Who Makes the Best Snowboards??

[@NitroSnowboardsOfficial]

Big Love boss! Hyped you like the videos, the vibe, and the boards!!! Much appreciated.

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Thank you, and thanks for keeping snowboarding real!

[@NitroSnowboardsOfficial]

@@SearchofSnowboarding Thank you for keeping the snowboarding passion high and real! Hopefully we see you out there!

[@Jon_Dang]

Left Right is the best snowboard film I have ever seen

[@theanti-come]

I've ridden several boards from different brands in my 14 years of riding. They all lasted me an average of 3 years before I wrecked them in some way. If you have your technique down and you build a setup that matches it's purpose (park board for the park, powder board for the backcountry etc), you find that there really isn't a "bad" setup. I started out on a '08 160W Burton Bullet and thought it sucked because I couldn't press it well or hit the rails. Years (and several boards) later, I rode it again on a whim and and had a great park session with it. Long story short, get your skills up before blaming a potential great board for your shortcomings.

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

👍👍

[@profo4544]

I remember when forums with burton bindings were the go to setups. Forum Youngbloods and Destroyers, there late 2000s graphics. 2009/2010 are some of my favorite board graphics ever, Destroyers were fun, and even just some of the old forum logo designs are really iconic and look clean on the bottom of the board. Idk what the deal with them is anymore, but i noticed they changed there logo a bit and are putting out new boards. They should go back to the OG icon and just re use some old graphics tbh, they were the cleanest boards imo.

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

@@profo4544 They just came back this year after about ten years, and they literally just released the new boards. I just uploaded a video on them today kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYTEgWiBqrd6erc

[@profo4544]

@@SearchofSnowboarding yeah, i actually peeped that site. I was pretty hyped on it but, eh they shoulda kept the og logo. I dont think they realize all they have to do is put out some iconic or nice F logo graphics, some of those are the cleanest to this day on the bottom of a snowboard. The destroyers in 2010 those were on another level, but tbh i rode alot of the F logo boards, they were good park boards, they were honestly good all around i think burton bought some tech from them that slide system, forum came up with that if im not mistaken, and then i started skating more and i didnt really realize they went out of business untill like years later. But they have alot of skin in the game, and og models, people are all about retro and old stuff theyre stuff would sell like crazy but i personally think they should re release some old graphics and go back to the original F logo, the old jp walker and peter line boards, just a blue backround, with a white forum logo, or a white backround with a purple logo, or tilt the logo, all they need to do is release boards like that and theyll sell like crazy. They had some dope hoodies to.

[@tynanbarnes6506]

How are you destroying a board in 3 years? Are you crashing into trees and riding over rocks?

[@xollob]

I'm addicted to buying Snowboards. Started with a Decathlon board (Big sports company - 1993), Burton Carving Board (Raichle boots etc), Burton Big Air, Burton, Nitro (Black something - brilliant board) GNU (broke it in two on my second run), Bateleon (didn't like the TBT), Never Summer (bffff), Salomon Dancehaul (ok), Ride Peaceseeker (topsheet peeled off), Capita Mega Death (wow). It's great having all these cool brands. I love your content as you come across as a decent bloke passionate about what you do. There is no one brand that rules all. I do love Capita and Nitro but next year will probably go for a Jones or an Amplid. It's so much fun to try another brand. I can't afford a Lambo or a Ferrari so next best thing is a new Board every year. Rock on everyone...

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Hell yeah, don't need a Lambo when surfing the mountain feels so good. Cheers, and thanks dude

[@devonreid1646]

YES Snowboards! Turns on a dime , excellent carving and holding a edge

[@Badgerooni90]

My first board was the capita thunderstick and I loved it. Now I got the ultrafear which I’m yet to test out.

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Ooooh, nice I really liked riding the Ultrafear

[@Climber39]

I agree with your ending remarks. The best board is the one that works best for you and suits your riding style. That being said, it was strange not to see RIDE on this list.

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Yeah Ride makes great gear, I wear their boots, just couldn't name every brand

[@themidwestshredder]

Keep killing it with the videos Shane! You flowed through this one nicely. I like to try all different boards and ride Burton, Capita, Ride, Rome, and Lib Tech. So far they’ve all offered something good. I would like to keep trying other brands. 🤙🏽

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Awesome, thanks Jimmy! 🤘

[@zakr72]

Ride has been coming out with some bangers recently

[@neoshaftJB]

I´ve learned snowboarding early 1990´s, and from the moment i got my first own board, the Santa Cruz 63 ASR i stick to this brand, and still love it, my second board i´ve buyed roundabout 1998 with the baseless binding, i´m riding it still today.

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

You should definitely check out some modern gear, it will change the way you ride for the better

[@dandangalodangalus9082]

I love my Burton and Salomon, but the Capita BSOD is my favorite. Fastest board I’ve ever ridden. I feel like a superhero on that thing.

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Yeah that's one of my favorite boards too

[@timeflex]

Yep, you can't go wrong with Capita.

[@igorrieloff5167]

really good video. knew nothing about snowboarding before. but now it feels like I know and understand snowboarding much better

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Glad it was helpful

[@sarahjaayx]

Loving your content dude, keep killing it!!

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Thanks, this only the start!

[@CollinHurler]

Spot on. I change board brands every time I get a new board. Never ridden the same brand twice. And I've loved every brand I've used. Latest board I just got is the Capita Mega Merc 2024, and I'm psyched about their mission and environmental committment, on top of making incredible snowboards. Great video!

[@thekittehman]

I use Burton, but I really want an Arbor. Stunning Boards.

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

The Iguchi from Arbor seems to be a ripper

[@neargrog685]

I’ve only ever owned 1 snowboard. Lib tech which I’ve had for 10 years. Wife bought me the Orca for Christmas & am eager to test it out. I’d like to try different boards to see how they feel but I kinda feel loyal to Lib tech now. I never knew all that stuff about Capita. Austria is my fave place to go boarding. I might try their boards out one day

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Hell yeah, the Orca is sick!

[@neargrog685]

@@SearchofSnowboarding So I keep hearing. We go skiing in 3 weeks. I’m itching to try it out 😁

[@monkeypawism]

I used to only ride Lib too. Then I expanded my choices and never looked back.

[@spokesmtn]

would lib tech be good for free riding?

[@neargrog685]

@@spokesmtn Yep they have big selection. I’d advise to test a board out before buying if you can

[@manveerbraich351]

Ride deserves a mention

[@callmeseags]

Just grabbed a burton custom, excited to try it this Friday 😁

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Hell yeah, how'd it go?!

[@WiZoRD_C45]

I choose to support companies that dont outsource to other countries with dirt cheap labor. Of course ya gotta pay some respect to the OG companies who helped progress snowboarding to what it is today though the decision to outsource factories to cut costs is where I draw my line. It isn't hard to find out where a company's factory is based these days. For me its simple, support a company who is still doing it for the love of it, not the love for money.

[@ronaldwestra8735]

I love carving, high speed, boarder cross. For me it is Kessler. I have one and it is great.

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

I'd say Kessler or Donek are the only boards you'd want if you're in race mode

[@Fleijah]

Rode a Marhar for 2 seasons. Was fun but got on a K2 this year and I'm enjoying it a lot more. Trying real hard not to get FOMO for all the boards I'll never ride

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

That's what demoing boards is for

[@DillonRust]

I ride the 2020 Lib Tech T. Rice Pro at the resort and the Golden Orca in the backcountry. Lib Tech boards last forever, my 2007 TRS still rips to this day. Plus they are made in the USA. 🦅

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

They are high on my list of snowboard factories to visit

[@DillonRust]

@@SearchofSnowboarding Most definitely, my favorite surfboard manufacturer is Mayhem down here in Orange County. Lost/Mayhem and Lib Tech Make some of the sickest surfboards together as well. 🤙

[@NorwegianViking86]

Made in US is only good in the US, except for Leatherman and Zippo😂

[@DillonRust]

@@NorwegianViking86 Yeah right, we literally invented snowboarding, and flew to the moon. Keep that weak café, metric using, skiers vibe out of here. 😂

[@welovecheshirecats4557]

Arguably the best board in every category comes from different brands, but for mass market companies that create the best range, where every board ranks near the top of every genre, i would say YES and Amplid are consistently at the top. We wouldn't have the orca and volume shifted trend without these 2 companies. When it comes to profiles, outlines, side cuts and core tech, these 2 have been the most progressive of the last 5-10 years.

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Thanks for the perspective

[@bowsama07]

I like my yes basic but I got it a lil short and I find the board to feel kinda heavy even at 152.

[@WontSeeReplies]

@@bowsama07imagine how heavy it would be long…I know…you have. You are correct. 99% of people on the internet are full of S. Almost as bad as television. It’s on you to weed out the lies. The “best snowboard” brand changes like the weather…unless HAARP is involved. I think it’s safe to say Capita controls the market today, even despite their satanic worshipping symbol graphics. Five years ago some may have argued, Lib. Ten years ago, Burton. And others in between. There will never be a best brand so long capitalism exists. But companies will fight and win individual years, while improving boards in the process.

[@TheLordsaviour]

I have not ridden an amplid. But I own a YES Basic uninc. Up there with the best of them.

[@Mr.SVE86]

I would by Capita board! Also love: Nidecker Lib-tech Arbor Burton

[@leogreenleaf8863]

Do any of these companies offer internships to college students? I'm a Junior at the University of Michigan majoring in Mechanical Engineering, which I'd imagine is somewhat applicable to snowboard manufacturing. I've looked around a bit, and the only company I could see that had offered internships in the past was Burton. but their current job openings unfortunately didn't include any internships. Any info would be much appreciated.

[@Eatatjumbos]

Ride snowboard did in the past and I know Rome did years ago. But yes mechanical engineering is very important

[@mikeuptegrove]

I grew up riding Tahoe, mostly Squaw, got a job there straight out of high school working P-lot so I had maximum ride time. And, I can say without a doubt, in the 90s anyways, Burton was the best hands down. You got on Burton and off whatever else you were on, and the Burton, in one run had you literally 10x the rider you were a run prior on something else. No exaggeration there. I rode my last seasons on a Custom before I moved to Hawaii and basically stopped snowboarding…I also blew out my ACL snowboarding, which is why I sorta moved on to warmer places. Long story short, I decided to go on a snowboard trip for the first time in decades and am playing catch up on gear and tech advancement. A buddy I surf with here is a pioneer of snowboarding who was Sims’ VP in the 80s, responsible for writing Craig Kelly’s first contract. His grandson is a sponsored grom in Alaska and tells me the tech has caught up and Burton isn’t really the leader anymore. For an old school guy like me, it was hard to believe, but he convinced me to buy an Orca, even though the LibTech I had growing up was a complete dud and held back my progress. I’m hoping the tech has indeed caught up and all the boards are similar with regard to their performance levels. My OG 90s custom, last time I rode it was still awesome. I’m hoping the Orca gives me a new perspective, but doesn’t hold me back any. I want to bring one more board, and I’ve been looking at that Aeronaut thinking maybe it’s the best of both worlds, and has that Custom feel I was always accustomed to, but adds in some of the tech I have yet to experience myself. But it’s hard teaching an old dog new tricks, and so I’m torn between buying the Aeronaut and a new Custom X. It’s just so hard for me to believe that Burton isn’t the best anymore.

[@karlhoffner5516]

I’ve ridden nothing but Rome for the past 15 years (7 boards) my buddy just got a jones though and I’m thinking of switching up next year

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Jones boards have been pretty rad recently

[@jnk4president]

BATALEON !?

[@BG-jg4pt]

ive always loved my ride snow boards had a machete gt and currently riding a twin pig :D

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Ride makes great stuff, I use their boots

[@Fran_ku]

great contents! this channel is so underrated

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

I appreciate that!

[@michaelmouro4973]

LibTech hands down. That serrated edge is clutch

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Sure is!

[@jpwookie22]

Who makes the best snowboards? The correct answer is yes. NOT Yes snowboards, just yes.

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Exactly.

[@bobby1kenobi34]

What about the durability of Never Summer boards???

[@robkido9696]

Great video! I switch back and forth between Capita DOA & Lib Tech Orca… Those two are my favorite boards to ride

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Surely can't go wrong with either of those

[@elquixotedelascanarias]

I don't have one. I love and ride Capita (DOA/Meg Merc), Ride (Commissioner), Burton Custom (have had Custom X), and I want to ride Bataleon, Mervin and Yes boards. All depends where.

[@jakubpla]

Very cool video. I might be buying capita as my first board soon.

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Thanks dude!

[@danhworth100]

Shout out to Yes Snowboards. The Yes Standard along with a Jones Hovercraft and you’re covered for anything on a trip to the mountains.

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Yes, Yes are super solid too

[@sil3ntxswisha]

Solid video dude. It's a hard topic to take just because there are too many brands, and everyone is biased.

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Oh I know, especially when a particular person's favorite brand isn't mentioned

[@TarBoysWorldWide]

Love your reviews. Have you reviewed the latest step-in bindings? My daughter kinda needs step ins. I don’t love that Burton forces you into their $$$ combo, but I don’t know much about it. The Nidecker looks pretty sick.

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Yes they're great and the best quick access bindings I've come across. As for the price they are the same as the non-step on models they are based off

[@dinojayvensk8207]

I just bought a Salomon Huck knife and now learned it is not very beginner friendly. Should I grab another board or stick with this and try to progress on it?

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

You could push through and ride that board, but it would be better for you to find an easier ride. The Huck Knife is more of an advanced park board

[@loggiic]

Spot-on. From my perspective I would substitute Jones with Ride. Ride have few unique models that are absolutely loved in Europe. On the other hand I have few friends that complained about Jones quality lately.

[@valkarcy]

I remember when Lib and Gnu was hot in 2010ish. Now Mervin feels cheaper when I compare them to Yes, Capita, Arbor, Signal, and more brands. They have sick graphics like he said but the quality feels..not cheap, but cheaper.

[@BobJackson-zv1fh]

###1 Mervin Lib Tech Gnu T RicePro Riders Choice C2 Magna Traction Union Bindings === Magic Carpet Much respect to all other brands putting out quality snowboard gear!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Yup, Mervin makes some solid boards

[@jayskateandsuchstuff8446]

I’ve owned and ridden a lot of snowboards over the 30+ years I’ve been riding…. They were all fun to ride but 4 boards standout. 2 Solomon boards, one was a freeride board that I don’t recall the model, FR400? I wore it out and gave it to someone to learn on. The other Solomon I still have, sickstick, it’s starting to lose some of its snap but it’s a hot rod. 1 libtech skate banana, it was a big board, a 163 I think, it was super heavy but a super fun ride. I loaned it out and never got it back. And 1 rosignol powder fish. I think it’s called sushi or something. I don’t get the conditions to ride it a lot but when I do, it’s heavenly. It’s also super fun in slush. Other notables… I rode a custom x for three days that wasn’t as playful as I like but holy smokes I could go so fast on that thing and not feel unstable. I had a Burton flight attendant that I liked a lot for two seasons then I just didn’t like it anymore and couldn’t say why really, it got boring somehow… sold it. I liked a couple other libtech boards too but I don’t remember what models… all mountain type boards. If I had to pick one company, I’d pick Solomon. But Libtech never let me down either. Burton has treated me well. K2 has impressed me on occasion. Blah blah…. One thing that pushes the Solomon boards to the lead is they seem to be light weight. I’m not sure if they really are lighter, but they feel lighter both riding and on the lift. Also!!! Having multiple boards is the way to go. I like to have a freeride all mountain type board 150-155, a pow board fish shape, and a longboard, stiffish and 160-165.

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

I definitely noticed lighter weight when I used to ride Salomons and that was one of the aspects I really enjoyed with them

[@robinskelton1565]

Because snowboard factories are hella expensive and there are a lot of companies. You tend to find that the big factories manufacture boards for multiple companies. Even Capita who have their own factory. They produce Nitro and Amplid and a couple of others I can't remember.

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

That's true. Sounds like Capita is going to start pressing Forum's new boards now too

[@drsteee]

How would you compare the indoor survival and the spring break?

[@JP1050x]

I wanna try a Bataleon Evil Twin.

[@iaxemyself4559]

If you don't care about riding a 'cool' brand and all the marketing hype, BUT you are more interested in getting THE absolute BEST performance and quality: Salomon and Nitro ( boards ), Burton and Nitro ( bindings ), Deeluxe and Nitro (boots) - I can also recommend Salomon boots BUT get the wide version of their boots if you can - their standard boots are narrow. Most important piece of gear IMHO are the boots, followed by the board (with correct sizing and spec) and lastly the bindings (correctly sized to fit the boot size and board waist width).

[@didac10100]

I’ve ridden several board brands and there’s nothing like Burton!

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

A lot of people would agree

[@fourbysaletrade231]

Nope… your missing out on a real ride

[@dragonfist]

Jones ,Nidecker, Flow, YES., Now Rome are all owned by the same company (Nidecker group)

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

👍

[@Inferna-Rex]

Hello just wondering if the Capita super DOA is truly worth the huge price tag? Is there a comparable brand and board that cud cost less for ripping park and all mountain mix if a snowboard? Thankyou if u have any ideas..I love watching this video just sometimes it just gets me thinking. Ride well good sir!!

[@garrettbeckermusic204]

Capita is the best, but if you want a sick but more cost effective job/park boards look at Public!

[@badshodi]

What do you think about Nidecker?

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

I don't have an experience with them

[@nintendad1166]

Arbor Snowboards have caught my eye. Do you have an opinion on them? Their boards look fantastic but I've never ridden one.

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

It's been a long time since I've ridden one, but they have some rad boards. The Iguchi looks pretty sick

[@UnratedPlayer21]

Any opinions on Salomon? Looking to get Salomon Sight as my first board. Thanks

[@h0usensatioN]

Nidecker opinion? Thanks

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

I've never held one so I can't say

[@DoyleAK]

I think you should do another one of these.. add in Neversummer, Gilson, Bataleon, Yes, and I’m sure there’s a few other good ones I’m missing that added in with the brands you already got would be a hell of a vid.

[@briansherman7285]

Picked up a Burton Skeleton Key last season at Radio. Can't find anything to hate on....its a great board for me...All great companies mentioned but having great pro's fit you makes the difference!

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Awesome, the Skeleton Key is a lot of people's favorite board

[@lukeinoue1041]

What are your thoughts on the capita indoor survival 2021?

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

It's too soft for what I like, but it's great if you're looking for a flexy board

[@jayc3723]

Next stop, the best snowboarding binding companies, and outerwear, and goggles 😀

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

You got it!

[@sirdudeness1386]

Road gnu and lib tech for 16 years. I'm switching to Salomon starting this season because Mervin manufacturing cancelled one of the all time best snowboarders out there Nicolas muller. I'm not down with cancel culture. I'm way stoked to start ridding my 21/22 assassin pro.

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

The assassin pro is one of my favorite all time boards

[@sirdudeness1386]

@@SearchofSnowboarding good to know. Your review of it and others have me way stoked to start shreddin on it. Have a great winter on the mountain brother!

[@dsd-downshiftdave8056]

Are you liking the Salomon better then the gnu and lib tech

[@Vvalov]

⁠@@dsd-downshiftdave8056 i don’t know for Salomon,but i have been riding lib a lot and accidentally switched to my DC ply couple of years back. I tell you what a difference! Amazing ride even though without those magne-traction, c3 stuffs. A friend of mine also tried the Capita and the moment he did that, he sold the next day the lib;)

[@Mattandshannon30]

You have to included YES and Never Summer in that top tier conversation for sure and please eliminate companies that also make skis! Product specific conversation is one thing, but if we are looking for the best snowboarding companies, let’s stick with those that devote ALL of their passion to snowboarding!

[@Chaugar]

I love NS boards but just so you know they do make skis as well.

[@homealone5087]

Lol shut up.

[@gboates]

Dumb logic.

[@brycelach6947]

My K2 is by far the best board I’ve been able to get to ride. Don’t write off a brand just because they also make skis, a lot of these ski companies have also been making snowboards for years and years. And yes, NS and YES are both crushing it.

[@Kuhlmannn]

What are your thoughts on Gnu?

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Gnu makes fun boards, but I prefer Lib Tech

[@The_Blessed_Cowboy]

I really like my '23 Capita DOA, but I prefer my old '17 Ride Machette gt. Both are the same class, but the Machette will cruise powder better than the DOA. I ride Revelstoke BC, I need to be able to ride on Piste corduroy and duck out into the powdery glades. I need a board to take on side hits and stay ontop of powder. I've owned Ride in the past, my first experience with them was on a 2006 Timeless. Both Ride boards I've owned have been solid in construction and in performance. Just my opinion anyway.

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Ride's been making some great new boards too, I think it might be time to update that Machette

[@lucaspalacios2941]

hi bury i resently boght a FLOW snowboard, im new in this, its my first board want to know if u know something about it ?

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Flow was ok, but I'm pretty sure they aren't really a company anymore

[@gabrielpagel2019]

I love my Capita DoA!

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Dope!

[@jennathefool]

great vid. informative and concise

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Much appreciated!

[@BobbyGrand2211]

Only even ridden K2 and Burton - excited to possibly replace my custom x with the Capita BSOD

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

I really want to ride the BSOD too

[@RokSivante]

Fun fact: K2 is owned by ZIPLOC. 😂

[@jakenewman2135]

Anyone know about lobster? I’ve been eyeing at getting one of theirs for quite some time now

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

There more of park oriented boards

[@jakenewman2135]

@@SearchofSnowboarding thank you, thought so since it’s coming from the brothers, and the 3d like technology as well

[@jimbodini100]

I really like Burtons deep thinker and the Flight attendant. But want to try a Moon child ??

[@jgibson340]

I am thinking about getting a lib tech or an arbor board..

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Nice, I like Lib Tech a lot

[@Inferna-Rex]

I just bought the Salomon assassin pro 2022 version. Is there anything u cud say cuz Salomon is a new brand for me but I always wanted a Salomon since I was a kid for some reason. Back in the 90s I loved the way they looked and said one day I'll own a Salomon.

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

I had ridden both the assassin and the assassin pro for years and they were some of my favorite twin boards. Salomon is a great brand

[@-Good4Y0u]

I got a pair of medium step ons , I've been looking to buy a new board to replace my Rome Artifact 153 with something way lighter and smaller. ( 5'9, 160lb) all mountain use. Any ideas?

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Check out the Lib Tech Golden Orca in a 150

[@-Good4Y0u]

@@SearchofSnowboarding that's a dang nice board ! It looks like the edge holding would be good in the US north east where everything is ice. ( NJ, NY, VT,) It seems better than the Burton Process I was looking at.

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

@@-Good4Y0u Yeah, I would say the Process is more of a park board

[@-Good4Y0u]

@@SearchofSnowboarding I ended up with a 2023 Never Summer Proto Synthesis Board size 152 . Paired with burton step-ons + DC control dual boa boots. A pretty significant update from my old Rome either way. I tried to find the lib tech board at that size in my area, but the only one around was a 153 from last year. .

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

@@-Good4Y0u Sweet, sounds like you're ready to rip

[@Chuckinlead]

id say ride should be on this list but capita or lib is my jam

[@sethkarim5786]

Love your list but feel like Never Summer and Rossignol should be on the list as well. They make some great boards!

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Good call!

[@AlexanderKontsevoy]

As well as Arbor, Bataleon, Rome and a bunch of others. But it was stated in the beginning of the video, that only handful of names will be called.

[@user-smurfed]

NS😂

[@slimecoast2coast]

Rossi is a ski company

[@sanjurofla]

What's wrong with NS?

[@jcolonna12]

Good video but you should also provide some criticism for the the boards/companies instead of saying everyone is good. It gives a fuller picture of the products and helps everyone make a more informed decision

[@mpix00]

It's all subjective to the users riding style, so it is going to be a different list for everyone's style

[@jerseyltd]

Im looking at the burton camber instagator but idk

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

It's solid and will get the job done

[@smarthabits]

What about Amplid or Nidecker?

[@forgetniki]

What about Goodboard? Love this Company 😊

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Never heard of them

[@youpigfacetv]

Burton! Riding them since 1988. Made in USA

[@boriscima8134]

Check your fact. Only prototype are made in vermont the rest are made in china and autria

[@smarti-hx6qv]

Yes and Amplid are where it's at

[@Ace8Three]

Today I'm going to test my brand new snowboard

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Awesome!

[@andyeighttre]

Signal and Nidecker are my go to.

[@kosycat1]

Ride makes really good stuff

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

I ride their boots and love them. They just missed the cut for this video because it was getting a little long

[@Eatatjumbos]

I'm only 50 and been riding NS since 1992 1993. And owned dozens of different snowboards

[@Daz5Daz]

No-one does. All the companies make stuff you will like and stuff you will not. I was always a 100% Burton fanboy in the 90s and 00s but the board I bought this season was from Bataleon.

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

I haven't been on a Bataleon before, but they def have a devoted following

[@DoyleAK]

I figured that’s what your answer was gunna be. And I agree for the most part. I currently own 8 boards a one from every company you mentioned outside of nitro. Like you mentioned the boards are all very comparable in all aspects. IMO tho Jones bases are just a notch above the rest at that $500-$700 pp.. I slept on Jones until last year was always a big capita and lib guy, but def am leaning harder and hard Jones way. I would say if you’ve never tried a Jones, grab the reg Mtn twin($550) or the Frontier($500) you won’t regret it Especially after I bought a Mercury last year and after 3 rides it broke and I’m only 160lbs and have never broke a board and when I contacted them they pretty much told me it was my fault. Also owned the first year of the super DOA and the top sheet was trash, also after 3 runs was missing a good amount around the edges, they again told me not their fault, when I’ve never had that happen before. Which is dissapointing cause the DOA has been my baby for 7+ years, and loved the merc, but with those bad experiences it’s hard to send people their way when they ask my advice like many do.

[@ferg4609]

I’m an Arbor guy personally

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Sweet

[@Durer13]

Arbor does. A-frame is the king of all mountain!!!❤

[@longlivechina7538]

Your my ginger hero

[@cloudzy6404]

im buying the apex orca

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Sick sick board

[@Husqy1000]

Forum . Always has been , always will be .

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

🤘

[@nathanratermann9204]

Poor boys delight…Rossignol Sashimi 160. Posi posi rider, +21 +9 due to back surgery, this is just better on the body nowadays. The ride is frkn awesome though!!

[@morganverdure6116]

I have a quiver of 5 boards but owns more. I truly believe that you love the brands that fits your body properly: i am 173 cm but weigh sometime 70 and often 80 kg with small médium feet (41) i have noticed i love narrow waist and stiff boards. Not necessarely cambered but quite stiff. I would love to ride à capita mercury or a amplid dada in pow but the waist are often too wide for me so i ended loving a rossignol revenant, stiffer in the middle, narrower etc etc. I even loved a head instinct (weird huh) super narrow méga stiff but a true gem in Park. For jibbing i dont mind riding à short burton nug it is not wide and stiffer than what you'd think for its purpose. I ride a huge 178 swallow tail board for long open runs in pow. No problèm as long as it is not wide and quite stiff. My main criteria now is not the brand it is the Flex and the waist measurements. I made mistake buying boards too wide.... I could not handle it even on super soft noodle boards. Maximum for me is a 25.6 waist... But on a carving board. Some brands are too wide for me. I love them but dont buy them. So go to a true snowboard shop that will sell you something that fits YOU first.

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Sick, sounds like you've got your quiver dialed. I've been really liking the narrower waist on the Capita Aeronaut

[@Benayeb]

Ride snowboards are good to ride on and my choice

[@craftedwithart]

I ride Apo 2012 MTD Hybrid Rocker 159W

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

APO, nice. I'm not sure if they're a company anymore

[@craftedwithart]

@@SearchofSnowboarding Ye it's been years since they were active. Rare french boards

[@longlivechina7538]

Kessler , I won a silver metal riding one :)

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Nice, there we go!

[@bastian4079]

Mervin and Nitro for me 🏂

[@RedRocketRR-xc5hk]

Brooooo,I just bout head snowboard ebi lyt and head googles magnify 5k and there are no reviews,is it a bad company??why isn't it popular??

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Head's not really a company anymore for boards

[@mmikhail123]

What about arbor?