What are the best snowboards of winter 23/24?

WHAT ARE THE BEST SNOWBOARDS FOR WINTER 23/24?

Nitro has released the Beas, the toughest park board on the market. Used by the likes of Marcus Kleveland and Torgeir Bergem, this board needs to be tough yet precise to perform even more committed tricks. This board is designed for intermediate riders through to the most experienced riders who want to throw down in the snowpark!

As its name suggests, the Ultra Mountain Twin board is the Ultra version of the Mountain Twin. At Jones, the Ultra range takes an already high-performance board to the next level.

This board is designed to offer exceptional versatility, allowing you to ride at any time, whatever the snow conditions. Whether you're venturing into 1.5 meters of powder, carving on the piste, tackling steep slopes or practicing freestyle (its specialty), it will never disappoint. So it's no surprise that Freeride World Tour champion Sammy Luebke chose this board as his weapon of choice to win all his competitions.

The Camrock profile with a central camber and two rockers at the ends, combined with the Directionnal Twin shape, provides enormous pop while retaining great maneuverability. It's a board that turns fast and well, whether on snow or in the air.

With the Singular board, Amplid has created an ultra-versatile product that's capable of delighting every kind of rider. Maybe it's too good to be true, but this board is very ambitious: it will be perfect for going deep in the powder, carving on freshly groomed slopes first thing in the morning, or having a blast in the snowparks. On paper, it sounds like a dream, but once you've tested this board, the dream becomes reality. It's perfect for intermediate to advanced riders.

The Stratos is an all-mountain hybrid board that excels in creative freeride and all-terrain tricks. Its directional, tapered freeride shape, combined with a freestyle board feel, gives the Stratos agility in powder and a variety of conditions. Designed by Jones, the Stratos 2024 is an ultra-versatile board that stands out for its all-round performance, offering the ideal experience for freeride, piste and park riders who excel in all these disciplines.

The Stratos adopts sustainable materials with a recycled plastic topsheet, recycled steel edges and the use of Bio Resin, helping to reduce gas emissions by 33%.

The Jones Women's Stratos 2024 is an all-mountain hybrid board designed to excel in creative freeride, all-terrain tricks and carving. Featuring a freeride-specific tapered directional shape and a freestyle board feel, the Stratos is incredibly playful and agile in powder and a variety of conditions.

Modern and extremely versatile, the Jones Women's Stratos is the ideal board for intermediate to advanced riders, satisfying every riding desire.

The Tweaker, the latest jewel in the Freestyle range for men, embodies the spirit of freestyle with its symmetrical design. This board is meticulously crafted to excel at ollies, tricks and creative linework, offering a riding experience that's both playful and stable.

Its twin tip shape ensures exceptional maneuverability, enabling easy switch rides. Perfectly adapted to the hard snow conditions of the Snowpark, the Tweaker 2024 is equipped with a classic camber and Traction Tech 3.0 wavy edges that guarantee exceptional grip, conferring stability, precision, and power when transmitting energy at high speed. The Blunt Nose and 3D Contour Base 3.0 technology add a touch of versatility by reducing edge grip, making it easier to butter and slide.

Inside, the Tweaker features a poplar wood Classic Core for outstanding pop. Added fiberglass layers contribute to optimal responsiveness on all types of snow. With such impressive pop, you're sure to reign supreme in the snowpark. The Tweaker is more than just a freestyle board. It's a high-performance, durable tool for all levels of tricksters looking for an exceptional riding experience.

The Feelgood is the ideal snowboard for advanced to expert riders. Nothing beats the liveliness of this board for unforgettable sensations. Whether you're looking for precise glide to carve straight lines or explore natural terrain, Burton's Feelgood women's snowboard, endorsed by Burton rider Kelly Clark, combines a unique shape with the stability of camber and the power of pop, delivering Ferrari-like maneuverability. Its directional profile makes it easy to adapt to all conditions, making it the board of choice for conquering any terrain.

The Nitro Fate 2024 embodies the essence of versatility in the world of women's snowboarding, offering a model recognized and proven over the years. As an all-mountain board, it features a Powerlite Core of carefully selected, knot-free poplar blades, ensuring lightness, responsiveness and excellent snow contact thanks to its Reflex Core profile. The Fate also excels in speed, thanks to its Sintered Speed Formula HD Base, and its directional twin shape, which offers a playful, intuitive ride, adapted to all situations.

Featuring the standard Cam-Out camber, the Fate provides exceptional pop and support, whether on the piste, in the snowpark or off-piste. Its versatile design eliminates the need for a quiver, making the Nitro Fate the ideal board for a winter rich in riding experiences. With over a decade of innovations, the Nitro Fate women's series continues to impress with its performance, offering confidence and consistent speed in all conditions. Whether you aspire to compete or are looking for a versatile, flowing board, the Nitro Fate remains a reliable and exceptional choice.