Top 5 FREERIDE Snowboards 2024 | Board Archive

[@Briguydude]

Note on the Deep thinker: if you get a wide model it floats like a true powder board while still having the versatility of a normal width, personally my go to for every condition

[@willfredtk]

Grabbed one on sale can't wait to try it next year

[@MrPokesmot32]

So glad to see this. Bought a wide on a price I couldnt refuse and was worried. This is exactly what I wanted to hear. Thanks

[@fernandoponce1042]

I´m in love with the Ravine!!! That set back camber makes a unic ride.

[@danielm4849]

Got the Ravine and the Katana bindings last year for riding in BC at Whitewater. Did 60+ days on it, and the thing rips. I can't imagine a better board to hit the pow, pistes, and park in the same day. Usually I look to get a new board every two seasons or something, but I don't think I'll ever ditch this thing!

[@T25de]

I want a new board

[@dyna1986]

Same🤑🥵

[@ellstackeradventures]

Me to

[@MaalysWorld125]

What you riding now bro?

[@oliverinfante554]

What you want? I just got the mega mercury capita haven't used it yet tho and have a lib tech t rice pro with the select now pro bindings and got the union falcors

[@MaalysWorld125]

@@oliverinfante554 you got some heat bro real talk. I got a Stale Crewzer with Rome 390 boss bindings. I’m a intermediate but I’m planning to rank up this season. If you ever come to Mt.Hood let me know 🤙🏾

[@maxnguyen2875]

Do you have a full review video of the archetype?

[@soulure]

went with the deep thinker for the step on bindings. great set of boards here though

[@vanw1554]

I'm an intermediate rider transitioning to powder. I currently own a full camber board that isn't great in powder conditions. I'm choosing between the Endeavor Archetype and the Capita Navigator. Which board is better suited for riding resort powder? I'm specifically looking for a board capable of handling morning powder rides and also performing ok within the resort in the afternoon. While I'm not an advanced rider, which board is more beginner friendly for powder? Thank you!

[@19OXAM]

For Mega, what size would you go for a 10.5 foot/med bindings. 5’10 175….TY!! Thinking of getting the 57 wide…

[@dezmirean1]

What happened to the Jones Stratos? Not on the list but mentioned on the Best All Mountain video.

[@jediknight3206]

Aiming to buy the Bataleon Cruiser Snowboard as my Christmas gift to me this year. Everyone enjoy your snowboarding journey! Be well and stay safe!!

[@disfunkshuninc.8064]

Can tell you've put in the work... Your riding is looking sooo good ... grabs, pokes and pop

[@nicbeers6160]

Would love to see you review the Ride Berzerker

[@MrChriswongprom]

I’m 5’9” 160 boots size 9. What you think the megadeath 159 too long? Or should I get 156? Thank you so much.

[@PabloTheThinker]

How does the Bataleon Cruiser compare with the Bataleon Thunder?

[@deepinthesnow]

Hi. Will ION step on boots with X step on bindings (Burton 23/24) work well with this board? These bindings are quite stiff. And one more question - is this board is also good for aggressive "dance" on bumpy crud?

[@keyniekwan7662]

Looking at the mega death. 5’4, 145lbs, size 8 boots. Is the 156 too wide?

[@mebaoer]

I've got the 154 Deep Thinker and the 156 Mega Death boards. I've noticed that the Mega Death takes a bit more energy to ride from the top to the bottom of the mountain. Have you experienced the same thing, or is it just my skill level?

[@inmotion_snow]

tried the archetype last season! cool board

[@ellstackeradventures]

Let's goooo

[@himboslice_]

lol, if you get a megadeath be sure you have a board lock

[@RokSivante]

I’ll vouch for the Archetype. Absolutely LOVE it. 👌💎💖

[@Matthew-re9pb]

My favorite freeride board has to be the lib tech skunk ape... it was my first board, but did everything (except rails) well. Loved the wide and boaty feel it had...although its changed over the years and you cant get the columbian gold wood core. Felt damp and very lively. Surprisingly, i use my superdoa everywhere, even in soft snow i havent had an issue, floats just fine if you set it back and carry speed. So its my go to now. Have wanted to try that endeavor, bataleon, k2 alchemist, rome stale crewzer and im sure the megadeath is insane. Enjoy the season tj ❄️☃️

[@ellstackeradventures]

Yewww

[@gboates]

I have the Alchemist 160 and 163 and the LibTech Skunk Ape and a few others. Give he Alchemist some time to master, it's a real machine.

[@penyuin]

This is one useful snowboard since the season is here!

[@racerx3669]

What bindings for the archetype.

[@gabe1244]

Got the Solomon dancehaul and libtech hot knife with the now pro bindings

[@ThisIs13S]

Hey TJ, any chance of a Ride Peace Seeker review?

[@craigwilliams9064]

NBD Mega Death jib

[@MustyRusty5]

Looking at a Megadeath but not sure what size. I'm an intermediate+ snowboarder. 6'1 180 10.5 boots. Should I get a 159 or a 162

[@neverstockjp]

162 or 161w

[@Frankinater216]

You should get the BSOD in a 159

[@MustyRusty5]

Went 162!

[@boriscima8134]

intermediate snowboarder at 180 the 162 probably gonna be to much of a board

[@Frankinater216]

@@boriscima8134 couldn’t agree more

[@przemysawmarciniec5180]

How would you compare the mega death to the mega merc? Also you didnt tell a lot about mega death performance in powder, how was it?

[@TOC1616]

I have a 2023 BSOD and a 2022 Merc, the Merc is a pile of garbage next to the BSOD

[@inearthhugh6337]

Which board will you ride on in Niseko? Field Earth Design? Ogasaka? Island snowboard?

[@PacketOfCereal]

Hey TJ, would you have preferred the 158 in the Ravine or thought 155 was just right

[@thomasminadakis2209]

what about the skeleton key compared to the deep thinker?

[@masxhk]

whens the snowproof hoodie comin out? wana get it so bad dude!

[@BoardArchive]

On November 15th! But it’s available now for members if you want to check that out 🤘🏼

[@JBthe3rd]

You are the best Snowboard KZbinr low key! (I like you Gimble God and Casey Willax) I fool with you the hardest tho because you are chill, humble and shred super hard with style and swag! Your kits are always dripped out as well! Much love from DC man! PS. You got me wanting to blow another bag on that CAPiTA Mega Death! 😂 🤙🏽

[@bobby1kenobi34]

among all of these boards, i'll pick the mega death, the others are blaah... i see many many other better choices for pow backcountry quivers

[@JD_Therapy]

Shout out to TJ, I got the Mega Death thanks to you, and, oh boy this board is insane !!!

[@Murdock0612]

How far outside of the top 5 was the new Kazu? Did the added rocker in the tail take it out of contention?

[@figitor]

Beast of a board

[@vanislandsurf]

awesome just picked up the 2023 cruiser on sale not more than 10min ago based on what I saw in yours and Bo's Japan videos from last season

[@calvinhall4878]

Just bagged a Mega Death 👌

[@chasemcguire674]

If u had to choose between the bataleon camel two and the thunderstorm what would u pick???

[@johndruzhinin]

It really depends of what you are trying to achieve. Thunder is a backcountry freestyle snowboard. Cruiser is better if want to carve. Camel two is better in tight forest freeride.

[@billlyanaire]

You gotta more endeavor! Start with the BOD and the pioneer. Would love to see what you think of bod and the pioneer. I love my scout

[@SnowboardLove]

Have you ever had any issues with the top sheet not being durable on your endeavor board?

[@billlyanaire]

@@SnowboardLoveno and I beat the dog piss out of my boards preseason. Endeavor makes a good product imo

[@floccgotti7095]

Wassup TJ! You ever gonna review the new Forum boards?

[@Bad_Riders]

Megadeath is tjs pick this year? High praise indeed cant wait to get mine out on some decent snow!

[@ellstackeradventures]

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[@Bonnythebest1]

I just have 1 season under my belt, and a new board which I used just 3 times. How is it possible that I'm already dying to buy another board?? Send help!

[@homealone5087]

Kind of an unorthodox freeride list. Archetype? Cruiser?

[@j.p.6228]

TJ we need the new hoodies!

[@KatherineMaddox-h4n]

What mountain? 🙏

[@BoardArchive]

various mountains

[@ellstackeradventures]

I want to try a flexible board

[@EssenceOfTrance]

Flexible freeride board = Salomon Dancehaul or Yes Hybrid.

[@bigtopmedia]

@@EssenceOfTrancedancehaul is a good pick

[@mhbrusch]

Flexible = Dancehaul is your pick!! If you’re leaning bit more into charging/carving/full throttle DON’T size down on it!! Smooth riding board! It’s not the fastest one, but satisfieng speed when u think bout the pricepoint! Overall rly fun board especially from your pov flexier/relaxt ride u can still easy razor on edge!😊

[@sotn1ck]

Where Mind expander?

[@t0gden12]

I thought the stratos was gonna be on this list

[@SLPRWRKS]

Dam I miss my red deep thinker smh

[@vigorrus]

where’s lib tech Orca?

[@joseboardtista68]

Yeeewwww

[@ANETOKILLE]

NO PYL UNINC DCP?😉

[@giladlavi4393]

No flagship 😨

[@jpwookie22]

I’m surprised that K2 and Jones didn’t land one in your top 5. But then again your list seems be all mountain freeride not just freeride.

[@losonobingo87]

on main photo rider's head is under his butt. facepalm

[@Ridee_1981]

Rome Ravine ???? This board sucks please ….. First Rome Ravi e was ok but „modern one” is so crap in carving …. It’s good slushy board more oriented on FS , not for carving or pow …

[@TRIKushbeachside]

Off topic but on a Burton channel board for camber disk bindings do you use EST screws or the camber disk screw? Have been using est vitas but got a couple new boards and some union bindings I want to try on the custom.

[@cb1p111]

Always the shorter EST SCREWS. NOT THE LONG "NORMAL" ONES. OTHERWISE YOU'LL FIND THEM MAKING DENTS IN THE BASE OF THE BOARD BEFORE THE BINDING IS TIGHT.

[@grzegorzkawaek2273]

Just ordered Mega Death 🫶🏽🔥

[@BoardArchive]

hell yeah! it's an insane board

[@grzegorzkawaek2273]

@@BoardArchive honestly, cant wait to try it out. Especially that i’m switching from 2014 libtech skatebanana which is way to easy and lazy after all those years

[@SirCamma]

And the Gnu Banked Country, don't forget that one 🏂🤙