What TYPE of Snowboard Should You Buy? // Beginners Guide

this video was really helpful. thank you.

im just gettting back into boarding after about 10 years, so im not sure what the quality brands are.

maybe i could get a lil guidance for a brand i should consider? Id consider myself a 50/50 between freestyling and cruising. Thank you!

The board in the back right of him looks like an wooden amongus character

If I’m riding only groomers what’s the type of board I need ? I went to a snow shop and I’m a beginner and they convinced me to buy the Capita Mercury. I’ve been told it’s too aggressive for me 🤦🏻‍♂️. Any suggestions ?

My parents buaght me my first snowboard this weekend

You look like Klay Thompson

Thanks for this video, been thinking of buying my own board since I got introduced to snowboarding this year.

Found K2 cool bean in the teaser - but no info in the video )

Awesome

i missin alipne style boards ;-)

Great video

Maybe in the FUTURE do not put Xs as bullet points in the video...It almost looks like you are saying that X Rides comfortably switch....to some it might look like a red X saying does not ride comfortably switch. Just a friendly thought :) Great video though! I learned a lot from it!

Hey TJ, any thoughts on getting a volume-shifted board as a beginner/intermediate (riding Austrian reds without too much trouble).
I'm thinking about getting a PartyWave+ because 1) it looks fun 2) It's way stiffer then rental boards, I'm really starting to dislike those floppy rentals. 3) I skate a really wide board too(9.1) and love the extra stability.

Midwest snowboarding is short lived, but it’s great to go out and ride in your own state

Any hints for a very wide (12 foot size) freeride, carving orientated board ? Im 1m87 so i need long board and I need a very wide board otherwise i touch snow during toe carving.

is the capita slush slasher a good board, i do mostly freeriding but want to get into some park too

Have you tried the Capita Slush Slasher? Got mine this year, it's now my favorite board even on groomers! Sick vid by the way TJ!!!

As a complete novice never even touched a board what kind should i get?

You’ve got like 1000 board up in there!

Hello TJ, please help with my decision!
I live in Quebec City, Canada. Our mountains are not that high, and being on the west coast of Canada means sometimes we get a little icy conditions. but also huge amounts of snow.
I am an intermediate rider (8 yrs of experience), but by no means an expert or park rider.
I ride 99% of the time on groomed resort slopes / pistes.
I have never tried the Bataleon, and because I am looking to buy my very first good board, I was wondering if you could help me decide.
* I want to buy the Bataleon Thunderbolt (158cm), but I am not sure if that could be too stiff for me. Again, my main goal is to Go down the slopes of resort groomed pistes / slopes. I dont consider myself a fast rider but maybe because I never had a good board (I would see my friends and wife passing me every time). I measure 5'7, and weigh 172 lbs.

Q1: Do you think this could be a good board that I could buy and hold onto for the next 5-10 years?

Q2: Is the 3BT shape of Bataleon, something I should be concerned for stopping and control on groomed pistes (stiffness) and having edges enough for full stops?

Q3: Do you think is too much of a change if I am going from an old and used gifted board, classic camber, in size 152 cm to a new premium Thunderbolt 158 cm ???

Thank you very much for your advice.
Your videos are great, but I feel like you always focus on park and tricks.
It could be great to have a video or two for the more average casual snowboarder.

Javier. from Canada!

Hi. I'm deciding between Rome Artifact 22/23 Pro vs Rome Stale Mod 21/22, can you advise me which one to choose please? And I'm still basically a beginner. Which of these two would be a better choice, please? And I don't want to jump and do tricks either. I want a snowboard for normal riding. Can it also be done with the ROME brand? Or should I look for another brand and another type of snowboard?

Urban Jib stick

I’m looking to get a set up. I’m a new rider and have no idea where to start … I’m 5,9” and 200lbs any recommendations?

I got an all-mountain Palmer years and years ago. I have hit jumps, knuckles, big snow, very high speed (55mph+) mountain heli-riding and park boxes.

Now I’ll replace it when I blow an edge. It’s my old ally every time I drop in at high speed. Rocks, roots, ice, etc, I know how it will behave.

Love it.

Love it,

Love how Raceboards arent even mentioned

I'm all about my Burton Custom board mainly because I find that it is great on all parts of the mountain even the terrain park.

I love the F2 Eliminator

Just got a bataleon surfer out here in Tahoe it’s soooo much fun and actually decently flexible. A blast in all the powder we’ve been getting but also fun to just go slay tree runs and groomers too

Great video !
Can we set back stance on a true twin to feel like directional board ?
Thanks

Just bought your riding hoodie, that would be awesome if you sign it before you send it to me

I used to ride a Gnu Carbon Credit which is an all mountian freestyle board. I absolutely loved that board cause it could do litterally whatever I wanted it to do.

it was a symmetraical twin with fairly soft flex but not super flexy. pretty much in between a medium flex and a soft flex board and it was insanely good to learn on. that board took me from complete beginner to the black diamon jump line doing spins. and it took it no questions asked.

and the best part is that all Gnu boards are signed so you kinda know who built the board, it just so happened that I managed to run into the actual guy that made my snowboard when I traveled to Japan to snowboard. it is interesting how small the world actually is

As a lifelong skateboarder turned beginner snowboarder I had to pick up the Capita x Zero Scott Stevens Pro once I saw it. Its a twin tip freestyle jib board with a 5 flex. Should arrive in a few days and going to put it to the test in the next few weeks. Hoping it serves me well as I progress on the groomers and as I transition into the park.

flexing ur snowboard in paris...nice one

still relevant. thx for the overview

Great job explaining in a clear concise and intelligent way. Could use a little less music in the mix as it was a bit distracting at moments but awesome content.

Is there a type of board that is more optimized for speeding down hills? I'll primarily be with skier's and leaving me be the only boarder. Without being to mich of a carry bag, what board makes it the easiest to keep up with them speedy dual boarders? 😃

The image of the guy with the background of Paris france... makes you lose all credibility. Click bait. Trash info

I just got the 2016 solman villian snowboard. Best butter board ever and is extremely good at rails and jumps would not recommend for powder tho

What about flat boards

Where are you situated ?

I'm trying to decide between an Arbor Westmark and Rome Party Mod. I know they are both park boards but which one has a better all over the mountain and resort ride?

Dude I've had the same SIMS snowboard for like 16 years. I'm 32 now lol. Just got some new Flow bindings so my fatass can just slide into the back of them instead of sitting over my belly trying to buckle in. Looking at a new board this year

Thank you!

Started off 4 years ago on an all-mountain Burton custom and realised that carving and powder is what gives me the most happiness so after watching your epic Japan trip awhile ago and seeing David's Korua board, I picked up the Korua Pencil but sadly covid ruined my Japow plans this year :(

Didn't expect free-ride snowboards to be beginner friendly. I'm just starting to learn how to snowboard to prepare for my first ski/snowboard holiday. Is it worth looking into second hand gear? I'd love to have my own gear but buying everything brand new is quite expensive😅

Incredible video production!

I’m going for my first season in Niseko Japan, which is known for its powder, is it worth getting a powder board as a beginner or should I go for an all mountain board?

Strong skier, loves high speed and high G-force turns. No trick/park. What kind of snowboard, for deep powder only, and unwilling to practice outside of powder days.

I have a question? What is a good snow board for doing tricks and going fast?