{"title":"Top Tested Snowboards","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe test over 100 snowboards each season — these are our top picks. From groomers to park laps to deep powder, every board on this list earned its place after real-world testing and rider feedback. If you want the best boards for every condition, start here.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"burton-hometown-hero","title":"Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero Snowboard 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Hometown Hero is once again one of the top-tested boards among our testing team here at The Ski Monster. Year after year, this is one of our favorite boards because it’s one of the very few boards that has no problem handling anything that's thrown its way. It feels stable and confident at high speeds but doesn’t lack maneuverability when tackling more technical stuff. It grips well in a carve, is energetic in and out of turns, and has a nimble feel in tight terrain. Anyone who likes to explore the whole mountain can fully trust the Hometown Hero to perform wherever they go. Its flex profile is what separates it from most boards in the category. The nose and tail are stiff and burly, generating high-speed power and stability. The flex becomes more forgiving between your feet, and the board is easier to bend torsionally, making it easy to manipulate turn shapes or change direction quickly in the trees. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a balance of high performance and ease of use that is rare among boards. In most cases, you have to give up one for the other. So often high-performing boards feel too demanding at lower speeds while more entry-level boards feel like they lack confidence. Not the case with the Hometown Hero. A less experienced rider will find that it’s easy to balance on, doesn’t feel overbearing, and initiates a turn with ease. An expert rider will quickly find it’s got more than enough oomph to handle high speeds and gnarly terrain. There’s no explanation beyond Burton has found a formula that allows the Hometown Hero to be everything at once. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burton","offers":[{"title":"152","offer_id":43145326657615,"sku":"17998014757615","price":679.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"156","offer_id":43145326690383,"sku":"17998014890383","price":679.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160W","offer_id":43145326723151,"sku":"17998014923151","price":679.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"165W","offer_id":43145326755919,"sku":"17998015055919","price":679.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/7046\/0495\/files\/Burton-HTH_2.jpg?v=1752156708"},{"product_id":"burton-custom-camber","title":"Burton Custom Camber Snowboard 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe original all-mountain weapon, the Burton Custom carries what is probably the most iconic name when it comes to snowboard models. Dating back to the winter of 1996, this is the OG. A board that's been around forever and has only gotten better as technology has improved. This is your everyday snowboarder's snowboard. A classic shape and feel is constructed to cover a variety of terrain with confidence no matter your riding style. One of the main reasons this board is so popular is it works for a huge range of riders. This is a board I could recommend to someone who's looking for their first board, and also one I might see a Burton pro rider boosting 25 feet out of an Olympic halfpipe on. It's an incredibly well-constructed board with a balanced feel, freestyle capability, and tons of pop. A medium flex pattern that skews a little stiffer than right down the middle allows the board to maintain an awesome balance between something that's not demanding, but can also hang. It's not a hard-charging board, and there are plenty of boards that will provide better stability and hard-snow performance, but the Custom is all most boarders need. If you're not straight lining and trying to lay the biggest trench every carve, the Custom is plenty strong. The tradeoff is the Custom provides a lightweight feel that makes it an easy ride, and an absolute dream for anyone looking for a board they can have maximum control of. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burton","offers":[{"title":"150","offer_id":43145726918735,"sku":"17998015718735","price":679.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"154","offer_id":43145726951503,"sku":"17998015851503","price":679.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"156","offer_id":43145726984271,"sku":"17998015984271","price":679.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"158","offer_id":43145727017039,"sku":"17998016017039","price":679.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"158W","offer_id":43145727049807,"sku":"17998016149807","price":679.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"162W","offer_id":43145727082575,"sku":"17998016282575","price":679.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"166W","offer_id":43145727115343,"sku":"17998016315343","price":679.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/7046\/0495\/files\/Burton-Custom-62W_2.jpg?v=1751563515"},{"product_id":"jones-hovercraft-2","title":"Jones Hovercraft 2.0 Snowboard 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Jones Hovercraft is a legacy board. In its 14 years, the board has garnered a cult classic kind of vibe across snowboarding, and for the first time, it was redesigned entirely a couple of seasons ago. Don’t worry, the updated board maintains the personality and DNA that helped it generate undying devotion from so many riders. It’s just been updated using new technology to build further on its performance capabilities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hovercraft 2.0 still has a directional shape with a floaty nose, compact tail, a long side-cut, and a mid-stiff flex pattern. Basically, it’s still designed for all-mountain rippers who like a surfy board because it’s built for haulin’ a**, pow slashing, crud busting, and weaving through trees. Significant updates on the Hovercraft 2.0 include 12mm of spoon bevel in the nose and a 3D hull in the tail. What’s this jargon mean? The board is going to feel more energetic. It’s going to be easier to initiate a turn with the nose, and there will be less friction and more glide in the tail, making the board feel less damp and more maneuverable. Not only does this make the board easier to turn, but it’s also going to reduce the work your legs have to do, and ultimately make your days longer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the way the board rides doesn’t have you hyped enough, get this. The new version of the Hovercraft is built using recycled materials sourced from old snowboards. By using warranty boards and retired boards, Jones repurposes their components into brand-new parts. From the base, sidewalls, and edges, to the top sheet, the whole board is recycled, and that’s pretty rad. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jones","offers":[{"title":"152","offer_id":43479824564303,"sku":"96823201064303","price":629.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"156","offer_id":43479824597071,"sku":"96823211197071","price":629.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160","offer_id":43479824629839,"sku":"96823211229839","price":629.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"164","offer_id":43479824662607,"sku":"96823211362607","price":629.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/7046\/0495\/files\/Jones-Hovercraft_2.jpg?v=1764208850"}],"url":"https:\/\/theskimonster.com\/collections\/top-tested-snowboards.oembed","provider":"THE SKI MONSTER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}