Welcome to our First Annual Snowboard Test! We’ve taken what we have learned over the years with our ski test and have applied it to the rider’s perspective. With a lot of fantastic and enthusiastic snowboarders both on staff and in our local community, we were able to tap into some serious talent and get awesome feedback on a variety of boards. From versatile all-mountain rides and big mountain powder sticks to smeary and jibby park decks, the range and array of snowboards is vast and wide.  

At SkiEssentials.com, we do our testing a little bit differently. Rather than giving a board a rank or score, we look to put more of a personal touch on the system. The hope is that you identify with a tester, either through style, size, or application, see what they like, and have that information help you in your board buying decision. We don’t believe that there’s a best or worst board out there, but rather the ride that’s best for you. 

With around 60 boards from 5 brands covered, there’s a whole lot of information to consume here. Each board gets a writeup with tester feedback, an original video, and close up pictures to help you filter through a massive amount of data in order to get the most complete view of your next ride. Grab your computer, phone, or tablet and get ready to explore the wide range of snowboard styles and types. We hope you enjoy!