Snowboards

An old board with chipped graphics can feel like a lost cause. But with the right prep, it can become a custom piece of art. So can you paint a snowboard, and will the paint actually last on the snow? This guide covers the best paints, how to repaint a used snowboard, a step-by-step process, and the mistakes that ruin a board. Short Answer: Yes, you can paint and repaint a snowboard. But paint only the top sheet. Never paint the base, edges, or sidewalls. The Secret to Longevity: Standard paint peels fast under snow moisture and board flex. To … Read more

One board for the whole mountain has to carve groomers, float through soft snow, and stay composed in chop. We compared the best all mountain snowboards on flex, profile, shape, and real test results, so you can find a board that matches how and where you actually ride. The Custom series is one of the most popular and imitated lines in snowboarding, and the Flying V edition adds a playful twist by mixing rocker and camber for an all-mountain ride with extra mischief built in. We rank the Custom Flying V first because it is the most approachable all-mountain board … Read more

A good butter comes down to a board that bends easily, pivots on its flat base, and forgives a sloppy edge. We compared the best snowboards for butters, focusing on soft to mid-soft flex ratings, twin shapes, and profiles that make pressing and rotating on the snow feel effortless. The Disaster is Bataleon’s dedicated jib deck, a true twin with a soft flex, low camber, and a skate-like feel that makes pressing and butters feel natural. We rank the Disaster first because it is built around the exact things a butter needs. A soft 2/10 flex bends under a small … Read more

No single board does everything, but the right deck makes every day on the hill easier. We compared the best snowboards across freeride, freestyle, all-mountain, and value picks, using each board’s real specs, flex ratings, and independent test results so you can match a board to how you actually ride. The Flagship is where the Jones story began, a directional freeride board ridden by Jeremy Jones on legendary descents and long regarded as one of the most capable big mountain boards you can buy. We rank the Flagship first because it combines three things that rarely come together in one … Read more

Most riders do best on a medium flex, and the honest answer for anyone unsure which way to lean is to stay there rather than guess toward stiff. Flex is usually described on a soft-to-stiff scale, and where you land on it should follow three things: how you actually ride, how long you’ve been doing it, and what you weigh relative to the board’s recommended range. Get any one of those wrong and a board that’s technically “correct” on paper can feel miserable underfoot. What Soft, Medium, and Stiff Actually Feel Like Soft flex turns easily at low speed and … Read more

A 20 year old snowboard can absolutely still be good, but the board’s age is close to the least useful thing you can check. What actually decides it is the same handful of structural points you’d look at on any used board, plus one part that almost never survives two decades in usable shape: the bindings. Treat the number on the manufacture sticker as background information, not a verdict, and work through the board itself before you decide anything. What Actually Determines Whether a 20 Year Old Board Is Still Good Run your finger along both edges and look for … Read more

When evaluating Jones Snowboards’ lineup for a versatile, do-it-all deck, two models dominate the directional twin conversation: the Jones Rally Cat and the Jones Mountain Twin. While both snowboards feature a versatile directional twin shape, 3D Contour Base technology, and a subtle setback stance for all-mountain riding, they target completely different flex preferences, camber profiles, and riding mentalities. Shared Tech Across Both Boards Jones Rally Cat vs Mountain Twin Comparison Feature / Spec Jones Rally Cat Jones Mountain Twin Flex Rating Soft-Medium (4/10) Medium (6/10) Board Profile True Camber (with 3D Bevel) CamRock (Camber between feet / Rocker tips) 3D … Read more

When shopping for flagship Burton snowboards like the Burton Custom or Burton Process, picking the right graphics and core tech is easy, the real decision comes down to what’s underfoot. Burton offers many of its top-tier decks in two distinct profiles: traditional Pure Camber and hybrid Flying V. Choosing between them fundamentally changes how your board carves, floats, pops, and locks into edges. The Quick Verdict: Choose Burton Pure Camber if you want high-speed stability, powerful edge hold on hardpack/ice, and explosive pop for carving or jumping. Choose Burton Flying V if you prefer a loose, catch-free feel, effortless float … Read more

Few snowboards carry the legendary status of the Jones Mountain Twin lineup. Designed for riders who treat the entire resort like a freestyle playground, these directional twins seamlessly blend park agility, high-speed carving, and freeride float. However, riders choosing between the Jones Mountain Twin and the Jones Mountain Twin Pro (formerly known as the Ultra Mountain Twin) face a distinct fork in the road. While both boards share identical shapes, camber profiles, and 3D base bevels, their internal constructions deliver radically different riding experiences. In this comprehensive review, we break down the materials, flex patterns, speed capabilities, and real-world performance … Read more

Buying used can save serious money, but a board is more than just a flat piece of material, and hidden damage can turn a good deal into a wasted purchase. Knowing what to look for when buying a used snowboard means checking a handful of specific spots carefully, rather than just glancing at the topsheet and assuming everything underneath is fine. This guide covers a full inspection checklist, the specific dealbreakers that should make you walk away, sizing and compatibility checks, and what a fair used price actually looks like. What to Look for in a Used Snowboard At a … Read more

Walk into any snowboard shop and you will notice all mountain boards make up a large share of the lineup, often positioned as the default recommendation for riders who are not entirely sure what specialized category fits them best. What are all mountain snowboards actually built for, and why do they dominate so much shelf space compared to more specialized park or powder specific shapes? All Mountain Snowboard Definition An all mountain snowboard is a board designed to perform reasonably well across a wide range of terrain and conditions, rather than being optimized heavily for one specific discipline like park … Read more

A single board can cost several hundred dollars, which feels like a lot for what looks like a shaped piece of wood and plastic at first glance. Why are snowboards so expensive compared to other recreational sporting goods of similar size and apparent simplicity? The answer comes down to specialized materials, labor intensive manufacturing, and the layered construction required to make a board actually perform on snow. Snowboard Cost Factors Several distinct factors combine to determine a board’s final retail price, each adding a specific, identifiable cost to the manufacturing process. Core material choice, base construction type, the number of … Read more