Fun fact: did you know that females only make up 32% of the snowboarding population? Even funner fact: 60% of snowboard sales are made online! Which is why we here at Mountain Weekly News personally test the gear and provide reliable, honest experiences with equipment. This women’s top snowboards list is showcasing 5 boards that […]
The 2026 Never Summer Nokhu Snowboard is shaping up to be the ultimate “quiver of one” in the Never Summer lineup. I had the opportunity to test the Nokhu at Grand Targhee Resort last season. While the conditions were absolute sh*t—think variable crud and hardpack rather than the glorious powder we pray for—it actually provided […]
For years, I’ve been a creature of habit when it comes to snowboard shapes. My quiver has largely consisted of twin tips and directional shapes, always erring on the side of traditional lengths. Even when I hit the surf, I stick to classic shapes. So, it’s fair to say that the concept of a short, […]
Jones Snowboards is a company I have always loved, and deeply respect so when I got the call to test out the Dream Weaver 151 from their women’s line, I was stoked. Jones has a dedication to the earth that is inspiring and deserves honorary mention, and support. Dream Weaver Profile The Dream Weaver is […]
Nidecker is not a well-known brand in the US, but you might know more about the company than you might think. Nideceker has been making boards since 1984, one of the OG European manufacturers in Switzerland. They are the parent company of brands like Jones, Yes, Now, Flow, Rome, Bataleon, and Lobster. In my first […]
Nidecker sent me two boards to test this season: the Beta powder board and the Sensor Team twin. This is the perfect recipe for starting a quiver – one board for powder and one board for everything else. While there will be a separate review for the Beta, let’s talk about the Sensor Team. Sensor […]
I know what you’re thinking. Another pretentious know-it-all who spends his life in the mountains is here to mansplain some boards to me. Nah, man. I’m sick of those people too. What you’re reading is the words of a regular Joe, who tries to get at least 30-40 days a year in the mountains, sliding […]
The Ride Deep Fake Snowboard is the do it all top to bottom crusher designed for advanced intermediate to expert riders that likes to go fast, hammer the snow hard and enjoy floating effortlessly on the deepest of days. Who’s This Snowboard For? With a Directional Extra Camber profile that puts camber throughout most of […]
I got to ride the 2025 Never Summer V-Twin Snowboard at Grand Targhee Resort in foggy spring conditions with a lot of slush and a bit of ice. I used my regular binding/ boot set up of large Union Strata Snowboard Bindings and size 11.5 Adidas Acerras’ on the 160cm model for this day of […]
Our 2025 snowboard test took place riding the legendary terrain at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, along with days across the West and even a few days testing in Hakuba Japan. We tested all mountain snowboards in a variety of conditions riding everything from powder, to park, pipe, cliff drops, log featured, rail jibs just about […]