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If you are going to spend any significant amount of time riding powder snow, it's worth your while to pick up a powder specific snowboard. A powder snowboard is going to allow you to float ontop of deep snow with ease, and help you navigate powder conditions with more agility and speed. In this video you'll find 5 very different, but highly functional boards for you to enjoy on those deep days in your season. All of these boards were tested on some of the deepest days in Whistler, BC and Niseko, Japan. Let me know what your favorite powder board is in the comments, thanks for watching.
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[@RobGams]

Nice clip TJ man, I'm liking this format so far. And the music sample is legit too, eagerly awaiting the other top 5 lists i.e. all mountain, free ride, etc. Praying Mt. Hood opens in a week, yew!

[@sunjaybedi4389]

I bought a Yes Powderhull 420, it has an interesting design. I took my 154” out on the weekend after a powder dump. The board performed very well, floaty and reactive in 8” of snow plus also good on piste in the groomed and bumps. I highly recommend it too. I paired it with some Now Drive Bindings.

[@emilianpopov9699]

Duuuude, this video just reminded me how much pow you rode last season, it was great fun watching those! Awesome and unique boards indeed

[@chuck__van]

Another great video TJ. The Surfer is a board that would really turn some heads. Be great to see you on a few more Yes boards in whistler this year. I feel like the 2020 or the Optimistic could be a solid chance to make this list next year...

[@stevezimmerman5644]

Some awesome boards there, Thanks TJ. Now all I need is some powder!

[@howdyitsdavid]

Glad you highlighted/mentioned the Orca's versatility. It is literally the best non-park (but fuck it, take it through the park, no reason you cant if you're going straight, hell ride it switch) I've ever been on. It lives up to the hype 100%.

[@jaybartlett2561]

Bottledincork what size you ride? How much you weigh?

[@howdyitsdavid]

Jay Bartlett 250+ and 159

[@jaybartlett2561]

Bottledincork any thoughts on whether I should grab a 147 or 150 size if I weigh 145lbs?

[@howdyitsdavid]

Jay Bartlett dunno. Shorter?

[@jaybartlett2561]

Bottledincork shorter than 147?

[@gadge83]

great vid, just ordered 153 Orca and very excited to ride it :)

[@ThaiWinterSports]

Great list TJ !

[@eamonshields2754]

Definitely picking up the Orca for Japow !!

[@DavidLee-vu2bc]

Took the Bataleon Surfer LTD to Vail a day after a huge pow drop. This board floated like I was riding on a cloud and the nose stayed up even in 8 to 10 inches. Love to try the Orca to compare.

[@beejaylol]

Ever been on the DWD Pow Reaper? I own a 162 and love it. Its a great ride and a conversation starter b/c of the coffin shape

[@brzeelee36]

bruh your getting it in those go pro vids great stuff

[@inmotion_snow]

what a line up! would love to try/own a gentem one day

[@zsomborszabo660]

Thank you so much for this video, i guess i need to choose beetween Storm Chaser and Bataleon Surfer. Hard to make a decision... :D

[@AndCorDur]

Great vid! Clean and concise for sure.

[@BoardArchive]

Thanks Drew!

[@kamjones3838]

Been loving the set lately, great job with the vids

[@BoardArchive]

Thanks Kam!

[@gabewennekamp2861]

I’ve been waiting for this! Yaaaas!!!

[@BoardArchive]

awesome! which one is your favorite?

[@franceiroca]

Definitely check out the Salomon x Asmo 156 I rode it last we it's a killer pow driver

[@elp1291]

Nice one. It would be perfect if you could test all boards of the market before making your vids. But I guess it'd be asking for "a bit too much". Keep up the good work, I feel your content just keeps getting better !

[@BrentRose]

This is great, man. Would love to see your Top 5 freeride boards. Also, specifically, I'd love to see your review of the Jones Flagship 2020 (supposedly pretty different from previous models). Cheers!

[@swacongne]

Bingo! I do have exactly the same questions. Also ... what about the Rossignol XV?

[@Shred1904]

What a beast list!! This is a video full of pow pow yewwwww

[@stevantures]

SICK RIDING AND AWESOME REVIEWS TJ! I'D GO WITH THE XY FOR OVERALL PERFORMANCE IN VARIOUS CONDITIONS.

[@BoardArchive]

The XY is sick! Looking forward to trying more Gentemstick this year in Japan

[@kosycat1]

We're pretty much the same build TG. I ride a 154 Custom for whatever and aI have a 151 Betaleon aerobic for park board, and I just bought a 156 Ride Berzerker For A Utah trip I have planed

[@evgenioskonstantinidis8838]

Nice review TJ, as always!! I just got the new Bataleon Surfer LTD 159, for those epic POW days... I read on a review that it needs a couple of days, in order to get used to the 3BT, if you haven't ridden it, before. Especially for groomers and hard snow, they said, that it feels really loose and it does not turn with accuracy... Any advice on where to focus, in order to be able to "turn it"..? Cheers

[@jacktindera7594]

Just all of this Powder. Wow👌

[@Mindsetisthemotherofsurvival]

It's not on this list, but I got the nitro squash for this session. Taking it to Japan in February. I can't wait!

[@1seeberger]

Random comparison what how do you feel the never summer insta gator rides compared to the Orca? I think they've got similar shapes and similar camber profiles, just curious

[@joew.4358]

Thanks TJ!

[@AndreasSchubertSnow]

Man that footage is dope. Its got me frothing at the mouth for some sweet, sweet pow pow! I've never ridden a Gentemstick- but I really want to try one out.

[@jaybartlett2561]

Now you own one! 😊

[@AndreasSchubertSnow]

@@jaybartlett2561 Yeah I do! Wahoo!

[@jaybartlett2561]

Andreas Schubert congrats man they are beautiful boards...did you try riding it yet?

[@AndreasSchubertSnow]

@@jaybartlett2561 Yeah man, I've only gotten the chance to ride it one day. I actually made a video about it and posted it on my channel. The only thing was, that it wasn't a powder day, and so I wasn't able to test it out in the conditions it was made for. So ultimately I can't yet give it a fair review, because I haven't taken it into any substantial pow.

[@jaybartlett2561]

Andreas Schubert yeah you gotta take that gentem out in its natural habitat! I just picked up a Jones Storm Chaser but my head is telling me to return it for a Korua Dart. Which would you pick for a dedicated pow deck?

[@danthach]

I’m going to Japow in February so if course I bought a Weston Japow

[@Stix77]

Yo TJ, love your vids bro. When are you restocking stickers on your site?

[@lewiscanals905]

He has done it 😍

[@jackstanley7052]

Gentemstick 🔥🔥🔥 hey TJ I’ve always wanted to ride a Moss Snowstick it’d be awesome if you could get on one of those - have my eye on the jellyfish, U5 or wingpin

[@rayoss232]

i have the U5 and love it ! bought it from The SUNS in Tokyo....best pow board eva !

[@ibexlodge213]

hey guys, good vide, I'm enjoying the volume shifted boards at the moment - I'm riding the Orca and Nitro treehugger. Question tho, what do you recommend for woman who want to ride this style of boards? thanks

[@studiodream1]

TJ - Great video. How much would you size down on Orca?

[@themueller6330]

Missing any mention of Korua shapes, even though I think I saw one in quite a few of your videos. What is your oppinion of Korua? Cheers

[@oliversigrist2049]

Please do a review on the libtech skate banana!!!

[@poopeyzi]

Thoughts on the mind expander??

[@dootdoot1867]

Orca riders need to pod up when the pow drops.

[@Shawtydabomb]

DootDoot just got the new orca! In a 156 size

[@biminjo6999]

@@Shawtydabomb u mean 159?

[@Shawtydabomb]

Biminjo no they have a 156 size I got it

[@biminjo6999]

Shaw T i bought mine in September I didn’t know thay they made new sizes

[@Shawtydabomb]

Biminjo yea same I pre ordered mine off of eco.com and if you go look they have the new orca board in a 156 and like 149 size that’s new I think

[@theseedsoflifebali]

Did you guys try the Gentem spoonfish and rocket fish?

[@TheAnonymousPrune]

Thoughts on the K2 Kool Bean?

[@gadge83]

excellent video :) the orca sure is tempting.. also looking to test out Korua boards, have you had the chance to test them in pow yet?

[@BoardArchive]

I’ve only tested the Dart so far and it wasn’t on much powder mainly groomers. I really enjoyed it tho, review in the works

[@StevensPass4lyfe]

What do you think of the MC Wayfinder?

[@gregorysenator3348]

Hey TJ, I am 6'7'' @ 220lbs with size 13 boot. Would you recommend the 159 orca for me?

[@tokienvinh]

How the Salomon Dancehaul compare? Im a carver and want a board for everything

[@robnestor3371]

Have you ever ridden the K2 cool bean. I can’t make up my mind between the Cool bean And the battalion surfer

[@stephen7419]

Hi TJ, what's the size of Orca did you ride? I also ride 154 on twin style board.

[@JRec-ql5fc]

1:21 holy christmas TJ, that was too close.

[@TheMisskisspiss]

hello, im looking for a new deck. what would u reccomend me - 6.2 180lbs 12 boot i like pow and groomed runs a little trees as well, im thinking of orca vs the stump ape. what u think tj?

[@RHagans]

What do you think about the Bataleon Camel Two?

[@KupoChan123]

I ride a 154 cm board how much should I downsize on the Orca?

[@dkproductions]

Damn, I keep hearing so much about the orca but I just spend like 1200 on burton decks this year 😂

[@saddam.212]

Why dont you review for Japanese powder boards from Gentemstick & Moss Snowstickz????? They have a great shape & very good quality as well

[@dj_thakur]

Great video 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@dino4447]

Sweet! Now all I need is for Colorado to get some power-_-

[@dootdoot1867]

Have you been looking at the weather? Massive snow and cold system on it's way to Colorado for just before thanksgiving

[@dino4447]

@@dootdoot1867 nah keystones base depth has been at 18 in for a week or 2 now tho. Good news I'll be getting back to Colorado Saturday or Sunday and plan on making a trip up

[@chadharrington3887]

Hey can anyone out there tell me the dealer invoice price of a 2020 Orca? Thanks!

[@kerem7546]

Review the lib x lost rnf!

[@willboutte]

Hi TJ, have you updated this? I want to ride Japanese pow with it. Thanks.

[@antonioverga3232]

Thank you so much for the review, but why no mention of the Mc Wayfinder in this category?

[@rayoss232]

i thought the same !

[@jaybartlett2561]

Korua Dart vs Jones Storm Chaser for pow?

[@soren1801]

Hey TJ. I have a ride warping that is my daily driver now and I'm debating between getting the storm chaser and the orca. I do lots of riding in Japan so what would you recommend between those two? Thank you 🙏

[@cperry1023]

Soren Umstot orca 100%

[@ieism1]

Nothing beats my Stranda Treesurfer, or Furberg for bigger lines.

[@itshendo6475]

Kinda curious about that gentemstick 🧐🧐

[@forbes419123]

why don't you guys ride and review Rome Snowboards?

[@gabrielececioni5359]

What size you have on the orca? How tall you are?

[@healthy-happy-confident]

What about the Nitro Quiver Pow?

[@jyoung11]

What about the Mind Expander?

[@edjwenwo9742]

What do you think of the Rossignol Sushi? Saw you were rocking that in Japan and curious how you liked it compared to these other ones. I was thinking of picking up a nice powder board that could double and be fun to carve on groomers with.

[@BoardArchive]

very very similar to the Storm chaser, but maybe even wider in the nose and doesn't have the spoon tech.

[@edjwenwo9742]

@@BoardArchive Nice thanks for the response. Would you recommend the storm chaser or the sushi then for someone who is looking at a fun carving board on groomers when dumping in addition to tree riding?

[@Bad_Riders]

The only list that matters #OrcaPod

[@BoardArchive]

hahaha

[@Bad_Riders]

Board Archive interesting that you went for the storm chaser of the (ultra) mind expander though tj. I would have thought that rated higher on the pow after your tribulations on the storm chaser

[@arturoespinoza1645]

Why not the party wave bataleon ???

[@kcrproductions4]

How does the slush slasher compare to full on powder boards?

[@doogiehauser3127]

Legit want to know this as well

[@c-noclark8153]

How do you rate the Fish 3-D?

[@stefanoamonte9441]

could you review k2 cool bean o On groomer track and backcountry?

[@mikewog]

I have it and love the K2 cool bean

[@travelexplore1145]

im so close to buying an orca 😳😬🏂🐳

[@glenausten]

hey- heading to hokkaido this week- mind expander or storm chaser what will be better?

[@BoardArchive]

Mind Expander no question

[@saswu18]

TJ, have u tried out the 147 orca? i'm also 150lb, usually ride 154 board too, (orca 153 tempting) just wondering if you would suggest to downsize this board as you did for storm chaser!!! peace ^^

[@collinmahoney5028]

Sas Wu they have a 150 this year

[@saswu18]

@@collinmahoney5028 I KNOW... but the local shop only carries 147 and 153 lol~~ that's why

[@jaybartlett2561]

Sas Wu EVO sells all the sizes

[@mikezielinski814]

TJ, what's your take on sizing for the Orca? You mentioned dropping down to a 147 on the Storm Chaser, but rode a 153 Orca. Would you get a 153 or drop down to a 150/147?

[@dootdoot1867]

Travis rice uses longer orca for dropping big back country lines for extra stability... then sizes down for trees. It's like anything. Depends on what you like and want.

[@frotocsr]

i'm 5'9", 170lbs, 9.5 boot. evo denver told me to go 150. trice is ~190lbs and rides the 153.

[@frotocsr]

DootDoot he’s stated 153 does mostly everything for him. 8cm downsized from his 161 for backcountry.

[@jerowancyran4401]

Do you think Malavita bindings would be alright for the Orca ?

[@mougabo]

Jerowan Cyran yes

[@Orca_Blacksail]

Does anybody know how the back slash stacks up to the orca.

[@jaybartlett2561]

Angry likes the Backslash better

[@sumkid702]

What’s you think about the never summer Swift ?

[@BoardArchive]

Pretty sweet board on paper but haven’t tested it yet

[@omarobin]

I want the bataleon surfer but also want a gentemstick. Tough choices.

[@BoardArchive]

I want them both as well... those are also the two most expensive lol

[@ocre7816]

Yeah I love not selling my kidneys

[@user-xe1rc2iq3l]

My favorite snowboard burton fish

[@algonquinartist]

What stance you use on powder boards ?

[@BoardArchive]

I usually ride 15, -12

[@SidiNic]

Well the boards i am choosing from are not in the list. What are your thoughts about the Jones mind expander vs the Springbreak treehunter?

[@mougabo]

SidiNic see the comparison video at the goodride

[@tatnaiburnett]

Surprised the mind expander didn’t make the list. Seems many feel it is a ridiculously awesome powder board. TJ has a video riding it, and in the video he personally thanks the dude who shaped the board; no love here though, a list of 5 can only fit 5 boards...

[@mougabo]

tatnai burnett im guessing TJ had to choose between the storm chaser and the ME..... the SC was totally designed for deep Japan pow ...... so even tho the ME is a beautiful surf inspired powder board the SC is an even more specialized powder board per say..... I would lean more towards the ME my self cause of my riding style ...... but I own a spring break powder drifter (154) so that is my main powder board , if I go back to Japan I would Get a Glider (158) just to have even more float ...... to be honest is all about preference, all these boards float so well

[@mougabo]

i think after so many years im gonna go with the surfer...... is time for something radical

[@BoardArchive]

I don't think you'll regret it! Thats a board that i'm sure will be sticking around for a while once its in the quiver

[@shanehoover6880]

Have you ridden the never summer swift? I'm curious how it performs compared to the orca since they have a similar profile

[@SidiNic]

+1 to him testing the swift

[@turb0b0ytim]

I am thinking more on the insta/gator side of things. Which I think he did ride, but not in pow...

[@kevinsoto7878]

What specifically did you want to know? I've had a swift for a season and bought the orca pre season but got to ride it 3 days this past thanksgiving weekend.

[@SidiNic]

How does it in the pow, can you slash it? How is the float?

[@kevinsoto7878]

@@SidiNic Its amazing in pow, has great float for sure with that swallow tail, set back and taper. Honestly its amazing out of the pow too. You can definitely slash it. The swift is more surfy than the orca, the orca's edges are way more aggressive and aren't as forgiving. The swift also felt easier to maneuver edge to edge since it has such a huge rocker in the middle. It can feel loose if you mostly ride camber or aren't used to hybrid boards with rocker in the middle but once you're on edge it rails. Both amazing pow boards, you can't go wrong with either one. If you ride a lot of ice or harder packed snow the orca will be more useful with its profile and the magnetraction. If you want to know anything else let me know.

[@rianweston-dodds6247]

How tall are you? For board length reference

[@rayoss232]

He's 5'10" Bro

[@taggharrison1778]

Hey man. What would u say is the comfiest boot you’ve ever used

[@Shawtydabomb]

Tagg Harrison17 try the thirty two brand they have really comfortable boots

[@taggharrison1778]

Shaw T ok. I’ve tried on the vans hi standard the other day. Those were pretty comfortable too. I used to ride the burton step ins and those were soooo uncomfortable lmao

[@taggharrison1778]

Shaw T thx tho

[@frotocsr]

for me it's the adidas tactical adv. i was just raving to a friend that i've finally found a supportive boot without pressure points.

[@taggharrison1778]

Marc T r those the ones TJ wears that are light tan

[@corran-soul]

Want to test some soulstick boards?

[@johnwiser8409]

What about the party wave?🤔

[@mougabo]

John Wiser probably number 6

[@jaybartlett2561]

What size Orca for 145 lb rider? Size 9 boots?

[@spellkevin]

I'd like to know too!

[@jaybartlett2561]

@@spellkevin tight trees and nimble = 147 ...more float and stable at speeds = 150

[@ellstackeradventures]

Pow pow doggy pow

[@juicynugs699]

Are you gonna be riding with David when he’s good to ride

[@BoardArchive]

definitely!

[@nizam_mr]

Orca is too expensive for my budget.😥 Im thinking of volume shift party/pow board like the Warpig and PartyPlatter. Considering Warpig have top sheet issue by some owners reports, im narrowing to K2 PP 2020. Please do a party style snowboard hot picks vid 🤞

[@Matthew-re9pb]

Get paypal credit

[@wanofakind01]

Warpig is fun af, go for it

[@mougabo]

ejump0 war pig is good for that

[@nizam_mr]

im somehow still worried about the easy-chipping warpig topsheet

[@mougabo]

ejump0 chill man ...... you would have to beat the crap out of that board to break it ...... and if you do .... good for you!

[@mougabo]

No love for Spring Break?

[@swacongne]

Those are indeed siiiiick boards :)

[@cheikh2880]

one word: KORUA

[@chiel1997]

I know right? Definitely wish this brand will get some more attention in the future, especially in North-America. Their boards do not only absolutely rock powder, but are carving beasts as well

[@haydenz17]

Want a dart so bad was hoping it would get a mention

[@cheikh2880]

ht7 wizz don’t wait for the mention. I have one and it is the best board I could ever get. I simply love it

[@haydenz17]

@@cheikh2880 yeah i think i will, i ride a 154 jones mountain twin and a 153 mike rav horrorscope. Was leaning towards a 152 dart. Im about 85kg and size 9 boot. Hmm.

[@cheikh2880]

ht7 wizz i am 85kg as well and ride a dart60. Seeing how you like sizing down I would recommend a Dart56. You can send the Korua guys a message through Facebook they do answer pretty quickly.

[@brianbiederman6615]

How are tall are you since you said you ride a 154 twin

[@Lauren-yn9ze]

He's 5'10", about 150lbs

[@brianbiederman6615]

@@Lauren-yn9ze how do you know that lmao

[@Lauren-yn9ze]

@@brianbiederman6615 Because he gets asked about board sizes in all the live chats, so he says his weight and height almost every week, lol.

[@brianbiederman6615]

@@Lauren-yn9ze oh lol

[@iordanbanev6445]

rossigniol sushi best powder mashine

[@BoardArchive]

thing is a beast, very similar to the Storm Chaser

[@centropodoloxicocaranza4982]

Xv sushi is the best

[@beeatles]

No women's equivalents ):