Yes Standard Uninc Review: 5 things you should know.

[@scottish118]

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[@Drift-Products]

Thanks so much!

[@bakamono7]

Just waiting on your Surfari and Special Effects reviews, and then I can finally say hello to my 2024 gear list!

[@Drift-Products]

Man if it would just snow again! I’ve been riding the Surfari in the crud and groomers and love it so far. Haven’t busted out the special effects yet just because I really want to test it in pow.

[@DerekLand]

I really enjoy your neutral, low key reviewing of this stuff. Some people are angry and complain about everything but I appreciate you give it your opinion but also try to keep things neutral. Keep it up. 👍

[@Drift-Products]

Thank you!

[@christophevervaet846]

I'm a solid intermediate and was doubting between the Jones MT / Jones Frontier / Yes Standard / Yes Standard Uninc. Went for the Uninc. I come from a Rossignol One LF 161W and have size 12 / weigh 225 +- LBS. Sadly the board started peeling off and I can see damage on the plank itself... Loved that board. Wanted to take a chance on getting a full camber board and see where it can take me.. and where I can take it 😀 I hope I didn't make a mistake because I can still grow alot in my snowboarding. Thanks for the review!

[@Drift-Products]

Yep you’ll love it and it’ll give you a chance to level up!

[@DashFlashTheLife]

Hey Chris! I'm in the same ballpark as you. How's the uninc treating ya? Would you have gone for the regular standard, or would you say the uninc's worth it?

[@christophevervaet846]

@@DashFlashTheLife With my level, I think the regular standard would have been enough to have fun. I can't comare both ofc... I do love how the uninc bites... it's really good.

[@ANETOKILLE]

@@DashFlashTheLife I have both, and Im selling the uninc. I would go for the regular standard if all mountain all day is your goal. I found the PyL Uninc is a good balance between both the regular and standard uninc if sized down. The PYL uninc carves better than the standard Uninc, it floats better than both standards. It turns faster than both standards and still you can take it to the park for jumps, the downside is that switch is more challenging and presses require a little more muscle but still very doable. The Pyl uninc is less aggressive than the standard uninc (with its rocker)

[@bakamono7]

Subscribed! Thanks for these reviews!

[@Drift-Products]

Thanks for the sub!

[@gabrieltomic5843]

I just bought the regular Standard and i was going back and forth between the uninc and the regular Standard. Now I have to pick a binding I have a new union force or cartel x to choose from. I like the cartel because of its lightness. But I am afraid the union will ride better. I found your review on both boards super helpful and can’t wait to try it. I just saw Wochenende have same boot size which makes me feel I bought the right board. Thx a lot!

[@Drift-Products]

Awesome, you’ll love it.

[@gabrieltomic5843]

I also have a Pair of the Mine 77 drift boards Burton sold in Europe. I really love them 💫

[@Drift-Products]

Nice! Hold onto those bad boys!

[@gboates]

The Union Force Pros feel lighter than my two pair of Cartel Xs imho. A second pair of Force's coming in a few days, ordered the Classics Team HB before they disappear. I like the Cartels for all day every day resort week😅

[@gabrieltomic5843]

I just got Home from my First Trip with the regular Standard. I really Liked it, i just Found it almost more chattery Then my old Burton hate 57 😅 The Conditions were Pretty strange though. Very stick to slushy snow. Would love to ride it on a good day. I love how it carves, I love the wide nose and tail for presses and I have the feeling the base is pretty fast. Overall I am really happy with the board. When I bought it, I thought the standard Uninc would be too much now I would love to see how they compare. I really like your reviews, hope you continue 💫🍀

[@justinmuir9163]

Only rode my 156 standard uninc 3 times. Season is off to a slow start in Washington. Im stoked on it, does not feel too short fits my 10 boots perfectly. I am a little over the weight recommendation but fells fast and stable grips the ice so well. Cant waite to get it in some deep snow. Not sure how much i am liking the now select pros yet though.

[@Drift-Products]

Thanks for adding your take! Haven’t tried the Select Pros yet.

[@justinmuir9163]

​@@Drift-Productswhat bindings you have setup?

[@Drift-Products]

The new Now Drives. I’ve also ridden it with Cartel X and Jones Mercury. I like all of those.

[@ekgruber]

Great review! I am deciding between the 159 and 162. I am 6'1" ~185lbs size 12 boot. This will be my more aggressive set up for bigger mountain terrain, so am leaning toward the 162 but a little worried that with the waist width/mid bite the volume will be a lot...let me know what you think!

[@Drift-Products]

@@ekgruber I’m almost exactly the same size but 2 inches taller and I love the 162. You’d be fine going down a size but for bigger terrain, deeper snow, and more aggressive riding, the 162 is the jam! It’s wide underfoot but doesn’t feel excessive in the slightest.

[@ekgruber]

Right on, thanks amigo. Gonna give er a go!

[@g-bud]

Just wanted to thank you for your review. It helped me to pull the trigger on this board and I'm so glad I did. My daily is a Yes Typo and I was thinking of upgrading to a regular Standard vs the Uninc. I decided to go full camber so it would be a different profile from my Typo and I really love this Uninc. Like you said, I feel so comfortable on it, it's stable, not overly aggressive and is just a great all around board. I got it in about 6" of freshies, which is not deep by any means, and I was centered on the board and it was still performing great. Keep up the great work!

[@Drift-Products]

Love to hear it! Thanks for sharing.

[@steveweatherington1209]

Hi bud top review..I’m 185lbs 57yrs old 5ft 11/2.. I’ve been riding the 2010 slayblade as a daily driver which absolutely rips and of course is prob a 9 or 10 flex..but it’s time to mellow out..I’ve been looking at the bsod..the standard and the uninc..and the yes greats although I have heard the base is a bit iffy! I’m not going be flat out all the time but I want the stability when I do…what do you reckon? Also want to be able to butter around and have some fun..kind Regards ps..love the powder but spend more time on groomers and side hits if I’m honest! Not too many mega pow days in Europe 😂

[@Drift-Products]

@steveweatherington1209 think I just saw your comment on ten standard review. The greats and standard are pretty similar but the greats carves a little better and the standard handles pow a little better. The Uninc is the best if you like full camber but the standard can handle most of what you might throw at it. No worries about the bases at all. Same as what everyone else is using.

[@steveweatherington1209]

Yeh apologies messed up a bit with the comments..I like to carve fairly hard when I do quick edge to edge so sounds like it’s a toss up between the uninc and greats!! I have size 10 uk feet size 11 US. How are they both for speed cos I like to gun it from time to time? Many thanks for your support and response. Ps is the uninc great for butters 180’s etc

[@muchenxu]

Hi, I am 5'11, 155lb and 9.5 boot size, should I go with 153 or 156? Thank you

[@Drift-Products]

153. You’re a bit tall for it but it should still take care of you well. If you’re worried about more high speed and low performance you could go 156.

[@NilsenMouind]

Great review. Do you think 156 will do it for size 11US boots? Or 159?

[@Drift-Products]

Ya I think it’s wide enough for sure. Weight and height might be a factor too, but underfoot this thing is plenty wide.

[@NilsenMouind]

175lbs and 6ft tall. I'm deciding between the standard uninc and the bataleon whatever for my chill board. Already got a 160 2023 hovercraft for more agressive riding and powder. Which of these would you get? thanks for the help!@@Drift-Products

[@Drift-Products]

The standard Uninc is not a chill ride. A better comparison to the whatever would be the Yes Greats. Both awesome boards. The whatever is much more forgiving and has better float, the Greats is better on edge. Or you could do a normal Standard for a more “chill” option with a bit of pow performance too.

[@NilsenMouind]

Oh I get it. Thanks again. You think the Greats or the Standard 156 would do it for size 11US, 175lbs, 6ft (theyre 25.9 and 25.8 waist width)? I love some deep carves... The whatever 156W, which I would choose, is way wider, at 26.8, so I might get it because of that. Cheers!@@Drift-Products

[@Drift-Products]

Just remember both the Standard and the Greats are wider underfoot then the waist width would indicate because of the mid bite tech. I'll bet they're as wide or wider than the Whatever underfoot. And both will be better for deep carves, for what that's worth. Happy hunting! @@NilsenMouind

[@stresstyp4]

Hi there, really great reviews! Subscribed after the first review I saw... Is the camber feeling of the Standard Uninc comparable with the Warca's? Rode the Warce in 150 couple of times and found it super forgiving and comfortable. I'm 5,9, 155lbs, 265 mondo boots and prefered stance width 21.5-22". Had no problems to get the Warca on edge for quick and short turns. Would the Standard in 153 be ok for my specs? Or should I look for a board with less width underfoot and a reference stance closer to mine?

[@Drift-Products]

@@stresstyp4 it is similar to the warca just has more taper and a fatter nose. If the warca had a normal shaped nose and tail, the 150 would probably be a 153 or 154 so the 153 standard is probably good. As for the width, I love some extra width underfoot and recommend it to most riders but it’s personal preference. I’ll pretty much always recommend this board though, that’s for sure.

[@steveroberts5366]

Appreciate the review. I've had my eye on this. Have you rode any of the Stranda boards? Specifically the Descender?

[@Drift-Products]

No Stranda yet. Had my eye on them but a bit pricey to bring over. One of these days.

[@steveroberts5366]

@@Drift-Products I think they ship for free anywhere

[@TheLushund]

Hi, great review ❤ Granted your experience of this board. With your specs Specs and Biases: 6'3", 180-190 lbs, size 11.5 boot, 23.5" stance. +18 -6 angles (usually.) I am ~6’2” (187 cm) about 182-185 lbs (82-83 kg) size 10.0-10.5 boot, roughly exactly the same stance as you 22,8” (58 cm) +18-6 Would the 159 feel too big for me? And I’ve read in some review that this board is heavy. What is your experience? Did you weigh it by any chance? Thanks for a great review and valuable input 🙏

[@Drift-Products]

I think 159 would be great, and no I didn't weigh it but it's not abnormally heavy. Wouldn't worry about that at all.

[@ANETOKILLE]

It has early rise if you look closer, I own it and mine has several cm rocker before the contact point

[@Drift-Products]

Ya, the camber definitely isn’t as extended as some of these other similar boards claiming full camber.

[@AK-bw8xk]

I purchased this board coming from a old full camber GNU Altered Genetics with "new" magna traction now that was catchy but i managed for 13 years so the standard uninc was nothing but love.How much more aggressive is the Aviator 2.0 because i have been eyeing that board hard. Just a side note all snowboards are better in powder meaning snowboarding is always better in powder. Dah!😅

[@Drift-Products]

Hmm. The Aviator is a good bit more aggressive but it’s not crazy. The standard Uninc is more versatile but I think the Aviator is better in crappy snow. You’re right, all snowboarding is more fun in powder but not all boards are better in powder. At least not proper Utah powder.

[@AK-bw8xk]

@@Drift-Products Your singing my song. I love Utah the most and I have been some places in my 25+ years of riding. Thanks for prompt response keep on shredding.

[@CrownedForCreation]

Great review! Sizing is interesting on the volume shift boards. I ride a 2011/12 PYL 161w, torn between the 159 and 162 standard UnInc. WW is wide enough for my 11.5-12 boots. What would you recommend size wise for a 6’2” 185lbs rider that hits side hits, pow, tree runs, and very occasionally some small to medium jumps?

[@Drift-Products]

Thanks! I’m almost the exact same size. Either one. 159 if you want it a little more playful and easy, 162 if you want it to be more stable and powerful at high speeds. I really like the 162 but some days I want the 159 for a touch more chill.

[@CrownedForCreation]

@@Drift-Products thank you!

[@White1404]

I've never tried the Standard. Try the PYL UnInc. It'll knock your socks off.

[@Drift-Products]

Haven’t tried it yet. I’m not sure I will as long as their biggest size is 161 but maybe. I had a normal PYL, liked it but not quite as much as some other similar boards.

[@White1404]

The UnInc version is wider and has a diffrent construction. It's a PYL by name only. It's a totally different ride. And the width of the 161 is plenty for any Sasquatch. @@Drift-Products

[@Drift-Products]

I"m sure it rides different but I know what size I prefer in a backcountry pow board. I could ride the 161 fine but I generally prefer a little more length in this sort of board. It's not really about the width.If I get a chance to ride it I will for sure. Looks amazing. @@White1404

[@ANETOKILLE]

I own Std Uninc 56, and Pyl Uninc 55. Definitely, you need to size down in the PYL like DCP does. DCP rides the 155 in BC and he is 170lbs, 5.9. Indeed as soon as I tested the PYL I decided to sell the Std UnInc :) for my quiver board charging all mountain freeride. I have another twin board for freestyle and spring conditions. PYL UnInc is faster edge to edge, PYL UnInc is more reactive/agile, and has more pop. PYL Uninc feels lighter. PYL UnINC carves as hard and even a tad better on ICE. PYL UnInc has a nicer turning experience due to the taper and the fish-like tail. Somehow I got a better base glide with the Std Uninc (might be waxing), The PYL Uninc wasnt a good floater in low-angle pow as I expected, maybe my frame at 5.10 demanded the 157 (here is where I can understand Drift argument on length). PYL Uninc Tail is a regular width and since you ride this board with less angle in the back foot then you can get some drag (the bigger sizes do not help much with width either). The PYL Uninc requires too much muscle to press (but it is not done for that). The switch is doable in the PYL but not as the Std Uninc. Both are stable rides and manage charging, but the torsional flex of the Std Uninc was a pain for my 160lbs. So overall I think all mountain freeride go PYL Uninc, and all mountain freestyle go Std Uninc.

[@ijustwantvideo129]

Don't sleep on the PYL UNINC.

[@maximumsoftness7469]

Just grabbed what I believe to be the last remaining 156 of this board out there haha! Now I need new bindings. Any recs beyond the usual Atlas or Cartel X? The guys at Yes told me to pair it with the Now Select Pro... but those are freestyle bindings so I am a bit confused.

[@Drift-Products]

Awesome. I’d go Drive Pro or Jones Mercurys if you want skate tech. I’ve been really impressed with nitros bindings this year for what that’s worth.

[@davidfrisell3037]

Thanks for the review! What bindings did you use when riding this, and what bindings would you recommend that matches?

[@Drift-Products]

I did jones mercury, the new Now Drives, and Cartel Xs. I’d say anything in that range. Lower top end stuff that’s on the stiffer side but not crazy. I think I like the Drives the best.

[@davidfrisell3037]

Thanks for the reply!, So translating that to Union it would be the new Force, Atlas - range?@@Drift-Products

[@Drift-Products]

Yep.

[@vowbeachbum]

Whats lets catchey and more friendly standard or uninc?

[@Drift-Products]

standard.

[@channin19]

Love my 159. When you test jones/yes etc. do you give them a base bevel?

[@Drift-Products]

Nope, I take everything right out of the package and go for it. That way I get a feel for factory wax and everything.

[@max_nomas]

Hey thank you. Could you please let me know if at 200lbs the 162 will feel too stiff or not at all? im trying to decide if I pull the trigger on the 59 or 62. I want a camber board for carving hard but also play around the resort popping off everything and spinning everywhere. Not hitting the park much. I dont want the board to feel stiff and awkward Thank you

[@Drift-Products]

I’m at 185 and I don’t think the 162 is too stiff. And I prefer my boards on the softer side in general. I think the bigger consideration would be how much effective edge you want. The 159 will be a bit more playful. The 162 will provide more float and stability at speed. I rode the 159 standard and was a bit worried about the 162 Uninc but so far I really like it, no regrets.

[@max_nomas]

@@Drift-Products Thank you very much for taking the time to respond. I think I´ll take the 159 for more playfulness cause I already have a powder specific board. Merry Xmas

[@Drift-Products]

Good plan, enjoy!

[@matiasgibbs251]

Looking to pair this board in 162 (found a good deal online) with my Jones flagship 169w for a more playful ride and maybe bring in some freestyle. Would it be a more playful board compared to the flagship? Or are they kind of in the same level in terms of aggressiveness and leg fatigue? Thanks for these reviews!

[@Drift-Products]

What are your specs? The 162 has a more freestyle feel for sure, but it’s not a whole lot softer, and it might even feel a little more aggressive than the flagship under foot because it’s full camber. Depending on your specs, you might want to go to the 159 for more playfulness, or the normal standard or even the greats. They all have a similar feel but the standard and the greats are a bit more chill because of the rocker.

[@matiasgibbs251]

@@Drift-Products I'm 6'2, 200 lbs, and 13 boot size (which is I'm why the 268 mm waist width from the 162 makes more sense for me). Thanks for the suggestions!

[@Drift-Products]

Ya, you’re little bigger than me so sizing down won’t be as needed. I’d just say you want it playful enough that it’s truly differentiated from the flagship.

[@kenneyt9]

I Just bought this coming from a skate banana. I wanted a good all rounder. Is this better in all aspects?

[@Drift-Products]

I mean I would personally say yes but going from a reverse camber to a full camber will probably be an adjustment. But that’s not a bad thing.

[@kenneyt9]

@@Drift-Products ok :p i think i can manage. Been snowboarding for 20 years. Think my first 2 boards were camber :)

[@Drift-Products]

Then you’ll be stoked. :)

[@Durski1976]

Did you prefer it to the aviator?

[@Drift-Products]

Very similar. The Aviator is better in crud, the Standard is better in pow. The standard also feels a little less aggressive for a full camber board. The other big thing is the additional width underfoot on the standard. I really like that feel, but that’s me. I’m riding the standard more, so I guess that’s an indicator. But in the right conditions (when the mountain is beat) I can’t find anything better than the aviator.

[@Durski1976]

@@Drift-Products that’s great thanks. I usually go in March so we get a lot of ice then slush and somewhere in between. I’m sort of deciding between this the aviator and the flagship, which direction would you steer me in? I like to carve and go fast where possible but I also like jumps and tricks too Many thanks

[@Drift-Products]

Flagship is better in pow. If you’re not worried about pow, the aviator is better for ice, chunder, jumps and tricks.

[@mahatma74]

Hi! I'm an upper-intermediate rider, 5'7", 174 lb, with 9.5 boots. I ride all mountain and as soon as possible I jump on powder, also little jumps but no park. I belive I've found my board and have read/listened almost everything available on the internet, but I still cannot decide between the Yes Standard and Yes Standard UnInc, and the size (153 or 156?). What would you suggest? What size for the Yes Standard? What size for the Yes Standard UnInc? Thanks a lot!

[@Drift-Products]

First I’d be clear that you’ll have a great time on either board. If you’re happy where you’re at or take a bit more casual approach to the hill, go standard. If you want to take it to the next level and like to push hard most of the time, go Uninc. I’d go 156 for your weight personally.

[@mahatma74]

@@Drift-Products Thanks a lot! I followed your suggestions and I went for Uninc 156. Can't wait to ride it!

[@Drift-Products]

Cheers! @@mahatma74

[@Tenksen]

Anyone tried this board who is on the smaller side? I'm 5'8 size 8 shoe. I recently tried a Yes basic uninc and I found it amazing. Moving from my beginner board a solamon sight. I'm considering the Yes board but I'm not a fan of the graphic so I'm curious if this board is similar to the Basic uninc so I could get this as an alternative. All I ever read is tall people with clown feet saying its good haha. Would be good for average persons thoughts on if its suitable? Thanks.

[@Drift-Products]

@@Tenksen the three owners of yes are all small guys with small feet. So is Dustin Craven, so I think there are plenty of smaller people who love it but it does have a little more width than usual underfoot. If you haven’t experienced that, I’d try it for sure. It is a lot more board than the Basic though. Just depends on what you want. This will be a bit more freeride, with the Basic being more freestyle and softer.

[@Tenksen]

@Drift-Products Thanks for the reply. I gave the board a go at my local snowdome and have to say not for me (at the moment). I did a direct test with the Basic UnInc and I was much happier on the Basic so I purchased that. I did find the Basic more playful. Cheers!

[@Drift-Products]

@@Tenksen nice choice!

[@troyrmarsh]

What's size Basic Uninc did you buy? I'm also about same size at 5'8" 145lbs and 8.5 boots. I bought Standard Uninc 153 last year and do find the torsional stiffness a bit much. Was considering the Basic Uninc.

[@edafiedler8896]

Hi, I can’t decide between 156 or 159 5’10” (180cm) / 176 lb / us 11 (boots) What would you recommend?

[@Drift-Products]

Hmm. That is a tough one. My debate was between 159 and 162, and I could happily ride both. I’ve owned the smaller size in the normal Standard and it was more maneuverable in trees and steeps but not quite as good in pow or high speed. I wouldn’t stress too much but maybe 156 if you know you want to do tricks and mess around a bit, or 159 if you know you want to charge most of the time?

[@edafiedler8896]

@@Drift-Products the only thing i am afraid of is the width of the 159 …according to the given dimensions it seems like a regular wide board. Can I just ask what your boot size is? I am US 11

[@Drift-Products]

11.5. It is wide underfoot but I like that. To me, with the Midbite, it doesn’t seem slow edge to edge. But you’ll have to choose based on your preference. I will say the width on this board makes it feel a little bigger than the size would indicate.

[@mikehenderson8959]

Im 6ft, 180lb and intermediate older rider and curious if this is a good match and at what size ? Thx

[@Drift-Products]

For sure. It depends a bit on how hard you like to ride or hope to ride. The Standard Uninc is full camber, not crazy demanding, but it is for fairly aggressive riding. If you want something a little more chill and forgiving, the normal Standard is awesome and can still be pushed quite hard.