The best snowboards of the 2025/2026 season

Our 10 Favorite Snowboards Right Now

Glisshop packs a massive lineup of boards from the best snowboard brands. With so many shapes and tech options out there, finding the right deck can be tricky. That’s why our shred experts handpicked this season’s hottest boards for you. No matter your style, you’ll find the ride that keeps you stoked all winter long. Here’s our Top 10 — get ready to shred hard and stack epic memories in the mountains!

Our All-Mountain Snowboard Picks: Versatile & Fun to Shred

Not everyone has the space or budget for a quiver of boards for every single snow condition — and let’s be real, no one knows what the season will throw at us. That’s why snowboard brands keep designing more and more versatile decks. All-mountain snowboards hit that sweet spot between freeride and freestyle, so you can ride anywhere, in any condition, and have a blast doing it. This category fits the style of most riders out there and is packed with boards that guarantee good vibes and killer sessions all season long.

Salomon Sight: See the Mountain Differently

The Salomon Sight is a versatile board built to help you discover and progress in freeride. Perfect for beginner to intermediate riders looking for a deck that’s easy to handle, forgiving, yet still performs. Its directional shape and slight setback stance let it float naturally in powder, while staying stable and grippy on groomers. The traditional camber combined with a medium flex delivers both precision and forgiveness on hardpack. Stable and confidence-inspiring, the Sight is also playful thanks to its not-too-stiff flex. It’s the kind of board that lets you progress with peace of mind, explore all kinds of terrain, and try out different sides of snowboarding.

Nitro Prime Chroma Camout: A Colorful Ride Awaits

The Nitro Prime Chroma Camout is designed for progression and versatility, mixing edge hold and forgiveness with its hybrid profile. Camber between the feet brings stability and control, while rocker at the tips adds maneuverability and float. With its directional twin shape, light setback, and balanced flex, this board is just as comfortable in freestyle as it is in powder or on groomers. Aimed at intermediate to advanced riders, it’s perfect for those who’ve got the basics dialed and want to push further, step up their technique, and enjoy a deck that performs all over the mountain.

Nidecker Merc: Shred with no Merc...y

The Nidecker Merc is a versatile freeride board built to shine both in powder and on groomers. Its Master Core, blending different wood types, perfectly balances lightness and responsiveness, while the Premium Sandwich construction reinforced with carbon fibers makes it stronger and cuts down on vibrations. Traditional camber brings reliable edge hold and rock-solid stability at higher speeds. Add tip and tail rocker for natural float and silky-smooth turn initiation, and you’ve got the Merc — a board ready to take on the whole mountain. Thanks to its directional twin shape, you can ride switch without too much struggle. Designed for intermediate to advanced riders, it blends precise carving, stability, and a touch of freestyle fun.

Jones Frontier 2.0: Push Your Limits

The Jones Frontier 2.0 is a versatile freeride board with everything you’d expect and more. Float, edge hold, and maneuverability are all part of the package, making it a blast on steep terrain. With its directional shape and hybrid camber, it delivers excellent float in powder while keeping precision and stability on groomers. Its playful, forgiving flex also makes it fun for freestyle, despite its freeride DNA, so you can still hit the park without feeling limited. Inspired by the iconic Frontier, the updated 2.0 shape adds extra smoothness and versatility. Perfect for intermediate to advanced riders, it lets you switch between charging big freeride lines and playful e

Ride Shadowban: Don’t Fall to the Dark Side

The Ride Shadowban stands out not just with its killer design (yeah, it looks seriously good) but also with its ability to perform in any condition. Its directional twin shape gives you balance and control when riding switch — perfect for freestyle — while setback inserts and a rockered nose add float and stability in powder. Traditional camber underfoot delivers precise edge hold and confidence on hardpack, while the rocker smooths things out and adds forgiveness. Aimed at intermediate to advanced riders, the Shadowban offers plenty of room to progress, whether you’re carving groomers, lapping the park, or heading off-piste. Loads of performance under the hood, wrapped in a board that’s just plain fun to ride.

Nitro Prime Raw: Pure, Untamed Fun

The Prime Raw is made for riders hungry to explore. Built as a true pleasure machine, this directional board is easy to handle, playful, and super fun from day one. A big rockered nose makes it float effortlessly in powder, giving real meaning to the word “surfing” — and yeah, it feels awesome. That rocker also makes the board smoother with natural turn initiation and super-easy edge-to-edge transitions. The flat camber through the rest of the deck adds forgiveness while still giving you solid edge hold when you pick up speed. It’s a board that can take you anywhere on the mountain and even let you sneak in a few park laps if you’re in the mood. A true gem of forgiveness for riders who need to build confidence before cranking things up a notch.

Jones Mountain Twin: Queen of the Mountain

The Jones Mountain Twin is an all-mountain freestyle snowboard built to deliver both fun and performance across the whole resort. Its hybrid camber profile combined with a directional twin shape guarantees responsiveness, stability, and balance — whether you’re riding switch, floating in powder, or charging groomers. With Biax Fiberglass, a Control Core, and eco-friendly Bio Resin, it brings energy, durability, and dampening for even more versatility. From stomping tricks in the park to sending natural kickers in the backcountry, or carving smooth lines between the trees, the Mountain Twin is designed for intermediate to advanced riders looking for a playful yet powerful board.

Burton Instigator: The Board That Gets It Right

The Burton Instigator is an easy-going, versatile board designed to make progression smooth while keeping the fun factor high on groomers and side hits. Its directional shape, with a wider nose and slight setback stance, boosts maneuverability and float in powder. Traditional camber provides reliable edge hold and security, while its soft flex makes riding smooth and forgiving — perfect for stacking laps without getting tired. Built with a lightweight wood core reinforced with biax fiberglass, it’s both strong and durable. Aimed at athletic beginners or riders still learning the ropes, the Instigator is the perfect partner to build confidence and keep leveling up.

Comparison Table – Men’s All-Mountain Snowboards

Our All-Mountain Snowboard Picks for Women

Snowboarding isn’t just for men. Brands now offer plenty of models designed specifically for women. And we’re not just talking about different graphics — these boards come with shapes, profiles, and flex patterns built for female riders. The result? Boards that are truly tailored to women snowboarders, so you can make the most of your days on the mountain. Women’s snowboards feature the same premium materials as men’s models, and today’s selection makes it easy for every rider to find the board that matches her style of riding.

Salomon Lotus: Smells Like Performance

The Salomon Lotus is a women’s snowboard designed for versatile freestyle and smooth progression. Its true twin shape with a centered stance makes riding switch easy and helps progression in the park, while still being accessible across the whole mountain. The Flat Out camber offers a solid balance between edge hold and forgiveness, while rockered tips add float and playfulness in powder. A lightweight wood core reinforced with fiberglass and carbon ensures durability, responsiveness, and strength without losing flexibility. Perfect for beginner to intermediate riders, it blends fun, maneuverability, and plenty of room to progress.

Jones Dream Weaver: Making Your Dreams Come True

The Jones Dream Weaver is an all-mountain board with a strong freeride spirit, built to deliver smoothness and stability on any terrain. Its directional shape and hybrid camber guarantee precision, edge hold, and float — whether you’re slashing powder or carving groomers. The Classic Core, biax fiberglass, and eco-friendly Bio Resin add lightness, durability, and pop, while the 3D Contour Base 1.0 makes transitions easier and improves glide. Aimed at intermediate to advanced riders, it wins you over with its versatility, confidence, and ability to switch between fast carving and playful off-piste exploration.

Rossignol Soulside: Leave Your Doubts Behind

The Rossignol Soulside is the perfect board to progress with confidence, thanks to a design that combines comfort and easy handling. Its directional shape, with an extended nose and setback stance, makes turn initiation intuitive and adds excellent float in powder. The soft flex brings forgiveness and comfort, reducing fatigue during long sessions. A hybrid profile — classic camber for edge hold and rockered tips for maneuverability — makes it super accessible. Aimed mainly at beginner to intermediate women riders, the Soulside stands out with its versatility, smooth ride, and reassuring character.

Jones Twin Sister: Your New Ride-or-Die

The Jones Twin Sister is an all-mountain freestyle snowboard built for total versatility. With a hybrid camber profile and a directional twin shape, it delivers edge hold, stability, and forgiveness, making it just as fun in the park as it is on groomers or off-piste. Its Control Core, reinforced with biax fiberglass and eco-friendly Bio Resin, ensures lightness, durability, and responsiveness. Balanced and maneuverable, it flows smoothly whether you’re carving, sending jumps, or slashing powder lines. Aimed at intermediate to advanced women riders, the Twin Sister is a playful, reliable board ready to explore the whole mountain.

Nidecker Cheat Code Women: Always One Step Ahead

The Nidecker Cheat Code Women is an all-mountain freestyle board built for versatility and pure fun. Its CamRock profile — blending traditional camber with rocker — gives you edge hold and pop while keeping things forgiving and easy to progress in freestyle. Think of it like a video game with cheat codes: everything gets easier with the Cheat Code. With its perfectly symmetrical True Twin shape, it rides just as well regular or switch, making it ideal for learning new tricks and hitting the park. The Classic Sandwich construction with a Fullwood core and Absorbnid topsheet ensures responsiveness and comfort by cutting down vibrations. Designed for intermediate to advanced women riders, it balances accessibility, playfulness, and performance across the whole mountain.

Comparison Table – Women’s All-Mountain Snowboards

A Selection of Freeride, Freestyle & Carving Boards

Not every rider needs versatility — some are looking for a board built for one thing and one thing only. Whether you’re a freerider chasing a super directional shape for maximum float in deep snow, or a freestyler who lives in the park, we’ve got you covered. And let’s not forget the carving enthusiasts, for whom stability and edge grip on groomers are the top priorities when picking a board.

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