and all-mountain ripping. It's literally great all over the mountain with excellent responsiveness and pop from the rocker (concave shape) between the feet and camber (convex shape) underfoot to the tip and tail. The Ladies Choice is equipped with Magne-traction technology (serrated edges) for exceptional edge hold when on hard-packed or icy conditions.
An advanced to expert rider looking for a do-it-all all-mountain and freestyle versatile board
Responsiveness, light, and lively feel
Butters
Endlessly deep powder days
Beginners looking for a soft flexing option
The Salomon Rumble Fish is truly a quiver killer. This board has a stiff flex that gives riders ultimate control and precision. It has a directional twin shape that allows for easy switch riding while still being stable enough for powder days. This board is for an advanced rider looking for a do-it-all board that can still be playful all over the mountain. he Rumble Fish is great for side hits, park jumps, and cruising the mountain.
Cruising groomers
Surfy powder lines
Quick tight turns in trees
Side hits off the groomers
Park/freestyle because of the directional profile
Beginners that just getting started
Advanced riders who might want a stiffer board
The Ride Magic Stick is a mid-flex tapered directional hybrid with more camber (convex shape) than rocker (concave shape) in its profile to offer float in powder and pop on groomers. It is extremely versatile all over the resort in any condition. The effortless turn initiation, responsiveness, snap, and pop makes the Magic Stick a great versatile freeride board.
Best Womens Snowboard for Jumps
These snowboards are for the advanced lady riders who love to catch air, whether it's off a park jump or a natural side hit! They have large sections of camber which provide pop to get into the air, and stiff flexes for stability upon landing. There’s no such thing as too much airtime for these boards!
Jones Airheart 2.0 Snowboard · Women's · 2024
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Ripping through variable terrain
An advanced to expert rider looking to charge hard, carve, ride fast, and hit big jumps
Powerful, poppy, and snappy go big attitude in the park or for ripping lines down the groomers at high speeds
Butters
Beginners just starting out
A ton of switch riding as it is a directional twin
The Jones Airheart 2.0 is specifically designed to stomp big jumps and keep riding the whole mountain. This board has a directional twin shape for stability. It has a stiff flex for reduced chatter and speed control to keep riders feeling confident. This board is the only full camber shape in the Jones women's line offering unparalleled edge control. The Jones Airheart is ideal for intermediate to advanced riders looking to land big jumps, carve, and put a freestyle twist on the whole mountain.
Aggressive park laps
Stomping big jumps
Playful runs on the whole mountain
Beginners just starting out
Deep powder days
Tight tree runs
The Burton Talent Scout is an aggressive park rider's dream board. This board is a medium-stiff flex that allows for ample stability to ride out of a big air jump. The true twin shape on the Talent Scout is designed for park laps and playful all-mountain runs. This board is a true camber, so there is great edge control for those that ride variable terrain. The Talent Scout is an excellent freestyle forward board for intermediate to advanced riders looking to make any terrain playful.
An advanced to expert rider looking for an all-mountain freeride performance ready to tackle big landings
Stomping big jumps
Slicing through groomers
Beginners as more forgiving options are available
Lots of switch riding
The Equalizer is one of the most advanced women's boards out there and is made to stomp anything. This board has a medium flex and directional shape that allows riders to rip through any terrain. It is made for the advanced rider that is confident in their skills and ready to take on technical terrain and land big. The Equalizer has a hybrid camber profile for powder capability and edge hold. Send those jumps big and ride it out with confidence. The Equalizer is best suited for advanced riders looking for a board that keeps up.
Best Womens Snowboard for Playfulness
These snowboards are for the lady shredders of any ability that want to work on their butters and presses. They feature a soft/medium flex that makes this effortless as well as rocker in the tips which provide a catch-free experience while experimenting with different butters.
Freestyle enthusiasts
Budget friendly
Easy to ride
Going super fast down steep terrain
Uneven terrain
With its easy to manipulate flex, hybrid 70/30 rocker/camber profile, plus its twin shape, all the Myth wants is to PLAY. The camber is enough to make this board POP giving the rider a chance to try out small jumps and kickers in addition to pressing some boxes and sliding some rails. Don't be fooled though, this deck can hang on the groomers as it's rider explores and progressing all over the mountain!
Spins, buttering, and riding switch in the park
A beginner to intermediate rider looking for a softer flex for playfulness progression in the park and all over the resort
Playful park runs
Powder days
Tight tree runs
Big mountain riding
The Bataleon Distortia has softer flex (4/10) providing playfulness for progression in the park and all over the mountain. It has a lightweight true twin shape coupled with a camber (convex shape) profile for a symmetrical feel for riding switch, spins, and buttering. The Distortia has great pop from the wood/carbon core, smooth turn initiation, and superb edge control capable of handling any terrain.
Riders who want a poppy and lightweight feel
Playful all-mountain runs
Tricks and spins
Park laps galore
Larger statured riders as only available in shorter sizes
Tight technical tree runs
Endlessly deep powder days
Aggressive high speed carving
Halfpipe riding
The CAPiTA Paradise is an all-mountain/freestyle board made with tricks in mind. This directional twin board is ideal for park riding and playfulness all over the mountain. The Paradise has a medium flex for stability and all-mountain capability. This board has a camber profile for extra pop with rocker in the tip and tail for variable conditions and some powder. The Paradise is a great board for intermediate to advanced riders looking for a park-focused all-mountain board.
Salomon Abstract Snowboard · 2024
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An intermediate to advanced rider looking for a playful freestyle board that can press, spin, and butter
Explosive pop for jumps, pipe, and ollies
Playful allmountain laps
Powder days
Beginners just starting out
Steep lines
The Salomon Abstract is a park/street-focused board that is meant to give riders all the support they need to land that new trick. The Abstract's twin tip profile makes switch riding feel as intuitive as riding dominant. The hybrid camber profile is ideal for tail presses, edge hold, and stability all in one. The medium flex of the Abstract gives riders more stability and control when landing their favorite tricks. Intermediate to advanced riders looking to excel in the streets or park need not look further.
Best Womens Snowboard for Pow Days
The snowboards are for the lady rippers who frequently see lots of fresh powder (8+ inches). They feature ample rocker that keeps the board’s nose above the snow and a directional shape that puts riders in the backseat and will make that “burning back leg” feeling a thing of the past.
Tree runs, side hits, all-mountain crushing versatility for any conditions
Stability on hard packed and insane float in deep pow
An intermediate to advanced rider looking for an all-mountain, powder killer
Park focused riders
Practicing switch
Beginners just starting out
The Rome Ravine is a powder chasing board made for those that want stability in the steep and deep. The Ravine has a medium flex built for the lighter weight of a woman and provides a balance between playfulness and precision. This board has a directional shape with a setback for better powder floatation and tighter turns. The Ravine has camber underfoot for excellent edge control when not slaying powder. This board is best for intermediate to advanced riders looking for a board that can keep up on powder days while still being a blast in other conditions.
Surfing the whole mountain
Endlessly deep powder days
Tight turns in the trees
Beginners as more forgiving profiles are available
Those that are practicing switch
Park focused riders
The Never Summer Harpoon snowboard is a mid-flex (6/10) all-mountain, freeride, tapered directional board with rocker between the feet, camber (concave shape) underfoot, and an early rise nose for float in fresh snow. It has extra contact points for supreme edge control and quick turn initiation. The Harpoon is equipped with carbon for extra powerful performance and a sintered base for speed.
Best Womens Snowboard for Icy Conditions
These snowboards are for the intermediate/advanced lady riders who find themselves consistently riding on icy conditions. They feature a combination of aggressive camber which is known to grip snow well and/or specialized edge technology that provides extra traction on ice.
Blasting down the mountain
Excellent edge control including icy conditions
Control, precision, power with a stable and locked in feel
Tight tree runs
Park features
Beginners just starting out
The Lib Tech Dynamiss has an aggressive tapered directional all-terrain contour with mid-flex (6.5/10), mild rocker (concave shape) between the feet, and camber (concave shape) in the tip and tail. It is super stable when carving and charging high-speed lines. The Dynamiss is complete with Magne-traction technology (serrated edges) which provides supreme edge control is and great for bulletproof (icy) conditions.
Maximum edge hold even in the iciest conditions
An expert rider looking for an all-mountain, freeride, powder killer
Tight tree runs
Beginners just starting out
Park features
No specific edge tech
The Burton Storyboard is one of the most advanced women's specific options with a directional shape and medium-stiff flex. This board is made for riders that want to hard charge and gain confidence on their edges. The Storyboard has a setback stance that allows for riders to enjoy powder without sinking, and it's also excellent for carving and has edge hold that can be ridden in icy conditions. The micro-swallow tail allows for the Storyboard to turn on a dime and cruise through trees. The Storyboard is ideal for intermediate to advanced riders that ride hard.
Playful freestyle runs
Icy and variable conditions
Controlled, precise, powerful, poppy, grippy, and playful feel
Deep powder days
Larger statured individuals as this is made in smaller sizes
Beginners just starting out
The Roxy XOXO is a playful all-mountain board made for edge hold and freestyle performance. The cambered profile with a mellow rocker between the feet allows for the XOXO to effortlessly hold an edge. This board is made for playful poppy laps in the park but can hold its own in variable terrain. Roxy's Magne-Traction edges are serrated to grip ice and keep riders from sliding out. he XOXO is ideal for intermediate to advanced riders looking for a playful all-mountain board in icy conditions.
Best Womens Snowboard for Value
These snowboards are for the beginner/intermediate lady shredders who are tired of rentals but not ready to invest their whole paycheck into a new snowboard. These are entry-level boards from reputable brands that offer high-quality riding performance at a below-average price point!
A beginner to intermediate rider looking for an all-mountain board that is a great bang for the buck
Forgiving, predictable, and easy to maneuver feel
Low cost high quality option
Learning presses and butters
Advanced riders
Powder days
Technical runs through difficult terrain
The Nitro Lectra is an ideal board for riders looking for a low-cost option that will feel comfortable in most terrain. The Lectra is a soft flexing board that performs best for those just starting out or those looking to learn presses and butters. This board is a directional twin for added stability in the rider's dominant direction while maintaining ease when riding switch. It's inexpensive and allows for riders to shift from renting to owning a setup without a large investment. The Nitro Lectra is ideal for beginner to intermediate riders gaining confidence.
Beginners getting comfortable
Butters and presses
Terrain parks
Variable conditions
Advanced riders
The Rome Royal is a solid beginner board with a soft flex and a low price tag. This board has a true twin profile and mellow rocker flat rocker shape that keeps riders from feeling "catchy". The Royal is all mountain and will help riders get comfortable linking turns. intermediate riders will also enjoy this board to help them learn tricks and progress their skills in the park. The Rome Royal is a budget-friendly beginner option that allows for progression and ease.
Budget conscious riders
Playful, loose, catch-free, and forgiving feel
Learning presses and butters
Technical terrain
Powder runs
Advanced riders
The Dreamsacpe by Decathalon Endzone 500 is a mid-flex (5/10) true twin with a flat profile between the feet and underfoot and rocker at the contact points of the tip and tail offering incredible versatility all over the mountain. It is another option for a "best bang for the buck" board because of its versatility and playful maneuverability combined with a low pricetag.
