Top 5 Wide All Mountain Boards
Another great board for riders with larger feet is the Carbon Credit from Gnu. This board is a beauty that offers amazing strength and power. The great thing is that as strong as it is, the board is actually pretty playful as well.
One thing that gives this board such a great performance is its BTX Camber that really gives it that playful feel. This camber combines a banana rocker and fairly subtle camber.
The Carbon is great for jumps and provides a soft, but quick landing.
The board is built with Aspen and Colombian Gold Miraculous Aspen that gives it the durability it needs to withstand every ride you take. However, this doesn’t mean it is heavy. It is actually light and fairly poppy.
Another great thing is that the board you can carve with best of them without losing the ability to make sharp, quick turns. Plus, it rides great in any type of conditions you may find yourself in.
What We Liked
- Very lightweight
- Freestyle ride
- Great for multiple skill levels
What We Didn't Like
- Pretty soft as far as flex goes
- More advanced riders might not like this board
The Typo from Yes is a great all mountain ride that is great for skill levels from beginners to the more advanced. It is also offered in 8 different size variations.
This is very similar to the Yes Basic but is a little faster, better for riding powder, and great at carving. This makes the board perfect for those looking for a truly versatile snowboard.
Turning and carving is smooth and easy but not overly aggressive. This board is extremely maneuverable at slower speeds and can weave between trees seamlessly. It is even great at going over rougher terrains.
The maneuverability of the board makes it great for side hits, spins, and has pop that is easy to get to. It’s jumping sweet spot are small and medium sized ones. While the board can handle larger jumps, it definitely was not made for them.
What We Liked
- Very versatile riding
- Great for riders that can handle a growing skill level
- Playful and stable
What We Didn't Like
- Not the fastest board
- Not great for large jumps
- Okay performance on powder
The Brainstorm is an all mountain style board that is best for more experienced beginners and intermediate riders. Advanced riders that want a more playful ride could have a lot of fun on this board.
Slash designed this board in a way that makes riding powder a fun experience. Though, it is not the most aggressive carver it can do a few smaller ones here and there.
Initiating turns is super easy and made skidding no problem at all.
One thing to watch out for is that it doesn’t handle high speeds very well and can start to get wobbly. However, it does great at maneuvering around bumps in rougher terrains.
Being so playful, with tons of pop that is easy to access, this board is great for jumps of all sizes but it really shines on medium sized jumps. The landings are nice and solid but aren’t all out stomps. It also does well with side hits.
What We Liked
- Great for jumps
- Tons of pop
- Easily maneuverable
What We Didn't Like
- Wobbly at high speeds
- Not great at carving
- Not a jibber
This high end all mountain board is definitely not a beginner’s board. However, it can handle backcountry, groomers, and still make you look good tearing up the park
Riders need to have basic turns perfected, but this is a board that will stay with them as they grow in experience and skill level.
Rossignol’s One board has a mid-range flex through the middle and gets softer as you reach the tip and tail. This makes buttering extremely easy.
The rocker tip and tail make floating in powder an absolute dream, and even mimics freeride boards.
The versatility of the board means you can definitely lay out a strong carve, but riders can still skid turns when they want or need to. Plus, this board is very smooth at high speeds.
Though it may not have the most pop, it still makes jumps super fun. It handles the landing extremely well and can be landed switch.
What We Liked
- Smooth ride at high speeds
- Great float in powder
- Minimal chatter
What We Didn't Like
- Not a ton of pop
- Pretty pricey
- Not a beginner’s board
The Yes Standard is an all mountain board that may not be the greatest choice for beginners, but it isn’t the worst option either. It is pretty good for an all around type of board.
Riders that are looking for a do all type of board without having to break the bank by buying multiple boards would do good at checking this one out.
The rocker in the tip and tail makes floating in powder very smooth, and it also does well riding switch in the stuff. This is also due to the board being a true twin shape.
The Standard handles turns very well and is quite forgiving and carves like a champ. It can also handle decent speeds, though it is not a speed demon like a freeride board is.
Jumps and spins are very fun thanks to the camber it does have, that is between the feet. This also gives it a good pop and keeps it nice and stable for hitting the landings.
What We Liked
- Very versatile board
- Good for all types of skill levels
- Handles speed very well
What We Didn't Like
- Not great for jibbing
- Not outstanding for one specific riding
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main types of snowboards?
There are three major types of snowboards. These include All Mountain, Freestyle, and Alpine.
Each type of board comes with a construction that is unique to the type of board they are. These characteristics are the material used, the shape, flex, and size of the board
What size boot requires a wide snowboard?
In general, riders that wears a boot over a size 10 are usually better off riding a wide snowboard.
A small guide is that boot sizes between 10.5 and 12 should do well on a 26cm waist. Over a size 12 and you would want the waist width to be larger.
What is the best type of snowboard?
While this depends on your personal preference, the most popular boards are all mountain boards and the freeride boards.
These boards are more versatile and can handle the park scene, the halfpipe, and can even float on a powder surface.
One thing to know is that these are best for riders that have an interest in all types of riding.
These boards will not have one specific terrain or condition that they will completely dominate.
With this being said, they do make some of the most fun boards around.
Section 10: Conclusion
When it all comes down to it, finding the perfect snowboard is all up to you. Everything is determined by your personal preferences and needs.
However, this doesn’t mean we can’t give you our suggestion. For our favorite of these top 5 we are going with the Typo from Yes.
This board is extremely versatile in its use. It can handle just about any type of terrain and is sure to give the rider a great experience.
It has pop, and great maneuverability. This makes it great for side hits and smaller jumps, and it can weave through the trees with no problem.
Not only is it versatile in riding, but it actually comes in 8 different sizes. This means those that need wider boards can still have a great ride on the board.