Snowboards might look broadly similar, but their performance is affected by a whole load of factors, including their shape, flex pattern, and the materials they’re made from. Until the mid-90s, most snowboards were primarily aimed either at riders who wanted to do freestyle (i.e. tricks), or those who wanted to ride off piste<\/strong>\u00a0(otherwise known as freeriders). <\/p>\n Then in 1996, Burton Snowboards launched the Custom, the first all mountain snowboard, and the snowboard market changed for good. Designed as a compromise between the two extremes, it nonetheless performed incredibly well on all kinds of terrain, and was quickly adopted by pro freestylers and pro freeriders alike.<\/p>\n These days, the vast majority of the snowboards sold each year are all mountain snowboards, for obvious reasons. Why would you spend money on buying multiple boards when you could ride it all with a jack of all trades?<\/p>\n Most intermediate to advanced riders will want to sample a little bit of everything anyway, and if you’ve only got a week of\u00a0snowboarding in France<\/strong>\u00a0or Austria<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>each winter, it makes sense to buy a versatile board that will handle whatever conditions you find.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n «In 1996, Burton Snowboards launched the world’s first all-mountain board, the Custom, and the market changed for good»<\/p>\n
\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n That’s not to say that specialist snowboards don’t still have their place. If you know you don’t like tricks, or you’re heading to somewhere where there’s likely to be a lot of powder (like\u00a0Hakuba in Japan, for example) then it buying a freeride snowboard<\/strong>\u00a0makes a ton of sense. <\/p>\n Similarly, out and out beginners will probably be better off looking at entry-level snowboards, or a freestyle board (as these often share the characteristics of entry-level boards. But for everyone else, all mountain snowboards are a good place to get started. And these are the best all mountain snowboards on the market this winter.<\/p>\n This winter, we worked closely with our sister title Whitelines<\/em>\u2014the UK’s oldest dedicated snowboard magazine\u2014to test the best new models. Our joint test team, consisted of riders based in the Italian Dolomites, Fernie in Canada, Wanaka in New Zealand and Helsinki in Finland. Between them, they have over 200 years of snowboarding experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n They tested well over 100 of this winters’ boards, plus boots, bindings and other bits of snowboard kit. If need more detail on Whitelines <\/em>picks (some of which didn’t make this shorter list) check out\u00a0their Whitelines 100<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n «Our test team has over 200 years of snowboarding experience between them»<\/p>\n
\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Alongside those new models this list also includes lots of classics\u2014all mountain boards that the manufacturers have included in their lines for years (or in the case of the Burton Custom, for almost three decades). Of course, these classic get updated every season, with new graphics and the latest advanced materials, but the broad parameters of how they ride, and who they’re aimed at, stay the same.\u00a0<\/p>\n As well as checking out the latest versions, our test team has ridden every one of these models extensively over the years. Many of them, we’ve owned, and can bring this longterm test experience to bear on our reviewing process. We’ve chosen a mixture of men’s all mountain snowboards and women’s all mountain snowboards, and we’ve listed them in alphabetical order.<\/p>\n If you want some clarification on the terms used in our reviews, check out our handy all mountain snowboard buyer’s guide <\/u><\/strong>below, which will help you get educated on the basics involved in buying a snowboard. Otherwise here’s our pick of the best all mountain snowboards for the 2023 season.<\/p>\n Nobody likes a bail, and they\u2019re significantly less likely on the Goliath, thanks Bataleon’s patented Triple Base Technology (also called 3BT) which lifts the edges of the board’s base, making catching them less likely. To this, the brand have added Dual Radial Super Tubes\u2014hollow carbon tubes which run parallel to the edges of the board to give it better response, and power transfer to the edges.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Goliath\u2019s SideKick Tips \u2014which increase sidebase uplift at the widest points of the nose and tail\u2014are a genius addition which makes for smooth turn initiation and easy handling whether on ice, slush or hardpack. Bataleon is a brand that inspires true fandom, and this is pretty much the best all mountain snowboard they make. Try one, and you’ll see why people love them so much.<\/p>\n Men’s board<\/strong><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Flex <\/strong>6\/10<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Shape <\/strong>Directional twin<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Profile <\/strong>Triple Base Technology (Bataleon’s own invention, which mixes the best of rocker and camber)<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Best for<\/strong> Intermediate and advanced all mountain riders<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Verdict <\/strong>A\u00a0fast, fun ride loaded with technical features to justify the slightly higher price tag.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/ul>\n Buy Bataleon Goliath Snowboard: <\/strong><\/span>\u00a3540 from Snowboard Asylum<\/p>\n Available in an impressive range of sizes from 138 to 162W, the Whatever is part of Bataleon’s genderless collection, catering to riders of all shapes and sizes. As with all Bataleon boards, it\u2019s built around Triple Base Technology that transforms the base of the board into a 3D hull, with medium uplift in both nose and tail.<\/p>\n This, combined with a relatively soft flex for an all-mountain board creates a ride so forgiving, one of our testers claimed he «literally tried to catch edges and couldn’t.» It’s the snowboarding equivalent of having a guardian angel on your shoulder. Although the shape is directional, the base is twin, so it can easily be ridden switch. This makes it well suited to powder, piste, park, or whatever else you want to ride\u2014hence the name.\u00a0<\/p>\n Read more about the Bataleon Whatever on Whitelines.com<\/em><\/p>\n Unisex board<\/strong><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Flex <\/strong>5\/10<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Profile <\/strong>Triple Base Technology (Bataleon’s own invention, which mixes the best of rocker and camber)<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Best for<\/strong> Intermediate and advanced all mountain riders<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Verdict <\/strong>Easy to handle, and performs well all over the mountain.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/ul>\n Buy Bataleon Whatever Snowboard: \u00a3450 on Absolute-Snow.co.uk\u00a0<\/span><\/strong> Yes, this snowboard errs on the pricier side but if you\u2019re an intermediate to expert rider with a love of all mountain riding, the Custom Camber is hard to beat. It\u2019s the latest take on the Custom\u2014the legendarily versatile board which invented the whole category of all mountain snowboards. There are now two versions: the Burton Custom Flying V, and this beauty, the Custom Camber.\u00a0<\/p>\n This is the ideal snowboard for advanced riders who crave both stability and precision when hitting the mountain hard. It\u2019s an aggressive all mountain board, with a generous camber which means there\u2019s plenty of pop. Despite the elongated nose, it\u2019s not the floatiest of rides, but it comes into its own on steeps \u2013 it carves quickly and smoothly and retains great manoeuvrability, even at slow speeds.\u00a0<\/p>\n Men’s board<\/strong><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Flex<\/strong> 7\/10<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Verdict<\/strong> A fun, fast ride for experienced all mountain riders, backed up by the tried-and-tested technicality of Burton\u2019s bestselling model.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/ul>\n Buy Burton Custom Camber Snowboard:<\/strong><\/span> \u00a3630 at Burton.com<\/p>\n This lightweight true twin is another all mountain snowboard which pairs playfulness with all-terrain reliability. Burton\u2019s legendary Super Fly II Core keeps the weight low (and makes busting out impromptu ollies a breeze, even at low speeds) and the strategic profile of the core transfers the energy to both the nose and the tail for supersized snap. Dualzone EGD engineered wood grain \u2013 placed along the toe and heel edges in two continuous zones perpendicular to the core \u2013 act as fantastic stabilisers improving the edge hold. <\/p>\n Like the Burton Custom Flying V (the rocker version of the board above) this features rocker zones between the feet and towards the tip and tail. This makes the board feel more forgiving and easier to turn on, so its better suited to less advanced all mountain riders.<\/p>\n Men’s board<\/strong><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Flex <\/strong>4\/10<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Shape <\/strong>True twin<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Best for <\/strong>All mountain riders who are still learning, or looking for a more playful ride<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Verdict<\/strong> A fantastic all mountain snowboard for all kinds of conditions<\/p>\n
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\n<\/ul>\n Buy Burton Process Flying V Snowboard:<\/span> <\/strong>\u00a3519.95 at Absolute Snow<\/p>\n Capita\u2019s bestselling snowboard is a go-anywhere deck which uses a hybrid camber design to deliver maximum pop, without being too stiff to alienate intermediate riders. The true twin shape makes this a great all mountain freestyle snowboard, but it handles powder pretty well too.<\/p>\n Capita\u2019s P2 Superlight Core does a brilliant job of keeping the weight low without sacrificing impact resistance, and high-end features such as the Fortress Kevlar Bound Sidewalls and super fast, Quantum Drive sintered base mean the D.O.A offers brilliant value for money, too. <\/p>\n This year’s board features a new innovation called the Hybrid Holysheet, which means there’s now carbon fibre woven into the fibreglass that wraps the core. This is designed to add even more pop to this already snappy board. (D.O.A. by the way, stands for Defenders of Awesome\u2014not dead on arrival\u2014a phrase that’s become Capita’s motto since this board was introduced.)<\/p>\n Men’s board<\/strong><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Flex <\/strong>6\/10<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Verdict<\/strong> Given the stable of fantastic features, this snowboard offers brilliant value for money.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/ul>\n Buy Capita D.O.A Snowboard:<\/strong> <\/span>\u00a3499 at Absolute-snow.co.uk<\/p>\n In 2024, some brands continue to employ cringe \u2018Bic for her\u2019-esque marketing to their women\u2019s boards, while others seem to have overcorrected — as if the gender-specificity of their products was a secret that must be closely guarded. Twixt the two is the Capita Equalizer — a name that alludes to the need for more women\u2019s boards to step up to the quality offered to men. <\/p>\n The stick of choice for Capita\u2019s freestyle-loving pro rider Jess Kimura, this is a mid-stiff all-mountain model that can handle a stairset one day and a couloir the next. It\u2019s as near as damnit to being a twin shape, with camber underfoot moving to rockered sections at each end, making it a great all rounder. Our tester was particularly effusive about the way it handled sidecountry tricks.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Read more about the Capita Equalizer on Whitelines.com<\/em><\/p>\n Buy Capita Equalizer: \u00a3490 from Blue-Tomato.co.uk<\/span> The Tweaker Pro is a stiffer, more beefed up version of their existing Tweaker model, with a snappy flex and camber profile that makes it ideal for more advanced freestylers. It features Koroyd, an impact-dampening material normally used in helmets, in the board\u2019s wooden core, helping it feel stable and solid at speed. Our tester said it was \u201cperfect for playing around on the piste, as well as in the park.\u201d\u00a0 Read more about the<\/em> Jones Tweaker Pro on Whitelines.com<\/em> Men’s board<\/strong><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Flex <\/strong>7\/10<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Verdict<\/strong> A real standout this season\u2014ideal for all kinds of all-mountain fun.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\n<\/ul>\n Buy Jones Tweaker Pro:\u00a0\u00a3535 at Blue-Tomato.co.uk<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Jones might be best known for their big mountain guns, but this\u2014the women’s specific equivalent of the much-loved Jones Mountain Twin men’s snowboard\u2014is an out and out all mountain board. It recently underwent an extensive redesign, giving it a slightly blunter nose and tail shape, and a 3D contoured base. The latter, now included on all Jones models (including the Jones Mountain Twin) means the base is curved, which makes the edges harder to catch on hardpack.\u00a0<\/p>\n As the name suggests, this is a true twin, with a centred stance which lets you ride switch easily. However, while you can ride the snow park with this, it\u2019s not really a rail board. Instead, like most Jones boards it is most at home in the backcountry. \u00a0If you want a women’s all mountain snowboard with a bit of a powder bias, they don\u2019t come much better.<\/p>\n Buy Jones Twin Sister Snowboard:<\/span> <\/strong>\u00a3479.95 at Jones Snowboards<\/p>\n Introduced as a brand new model two years ago, the K2 Antidote provides the cure to all your indecisiveness when buying. Can’t choose between a powder board and a freestyle board? Don’t! While the squared off tail, might make this look like a more\u00a0freeride focussed model<\/strong>,\u00a0it’s more than capable of carving up the whole mountain. In fact, riding switch couldn’t be easier, and its stiffer flex makes it a great board if you’re into riding halfpipe or the terrain park. <\/p>\n The 2025 model boasts an A1 core, made from three renewable species of timber: bamboo, aspen, and paulownia. This provides exceptional snap, making ollies a breeze, and giving the board a balanced feel in the air. At the same time, the setback stance and twin camber profile allow you to keep your nose up in deep snow without suffering from back leg burn. Available in smaller, female-friendly sizes, this is a an excellent, unisex, all rounder.<\/p>\n Unisex board<\/strong><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Flex <\/strong>8\/10<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Verdict<\/strong> Solid edge hold makes this a dream on piste. It cuts through uneven off piste with ease, yet still makes a great terrain park board.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/ul>\n Buy K2 Antidote Snowboard:<\/span> <\/strong>\u00a3536.36 at Three Zero<\/p>\n The K2 Extravision is a completely new board for 2024\/25, but we expect it to find its audience and stick around for a while. There\u2019s nothing crazy going on here in terms of tech\u2014rather, you can file this one under \u2018simple but effective\u2019. The medium flex leaves all options open, and the slight early rise in the nose makes this powder-friendly without tempting you to save this only for deep days. <\/p>\n It\u2019s truly one for taking all over the mountain, equally adept at unlocking the potential of the casual rider, or meeting the demands of the aficionado. Our testers were also stoked to find a women\u2019s board with such a decent selection of wide sizes.\u00a0<\/p>\n Read more about the<\/em> K2 Extravision on Whitelines.com<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Women’s board<\/strong><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nWhy should you buy an all mountain snowboard?<\/h2>\n
How we selected the best all mountain snowboards<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nBataleon Goliath<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Bataleon Whatever<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Burton Process Flying V<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Capita Equalizer<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/strong>Jones Snowboards, named after legendary freerider and founder Jeremy Jones, is a brand that\u2019s most famous for building backcountry boards. So freestyle-focussed all-mountain models like this represent something of a departure for them. But they\u2019re rapidly finding their feet at this end of the market, and this brilliant board shows. <\/p>\n
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Jones Twin Sister<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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K2 Antidote<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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K2 Extravision<\/h2>\n
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