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Best Snowboards For 2023-2024

Our favourite all-mountain, freestyle, and freeride snowboards for the 2024 season

What is the best snowboard? It’s a question we get asked on a daily basis and a question that has ruined many a Whitelines staff night out. Truth be told, the best snowboard isn’t determined by the product itself; it’s determined by the rider. Finding the right deck is an entirely subjective decision, based on your ability level, budget and, crucially, where you like to spend your time on the mountain. Are you lapping the park, pistes or powder? Are you getting your kicks in resort or out of bounds?

“Truth be told, the best snowboard isn’t determined by the product itself; it’s determined by the rider”

Regardless of what you’re in the market for, there’s an abundance of choice. Frankly, the sheer quantity of options can be one of the most challenging aspects to overcome when picking out your next snowboard. Luckily, there’s no such thing as a bad board, per se – at least not in our Buyer’s Guide – but having trust in your equipment and confidence in your decision making process is essential.

If you’re wanting proper freeride lines, you’ll need a proper freeride deck | PC: Ed Blomfield

Below, you’ll find a hand-picked selection of our favourite snowboards for this year. This contains the best freeride snowboards, freestyle snowboards, and all-mountain snowboards. You’ll find everything from weird and wonderful volume-shifted powder twins to hard-charging park destroyers.

And if you’re looking to fully kit yourself out with this season’s best new snowboard gear, we’ve also rounded up our favourite snowboard boots, snowboard bindings, snow goggles and more.

If you’re shopping for the first time or are still confused by some of the technical jargon then we’ve also put together some handy video explainers. Take a look at the links below for some useful advice.

Bring a bit of freestyle flair wherever you go with an all-mountain deck | PC: Ed Blomfield

As always, we’ve reached out to our extensive test team of ex-pros, retail staff, park crews, coaches, instructors and dedicated shred-heads for their tester verdicts. Given the nature of this season, not every product includes a verdict, but after weeks of trade shows, catching up with brands and pro riders, and scrutinising every product’s innovation, sustainability, originality and functionality, we believe we’ve compiled a list of this season’s best products.

“Here’s to another winter spent sliding sideways”

Take a scroll through the list and, if any product catches your eye, click on the links underneath each description to access the full in-depth review, pics and first-hand rider’s verdicts. Here’s to another winter spent sliding sideways!

Happy shopping, folks. We’ll see you on the mountain!

Amplid Soul Mate Snowboard 2023-2024

PRICE: €490

Amplid take their tech seriously. Peter Bauer’s German snowboard company has long prioritised R&D over marketing spend, using cutting-edge materials and innovative design features to create a line whose performance speaks for itself. But technology comes with a high sticker price.

Who Is The Amplid Soul Mate For?

Although it’s a pow-friendly silhouette, the Soul Mate shares a lot of its DNA with the all mountain Singular series. In truth it’s a modern quiver of one aimed at riders who appreciate details like core profile and build quality more than some flashy artwork. They want a board that does it all, that won’t cost the earth and which will never look dated. In short, the purists.

MORE INFO:
AMPLID.COM

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the 2023-24 Amplid Soul Mate here

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Amplid Singular 2023-24

PRICE: €660

The name says it all: the Amplid Singular aims to go full Marie Kondo on your board bag. Never mind the quiver approach; just get one of these all-terrain vehicles in there, and prepare to spark a whole load of joy.

Who Is The Amplid Singular For?

Everyone! Again, that’s not just marketing spiel; as well as being equipped for all terrain and conditions, the range of sizes caters for everyone from Sophie up to the BFG. Park nuts will obviously want to look at the true twin version, but this would see them right as well.

Buy the Amplid Singular: £590 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Amplid Singular: €660 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the 2023-24 Amplid Singular here

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Bataleon Moodboard Snowboard 2023-2024

PRICE: $460

Bataleon has one of the greatest taglines of all time: Smile, it’s snowboarding. Nowhere is that vibe more on display than with the new Moodboard. It’s a women’s specific twin made for good times in the park and right around resort. Bataleon’s signature 3D shaping and colour pop artwork bring even more fun to the mix – and if all that doesn’t put a grin on your face then the competitive price surely will.

Who Is The Bataleon Moodboard For?

Women and smaller riders that want to bring relaxed style to the park, enjoy catch-free boardslides and get creative off side hits, knuckles and natural transitions. The mountain is your playground. Entry level riders will also find a lot to love in the Moodboard thanks to its easygoing flex and versatile twin outline (more on that below).

Buy the Bataleon Moodboard: £410 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Bataleon Moodboard: €459 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the 2023-24 Bataleon Moodboard here

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Bataleon Party Wave Twin Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: £440 / €490 / $490

The lines between resort and backcountry boards are often blurred, not so much the lines between freeride and freestyle – and this is where the Bataleon Party Wave Twin muscles its way into the crowd. The OG Party Wave made… well, waves, when it was released a while back and short, fat powder boards have been all the rage since. But why stop there? The bods at Bataleon have taken it upon themselves to alter their winning formula and produce a true twin powder board that loves to pop, butter and spin in the sidecountry and beyond.

Who Is The Bataleon Party Wave Twin For?

You love powder, buuuut you also find yourself drifting off to the park whenever you get a spare lap. Why not combine the passions? If lofty back 1’s off pillows and big slashes on windlips make your nipples tingle then you’re sure to love what’s on offer here.

Buy the Bataleon Party Wave Twin: £440 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Bataleon Party Wave Twin: €490 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the 2023-24 Bataleon Party Wave Twin here

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Bataleon Push Up Women’s Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €500 / $500

A perennial favourite in the women’s Bataleon line up, the Push Up is their versatile, fun-loving, all-mountain machine. Our crew was united in their opinion on this one – it rips. “Smooth” was a word that was thrown around a lot from those who rode it, but this thing can still rip a carve, straight line a piste and charge through crud and chopped-up conditions.

Who Is The Bataleon Push Up For?

It’s a safe bet for pretty much any rider, especially those who don’t want to pigeon hole their snowboarding. There’s so much potential here, and anyone who wants to progress across the whole mountain should definitely take a closer look. The Push Up was comfortably one of our best in test women’s snowboards.

Buy the Bataleon Push Up: £445 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Bataleon Push Up: €500 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the 2023-24 Bataleon Push Up here

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Burton Gril Master Snowboard 2023-2024

PRICE: £630

In the last few years before his untimely passing in 2021, Marco ‘Grilo’ Grilc gained an army of fans for his social posts which showcased the joy of shredding with the fam. Earlier in his career he’d been at the forefront of freestyle as a Burton team rider and one of the legendary Robot Food crew. Now, in this new chapter, he was spending just as much time teaching his kids on the groomers as he was chasing pow lines.

Who Is The Burton Gril Master For?

While the backstory will undoubtedly appeal to the padre cadre, you don’t have to be a parent juggling family time with ‘me time’ to enjoy this board. With a huge range of sizes from 140 to 165, any intermediate-and-up rider looking for a versatile and lively model will appreciate its charms. The directional shape definitely tips the scale towards freeriding over freestyle, so if you’re more into blasting down trails and tree-runs than lapping the park, stick it on your shortlist.

MORE INFO:
BURTONSNOWBOARDS.COM

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the 2023-24 Burton Gril Master here

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Burton Hometown Hero 2023-24

PRICE: €700

There have been several new additions to the Burton Family Tree, but we’re still enamoured by the ol’ faithful. The Burton Hometown Hero is precisely that: a favourite amongst locals; a reliable and consistent workhorse that can keep up with the stallions; and prance with the show ponies just as easily.

Who Is The Burton Hometown Hero For?

Well, thanks to the multitude of Heroes (Men’s, Women’s, Youth, Split) the range of users is about as broad as can be. Riding-wise, though, it errs more on the freeride side of all-mountain, with a chargey personality and a precise nature. So if that sounds like your bag then come on in.

Buy the Burton Hometown Hero: £625 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Burton Hometown Hero: €700 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Burton Hometown Hero 2023-24 here

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Burton Talent Scout Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: £520

>Burton’s out-and-out women’s freestyle weapon, the Talent Scout is a certified banger between the park ropes. Burton don’t hold back with this one, packing the Talent Scout full of their top-shelf tech and forward-thinking design to create a snowboard that’ll have your back no matter how hard you want to send it. Powerful, poppy and unrelenting, the Talent Scout is certainly not for novices, but advanced riders looking for next-level park performance would do well to pick one of these up.

Who Is The Burton Talent Scout For?

Advanced riders looking for a snowboard that’ll allow them to up their park game.

Buy the Burton Talent Scout: £530 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Burton Talent Scout: €590 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Burton Talent Scout Women’s Snowboard 2023-24 here

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CAPiTA Birds of a Feather

PRICE: £500 / $550

Based on the design of the award-winning CAPiTA Defenders of Awesome, the Birds of a Feather is one of the most versatile women’s boards on the market. It’s unashamedly a snowboard for ladies who want to rip, but thanks to its forgiving profile and mid-stiff flex, you don’t have to be a pro to make the most of it. Whilst super aggressive riders might find it a bit mellow, anyone else will be able to get on board with the playful nature and easy-going personality of the Birds of a Feather.

Who Is The CAPiTA Birds Of A Feather For?

Riders who are looking for one board to do it all and do it well. Pretty much any rider who’s graduated past their first few days on the hill will find something to love here.

Buy the CAPiTA Birds Of A Feather: £500 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the CAPiTA Birds Of A Feather: €600 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the CAPiTA Birds of a Feather women’s snowboard 2023-24 here

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CAPiTA Mega Merc Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €800 / $800

We’ll be the first to admit that some of snowboarding’s tech jargon has become pretty alien, but then again, Mercury is the first planet in the Solar System, so who better to champion rocketship-esque technology?

Who Is The CAPiTA Mega Merc For?

You’re an experienced rider who isn’t afraid to splash a little cash to get a truly next level experience. You’re probably a fan of the OG Merc, but looking for something premium that’s noticeably lighter, faster and stronger.

Buy the CAPiTA Mega Merc: £715 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the CAPiTA Mega Merc: €800 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the CAPiTA Mega Merc Snowboard 2023-24 here

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CAPiTA Spring Break Spring Slasher Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €440

Why do we go snowboarding? Cos’ it’s fun as hell, right? Corey Smith’s fleet of party wagons are a staple in the CAPiTA line, fully embracing the weird and wonderful side of snowboarding, they bring creative shapes and experimental thinking very much to the forefront.

Who Is The CAPiTA Spring Break Slush Slasher?

You’ve been around the block a few times, this is by no means your first rodeo and you’re looking for something a little different to inject some joy into your days on the hill. Powder is preferable, but you’ll happily settle for a warm spring day blasting around with your crew.

Buy the CAPiTA Spring Break Slush Slasher: £395 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the CAPiTA Spring Break Slush Slasher: €440 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the CAPiTA Spring Break Spring Slasher Snowboard 2023-24 here

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Drake Battle Rusty Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: £396 / €440

Has it really been over a decade since the Rusty Toothbrush crew burst seemingly out of nowhere, and gave the fledgling ‘web edit’ format a much-needed boot up the arse? With more creativity and invention in one of their mini-vids than you’d find on most full-length megabudget DVDs of the time, they soon became the delinquent posterboys of the internet age.

Who Is The Drake Battle Rusty For?

This one prides itself on being a multi-purpose tool that doesn’t sleepwalk into bland, beige utility. Whether you’re in the streets or the backcountry, you’ll feel like you have a specialist tool under your feet. The list of boards that can genuinely do both well is not a long one, so if you’re a fan of both then snap this up.

MORE INFO:
DRAKESNOWBOARDS.COM

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Drake Battle Rusty Snowboard 2023-24 here

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Drake Tao of Drake Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: £360 / €400

In reality, the gender categories for snowboards are far from cut and dry. Over the years we’ve seen female-specific boards take a heavy influence from a men’s model, and (latterly, and to a lesser extent) vice versa. It’s also not uncommon to find a rider using a board that’s technically aimed at the opposite gender, because it better suits their physical profile.

Who Is The Drake Tao of Drake For?

Despite this novel approach, this certainly isn’t for everyone. Unless you favour the JP Walker approach of riding park to warm up for the street, you’d be better off on something with an all-mountain focus. Freestyle fiends will love it though.

 

MORE INFO:
DRAKESNOWBOARDS.COM

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Drake Tao of Drake Snowboard 2023-24 here

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Jones Dream Weaver Women’s Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: £450 / $500

A great confidence-boosting snowboard, the Jones Dream Weaver has a freeride heart wrapped in an easy-going all-mountain outline. Designed to be ridden anywhere and everywhere, with tonnes of Jones’ clever shaping theory and top-shelf tech to aid and assist in a huge range of terrain. With the Dream Weaver you’ll find a ride that’s happy to cruise around when you’re feeling chill, but can open up the throttle when you want to push yourself. With the Dream Weaver, you get all the same tech that’s packed into their most premium products, sitting in an easier-going and more user-friendly shell.

Who Is The Jones Dream Weaver For?

Ladies looking for a snowboard that’s going to allow them to ride all over the mountain and are looking to build their confidence outside the confines of the pistes.

Buy the Jones Dream Weaver: £445 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Jones Dream Weaver: €500 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Jones Dream Weaver Women’s Snowboard 2023-24 here

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Jones Mind Expander Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €630 / $600

When the Jones Mind Expander first appeared, it was hard to say whether or not it would have staying power. The quality and fun factor were undeniable, but it cut right across the rest of the Jones brand’s identity – a brightly-plumed parakeet amongst a pack of padding snow leopards.

Who Is The Jones Mind Expander For?

The best way to get out of a rut is to dig new ones! If your standard all-mountain board isn’t doing it for you anymore, take this out on a slushy day and see if you can’t rediscover your joie-de-vivre in amongst all the carving and slashing.

Buy the Jones Mind Expander: £565 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Jones Mind Expander: €630 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Jones Mind Expander Snowboard 2023-24 here

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Jones Tweaker Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €550 / $530

Up til recently, the closest Jones got to making a park board was the long-serving Mountain Twin – and even that was more suited to hitting natural features as part of its all-mountain remit. However, what we have here is a bona fide true twin that absolutely belongs in the park, yet is still unmistakably a Jones.

Who Is The Jones Tweaker For?

David Benedek is the rider that comes to mind; a freestyle pioneer who always championed the art of carve (even when it was far out of favour in the snowboard world) and fully understood how a snowboard works on the ground, not just in the air. If you want to Be More Benedek (and we all should), then this will help you get there.

Buy the Jones Tweaker: £475 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Jones Tweaker: €550 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Jones Tweaker Snowboard 2023-24 here

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Jones Twin Sister Women’s Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €580 / $550

A master of his craft, Jeremy Jones approaches snowboard design like a guy tasked with assembling the large hadron collider- this is science and evidence based. The Twin Sister has been rigorously tested and meticulously engineered to ensure it’s one of the most impressive women’s all-mountain snowboards available – and it shows.

Who Is The Jones Twin Sister For?

Ladies who want one snowboard to do it all, park laps for breakfast, and fresh powder for lunch, the Twin Sister is a true alpine smorgasbord. You’ll probably want to have progressed past your first few wobbly days on the hill, but otherwise there’s something for novices all the way to pros to enjoy.

Buy the Jones Twin Sister: £520 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Jones Twin Sister: €580 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Jones Twin Sister Women’s Snowboard 2023-24 here

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K2 Passport Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €550 / $550

K2 expanded their unisex offering with the Passport last season. This is your ticket to ride just about anything, with a lively personality and rider refined features that focus on piste and pow.

Who Is The K2 Passport For?

You’re a confident rider who prioritises powder missions and days spent carving up the corduroy. Your park days are probably mostly behind you (or you have a specific freestyle quiver deck for party laps). You ride fast and hard and need a snowboard that can accompany you when you want to push your limits.

Buy the K2 Passport: £490 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the K2 Passport: €550 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the K2 Passport Snowboard 2023-24 here

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K2 Special Effects Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: £565 / €620 / $620

Okay, so it might not look like the most versatile board in your locker, and while it can do more than you potentially give it credit for, there’s no denying that the K2 Special Effects is a quiver board. One of the special ones you wait anxiously for the best conditions to pull it out, and when you do, boy oh boy, is it worth it.

Who Is The K2 Special Effects For?

The Special Effects is admittedly possibly more of a special occasion board, surfy turns on blower pow days or party laps slush slashing in the spring sun, but pretty much any rider who wants something specific to suit those occasions will find a chum here. It might be a bit much for a complete newbie, but otherwise you’re hot to trot.

Buy the K2 Special Effects: £565 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the K2 Special Effects: €630 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the K2 Special Effects 2023-24 here

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Korua Shapes Otto Plus Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €749 / $849

Faced with so many weird and wonderful shapes in the KORUA line, it might seem odd that we’ve selected their most normal-looking silhouette for an award. But the Otto Plus proves you don’t need to wave goodbye to the park if you’re serious about your turns; it’s a carving machine at heart, with enough tail to switch things up at the drop of a hat, blurring creative lines across the mountain. A quiver killer with a difference, then.

Who Is The KORUA Otto Plus For?

Enjoyed those Yearning For Turning edits but not sure you’re quite ready to ditch your trusty twin for a board that looks like a pencil (and might even be called a pencil, too)? The Otto Plus is your gateway drug.

MORE INFO:
KORUASNOWBOARDS.COM

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Korua Shapes Otto Plus Snowbard 2023-24 here

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Lib Tech Orca Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €700 / $700

Everyone’s favourite Jackson Hole legend made some serious waves when he released the Orca with Lib Tech in 2018, and years later it’s still a top seller across the world. To be fair, anything Travis Rice puts his name to becomes an instant classic- but the Orca really is something to behold, with its setback inserts, tapered shape and elongated nose the Orca is a true beast of the deep. A snowboard that floats like a champ when it’s been spewing, digs trenches when the tide’s low and slashes with the best of ‘em.

Who Is The Lib Tech Orca For?

You’re the kind of rider who thrives on powder days, but you don’t want a snowboard that’ll sit and gather dust while you wait for the perfect conditions to strike. You’re not a complete beginner, but you don’t have to be ripping like Travis himself to make the most of the Orca. Realistically you don’t lap the park too much, your freestyle is mostly confined to grabs off of pillows or floaty three’s when you’re boosting windlips (or you have a more park focused deck in your quiver).

Buy the Lib Tech Orca: £625 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Lib Tech Orca: €700 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Lib Tech rva 2023-24 here

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Lib Tech T. Rice Pro Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €700 / $700

Travis Rice has more pro model snowboards than we’ve had hot dinners. And you know what? Fair enough. The man is a law unto himself when it comes to snowboarding, and to this day there’s not a T. Rice snowboard we haven’t liked.

Who Is The Lib Tech T.Rice Pro For?

Aggressive riders who want to make the most of everything the mountain has to offer. Freestyle is at the heart of what you do, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you spend all day lapping the park- natural features in the sidecountry, rollers on the piste or boosting off sidehits really get you going.

Buy the Lib Tech T.Rice Pro: £625 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Lib Tech T.Rice Pro: €700 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Lib Tech T. Rice Pro 2023-24 Snowboard here

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Moonchild Malibu Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €599

Moonchild Snowboards was borne out of creative frustration. After churning out boards for other brands, two experienced shapers resolved to make their own. And they didn’t hold back.

Who Is The Moonchild Malibu For?

If you need a break from the norm (but are still hopeful for a hell of a lot of pow days) then the Malibu has your name on it. Ideally you’ll have already had some experience with unconventional boards that have noses bigger than Cyril Sneer, but it’s not a requirement.

MORE INFO:
MOONCHILDSNOWBOARDS.COM

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Moonchild Malibu 2023-24 Snowboard here

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Nidecker Escape Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €470 / $480

Nidecker deliver a lot of bang for your buck, and nowhere is that better illustrated than with the Escape. This well specced quiver killer has been a staple of their line for a few years, but its twin outline was starting to look long in the tooth compared to the coolest kids. A subtle facelift has made us fall in love with it all over again – and by the looks of their latest team edits, we’re not alone. We’ve seen the likes of Sebi Konijnenberg chuck this thing over giant park booters, crank it through banked slalom berms and charge it down remote lines. And if it’s good enough for him, it’s good enough for you.

Who Is The Nidecker Escape For?

Anyone looking for a playful yet versatile board on which to get creative. Buy one of these and you probably won’t want or need a second deck. So that’s minimalists and bargain hunters too, then.

Buy the Nidecker Escape: £420 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Nidecker Escape: €470 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Nidecker Escape 2023-24 here

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Nidecker Mosquito Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €630 / $650

Of the three models in Nidecker’s ‘Snow Surf Quiver’, the Mosquito is our number one pick. It’s a great example of a modern volume-shift design that can be ridden around 10 centimetres shorter than your standard deck. An updated silhouette sees slightly more angular corners but, honestly, it’s more of a cosmetic change. Performance remains much the same – and that’s a good thing. With that stubby tail and extended nose it’s a dream to ride in powder, but the beauty of this one is just how well it carves and slashes across the whole mountain. Unleash your inner John John!

Who Is The Nidecker Mosquito For?

Riders who are happy to swerve the park and try something a bit different. They love greybird days in the trees, and agile turns on the piste. And they probably own a wetsuit.

Buy the Nidecker Mosquito: €630 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Nidecker Mosquito Snowboard 2023-24 here

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Nidecker Ora Women’s Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: £305 / $ 400

We all know snowboarding ain’t cheap, and getting the most for your money when it comes to gear is at the top of all of our priority lists. As a budget-friendly option that doesn’t compromise on quality, Nidecker brings the Ora to the table. An easy-going all-mountain snowboard that doesn’t break the bank, but does break the mould for affordable options. It exceeded all of our test teams’ expectations and went on to become a firm favourite amongst the Whitelines crew.

Who Is The Nidecker Ora For?

Riders looking to build confidence would enjoy the mellow ride, or more experienced ladies who just prefer something a little more placid.

Buy the Nidecker Ora: £315 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Nidecker Ora: €350 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Nidecker Ora 2023-24 here

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Nidecker Sensor Plus Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €530 / $530

Nidecker might have a giant range of shapes these days, but when it comes to classic twin tips there are only two choices: the Nidecker Sensor, and the Sensor Plus. While the regular Sensor boasts a pretty mellow flex and rocker towards the tips for a jib-friendly ride, the Plus is aimed squarely at more aggressive riders who know their way around the big jumps at their local park. With more carbon in the mix it’s a little stiffer, and a little pricier, but the reward is a deck that snaps off the lip and won’t buckle when you set the landing gear down.

Who Is The Nidecker Sensor Plus For?

Enjoy spinning 5’s and beyond? Then this might well be the park board for you. The responsive trad camber profile also makes it a solid choice for charging around the resort and beyond – while keeping an eye out for take-offs at all times.

Buy the Nidecker Sensor Plus: €520 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Nidecker Sensor Plus Snowboard 2023-24 here

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Nidecker Thruster Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: £525 / €550 / $570

Once again, the Nidecker Thruster impressed the crew to come up trumps and make its way back into the Whitelines 100.

Who Is The Nidecker Thruster For?

Who’s the Thruster for? Well, it’s easier to say who it’s not for: it’s one of the stiffest, most aggressive snowboards in the Nidecker line. A real wolf in wolf’s clothing. Inexperienced riders will likely find it a bit much to handle.

MORE INFO:
NIDECKERSNOWBOARDS.COM

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Nidecker Thruster Snowbaord 2023-24 here

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Ride Shadowban Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €510 / $550

With the success of their Pig line, it’s cool to see Ride veer away from the porky shapes with the Shadowban. This is a foray into all-mountain territory, with a mellow flex and some of the best tech Ride has to offer.

Who Is The Ride Shadowban For?

Your park days aren’t entirely behind you, but you’re more likely to take a few laps rather than spend all day sessioning that one rail. Instead, you’re looking to spend your time on the hunt for fresh corduroy, bombing hills and seeking out pockets of powder when the weather delivers.

Buy the Ride Shadowban: £445 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Ride Shadowban: €510 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Ride Shadowban Snowboard 2023-24 here

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Rome Agent Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: £420 / €500 / $500

The Rome Agent is the Mr. Brightside of the Whitelines 100. Each year other boards come and go, yet this one’s flag remains planted high in the charts. We’re not sure it’d go down quite as well at a wedding, mind.

Who Is The Rome Agent For?

The catchment area for this board is, frankly, huge. It’s not too stiff, not too soft, ready for the park yet capable of so much more. The Rome Agent is a true all-rounder, and just such a blast to ride whatever the agenda.

Buy the Rome Agent: £445 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Rome Agent: €500 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Rome Agent Snowboard 2023-24 here

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Rome Artifact Pro Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €530 / $530

Name a more universally beloved freestyle board than the Rome Artifact; we’ll wait. For years it has sat at the very top of the tree, rivalled by a tiny smattering of others – and we don’t expect that to change any time soon.

Who Is The Rome Artifact Pro For?

Like we said, anyone who liked the original up to a point, but found it wanting when things got serious, will prefer this one. The dial hasn’t been turned up too far, though, so the Rome Artifact Pro remains accessible to a wide range of riders.

Buy the Rome Artifact Pro: £445 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Rome Artifact Pro: €530 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Rome Agent Snowboard 2023-24 here

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Rome Ravine Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €560 / $560

Despite all the shapes on offer these days, few snowboarders actually load their bags with more than one deck – especially if they’re flying. The all-mountain, one-board-to-do-it-all quiver killer therefore remains the biggest segment in the market. In the past, these were almost indistinguishable from park decks, being twin tips with a stiffer, slightly directional flex and/or a subtly set back stance (see Burton Custom). But what the new wave of silhouettes has proven is that fully directional boards – done right – can still mix it on jumps while delivering proper, grin-inducing float in powder. Enter the Rome Ravine.

Who Is The Rome Ravine For?

Riders who don’t want the stress or expense of choosing from multiple boards, but who’d like something a bit more exciting than a bog standard directional twin. And these days, that’s most people.

MORE INFO:
ROMESNOWBOARDS.COM

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Rome Ravine Snowboard 2023-24 here

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Salomon Dance Haul Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: $549

Now into its fourth year, the Salomon Dancehaul has cemented its position as one of our favourites in the brands’ line-up. Already a remarkably well-balanced offering, this year’s edition goes largely unchanged.

Who Is The Salomon Dancehaul For?

This one is for men, women and even – albeit via a separate, smaller version – children. The specs are accessible enough for novices, but there’s still so much that it can offer a jaded veteran looking for something to blow the cobwebs away.

Buy the Salomon Dancehaul: £445 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Salomon Dancehaul: €500 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Salomon Dance Haul Snowboard 2023-24 here

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Salomon No Drama Snowboard 2022-2023

PRICE: £430 / $500

It’s hard to believe the Salomon No Drama was released just a few short years ago considering the impact it’s had on the industry. As an unashamed park deck for advanced riders, it forced other brands to up their offering to try and compete. Taking many of its design cues from the iconic Salomon Huck Knife and updated for this season, the No Drama makes the most of a super poppy profile, a versatile outline and rugged construction to ensure you won’t be left wanting.

Who Is The Salomon No Drama For?

Aggressive freestyle riders who want a snowboard that’ll handle everything from tech rail manoeuvres to boosting the pro line kickers.

Buy the Salomon No Drama: £445 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Salomon No Drama: €500 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Salomon No Drama Women’s Snowboard 2023-24 here

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Salomon Sight Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €400

Drawing inspiration from the new Salomon Highpath, the redesigned Sight is a genuinely good choice for those who’re balling on more of a budget or looking to take their first dip into the endless pool of freeride snowboarding.

Who Is The Salomon Sight For?

You’d err towards the freeride side of all-mountain riding and are looking for a budget friendly option to open the doors for you. Despite taking inspiration from some heavy hitters, the Sight’s easy going flex and mellow ingredient list earmark it as one that can be used by everybody, from novices all the way to pros.

Buy the Salomon Sight: £490 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Salomon Sight: €550 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Salomon No Drama Women’s Snowboard 2023-24 here

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Slash Happy Place Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €519

There aren’t many snowboards that are coming in under the £500 mark these days, especially not ones with sintered bases, carbon lay up and Gigi Rüf’s seal of approval.

Who Is The Slash Happy Place For?

Thanks to its easy going flex and versatile profile, there’s so much potential here. And thanks to the true unisex sizing, pretty much anyone would get on with a Happy Place. Seriously, from beginner all the way to grizzled veteran, this is a snowboard that can deliver.

Buy the Slash Happy Place: £439 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Slash Happy Place: €520 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Slash Happy Place Snowboard 2023-24 here

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Vimana Continental Directional Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €500

During the COVID-19 pandemic, for various reasons outwith its control, Vimana ended up on the edge of the abyss. Thankfully for fans of everything black and white and rad all over, Norway’s finest have stayed the course and are now in a stronger position than ever.

Who Is The Vimana Continental Directional For?

This is definitely accessible enough to aid the developing rider (albeit perhaps not the true newbie). However, it’s chiefly made for those who log as many days a year as they can, in all conditions and across all disciplines. You may well be looking at your new quiver killer.

Buy the Vimana Continental Directional: £445 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Vimana Continental Directional: €500 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Vimana Continental Directional Snowboard 2023-24 here

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YES. Hello Women’s Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: £479 / $500

Only released a couple of seasons ago, but already a staple in the line with legions of fans, the YES. Hello is a great snowboard for building confidence across a huge range of terrain. A real go-anywhere, do-anything deck, the Hello is as at home munching miles on the hardpack as it is lapping the park or scooting off into the sidecountry.

Who Is The YES. Hello For?

This is a bit of a difficult one because really, anyone would get on well with the YES. Hello. Novices all the way up to advanced riders will find something to enjoy here.

Buy the YES. Hello: €530 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the YES. Hello Women’s Snowboard 2023-24 here

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YES. Women’s Basic Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €450 / $430

Ask and ye shall receive. The crew at YES. are coming in hot with what quickly became one of our test teams favourite snowboards. This is the YES. Women’s Basic. The snowboard we know and love, with a bit of female specific flair.

Who Is The YES. Basic Women’s For?

It’s hard to really put your finger on who this board is aimed at, regardless of if it’s your first wobbly day strapping in or you’re a seasoned vet with 20 years of experience under your belt, there’s something to enjoy here. Snowboarding is meant to be fun and enjoyable, and the Women’s Basic really allows for that, with no fuss and no frills.

MORE INFO:
YESSNOWBOARDS.COM

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the YES. Women’s Basic Snowboard 2023-24 here

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YES. Rival Women’s Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: £500 / $530

Designed by Juliet Pelchat, daughter of OG Wildcat and wildman JF Pelchat, the YES. Rival is a no-holds-barred freestyle-focussed snowboard that promises the ultimate in performance. Whilst it certainly was built for hitting the pro-line and locking in tech rail moves, what makes the YES. Rival so special is its uncompromising performance across a huge range of terrain.

Who Is The YES. Rival For?

Women who want a snowboard that’s as rad as they are. This is a world-class freestyle board, built to handle big hits and bigger tricks. Warning: novices need not apply.

MORE INFO:
YESSNOWBOARDS.COM

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the YES. Rival Women’s Snowboard 2023-24 here

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YES. Greats Uninc 2023-24

PRICE: €630 / $600

We’ll admit, at first glance the YES. Greats looks a little weird (and we’re not just talking about the graphic), but trust us on this one, okay? YES. are pretty well known for the experimental shapes in their line, and the Greats was one of the first snowboards they released that really started to push convention.

Who Is The YES. Greats Uninc For?

You’ve been around the block a few times and you’re looking for something a little different. Although YES. put the Greats firmly in their freestyle category, we’d definitely call it more of an advanced all-mountain option, aimed squarely at chargers who refuse to compromise on performance, wherever they decide to go.

Buy the YES. Greats Uninc: £565 at Blue Tomato UK

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the YES. Greats Uninc Snowboard 2023-24 here

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YES. Warca Uninc JPS 2023-24

PRICE: €630 / $600

Ripping off the rip offs. About a decade ago, YES. launched the now iconic 420. A weird and wonderful shape that totally subverted the paradigm of powder snowboards. Sure it wasn’t the first to do it, but it certainly brought the stubby shape to the forefront once again.

Who Is The YES. Warca For?

You’re an advanced rider looking for a board that you can rip around the whole mountain, but your heart really lies with surfy turns and wide open powder bowls. If you’re used to a bigger deck- don’t be afraid to size down here!! The shape more than makes up for it and in turn offers you a more nimble and agile ride than you might be used to.

MORE INFO:
YESSNOWBOARDS.COM

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the YES. Warca Uninc JPS Snowboard 2023-24 here

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