Best women’s snowboard? 

I’m so torn on what board to get next I would love some help! I want a good park board for jibs and with decent pop, but also want to ride all over the mountain. Will probs get a different pow board so mainly looking for something amazing in the park. Also, not a fan of pink so that narrows down a lot of girls boards!

Also what’s everyone’s opinion on if womens actually need a women’s board? I’m happy to ride a men’s board if it works for me.

So I think it’s between the bataleon distortia and capita birds of a feather. Has anyone got any experience with these and a recommendation? But if you think something else is better I would love to hear! Open to all options.

Sorry for the long post! Thankssss will be good to hear from other super stoked girls

Hey @Antigoelisa,

A few questions before we get started…

What size boots do you wear?
How much do you weigh and how tall are you?
Are you open to other suggestions?

Let me know and we can get into it!

rider26 - 30 July 2016 06:40 AM

Hey @Antigoelisa,

A few questions before we get started…

What size boots do you wear?
How much do you weigh and how tall are you?
Are you open to other suggestions?

Let me know and we can get into it!

Hola,

I’m size 6 boots
5’6” and about 8 stone 9pounds
Yeah definitely!

Thanks ?

In that case, I wouldn’t recommend a men’s board for you. The waist widths will be too wide for you.

Both the boards you’ve mentioned are really good boards. Bataleon’s 3BT base profiling is quite unique and it will certainly ride a bit differently. It is more forgiving around the edges due to the upturned base which you can see in the diagram below.

If you’re choosing between those two boards, I’d suggest you have a think about 3BT and whether this is something you want. It’s not really better or worse, however, it comes down to personal preference in how you want your board to perform. Feel free to let me know in more detail what your requirements are.

I would suggest you read this thread to get a basic understanding of the various camber profiles available. More than anything, I feel it’s important to understand these profiles, and narrow down your choices based on the profile(s) that appeal to you and meet your requirements.

Moving beyond those boards, here are a few suggestions with their key points.

Jones Twin Sister (also available in other sizes)—fantastic all-round board, perfect for Whistler… high-end materials, sintered base, CamRock profile, Mellow Magne-Traction, 3-year warranty. This has been super popular with customers and feedback has been incredible.

YES. Hel (also available in other sizes)—our best selling women’s board. Similar to the Twin Sister in that it is highly versatile. Again, this would be a great board for Whistler (Helen Schettini is actually based in Whistler). You might not even need a powder board if you get this board. Whether you’re riding park, mountain, or pow… this board kills it. CamRock profile, sintered base, lifetime warranty (YES is the only brand offering this).

Arbor Swoon Camber (also available in 151cm)—if full camber appeals to you, I would recommend you consider this board. High performance and the reliability of full camber.

Rome LoFi Rocker (also available in other sizes)—this is a great board for learning tricks and riding park. The profile has more of a rocker profile (flat between the feet, rocker nose and tail), meaning it’s going to be more forgiving and easier to ride. Twin shape, sintered base, FlatRock profile (Rome calls it “FreePop”). Just a really fun, easy to learn on park board. You lose a bit of stability and edging performance with this profile, but you gain in the areas already mentioned.

There are other good park boards on the market, but these are my recommendations based on what you’ve told us so far, the fact that your going to Whistler (I haven’t recommended any boards with extruded bases), and what we have in stock. Please feel free to reply with any questions.

Right now I’m considering the Twin Sister and the Hel Yes for my wife. She’s progressed a lot over the last couple winters after some knee injuries, so I want to see her step up to something a little stiffer with a bit of camber in the profile. Failing that, at least a flat to rocker profile instead of the full rocker she’s been on. She’s not really going to ride the park so it’ll get all-mountain and pow day use, therefore maybe looking towards something with more of a directional shape.

@rider26 You know any ladies that ride either of those boards that have any feedback on them? I’m also thinking the emoticon might be a good option for her too, but the flex just feels a little too soft for the more aggressive riding she’s starting to attempt.

Backdoor - 03 August 2016 08:16 AM

Right now I’m considering the Twin Sister and the Hel Yes for my wife. She’s progressed a lot over the last couple winters after some knee injuries, so I want to see her step up to something a little stiffer with a bit of camber in the profile. Failing that, at least a flat to rocker profile instead of the full rocker she’s been on. She’s not really going to ride the park so it’ll get all-mountain and pow day use, therefore maybe looking towards something with more of a directional shape.

@rider26 You know any ladies that ride either of those boards that have any feedback on them? I’m also thinking the emoticon might be a good option for her too, but the flex just feels a little too soft for the more aggressive riding she’s starting to attempt.

Hey @Backdoor,

I’m Jeremy’s (rider26) wife, Michelle. I test rode both boards at SIA trade show and they were my two favourite boards. I loved the Hel Yes so much I bought it when I got home. I have ridden it in so many conditions, from ice to powder! I love the way it rides and it’s so stable when straight lining down the hill. The twin sister was great too but I found the Hel was more suited to what I wanted.

Let me know if you have any other specific questions.

Backdoor - 03 August 2016 08:16 AM

Right now I’m considering the Twin Sister and the Hel Yes for my wife. She’s progressed a lot over the last couple winters after some knee injuries, so I want to see her step up to something a little stiffer with a bit of camber in the profile. Failing that, at least a flat to rocker profile instead of the full rocker she’s been on. She’s not really going to ride the park so it’ll get all-mountain and pow day use, therefore maybe looking towards something with more of a directional shape.

@rider26 You know any ladies that ride either of those boards that have any feedback on them? I’m also thinking the emoticon might be a good option for her too, but the flex just feels a little too soft for the more aggressive riding she’s starting to attempt.

I was in a similar place at the end of last season and looking for something a bit more aggressive. I bought the Hel Yes before my February trip to Japan. The decision was based on the advice of @rider26 and @JustGiver as well as a few others on here.

I’ve also ridden the Twin Sister but found this to be a bit stiffer and therfore required more effort to ride. The Hel Yes in my opinion is just a tad more playful and enjoyable to ride. I found it easier to ollie and press bit still plenty stiff and aggressive for faster groomers and Japow!

Hope this helps!

Backdoor - 03 August 2016 08:16 AM

Right now I’m considering the Twin Sister and the Hel Yes for my wife. She’s progressed a lot over the last couple winters after some knee injuries, so I want to see her step up to something a little stiffer with a bit of camber in the profile. Failing that, at least a flat to rocker profile instead of the full rocker she’s been on. She’s not really going to ride the park so it’ll get all-mountain and pow day use, therefore maybe looking towards something with more of a directional shape.

@rider26 You know any ladies that ride either of those boards that have any feedback on them? I’m also thinking the emoticon might be a good option for her too, but the flex just feels a little too soft for the more aggressive riding she’s starting to attempt.

Hey @Backdoor,

I purchased the Jones Twin Sister along with NOW IPO bindings from boardworld and it is amazing, it is such an easy ride. I am not a great boarder but it has really helped me improve as it quite stable and has handled anything I have put it through, it was great through a pow day at Perisher and I have even started trying to attempt mini jumps (when I say jumps I just really mean tiny little ones!). From the first moment I hopped onto the board it felt like I had been riding it forever it has definitely left me feeling confident to try anything. Turns with it are really easy!

Earlier this year I rode about 12 different boards in Europe and the Twin Sister beat them all. Admittedly the Hel Yes was one of my other considerations as well but I ended up falling in love with the Twin Sister design when I saw it in person so that ended up tipping the balance to the Twin Sister.

Cheers,
Kylie

Sorry to hijack things Antigoelisa!

Thanks for the feedback @Just Giver @Geniass & @Kyls08 All really useful info. Good to know the point of difference with flex between the two. Keeping it playful is one of the key requirements!

Just got back from riding in NZ at Cardrona and Treble Cone on the HelYes. Have had it for just over a year and love it. It’s not a board I would have chosen for myself, but got it on Jeremy’s advice. He certainly knows what he’s talking about and I recommend listening to him!
I’m not a great ridden, but the board does everything I want and much much more. It’s light and fun to ride, and performs well in all conditions from slush to pow.
I’ve matched it with flux bindings, and love them too.
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Hope you find the board you love, but like I said, listen hard to Jez’s advice! Good luck!