Welcome to Top 5’s where your host decides what their top 5 picks are. You might agree with them, you might disagree with them, but the fact of the matter is you’re watching them. This weeks episode Avran breaks down the Top 5 women’s all mountain freestyle boards for 2020.
5. Nitro Dropout http://bit.ly/2Dok8WQ
4. Wired Vantage http://bit.ly/37HWzpW
3. Ride Super Pig http://bit.ly/33rgo1k
2. Jones Flagship http://bit.ly/2sp6osJ
1. Niche Maelstrom http://bit.ly/37IuLBH
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37 Comments
Hi Angry,
thanks for all your hard work on the reviews.
I am currently debating between a Superpig 148 or an Orca 147 to complement my Rome Mod Rocker for harder charging and for pow.
What would you suggest? The pow days are a bit scarce as I only have around 20 days per year to board.
Superpig is 20% cheaper than the Orca though. Would also by Now Pilot bindings for the new board as they are also on sale right now.
I’m 136lbs without gear with US8 boots.
What would you recommend for me?
Initially I wanted to by the Archetype, but it is near impossible to buy this board here.
Thanks. 🙂
Superpig for sure.
Thanks! Just got it after your reply.
Hey Angry,
I have another question regarding the binding. My Katanas are falling apart and I’d like to try something new.
I would have gotten the current Katanas, but they are extremely expensive in Germany.
The Now Pilot was on top of my list. But I can also get the Nitro Team or Genesis X binding for the same price (200€)
What would you go for to complement the Superpig? Or is there another binding you would recommend? The Katanas were awesome and they could have been a bit stiffer. But overall they were extremely nice.
Cheers.
The Teams would be solid as the Pilot, Genesis X would be a bit overkill. K2 Formulas as well or maybe even the Lien AT.
Yo yo
Wondering where would Arbor Iguchi sit if the list was extended and why?
Also Travis Rice Pro
Thanks
T. Rice Pro wouldn’t even make it on the list period it’s just not that good. I honestly doubt the Iguchi would make it, it’s just a tweaked Coda which is a softer board and most people wouldn’t want that, plus there’s so many other better boards. If it did it might be 10th if it were lucky.
I noticed you had the Endeavor Pioneer as an honorable mention in the all-mountain freeride category, but I saw your review of it and thought it was an all mountain freestyle. If it’s in between these two categories it’s definitely the board for me so I wanted to hear what you think!
It kind of is. It sits in this weird space where it can go in any direction.
I noticed the Endeavor Pioneer made the honorable mentions in the all mountain freeride category, but I thought it was an all mountain freestyle board. If it’s in between I think this is the board for me. I’ve also seen it range in flex from a 4/10 to a 6/10, so I’m definitely curious about that because I have a never summer funslinger and it’s supposed to be 3.5/10 or 4/10 and it’s crazy soft and playful.
Flex ratings don’t mean shit and you literally bought a limp turd.
Hey Angry dude,
So I sold my Joy Driver and got the Flagship 2020; super-amped to shred the sh*# out of it on my upcoming trip to Val Thorens, France. Anyhow, I wanted your advice for the binding to go with the Flagship. I got a pair of Cartels from 2016 and a pair of Malavitas from last year. Love the comfiness of the Malavitas, but then I know that the Cartels may be more in line with the board’s flex as it’s a bit stiffer.
What would be your reco here?
To go with it, Im riding a pair of Burton Imperial boots.
Thanks in advance man,
Mike
It’s personal preference here, but if you’re looking for comfort go Malavitas.
Thanks for the reply man. I’ll pack the Malavitas then! Cheers
Angry,
Looking for a new board for the season, my last one came from your recommendation, it was a Rome Reverb Rocker…need a new one as it has split and cracked the top sheet due to the tail pressing I was getting up to!
Looking for an all mountain board like the reverb rocker…or perhaps a better recommendation
Cheers fella
All mountain freeride or all mountain freestyle? This whole comment is so vague.
All mountain freestyle. I’m an intermediate rider and I mostly ride groomed runs, with some powder just off to the side of the piste (rather than hiking), I like being able to do some butters, side hits and a little park.
Get the Ejack Knife.
Hay Angry,
I am intermediate rider, 5’6″, 161 lbs, US8 boots.
I’m looking new board to carving and powder only (without butters and park).
What would you recommend for me?
I think about many boards, but I can’t decide. please help.
Never Summer Chairman
Lib Tech BRD
Lib Tech EJack Knife
Lib Tech Orca
ROME Ravine
RIDE Superpig
RIDE Mtnpig
FLUX D1
Burton Stun Gun
Endeavor Scout
Korua Pencil
Please help.
Here’s the order I’d put them in Ravine, Superpig, Mtn Pig, Orca.
Going round and round…maybe you can provide me some clarity? I’ve read and watched all of your reviews.
What would be the criteria for deciding between the Superpig and the Maelstrom? Is it just about traditional length and taper vs volume shifted?
As for me, I’m 220, size 11, and ‘advanced’ (whatever that means…comfortable riding most blacks in the PNW). Looking to nail a board for getting more confident with steeper/technical terrain, riding in PNW trees, drops and powder when I’m able. Sidehits and natural features, but pretty much no park.
Leaning towards the 163 Maelstrom, but maybe the Superpig would be better for tighter trees? Cheers and thanks for your guidance.
…or would a 156 Orca be a better fit?
It’s a lot of debate over volume shift vs regular as well as taper vs volume shift. If I was still living at Stevens Pass I’d want a Maelstrom honestly over the Super Pig. The edge hold is better for those days you get that chunder pow that freezes into ice.
Thanks again! Ordering the 163 now.
Thanks for the great reviews. I’m an older rad dad type with bad knees. Looking for something to keep up with my sons. No park but enjoy steeps and powder (when I make it west). Most riding in the northeast. Hoping you can steer me to a very damp board for my knees that I can use all mountain, mostly cruising or carving, small jumps only. No switch. Doesn’t need need to come from this list but I thought it was a good starting point. Thanks again and Happy New Year.
Niche Story, Libtech T. Rice (pointy tip not the blunt tip), Ride Superpig or Mountain Pig (mtn pig is stiff), Marhar Sasquatch.
Appreciate the info. On Superpig I’m thinking 154 will be more damp and reduce the vibrations a bit better. 180lbs size 10 boot. On the right track with 54 or is 51 adequate?
I’d probably put you more on the 51 but if you’re looking for more stability and dampness then the 54 might suit your needs but you’re going to sacrifice some of its nimbleness.
Thank you for the advice – happy new year.
Hey Angry,
Been riding 25 year but never caught onto the rocker revolution. Have ridden a 2003 Burton custom since I bought it. Freeride a mix of everything.
Looking for a new board. Considering PYL, Flagship, Mullair, want something that still feels locked in, charges hard, turns fast, can hold an edge, but is also maybe a little easier to take through light pow and crunchy off piste.
Thoughts?
Out of those three it would be the Flagship and PYL, probably push you a bit towards the Flagship since they softened it up a little for 2020.
Cool. Ano boards you’d recommend more highly for my situation?
What about size? My old 2003 Custom is 162. I’m 5’9, 175, size 8.5 shoe. Was thinking of going with the 158.
Thanks, Angry!
Probably PYL and yeah 58 would do better.
Hi Angry.
Can I just say thanks for all your reviews! It’s nice to see somebody who says things just as they are rather then beating around the bush. I have a quick question. I’m 6 foot 2 around 200 pound with a uk size 9 foot and I’m currently riding a burton flight attendant with burton genesis x bindings. I absolutely love the board but the only downside is that it feels so heavy compared to my 159 Orca. I do ride mainly groomers and off piste with the flight attendant but would like to hit some more side hits and do some spins. Is there a board that is similar to the flight attendant that is much lighter? I have been looking at the flagship, the carbon flagship, the ultra mountain twin and the ultra mind expander.
Thanks in advance and keep up the good work.
You might find the Flagship lighter, I never found the Flight Attendant all that heavy. Maybe check out the Yes PYL as well.
Hey angry!
Another need in advice on board selection
Interested in a New All Mountain / Freeride deck
5 ft 11” Tall
10.5 boot
170lbs
Current ride is a 155w RIDE machete GT
I’m a intermediate / advanced rider that rides fairly aggressive for the amount of time I get on the board a year.
I go out west once a year and possibly a day-trip to a ice hill in the Midwest.
I typically spend 50% of my time in the tree runs (in Bounds and backcountry) the rest on groomers and pow runs if we’re lucky, we never touch the park but have fun on whatever natural kickers we can find.
Other riding buddies decks are niche story, Iibtech terrain wrecker
I’m interested in possibly niche Maelstrom or story, Jones ultra mountain twin, terrain wrecker, yes typo or really whatever your suggest.
Thanks
I’d probably go with the Maelstrom from that list but be careful of the taper with your boot size otherwise I’d look at the Yes Optimistic of maybe the Hybrid.