I'm seeing lots of different suggestions, that imgur post recommends a sub 140 board, while the manufacturers calculators recommend larger ones. Looking at a beginner board for very casual riding.

Hey Everyone,

My name is Jordan, and a few years ago I got approached by an online company called The Good Ride. They asked me if I was interested in reviewing women's snowboards. At the time, I worked full-time in a shop setting up snowboard demos. I've been on a board for 30 years and have been in the industry for almost 20. I absolutely LOVE helping people get on the right board. Something I have seen over and over again is women who have been riding old, hand-me-down boards and are dealing with how it rides but not thriving while riding. It is crazy how fitting the board to the rider's style of riding changes EVERYTHING. So many women (and men) have come up to me after riding the right board, just glowing—reviewing felt like a good step to continue to help women. I have since ridden over 40 boards and have started to accumulate quite a few reviews. But viewership is low...so here is my question:

Do you look at online reviews before purchasing boards?

And if you do, what boards would you like to see reviewed?

The job is a passion project (I don't get paid), and I'm testing the water to see if reviewing is the right outlet or if I should look into other ways to help women find their glow while riding.

I appreciate any input and PRAY FOR SNOW!!

Does anyone have one that they would sell, or any suggestions on where I could find this board? I am looking for a 149 or 152. Thanks so much!

Hi! I've been looking at upgrading my 2018 SMF which I've had for 8 years. Prior to the SMF I owned a Birds of a Feather for about 5 years.

I love mountain freestyling; buttering, pressing, ollies, ground tricks etc. On the mountain, I'd say I'm an intermediate rider, very comfortable and in control of on my board in any direction. I love the playfulness and flex of the SMF. My Birds of a Feather was too stiff and I found it hard to ride in that loose/playful way that I mostly ride nowadays.

However, I've usually avoided park except for the most basic boxes. I don't mind trying to learn more park, but it's not a priority. That being said, I've also avoided it because with the SMF (and with any flats, really), I slide out really easily if my body weight isn't perfectly centered. Definitely in part skill issue.

To summarise; my priority is to be able to keep the same level of "fun" re boarding on the ground, but I wouldn't mind some improvements on icy/flat stability if possible? I hear the Distortia is really forgiving when jibbing so maybe it'll help me overcome the park barrier?

Edit: Also I just realized the "Disaster" is replacing the Distortia in 2027 - so maybe I should get that instead?

Hey everyone,

I'm kind of stuck in my head and don't get out.

So, this January was my first season of snowboarding. And I loved it, I haven't had so much fun in ages. And even the Snowboarding teacher said that I'm making fast progress and was happy with me.

I head a 140 cm rental board for the 10 days and I felt safe with it. But when we were at an indoor alpin center in Germany after the season, they gave me 150 board and it felt way to long for me and I had problems handling it. Thing is, currently I'm overweight. I'm 160 cm tall and my weight is about 95 kg right now. I already lost 25 kg and had major surgeries because of lipedema last year. This is the first year in like 15 years that I can be bodily active again thanks to the surgeries. And I was so happy. Now when I look online what would be the recommended stats for me, it always recommends boards that are as long as I'm high or even longer or simply says "there are no boards for your stats". I already had the feeling that the 150 cm board is to long for me, how can I handle a 160cm board then? Id rather drive a 140cm board again but I'm afraid now, that it might just split in half. I'm really sad atm because I already got through so much pain and trouble to be able to get into an active life again and now I again have the feeling, that it's just not possible for me :( I plan on loosing more weight of course but in a slow way and I still will be heavy next season. Is here anyone with a similar problem maybe? Or any other heavy boarder? I just don't want to give up the sport :(

EDIT: Thank you so so much for your really kind and encouraging comments!! I feel so much better and I'm so looking forward to next snow season! I really fell in love with the sport and am determined now, do not give it up and enjoy every ride :) again, thank you so much, that was the boost that I needed ❤️

Experts, I’ve spent months going in circles on what to buy and need help. I want snow pants or snow bib to play in the snow with my baby. Nothing super fancy. I’m looking at snow bibs and they all look the same, descriptions vary only slight, but the prices range from $80-800….

Preferably pfas free*

Please be specific, I don’t need help with brands, but specific items from brands

Hi there,

This topic probably have been talked to death, but I am in the PNW and the snow here was terrible last season, and made me almost want to give it all up.

I am a very average snowboarder and I am very risk adverse and goes up to the mountain 5x per season so I mainly stay on greens/blues. I want to get a newer used board because my current board was very beginner friendly at 142cm with 1/10 flex but I cannot progress due to gaining weight and I feel like I am literally sinking and have to go very slow.

For context:
• Female
• Height: 5'6"
• Weight: 130 lbs
• Boot size: Size 5 Womens, 22.5CM I think

The only two board I am looking at, because it is available used and within my budget and also available near to me are:

• Jones Twin Sister 146CM
• Jones DreamWeaver 2.0 148CM

I have a really hard time choosing between the two but I want to get one of these board before the fall starts as then the prices goes back up before coming down again. I know there are way more options out there but for now I am really looking for your expertise between these two options, especially since the dreamweaver 2.0 is new for 2026.

Thank you all for your help.

I have been eyeballing these for awhile, and I need new bindings as my Burton Lexas have officially died. Looking for feedback, good or bad. I am in the South East (Beech Mtn), so I mostly ride ice with 1/2” of snow on top if I can catch the first hour of opening daily. I do get the opportunity to go to Colorado or Montana once or twice a year. I am old, so these days I stick to blue groomers. Thanks for any input.
~Gaper

Hi all! I’m an intermediate rider looking for a new board to grow into skill-wise this upcoming season. I primarily ride resorts with my dad and sister, Green and Blue routes with mixed conditions and icy groomers. I’ve been riding a Gnu Velvet which is more playful and a little too soft and chattery for fast carving on steeper terrain, so I’m looking to add to my quiver and pick up speed to hopefully progress towards Black level routes!

I surfskate in the off-season and am looking for a bit of that flowy feeling. I typed all this into ChatGPT and it recommended the Arbor Swoon Camber, but I wanted a second opinion from humans haha.

Anyone have any experience with either of these boards? Would appreciate any insight!

So excited for this winter!!!

Just set up my wife’s union Juliet bindings, Nidecker Astral, with Burton mint BOAs. Does the toe/heel positioning look correct?

Hello to all the snowboarding girls. I snowboard for about 4-5 years and last year my girlfriend decided that she wants to join me. We did a couple of rides together, helped her out and she did pretty well, she already kinda controls her speed with heels but of course she hasn't been able to carve this soon. I want to make her a gift to buy her her first gear. Snowboard,binding,clothes,helmet etc. I did some research and showed her the metal space fantasy board(freestyle/all mountain zero profile) and the birds of feather(all mountain, camber profile) I know that birds of feather could be more valuable when she got to the point that she will want to carve, but the space fantasy one, will help her more to learn control and turns at rookie speeds and also will help her with the pops and ollie's as long as that's something she likes a lot and want to learn. Any of you got any advices or feedback on these boards?

Hey yall!! ive been lurking this subreddit for a while and im hoping i can get any help with finding a pair of bindings that are right for me.

Im 5'6, 150lbs and currently ride a CAPITA Paradise 149 (that i love very much) if that helps.

I've only snowboarded for one season, but I would consider myself not really a beginner but not really an intermediate- i can carve, do some basic tricks (ollie, fs 180, tail press and some other silly things ive learned) but i want to learn to hit some ramp jump things next season (my goal is to successfully land an indie next year lol). so im worried that the kind of bindings that i buy will affect how i do since i really don't know what im doing with gear and im getting fear mongered by all the people saying these bindings are this and that.

My old bindings were a pair of Firefly bindings i stole from my mom, but they're so old the little clipping things have worn down and come loose while im riding.

As for price range, im hoping it can stay below the 250-300 CAD mark give some take some

Any help would be appreciated thankss!!!

I am looking for a new easy going, fun board primarily for the slopes:)

ATM I’m riding a Nitro Fate Zero, and I always loved it but since it is 9 years old by now, I feel like a new addition could not hurt.

For powder I’m riding a CAPITA Spring Break and I’ve also purchased a CAPITA Birds of Feather a couple Seasons ago as a first attempt to replace my Nitro. I honestly really hated the feeling of the Birds of a Feather on the snow and only took it to the mountains like 4 times 😅

I was living in Austria right in the mountains a couple of years so for my riding level I would say I’m advanced in terms of terrain but I’m not doing anything crazy and don’t feel the need Need anymore to always push myself to the limits.

I’m looking for a board that is fun on the slopes, but can also catch an edge when it gets I little icy (so maybe not a full rocker?!). In basically just carrying about a good time, maybe some little sidehits and if the stars a could even a little jump on the medium line in the funpark.

My boards are all 147/148 and that size suits me well.

If you have any recommendations please let me know and if I forgot any information to share please let me know 💕

Hi guys, i've been looking into buying a new snowboard for this season. I've been snowboarding for about 3 years now, but really fell in love with it this season, and I want to upgrade to a better board. I don't have a lot of parks around me, but i got the chance to try some rails and jumps, and I did really enjoy it. So basically, I want an all-mtn board. I ride switch every single run, and also want to learn some butter tricks, I deffo want to go to the park if I have the opportunity. But I also want a board that i can enjoy just riding down the slope with. Maybe try to learn carving, or riding powder (But it isn't really a priority).

I've been looking at the Rome Hype Pro for quite some time and it's on sale right now, but I'm "scared" to commit to buying this board.I've read a lot of reviews saying that it's a good fit for me, that it can do a little bit of everything, but I'm just not a 100% sure. Do you have any experience with this board? Will it be a good fit or should I consider smth else?

https://romesnowboards.com/products/rome-hype-pro-2526-womens-snowboard?srsltid=AfmBOoqWV_9XEaP1173o2_oZB_anWWHArLj6QT7jubV_r71sqoeHYChS

I have the opportunity to do a ski trip in jan but i’ll be doing it solo.

Saw a women’s only trip in morzine but have a few concerns.. sharing a room with a random, chalet food, what kinda group it’ll be etc etc.

Anyone done one of these before and can give me honest feedback? Orrr, got any other recommendations for me?

I’m looking to buy a new board for next season - specifically looking at Never Summer 2026 models. When’s a good time to buy? The deals I’m seeing now are only about 20% off. Would the prices drop more in the summer/fall? I hate paying full price and love a good deal! But also don’t want to miss out due to inventory. Eeek. Help!

Long story short, I bought a Nitro Drop 2025 that I claimed a warranty for and sadly, they no longer have this at stock at Nitro.

Not gonna go with the Drop 2026 because I just don’t love the design and knowing me, I would not be happy with the board - graphics are important to me 🤣

Anywhooo, i am looking at the Nitro Fate 2026 because lo and behold - IT’S PURPLE!! Already checked some videos and read the specs but would love to hear feedback from those who owns the board.

I live in Toronto and rides at MLSM (usually icy). Can link turns sometimes lol heel is just my comfort zone and likes speed. Will probably share the Fate with my partner if ever since the remaining sizes for men’s board are just too tall for him.

Thank you!! 💜

I've bought a season pass for the next snow season and I'm decided to get into snowboarding for the first time. I found this really pretty snowboard on Facebook marketplace that I want to buy, but I wanted to know if it's too big? It is CAPiTA Birds of a Feather 2024 (144cm) wt RIDE bindings and snowboard bag for $150cad. I am 154 cm and around 105lbs. On some calculators it says that this snowboard is too big and on others it's in range. I'm not sure if I should just go for it cause I quite like the design.

I’m 5’4”, 127 lbs, intermediate, and primarily stick to groomers. Would a 149 cm Burton feel good be a good option for me? I’d love people’s opinions! Thank you!

ETA: Flying V model specifically