Top 5 Women’s Beginner Snowboards of 2019

Whether it’s your first day on the snow, or you’re still trying to feel confident on the mountain, choosing a snowboard that’s going to help you progress and learn is vital! You may have taken a lesson or two, but after a few times renting gear, you’ll have been able to afford your own package! Having your own gear allows you to ride the same products every time you hit the slopes, this familiarity helps you become much more comfortable riding. There are several things that can make or break whether or not a snowboard will be good for a beginner, we’re here to help you pick a deck that will let you reach your potential and pick up your new favorite hobby in no time!

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Chamonix Miage Snowboard

This playful snowboard is perfect for the progressing rider! The flat profile is forgiving and easy-going, while the soft flex provides an easily manipulated ride, helping you to link those turns with ease and ride down the mountain with confidence. The high-end sintered base provides you with the speed you need to learn to be comfortable on your snowboard, while the directional shape helps you keep your nose up if you come across a bit of deep snow. The Chamonix Miage Snowboard is a stunning women’s snowboard that will have any rider feeling confident in no time.

Shape: Directional Twin
Profile: Flat
Flex: 4/10
Stance: Centered
Core: Poplar
Fiberglass: N/A
Base: Sintered
Edge: Standard Steel Edge

[Buy the 2019 Chamonix Miage Snowboard]

Salomon Lotus Snowboard

Learn with ease and develop your abilities, on the Salomon Lotus Women’s Snowboard. Ride wherever you like and feel secure on this deck with the flat out camber profile that creates the forgiving feel of a flat deck, with the confident edge hold of camber underfoot and bite free edges. The low maintenance extruded base allows you to ride time after time without a wax, spending less time in the shop and more time on the mountain, perfecting your riding. The Aspen core is durable and reliable, with loads of pop. With the directional twin shape and stance setback, if you choose take your snowboard into the roads less traveled and hit some deep snow, you’ll have the upper hand.

Shape: Directional Twin
Profile: Flat Out Camber
Flex: Soft
Stance: Setback 1.0 cm
Core: Aspen
Fiberglass: Biax
Base: Extruded
Edge: Bite Free Edges

[Buy the 2019 Salomon Lotus  Snowboard]

Ride Compact Snowboard

A great versatile snowboard, the Ride Compact Women’s Snowboard is a beginner to intermediate woman rider’s best friend. The flat to early rise rocker profile of this board allows the rider to have easy turn initiation, less of a chance of catching an edge, and an easy-going feel in deeper snow. The extruded base is perfect for beginner’s as it is extremely low-maintenance. A forgiving and reliable snowboard, this deck is ready to be your all-mountain ATV for seasons to come!

Shape: Directional Twin
Profile: Flat, Early Rise Rocker
Flex: Soft
Stance: Centered
Core: Aspen
Fiberglass: Biax
Base: Extruded
Edge: Standard Steel Edge

[Buy the 2019 Ride Compact  Snowboard]

Burton Stylus Snowboard

The ultimate entry level snowboard, for those who are just hitting the slopes for the first time. Featuring a flat top profile and easy bevel technology, it’s nearly impossible to catch an edge and crash on this mellow deck. Having beveled edges on a snowboard provides the rider with a surfy float like feel that is relaxed and comfortable, making turns easier than normal. The super playful and soft flex is both easily maneuvered and forgiving. The twin shape and centered stance allow you to learn to ride switch when you’ve got comfortable and feel confident. This entry level women’s snowboard was developed to ease the transition into the popular sport and allow the rider to become as proficient a rider as possible. Finished off with an extruded base, this low-maintenance deck is ready to rock.

Shape: Twin
Profile: Flat
Flex: Soft (0-3)
Stance: Centered
Core: FSC Certified Fly 900G: Tip to tail wood core with the best of two wood species to lighten the board
Fiberglass: Biax
Base: Extruded
Edge: Standard Steel Edges

[Buy the 2019 Burton Stylus  Snowboard]

Arbor Ethos Snowboard

This snowboard was designed to carry you from your first day on snow to your more expanded mountainous explorations. The rocker profile of this snowboard provides a surf-like feel, easy turn initiation and great float in deeper snow, thanks to the spoonhead tip of the deck, 1.0 cm stance setback, and directional twin shape. You can feel confident on hard pack groomers, with the grip-tec edges. The soft flex of the Arbor Ethos Snowboard is easy going and forgiving, and well complimented by the profile of this deck.

Shape: Directional Twin
Profile: Rocker
Flex: Soft (3/10)
Stance: Setback 1.0 cm
Core: Single Malt Core: 100% sustainably grown Poplar
Fiberglass: Biax
Base: Extruded
Edge: Grip-Tec

[Buy the 2019 Arbor Ethos Snowboard]

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Michelle T.