Thank you very much for the good explenation. Keep up the good work! Happy New Years.

GR! Love what you guys are doing in the snowboard community. Thank you! Happy New Years!!

@thegoodridesnow

6 ай бұрын

Many thanks and you too. Greatly appreciated.

You are taking your reviews to another level thank you James - super solid. Some fun boards I rode alot of days on our epic past NZ season were the Endeavour Scout, Salomon Super 8 Pro, Burton Skeleton Key & Custom X, Korua Cafe Racer and as you mentioned the Dancehaul all super solid and great freeride all mountain varying flex and have just picked up a Yes PYL for its ability in hard pack /icer conditions hopefully. Thanks for your input it is phenomenal you have ridden over 800 boards 🤙

@thegoodridesnow

7 ай бұрын

Many thanks and hope to have the Freeride Favorites up soon.

@mackakiwinz4353

7 ай бұрын

@@thegoodridesnowAwesome will look forward to that! Kinda wish it was winter here surf season about to commence but with the amount of carving you can do in a day on the mountain as opposed to wave count the mountain is hard to beat 🤙

Thank you sir

Thank a lot for your review's! They help me a lot! At the moment i am almost sure on the jones frontier. Greetings from Italy!

@thegoodridesnow

6 ай бұрын

Thanks and great call.

I know your runs by heart and never been to that Mt. Ill be drifting up that cone if I ever make it there.

@thegoodridesnow

7 ай бұрын

Hit me up if you do through my site and we'll do a drift before the lifts.

I went with the YES Basic Uninc 2023 model last year thanks to your reviews and I absolutely loved it for the last few trips last season. I'm glad to see they stuck with what worked and it stayed on your list for 2024. I'm considering adding a 2024 Nitro Optisym to the quiver and sizing down a tiny bit for something really playful but I can't find any real reviews on it, sadly. Is that one just not sent out for demos/reviews?

@thegoodridesnow

6 ай бұрын

So glad it worked for you like it did for us. So I did ride it but they sent one to me that was cracked near the nose so it didn't feel right publishing the review. Unfortunately, I ever got on it again. I think if it wasn't cracked I would have really enjoyed it because I just loved the way it turned, buttered off the tail, popped off the tail and just the way it felt playing around.

Hi, loved the vid and I’m looking at the Yes Basic Inc. The other board I had in mind was the Capita BSOD, would that be a good challenger to the boards on this list?

@thegoodridesnow

4 ай бұрын

Many thanks. It was well liked but didn't make the list. Check the review here. thegoodride.com/snowboard-reviews/capita-black-snowboard-of-death-2010-2023-review/ Very different from the Basic Uninc. If you want a faster board and don't ride switch alot the BSOD could work. Hit me here if you want to get real in depth advice. I need to know more about you to help properly. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/

Great video as always!!! What r ur thoughts on the Bataleon Goliath? I have a 2024 Nitro Cheap Thrills but I want a more all mountain board and that Goliath is lookin noice!!

@thegoodridesnow

4 ай бұрын

The Goliath felt more like a very forgiving mtn freestyle board but it doesn't set back much or at all like these do. If that appeals to you check out our review here. thegoodride.com/snowboard-reviews/bataleon-goliath-2020-snowboard-review/

Great video as always. I hope to see a comparison Indoor Survival VS Basic Uninc. For me is quite unusual to ride powder, I got a Disaster for jibbing and small kickers I would like something more aggressive with good edge hold buy still pressable…. Thanks a lot

@thegoodridesnow

5 ай бұрын

Many thanks! Indoor Survival went back to being a true twin with a centered stance so it's no longer an all mtn board as you can't set it back like the ones on this list. So if you like directional float in pow go Basic Uninc with the set back inserts. Same with hard snow and uneven snow. The Indoor Survival has more dynamic pop through a turn and on an ollie.

Hey guys, thank you so much for all your reviews! It has been a wealth of information for me trying to find a board. Based on other videos I did go with the Yes PYL Uninc. I do mostly ride groomers just because powder is rare where i am from. I'm not in the park. When there is some powder we of course immediately exit the groomers (but that probably accounts for 20% of our overall time). Now i was wondering: Would the Yes Basic be a better fit for this than the PYL is? What do you think?

@thegoodridesnow

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the good words. You have a great freeride board with the PYL Uninc and it all comes down to personal preference. If you want to ride switch a lot and like more of a twin feel the Basic Uninc might be a great call. If you like a more directional ride and much better float in pow you have the right board already.

@TheDiaak

7 ай бұрын

@@thegoodridesnow I have the right one then. Thanks again! 😊 really great work.

My Never Summer Cobra was the best Board i have yet had. Did more then can imagine on that board and tons of back country and 14ers hike and eide down

@thegoodridesnow

5 ай бұрын

That was a great board for its time. Owned one myself.

I love how you started with the Otto - it’s the board I’m going for this year so didn’t watch the rest just in case you made me regret my decision 😂

@thegoodridesnow

7 ай бұрын

ha!

Hi, I wanted to try snowboarding for the first time so I've been doing a bit of research and stumbled upon your channel and this really helpful video (just subbed). However, there's this one board that I've been eyeing which is the Nidecker Merc and only a few channels reviewed it so I wanna know if have you tried it and what do you think about it?

@thegoodridesnow

3 ай бұрын

Thanks and I haven't. Sorry but they don't usually have entry level boards like that for demo so that is why. If you want in depth advice on what board to buy your first time around hit me here through the site (much better place to learn than YT) and fill out this form. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/ I can help you massively better this way.

Hey thanks for the reviews. Got the GNU space case 2017 back when you had reviewed it and still lovin the board. Thinking of upgrading and I'm not sure between the never summer cougar and the capita spring break twin. Really like slashing turns with the space case and the loose playful ride but feel its a little washy on steeps. I also have a rossignol sashimi that's more powder focused so wondering which board would you recommend?

@thegoodridesnow

3 ай бұрын

Oh what a fun board for the time and glad it works for you. Two pretty different rides so hard to say knowing so little about you. I'd probably consider something else. I think the SB Twin can chatter and buck a lot in uneven snow. The Cougar might be too directional/Aggressive if you want a twin. You might want to look at the YES Greats or Ride Twin Pig if you want a good Asym Twin for the mid 20's. Or if you want to do this right hit me here to give me the info I need to help you much better. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/

@charleshong2903

3 ай бұрын

@@thegoodridesnow thanks for the feedback! I've been looking at the Yes Greats and I wish the graphic was a little better for 2024 lol but it looks like a sweet ride. Would you recommend the 154 or 151 for 5'10" size 9 boots, 155-165 pounds? I saw your video where you said you had both lol.

I like to hear your opinions on Bataleon Goliath +, nothing much about it on the channel though it's a great board.

@thegoodridesnow

7 ай бұрын

Hard to say as I haven't ridden it. I rode the old Goliath and wouldn't really call it all mtn. What I rode was more of a mtn freestyle twin. You can see my review here. thegoodride.com/snowboard-reviews/bataleon-goliath-2020-snowboard-review/

Great lineup, if you had to choose one which would it be? I’m in the market for a new board. Currently ride an old forum recon 153. I’m an intermediate+ rider, riding 20 years but have t got out much last 4-5 yrs. 5’7” 170lb size 10 boot, what size would you recommend for an all mountain. And out of this lineup what would do best with technical tree runs and powder, like to also hit back 180’s and 360’s along with all other all mountain stuff.

@thegoodridesnow

6 ай бұрын

Thanks. You might like the YES Standard Uninc 156 or the Salomon Highpath 156 or maybe the Lynx 156 or Cardiff Crane for what you want to do. Hit me up here if you want to get into more detail and get real in depth help. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/

Did you have a chance to ride the Lib Tech Orca? Would love to see how it stacks up against the boards you recommended. I’m an intermediate looking for a primarily directional all mountain board for 80% groomers, side hits, and medium jumps with 20% powder that rarely exceeds 8in deep. I have a Capita DOA that struggles a little in powder when we get it and some of the more aggressive choppy terrain. A lot of the side hits in my area are poorly managed and rut out bad. Thanks in advance, love the reviews!

@thegoodridesnow

7 ай бұрын

Wouldn't call that All Mtn. It's more Alt Freeride because it's shorter, wider, very tapered and very directional. Didn't make the favorites list this year but its a very forgiving easy board to ride. It will compliment the DOA well. Check out the in depth review. thegoodride.com/snowboard-reviews/lib-tech-orca-2019-2024-snowboard-review/ or hit me up here if you want real in depth advice. YT is not a good place for it. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/

@jdvoss09

7 ай бұрын

@@thegoodridesnow thanks for the quick reply and appreciate the advice!

On thoughts on telos backslash, solomon dancehaul pro, burton hometown hero, and capita navigator. Which would be best for all mountain, freestyle and backcountry?

@thegoodridesnow

5 ай бұрын

Many but super hard to say because this is all personal preference and all of those are very different rides. It's a very expansive question as I know nothing about you. It's also based on specs as well as where you ride. Hit me up here if you want real in depth advice as YT is a bad place for advice. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/

Have you tried any of the amplid boards? Specifically the singular or any of the centrifugal collection?

@thegoodridesnow

6 ай бұрын

Yes. You can easily find what we have published here because you can filter or sort by brand. thegoodride.com/snowboard-reviews/?mens=1 I have the Singular and Pentaquark review's coming. The Surfari and Souly Grail are live.

Thoughts on the Nidecker Gamma? Hoping you drop a video on that soon.

@thegoodridesnow

7 ай бұрын

Trying. just soo behind. We are half way through editing the Gamma and Gamma APX and plan to launch both at the same time. Hopefully next week. Not an all mtn board though. Very much mtn freestyle.

Thanks for the excellent reviews. I’m looking to buy my first board and am having a tough time deciding on what direction to go after liking a few recent rentals I had. I like occasional powder runs, groomed runs, and love to have some surfy style when I carve as my main sport is surfing. I like to hit a few really small kickers for fun, but don’t see myself being into the park. I recently rented the Salomon Highpath, and felt very comfortable on it. I am not thrilled about the company, or production location and was curious if you had any board recommendations that line up closely with the Highpath but from different brands? 🤙

have you tried the newer gnu banked country? Also have you got to ride the 162 yet . How’s it ride compared to 59

@thegoodridesnow

7 ай бұрын

No I haven't but really liked the old one.

For an intermediate to advanced board, that likes all mountain, little park but generally a quick and aggressive rider, would you recommend this or the Captia Merc?

@thegoodridesnow

6 ай бұрын

I'm not sure what you mean by "this" as there are several boards on this list. I need to know a lot about you to help so hit me up here if you want real advice. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/

The intro is underplayed hilarious. i am looking in to a All Mountain wide. something that i can carve with my big feet, and not to long. Yes standard Uninc looks good. what about the ride shadowban it comes in a wide ? ide like something a bit fast to. 🙂

@thegoodridesnow

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! hard to say not knowing much about you but yes the Standard Uninc is a great choice for mid/wide to wide riders. Yeah Shadowban could work too but it has to be longer than the Standard Uninc to match the width. You might want to hit me up here so we can do this properly. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/

@Runetone

7 ай бұрын

@@thegoodridesnow Thanks, I spend a lot of time looking at board videos your website and reviews. Instead of a Do it All Board. I got a Ride Twinpig 22/23 on clearance sale. So i got room in the budget for more And now i am looking into something a bit more surfy/carve. I think i am going with a KORUA Cafe Racer, That board looks so fun. And its wide enough. Thanks for all your work. I Enjoy it alot.

Just wondering your thoughts on any notable difference between the Yes Standard Uninc and the Yes Standard (standard version)… Also, with the standard being a “mid-wide”, would you say there should be a minimum foot/boot size for this board?

@thegoodridesnow

7 ай бұрын

Compared both extensively. Check the reviews here for your answers. thegoodride.com/search/yes+standard+uninc thegoodride.com/snowboard-reviews/yes-standard-2015-2024-snowboard-review/ Hit me up if you need more advice here so I can properly help. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/

Sorry, late to this video thread. Would you not rate the Yes Greats in this section or do you class it as pure freestyle? Looking at getting one to do a bit of everything with. Sounds like it lacks a bit in the pow department though. Size 11 boot so keep switching between Greats, Spring Break Resort Twin and Karua Otto.

@thegoodridesnow

5 ай бұрын

I love the Greats but call it Mtn Freestyle. If you go to the side you can see how everything is classified. thegoodride.com/snowboard-reviews/?mens=1 or if you want more in depth advice hit me up here so I can help properly. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/

Hey James, how does the Cardiff Crane compare to the Lynx? They look similar in terms of tapered directional rides. I saw your review of the crane where to mentioned wishing they made a 156, which it looks like they did last year.

@thegoodridesnow

4 ай бұрын

Two very fun rides. The Crane was very close to being a favorite and both are great rides. The Crane feels more like a true twin and more centered. The Lynx feels a little more directional and turny. It also feels a little softer/more playful. Yeah, hoping to get on 156's of both but waiting to hear back from Cardiff.

I’m torn between the Shadowban 160w and Basic Uninc 159w! I’m 6’2 180lbs with size 12 feet, what would pair better with the union ultras and Salomon dialogue boots? Would the basic be too stiff for that combo? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

@thegoodridesnow

5 ай бұрын

Both fit well. Actually the Shadowban would be stiffer but both aren't stiff with that combo. I think it depends on preference. Basic Uninc is more poppy, has a faster base and more grip. Shadowban is more damp and is a little more fun in pow with it's more directional shape. Hit me here if you want to get into it more shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/

Hey James was wondering if you think the nitro team would be good for an intermediate rider? Also do you think the k2 bond bindings would work well with it?

@thegoodridesnow

2 ай бұрын

Team Camber? It's doable but not ideal. It has a really poor float and is pretty catchy for an intermediate. K2 Bond works. I rode it, and it's not a bad binding. If you want to get into it more hit me here to give me the info I need to help you much better. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/

@lilrichardhaygood614

2 ай бұрын

@@thegoodridesnow thanks and I did just waiting on a reply now honestly I’ll be patient?

Is the jones stratus better than the frontier if you don't ride switch as often?

@thegoodridesnow

7 ай бұрын

Check the Stratos review I did. Yeah its better if you don't ride switch but chatter in all conditions is a major factor between the two. Check uneven snow with both reviews.

I currently ride a 149cm Typo. Do you think I'll have a hard time turning the 149cm Standard Uninc with a sz 7 boot?

@thegoodridesnow

7 ай бұрын

Its a good bit wider with the wider waist and the mid-bite tech. It makes it much wider over the inserts. It's a lot easier than it should be because of that indention but it's still a big difference between the typo.

What would be the best all mountain board for a heavy rider. I am 6’3” 260 and currently have an older Burton custom 163 and am looking for something better for me. I am on the east coast but I want to fly out to the Rockies once a season. I really struggle in powder on my current board.

@thegoodridesnow

6 ай бұрын

Boot size?

@KeithRVan

6 ай бұрын

11.5 US

@thegoodridesnow

5 ай бұрын

The Never Summer Cougar 165x could work. Much better grip than your custom, similar pop and better float if you get pow. The Frontier 164w could work too. Maybe the YES Standard Uninc 162 but it might feel softer than you like. It will be fun/easy to butter though and still grip float really well. Hit me up here if you want to get into it more. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/

If you had to pick one as your only board for groomers and tress would you pick the Cougar or Shadowban!?

@thegoodridesnow

5 ай бұрын

If I had to pick one board this wouldn't be my job. It really comes down to your riding style, specs and many other factors. Short answer. Shadowban is better in the trees and the Cougar is better for springy turns on groomers and has a faster base. Hit me up here if you want in depth detailed advice. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/

Double Dog for me.

What are your thoughts on the solomon assassin 2025?

@thegoodridesnow

3 ай бұрын

Rode it and the Assassin Pro. Probably not going to be a favorite but what a massive improvement for both with recycled ABS sidewalls vs. Bamboo and Cork. Such a smoother/better all conditions ride. Even the Pro was managable.

@jcole7581

3 ай бұрын

​@@thegoodridesnow Do you think it is worth buying as an intermediate - on the way to advanced, in an australian ski resort so not much powder, but spend time in the park - on rails and Big jumps, on groomed slopes, off piste (kind of not much in australia) and doing lots of side hits and going fast, thinking of getting the salomon assasin 2025, but do you have any other recommendations, will be my first snowboard as usually just on rentals. getting boots also. Help would be appreciated thank you.

@thegoodridesnow

3 ай бұрын

The Assassin could work but there are other boards that could be a better fit for where you ride. It's incredibly hard to say which one without knowing the answers to most of the questions I need to know to help. If you want to get into it more hit me here to give me the info I need to help you much better. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/

176cm 75 kg boots 8 What shadowban to pick 154 or 157 for one board quiver?

@thegoodridesnow

6 ай бұрын

Man that is tough. You are in between sizes. I think 157 will be better if you ride on a bigger mtn, like more float and a faster board. Especially if you have more responsive bindings/boots. 154 if you like more control and ride on a smaller mountain.

have you tried the forum production 002 freeride 157 yet? btw can find some deals on it now if you search around and it's just a wicked board oh and good reviews man just subbed

@thegoodridesnow

7 ай бұрын

No but my local contact reached out to me to test them so working on it. Thanks!

What is it about Burton boards that they rarely make these lists? Is their Custom either that much better or worse than the others?

@thegoodridesnow

2 ай бұрын

We have a few Burton boards on our Favorites lists and had a Burton as an all mtn favorite last year. There is very intense competition these days. Custom is a great board and check our review on it. Its got tremendous pop and that full camber feel many love but just isn't good in powder compared to these boards.

@RangeUseOnly

2 ай бұрын

​@@thegoodridesnow gooot it. I really appreciate the reply, you all, and just to be clear, I meant all lists, not just yours. I will definitely check the review. I demoed a custom on the east coast this year and it was a dream through everything except pow, which we didn't have that day. it's my reference point, so selfishly want to see it on more lists.

@thegoodridesnow

2 ай бұрын

Thanks and good to know about the other lists as well as your perspective. If you need help deciding on if the Custom is right for you and want to get into it more hit me here to give me the info I need to help you much better. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/ Also check thegoodride.com to compare all the boards we reviewed. I think we are over 700 mens boards and closer to 1,000 if you count previous models ridden.

No mega mercury?

@thegoodridesnow

4 ай бұрын

No. Good board but liked these boards better.

So hard to decide between frontier and the shadowban 😅

@leungie

3 ай бұрын

Actually which board would be a better fit with katana bindings (vans aura pro boots). Thanks so much!

@thegoodridesnow

3 ай бұрын

Katana's fit well with any board due to the adjusable response. Frontier has a faster base, is stiffer and has a little better float/turning experience in powder. Shadowban feels better riding switch, feels more centered and is more fun to butter/play around with while still not being bad when going fast. If you want to get into it more hit me here to give me the info I need to help you much better. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/

Having ridden both I feel the deepfake is better all around than the shadowban, which seems more like a freestyle centric board that’s a bit too soft for riding hard/off piste.

@thegoodridesnow

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your take and glad the Deep Fake works for ya.

Ride deep fake K2 antidote Ride alternator 😁