The Best All Mountain Freeride Snowboards of 2025

[@AngrySnowboarder]

We have updated Affiliate links down below: Honorable Mentions: Amplid Singular: Amplid: bit.ly/3otfIF9 Borealis Atrefact: Borealis: www.borealis-snowboards.com/?ref=angrysnowboarderpxz Endeavor Free Ranger Endeavor: collabs.shop/k6g0xd 5. Lib Tech Rig: Tactics: alnk.to/flww2ZK Evo: alnk.to/4XvOaRR Christys: alnk.to/flwLxut Amazon: amzn.to/3MNWlTS 4. Jones Flagship Jones: alnk.to/4fQLtdz Blauer: alnk.to/cwSnzzq Tactics: alnk.to/dpsatEL Evo: alnk.to/faBKhPu Ridge&River: alnk.to/cwSO4my Snowboards.eu: tinyurl.com/b2nj68cs Amazon: amzn.to/4eqSvMr Christy’s: alnk.to/8tPjuBj 3. K2 Passport: Blauer: alnk.to/9xjuUtQ Evo: alnk.to/g3bxcFE Tactics: alnk.to/d3CEwOm Utah Ski: alnk.to/apThOAc Amazon: amzn.to/3zdLIGD 2. Nitro Alternator: Blauer: alnk.to/hDqmPyM Blauer: alnk.to/apTiC7e Tactics: alnk.to/8tOXP91 Evo: alnk.to/8iUnWJg Evo: alnk.to/4BGtlBk 1. Ride Deep Fake: Tactics: alnk.to/9moKJQ7 Buckman’s: alnk.to/4MB3eC4 Peter Glenn: alnk.to/9btZL0W Evo: alnk.to/3U1gkxO Amazon: amzn.to/4em24fl

[@joshnorthwoods]

I am a rad dad! My freestyle days are behind me and I bought a 24/25 lib rig. This video is exactly for me

[@shambles416]

@@joshnorthwoods Excellent

[@shred_pow_pow]

The Rig is sooooo good. I had so much fun on this thing last year. And with the OP construction it’s easy on the knees without losing any pop.

[@drivenlifestyle8136]

I picked up a passport last year based on angrys review and i cant be happier. Keep up the great work 👍

[@Ridee_1981]

just ordered mine for 25 .... :)

[@kellenmck]

Currently looking at my ride deepfake sitting on the wall 🥳 love the validation

[@shambles416]

Currently looking at my Algo no mileage yet, can't wait 🚀

[@RJ_400]

@@shambles416 got an algo on sale the end of last season. Got 2 days on it, been thinking about it ever since🥲🔥

[@lukeoverthehill]

Deep fake absolutely rips. Might be gettin one this year

[@mariusgulich4712]

Thanks for the advice, keep up the great content.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Thanks for watching!

[@benjamincvt]

TC! Nice job man, your presentation skills have improved a ton over the summer👍🏼

[@marcus_s2]

Took me a repeat watch to notice the clever editing on "skip right over it" at roughly :51. Well played!

[@TedsHoldOver]

TC rockin' a Bahama shirt, but with the top button FIXED. No one gonna tell him how to live his life! 💪👊

[@kensmith9292]

Love my passport. Does everything I ask and is great at all speeds.

[@IQFREAKY]

Well yeah imagine if it stopped working cuz you took a plane, you wouldn't be able to get through customs

[@bartmang7876]

Why wouldn't it gets through customs? I got a Japan trip coming up​@@IQFREAKY

[@bartmang7876]

@@IQFREAKY Why wouldnt it get through customs?

[@gaigehardy3861]

@@bartmang7876passport joke I think

[@AngrySnowboarder]

The joke has now hit the stratosphere and is sailing overhead out of everyone's reach!

[@WAco-se9wf]

I feel called out in the intro. I still can do park, just can’t walk the rest of the week

[@Jay-bi4br]

Cant wait to be validated of my financial decisions, thanks, top 5, 3 in 1 shampoos and conditioners next pls

[@brianp9268]

3 in 1? Animals.

[@debarros777]

Honestly the only and best top 5 plus 3 extras! TC YOU ROCK! What you think the deep fake 165wide for a guy with 230lb with 12 boot? Too big?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Nope, go for it!

[@beezwaks]

Came here for the cayme-ber!

[@torserve8419]

Hi Avran & TC, thank you for your reviews, best snack-time of the week I just bought the Mega Death, 162, 2025 with the Atlas Pro 24/25 bindings, based on your insights - thank you from Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe - now I want the Capita SB Powder Glider for my line up - is it nonsense to buy that, now I got the Mega Death? Thank you

[@AngrySnowboarder]

For a pow board, no.

[@surfthepow]

hey avran and tc! as always thanks a lot for your nice content! since i trust you more than the ride website could you give me some advice for the size of the deepfake? Im 6'2, 198 lbs and my boots are 11,5. looking forward to your next videos! cheers ❄🏂

[@AngrySnowboarder]

You're going to want a wide that's for sure. Probably something in the 61ish range.

[@surfthepow]

@@AngrySnowboarder awesome! thank you very much!

[@rodpolintan6533]

Hey man, I still hit medium sized tables and the pipe. Pow days, damage is disabled

[@couchpotatoinc]

hey! this rad dad still hits the odd 50 on the straight tube or down box.

[@tevintrinh401]

Very random, but is Weston ever going to send you guys boards again to review? Or are they all exactly the same at 6 years ago with new graphics

[@SunriseSessions]

Hi thnx for the review. How does the edge hold of the K2 passport compare to that of the Ride Moderator (or shadowban)?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

They're all about the same honestly. I'd say the Moderator has just a hair more grip in a deep hard carve though.

[@SunriseSessions]

@@AngrySnowboarder thanks 🙏🏽

[@Chuuyy5]

Hope you’re all doing well, thanks for the list! How’s the float on the deep fake?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Just fine.

[@MstVoyagers]

Pretty sure I’m getting a Deep Fake this year, but was curious about the Nitro Highlander. Did you guys get a chance to get on it this year? Is the price tag justifiable?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Haven't been on the new one, but pretty sure there hasn't been a change in this since we rode it last. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZbRdJx5aM6ShaM

[@sn0wchamp]

Torn between the Deep Fake and the PYL UNINC. Advanced PNW rider looking for a daily driver. If you had to choose which one are you going with.?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Deep Fake will be more damp and cut through that heavy wet snow better. PYL UnInc is going to be more nimble in those trees.

[@sn0wchamp]

@@AngrySnowboarder awesome, thanks for your reply, that helps 👍

[@dkproductions]

Nice

[@thk8933]

Damn, Nitro. Graphic on that thing is an instant classic. I wish I could afford to get the damn deck.

[@LordMoFo]

What are the most noticeable differences between the LibTech Dynamo and the Lib Rig?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Camber, flex, and shape.

[@LordMoFo]

@@AngrySnowboarder I currently ride a GNU Finest. Do you think the Rig and my Finest is a decent 2-board quiver?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Opposite ends of the spectrum.

[@nicklarson801]

Does the Kazu land somewhere in between this list and the freestyle list?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Sure.

[@alexerskine9173]

I’m on a Gnu 4x4 which I F’n love, but it’s kinda beat to hell. Has the tech advanced enough to consider upgrading? That Nitro sounds like a similar deck.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

If it's clapped then yeah upgrade.

[@mariusgulich4712]

Had a PYL Uninc last year but unfortunately broke it on a rock. Loved its nimbleness and how it floated on powder, but carving could be better. I hate the graphics on the new PYL, so i'm looking at Flagship or Deepfake. What would you recommend?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

How stiff do you want to go? Flagship is more of a lateral move, Deep Fake will be a stiffness jump for sure.

[@mariusgulich4712]

@@AngrySnowboarder I wouldn't mind it being a bit stiffer than the PYL, as long as i don't have to sacrifice nimbleness and i don't have to bring my a game all the time. Powder Float is also very important to me, i often ride steep technical powder between rocks in the austrian alps

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Both are going to float the same, but the Flagship is going to be a bit more nimble. They also added that Korroyd into the Flagship that helps dampen the nose chatter.

[@mariusgulich4712]

I think i'm going flagship then. Thanks a lot!

[@jeffstewart4162]

Wolves are cool! That Uninc is just so so so good

[@dannyli2163]

Between the lib rig and passport, which one is better in deep pow and trees?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

About the same in deep pow, passport is more nimble in the trees.

[@dmahoney12]

Patreon member here! East Coast rider. Lib Rig or Artefact? Does the Artefact sidewave tech work as well as lib rig magnetraction?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

It's not like Mag as its only added contact points at the inserts. It makes for a more dynamic carve with better grip. Can't go wrong with either deck.

[@golfrawe]

Size 8.5 boot Wt 220 lbs k2 passport in 157 or 160?

[@Yota5280]

@angrysnowboarder I am 6'2 195lbs size 12 boot, would you recommend the 159W or 162W? I currently have a 159W Libtech Dynamo that I like but planning to use this as my icy/early to late season board. Looking for new board to be better in powder, daily driver, a bit more stable when charging but still able to go on tree runs when needed. Cheers!

[@AngrySnowboarder]

I'm not sure what board we're recommending to you.

[@Yota5280]

@@AngrySnowboarder That would help - Looking at the K2 Passport.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

62w

[@francoisbergeron6430]

Great job, did you test ride Burton board sometime?

[@AlexisSanchez-yf3uj]

Is Antidote and deep fake are similar boards ?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

No.

[@alexmunro7426]

Did the Free Ranger change from last year because Angry hated the 2024 version?

[@TheSilentlover80]

Warpig is my number one!🤙🏼

[@PabloTheThinker]

What do you think about the Bataleon Thunderstorm?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Here let me google that for you gprivate.com/6d67r

[@vincew4527]

HI, wich board is the stiffiest between the K2 passport and the Nitro Alternator? Thx

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Honestly about the same.

[@vincew4527]

Ok, thx. last one, Is the 157 wasn't too small for your weight?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

I ride a 57 as my daily.

[@RiggerbeeOffRoad]

What would you say the main characteristic differences between the deep fake and the superpig ?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Shape, flex, sidecut, and how they ride.

[@RiggerbeeOffRoad]

@@AngrySnowboarder what's the differences in how the ride

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Ones volume shifted, one isn't.

[@AndrewF970]

I wish the Rig came in one more size larger. I would get so rad on that and I'm not even a dad.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Are you sure about that? No random baby gravy survivors lurking around?

[@FlorianJohaenntgen]

Love the reviews, but still haven’t got the reason why Burton is kinda blacklisted 🧐

[@AngrySnowboarder]

They made their choices, they get to deal with them. I’m not going to have some third party company working for them dictate what we can and can’t post as well as telling us that we can only get the crappiest stuff if we say it’s the best. They’re now a marketing company with snowboards as an after thought.

[@mattiasandersson8083]

A lot have changed at Burton in many ways, absolutely not going in a good way. But it's hard not to like their gear. But im rambling, everyone i know who's worked at Burton left​@@AngrySnowboarder

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Whatever you have to tell yourself to cope with buying over priced sub par gear that hasn't pushed a technological innovation in a decade plus.

[@cryololz]

​@@AngrySnowboarderHello ! Thank you for giving your opinion on this. I demo'd Burton's Skeleton Key and Deep Thinker last year which I loved. After seeing your comment I'm wondering if I can find similar boards from another brand that would fit more my values. Thank you very much for what you do.

[@6to8john]

Abraham must have gotten a full time job. lol

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Who the fucks Abraham?

[@shambles416]

@@AngrySnowboarder Abraham Lafeeber I think

[@jimmyt8535]

@@shambles416😂😂😂 Abraham La Freeburger

[@Sparksnorthern]

YEEEE-TC!!!!!!

[@Trickytrout1220]

Flagship or lib rig to compliment the shadowban in a two board quiver? I’m on east coast but head west twice a year

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Honestly either of those would be a solid choice.

[@cjm428]

Has the 2025 Singular changed much from the previous version?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Pretty sure it’s just a new two year graphic.

[@c4rwr3ck]

I can feel it... I can feel the validation!!!

[@JohnnyEase]

Mega Merc and K2 Alchemist didn't make the cut nor the honorable mention this year? 😢

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Not on this list.

[@homealone5087]

The Nitro Sparkplug.

[@felipe2fp]

How about ride moderator ?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

It's on a different list.-TC

[@Jonesnaltitude]

TComment

[@ktm250xcw]

J O N E S Snowboards

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Congratulations you can spell Jones, lets work on some other brands next.

[@ktm250xcw]

@@AngrySnowboarder don’t be so angry, snowboarder. It’s only support - keep your bibs on.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Pants only.

[@QC-Kurt]

Best one yet TC! Great list to boot.

[@МихаилКомаров-щ3м]

Where is Never Summer? )

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Sitting in the flaming dumpster of despair where it belongs.

[@eugenux]

that freeranger looks veeeeery similar with the home town hero; hopefully, it grips better and is more damp as the hth get really annoying in the afternoon with all that chatter. - from what I've heard, the 2025 hth is even more chattery than before, more springy and even less damp; what a waste -

[@jesusfreak3587]

After not buying both the Alternator or the Deep Fake. To replaced my aging custom x, but instead ended up yet again buying another custom x. This video has me questioning my life choices.

[@maxims9]

bruh..

[@AngrySnowboarder]

It’s a pretty straight forward statement they’ve made.

[@ZeeZeeZoodles]

Heavy shade right out of the gates, great insights, smooth landing.... Already waiting on a deep fake, in part, it's your guys fault... The validation is real!! 😂 Pair with the katanas? Thoughts? Katana pros?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Depends on how much response you want underfoot. Little more surfy, regular Katana, more power Katana Pro, or just say fuck it and go for the stiffy setup and get the Cleaver.

[@ZeeZeeZoodles]

@@AngrySnowboarder all I'm hearing is I gotta get two sets of cleavers and a pair of katanas now.... If you insist!!!

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Click the links.

[@Scosenodoubt]

Also, how come the Kazu dropped out of top 5 this year? Recently bought one 😢

[@ZeeZeeZoodles]

Top 8

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Because there's 8 other boards.

[@zachking3462]

@@AngrySnowboarderis this year’s kazu any different from last year’s model?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

I don't think anything really changed, maybe the base tune on it.

[@JukkaliMx]

You'll love it. The Kazu is still a great board. My 2024 model has gone on to become my daily driver. Floats well, turns great, it's surprisingly springy on the tail, and it wants to go fast all the time. Only downside I've found is that the edge hold isn't great on icy slopes.

[@jaredbryce7964]

Great list, great job TC! The Deep Fake is probably too much for me, but I saw you guys posted a review on the Moderator, I may have to try that bad chicken

[@stivabeltman2900]

Good Day- Thank you for your review. Which has better float in pow and more forgiving on chopped up snow for a 40+ year old dude with aging knees.. K2 Passport or Bataleon Chameleon?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Passport.

[@monkeypawism]

Much smoother presentation monsieur TC.

[@liamH47]

Any binding recs for the deep fake? I was riding my deep fake with my 2019 bent metal transfers last year and wanted something a bit stiffer

[@AngrySnowboarder]

How stiff do you want to?

[@liamH47]

Maybe like an 8/10 ? I was looking at TC's favorite mercury bindings, now drive pro, and union atlas. Basically, noticeably stiffer than my transfers but not the absolute stiffest

[@AngrySnowboarder]

If you want stiffer than the Transfer I'd definitely look at the Mercury or the Drive, Pro might be overkill. Atlas is a good option. Also going to toss out the Bataleon Astro Full Wrap, not the Asym, make sure it's the full one.

[@liamH47]

Thanks so much! I'll take a closer look. Appreciate yall and the content

[@shambles416]

When no one's looking, TC slaps on his CLEWS 100%

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Factually untrue, when no ones looking TC takes his wig off.

[@thymestopper]

Are we getting bataleon boot review this season?

[@jaredbryce7964]

Doubtful, I've heard Avran say they don't do boots because everybody's feet are different. What works for him or TC might be awful for you, that kind of thing. You never know, though

[@coloradoruffneck4230]

Not review, but a comprehensive breakdown. He has the boots already

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Well boot reviews are pointless, but we are doing these: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaG9Z6J8bZp2qbM

[@Scosenodoubt]

Are you two now sitting down and softly brushing each others hair pre-video?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

What hair, donated it to bald Afghan Hounds.

[@recca7]

how does the deep fake compare to the superpig?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Longer, it has metal in it, it's stiffer, they aren't in the same category.

[@recca7]

@@AngrySnowboarder good to know, thanks!

[@WAco-se9wf]

@@AngrySnowboarderstiffer is an understatement, it’s like comparing a Volvo to a race car

[@mattiasandersson8083]

Deep thinker never even been mentioned again😂 Guessing Burton is boring,but maybe do an exception 🤷‍♂️

[@AngrySnowboarder]

It's not that good. Ride better stuff.

[@cryololz]

​@@AngrySnowboarderdo you have an alternative to the DT that's better in your opinion? I plan to try and demo some alternatives to the Burton DT and Skeleton Key this mid December Thank you very much

[@Gringo-Brian]

Megalight is Best Board

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Hershey's best chocolate!

[@adnanfazlic5663]

Have they made any changes to the Lib Rig since the last model? You're killing it in these videos TC!

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Graphic.

[@SirCamma]

They changed the camber profile tho, it's not C3 anymore.. it's early ride directional camber, look it up. :)

[@sound7846]

@@SirCammathis his been tripping me up this year. A lot of libs boards are being listed as camber that were c3. I don’t know if it’s because it actually changed or if they’re just too blasted all day to get their naming conventions straight haha

[@SirCamma]

@@sound7846 they changed some of their line, some are still C3, C2(x) and some have finally full camber! :)

[@johnsutcliffe3209]

I thought the Excavator was the little brother to the Alchemist

[@brianp9268]

Thats the short chunky brother.

[@jamesparham6957]

Do you hit a nail with a haimer? It’s CAM BER!! We’re all doing shots when you say caimber and two of my buddies died..

[@pollackrocket]

LMAO!!!!! Bro, what time zone are you in?! This video came out at 9AM where I am at (Pacific time....Tahoe) and I envisioned you and the boys schmammered early in the day.....just watching Snowboard content until the inevitable midday nap 🤣

[@jamesparham6957]

@@pollackrocketjust a few cocktails before heading to trestle bike park 🎉

[@pollackrocket]

@@jamesparham6957 good form...carry on sir! I am about 20 mins from the Northstar park 🤘

[@YesYes-by3up]

Dang the free ranger from endeavor last year sucked but this time it is on top 5

[@nopemcnope9346]

Should I pair my indoor survival with some Bataleon astros?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Asym wrap not full wrap.

[@jordithecompte6488]

@@AngrySnowboarder why?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Because I said so.

[@JukkaliMx]

@@jordithecompte6488 Because of the freestyle aspect. More tweakability on the asym wrap.

[@jordithecompte6488]

@@JukkaliMx thanks. With the tweakability you gain do you loose precision or you don’t think so? Never tried asym wrap

[@pollackrocket]

If I click the EVO link for say, the Deep Fake, but end up with the Chameleon instead....do you still get your piece? The link for it under the top 5 list you guys released last week went to Bauer only, and Have some credit w EVO I need to burn up. #sprayskiers #stillSQUAW

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Yes sir.

[@ThomasBergersen-ji4gs]

Need a Top 5 Groomer Cruising list.

[@coloradoruffneck4230]

Go film it then?

[@StankScott]

Gottem!

[@chadlucier]

​@@coloradoruffneck4230 I don't think you understand how this works?

[@cyee3123]

Lol they make a carving cruiser list already.

[@EdgarLadrak]

Can you give us the prices pls 😅

[@AngrySnowboarder]

No, you can get off your lazy ass and find it yourself.

[@emainz1]

Can you also strap my boots on my snowboard and chew my food for me?

[@jaredbryce7964]

@@emainz1😂

[@AngrySnowboarder]

I'm down to baby bird anyone, don't shame my kinks!

[@EdgarLadrak]

@@AngrySnowboarder lmao you really are angry. I just thought it be good considering your talking about all this boards that are Amazing which might hype some of us. But then we discovery the Price and breaks all Hope ._. Have a nice day

[@joeroche552]

No slash vertical? Mines a charger on and off piste

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Did you see it? No. There's your answer.

[@joeroche552]

@@AngrySnowboarder bahahahahah fair doos love the anger!

[@kenyang1201]

Why not the Kuora Pencil?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Because we wanted to make you leave this comment.

[@josecornado38]

The bias towards smaller riders is annoying. No waist widths above 27.

[@coloradoruffneck4230]

thats why they make wides

[@josecornado38]

@@coloradoruffneck4230 the flagship wide is 27. Do some reading

[@StankScott]

@@josecornado38 😭 😢 😿

[@Gringo-Brian]

yeah fuck these skinny board biased assholes. I'm so over AS and TC, they don't represent the core fatboi rider community

[@fZionists78]

@@coloradoruffneck4230most wides are 26.something at best. Not enough. I’m only a size 12 and would prefer 28+ minimum. Being 170lbs I can’t size up into the 165+ even if the option existed, which it doesn’t as far as good boards go. Boards are undoubtedly marketed to people with US men’s size small to medium(8-10.5).

[@godavee]

Chuja a nie top 5...

[@IamMarian]

oni nie umieja we freeridy, ale sprzet musza sprzedac

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Aww someone doesn't understand the ALL MOUNTAIN part of the Freeride list. It's cool, I'll forgive you since English clearly isn't your first language and you learned to read off broken communist speak and spells.

[@godavee]

@@AngrySnowboarder aww it hurts so bad?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Illiteracy hurts a lot of people. I'm glad you recognize it's bad.