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Best Value Snowboards For 2023-2024

Looking for a genuinely good snowboard that isn't gonna break the bank? Here's our top picks for the best value snowboards for this season.

We all love a bit of new kit, right? Although your wallet might not be as stoked as you are about your new set up… The cost of trips seems to be rising each year and when you’re shelling out upwards of a few hundred bucks for a ski pass, it makes sense to start trying to save a few pennies where you can. So, which is the best value snowboard? It’s hard to say, there’s a lot of factors that influence it, and a lot of personal choices involved.

“These are the snowboards that we felt performed above and beyond what you could reasonably expect from their price tag”

People get stung all too often when they buy cheaper snowboards, which turn out to be poor quality and end up breaking after a few uses. But fear not! We’ve searched long and hard over the past winter and put a helluva lot of equipment through its paces. We’ve spent time scouring trade shows and trawled on-snow demos hunting for the best value snowboards for winter 2022-2023. These aren’t all basic beginner boards either, these are the snowboards that we felt performed above and beyond what you could reasonably expect from their price tag.

You don’t have to break the bank to get a snowboard that rips | PC: Ed Blomfield

These aren’t just the cheapest boards on the market, these are all high quality, well-made products with a bafflingly small price tag. Every product in this list has the Whitelines seal of approval for a banging snowboard at a banging price, and for arguments sake we’ve capped the list at £450, otherwise we could be here all day.

Amplid Soul Mate Snowboard 2023-2024

PRICE: €490

Amplid take their tech seriously. Peter Bauer’s German snowboard company has long prioritised R&D over marketing spend, using cutting-edge materials and innovative design features to create a line whose performance speaks for itself. But technology comes with a high sticker price.

Who Is The Amplid Soul Mate For?

Although it’s a pow-friendly silhouette, the Soul Mate shares a lot of its DNA with the all mountain Singular series. In truth it’s a modern quiver of one aimed at riders who appreciate details like core profile and build quality more than some flashy artwork. They want a board that does it all, that won’t cost the earth and which will never look dated. In short, the purists.

MORE INFO:
AMPLID.COM

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the 2023-24 Amplid Soul Mate here

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Bataleon Moodboard Snowboard 2023-2024

PRICE: $460

Bataleon has one of the greatest taglines of all time: Smile, it’s snowboarding. Nowhere is that vibe more on display than with the new Moodboard. It’s a women’s specific twin made for good times in the park and right around resort. Bataleon’s signature 3D shaping and colour pop artwork bring even more fun to the mix – and if all that doesn’t put a grin on your face then the competitive price surely will.

Who Is The Bataleon Moodboard For?

Women and smaller riders that want to bring relaxed style to the park, enjoy catch-free boardslides and get creative off side hits, knuckles and natural transitions. The mountain is your playground. Entry level riders will also find a lot to love in the Moodboard thanks to its easygoing flex and versatile twin outline (more on that below).

Buy the Bataleon Moodboard: £410 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Bataleon Moodboard: €459 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the 2023-24 Bataleon Moodboard here

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Bataleon Push Up Women’s Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €500 / $500

A perennial favourite in the women’s Bataleon line up, the Push Up is their versatile, fun-loving, all-mountain machine. Our crew was united in their opinion on this one – it rips. “Smooth” was a word that was thrown around a lot from those who rode it, but this thing can still rip a carve, straight line a piste and charge through crud and chopped-up conditions.

Who Is The Bataleon Push Up For?

It’s a safe bet for pretty much any rider, especially those who don’t want to pigeon hole their snowboarding. There’s so much potential here, and anyone who wants to progress across the whole mountain should definitely take a closer look. The Push Up was comfortably one of our best in test women’s snowboards.

Buy the Bataleon Push Up: £445 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Bataleon Push Up: €500 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the 2023-24 Bataleon Push Up here

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Bataleon Party Wave Twin Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: £440 / €490 / $490

The lines between resort and backcountry boards are often blurred, not so much the lines between freeride and freestyle – and this is where the Bataleon Party Wave Twin muscles its way into the crowd. The OG Party Wave made… well, waves, when it was released a while back and short, fat powder boards have been all the rage since. But why stop there? The bods at Bataleon have taken it upon themselves to alter their winning formula and produce a true twin powder board that loves to pop, butter and spin in the sidecountry and beyond.

Who Is The Bataleon Party Wave Twin For?

You love powder, buuuut you also find yourself drifting off to the park whenever you get a spare lap. Why not combine the passions? If lofty back 1’s off pillows and big slashes on windlips make your nipples tingle then you’re sure to love what’s on offer here.

Buy the Bataleon Party Wave Twin: £440 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Bataleon Party Wave Twin: €490 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the 2023-24 Bataleon Party Wave Twin here

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CAPiTA Spring Break Spring Slasher Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €440

Why do we go snowboarding? Cos’ it’s fun as hell, right? Corey Smith’s fleet of party wagons are a staple in the CAPiTA line, fully embracing the weird and wonderful side of snowboarding, they bring creative shapes and experimental thinking very much to the forefront.

Who Is The CAPiTA Spring Break Slush Slasher?

You’ve been around the block a few times, this is by no means your first rodeo and you’re looking for something a little different to inject some joy into your days on the hill. Powder is preferable, but you’ll happily settle for a warm spring day blasting around with your crew.

Buy the CAPiTA Spring Break Slush Slasher: £395 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the CAPiTA Spring Break Slush Slasher: €440 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the CAPiTA Spring Break Spring Slasher Snowboard 2023-24 here

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Drake Battle Rusty Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: £396 / €440

Has it really been over a decade since the Rusty Toothbrush crew burst seemingly out of nowhere, and gave the fledgling ‘web edit’ format a much-needed boot up the arse? With more creativity and invention in one of their mini-vids than you’d find on most full-length megabudget DVDs of the time, they soon became the delinquent posterboys of the internet age.

Who Is The Drake Battle Rusty For?

This one prides itself on being a multi-purpose tool that doesn’t sleepwalk into bland, beige utility. Whether you’re in the streets or the backcountry, you’ll feel like you have a specialist tool under your feet. The list of boards that can genuinely do both well is not a long one, so if you’re a fan of both then snap this up.

MORE INFO:
DRAKESNOWBOARDS.COM

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Drake Battle Rusty Snowboard 2023-24 here

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Drake Tao of Drake Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: £360 / €400

In reality, the gender categories for snowboards are far from cut and dry. Over the years we’ve seen female-specific boards take a heavy influence from a men’s model, and (latterly, and to a lesser extent) vice versa. It’s also not uncommon to find a rider using a board that’s technically aimed at the opposite gender, because it better suits their physical profile.

Who Is The Drake Tao of Drake For?

Despite this novel approach, this certainly isn’t for everyone. Unless you favour the JP Walker approach of riding park to warm up for the street, you’d be better off on something with an all-mountain focus. Freestyle fiends will love it though.

 

MORE INFO:
DRAKESNOWBOARDS.COM

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Drake Tao of Drake Snowboard 2023-24 here

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Jones Dream Weaver Women’s Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: £450 / $500

A great confidence-boosting snowboard, the Jones Dream Weaver has a freeride heart wrapped in an easy-going all-mountain outline. Designed to be ridden anywhere and everywhere, with tonnes of Jones’ clever shaping theory and top-shelf tech to aid and assist in a huge range of terrain. With the Dream Weaver you’ll find a ride that’s happy to cruise around when you’re feeling chill, but can open up the throttle when you want to push yourself. With the Dream Weaver, you get all the same tech that’s packed into their most premium products, sitting in an easier-going and more user-friendly shell.

Who Is The Jones Dream Weaver For?

Ladies looking for a snowboard that’s going to allow them to ride all over the mountain and are looking to build their confidence outside the confines of the pistes.

Buy the Jones Dream Weaver: £445 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Jones Dream Weaver: €500 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Jones Dream Weaver Women’s Snowboard 2023-24 here

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Nidecker Escape Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €470 / $480

Nidecker deliver a lot of bang for your buck, and nowhere is that better illustrated than with the Escape. This well specced quiver killer has been a staple of their line for a few years, but its twin outline was starting to look long in the tooth compared to the coolest kids. A subtle facelift has made us fall in love with it all over again – and by the looks of their latest team edits, we’re not alone. We’ve seen the likes of Sebi Konijnenberg chuck this thing over giant park booters, crank it through banked slalom berms and charge it down remote lines. And if it’s good enough for him, it’s good enough for you.

Who Is The Nidecker Escape For?

Anyone looking for a playful yet versatile board on which to get creative. Buy one of these and you probably won’t want or need a second deck. So that’s minimalists and bargain hunters too, then.

Buy the Nidecker Escape: £420 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Nidecker Escape: €470 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Nidecker Escape 2023-24 here

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Nidecker Ora Women’s Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: £305 / $ 400

We all know snowboarding ain’t cheap, and getting the most for your money when it comes to gear is at the top of all of our priority lists. As a budget-friendly option that doesn’t compromise on quality, Nidecker brings the Ora to the table. An easy-going all-mountain snowboard that doesn’t break the bank, but does break the mould for affordable options. It exceeded all of our test teams’ expectations and went on to become a firm favourite amongst the Whitelines crew.

Who Is The Nidecker Ora For?

Riders looking to build confidence would enjoy the mellow ride, or more experienced ladies who just prefer something a little more placid.

Buy the Nidecker Ora: £315 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Nidecker Ora: €350 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Nidecker Ora 2023-24 here

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Rome Agent Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: £420 / €500 / $500

The Rome Agent is the Mr. Brightside of the Whitelines 100. Each year other boards come and go, yet this one’s flag remains planted high in the charts. We’re not sure it’d go down quite as well at a wedding, mind.

Who Is The Rome Agent For?

The catchment area for this board is, frankly, huge. It’s not too stiff, not too soft, ready for the park yet capable of so much more. The Rome Agent is a true all-rounder, and just such a blast to ride whatever the agenda.

Buy the Rome Agent: £445 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Rome Agent: €500 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Rome Agent Snowboard 2023-24 here

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Salomon No Drama Snowboard 2023-2024

PRICE: £430 / $500

It’s hard to believe the Salomon No Drama was released just a few short years ago considering the impact it’s had on the industry. As an unashamed park deck for advanced riders, it forced other brands to up their offering to try and compete. Taking many of its design cues from the iconic Salomon Huck Knife and updated for this season, the No Drama makes the most of a super poppy profile, a versatile outline and rugged construction to ensure you won’t be left wanting.

Who Is The Salomon No Drama For?

Aggressive freestyle riders who want a snowboard that’ll handle everything from tech rail manoeuvres to boosting the pro line kickers.

Buy the Salomon No Drama: £445 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Salomon No Drama: €500 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Salomon No Drama Women’s Snowboard 2023-24 here

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Salomon Sight Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €400

Drawing inspiration from the new Salomon Highpath, the redesigned Sight is a genuinely good choice for those who’re balling on more of a budget or looking to take their first dip into the endless pool of freeride snowboarding.

Who Is The Salomon Sight For?

You’d err towards the freeride side of all-mountain riding and are looking for a budget friendly option to open the doors for you. Despite taking inspiration from some heavy hitters, the Sight’s easy going flex and mellow ingredient list earmark it as one that can be used by everybody, from novices all the way to pros.

Buy the Salomon Sight: £490 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Salomon Sight: €550 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Salomon No Drama Women’s Snowboard 2023-24 here

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Vimana Continental Directional Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €500

During the COVID-19 pandemic, for various reasons outwith its control, Vimana ended up on the edge of the abyss. Thankfully for fans of everything black and white and rad all over, Norway’s finest have stayed the course and are now in a stronger position than ever.

Who Is The Vimana Continental Directional For?

This is definitely accessible enough to aid the developing rider (albeit perhaps not the true newbie). However, it’s chiefly made for those who log as many days a year as they can, in all conditions and across all disciplines. You may well be looking at your new quiver killer.

Buy the Vimana Continental Directional: £445 at Blue Tomato UK

Buy the Vimana Continental Directional: €500 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Vimana Continental Directional Snowboard 2023-24 here

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YES. Hello Women’s Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: £479 / $500

Only released a couple of seasons ago, but already a staple in the line with legions of fans, the YES. Hello is a great snowboard for building confidence across a huge range of terrain. A real go-anywhere, do-anything deck, the Hello is as at home munching miles on the hardpack as it is lapping the park or scooting off into the sidecountry.

Who Is The YES. Hello For?

This is a bit of a difficult one because really, anyone would get on well with the YES. Hello. Novices all the way up to advanced riders will find something to enjoy here.

Buy the YES. Hello: €530 at Blue Tomato EU

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the YES. Hello Women’s Snowboard 2023-24 here

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YES. Women’s Basic Snowboard 2023-24

PRICE: €450 / $430

Ask and ye shall receive. The crew at YES. are coming in hot with what quickly became one of our test teams favourite snowboards. This is the YES. Women’s Basic. The snowboard we know and love, with a bit of female specific flair.

Who Is The YES. Basic Women’s For?

It’s hard to really put your finger on who this board is aimed at, regardless of if it’s your first wobbly day strapping in or you’re a seasoned vet with 20 years of experience under your belt, there’s something to enjoy here. Snowboarding is meant to be fun and enjoyable, and the Women’s Basic really allows for that, with no fuss and no frills.

MORE INFO:
YESSNOWBOARDS.COM

 

Selected for the Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the YES. Women’s Basic Snowboard 2023-24 here

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