1-Board Quiver: Reviewers’ Choices (13/14)
Blister snowboard reviewers weigh in with their one-board quiver picks.
Snowboards
2013-2014 Rossignol Angus
A light, poppy, playful board, the Rossignol Angus shines in fresh power and spring slush with its Amptek All-Mountain rocker.
2013-2014 Lib Tech Travis Rice Pro Split
The stiffness, camber profile, and stability of the Lib Tech Travis Rice Pro Split prove that "hard-charging splitboard" is not an oxymoron.
2012-2013 Voile Light Rail Splitboard Binding
If the words "avalanche ripcord" don't get your attention with the Voile Light Rail splitboard binding, then "low cost," "high quality," and "bombproof" should.
UPDATE: MTN Approach System
In place of a splitboard, the MTN Approach System uses collapsible skis for the ascent. After more winter testing, here's an update from reviewer Jed Doane.
2012-2013 StepChild FTW
StepChild Snowboards says that they have "More Heart Than Brains," but their FTW is evidence that they have a good bit of both. It's a playful board that holds up well all over the mountain.
2013-2014 Never Summer SL Split
The Never Summer SL Split proves that a splitboard doesn't have to sacrifice stability, stiffness, or fun.
2012-2013 Rossignol One Magtek
The Rossignol One Magtek is a fast, playful, and light one-board quiver, but getting the most out of it requires a certain riding style.
SnowXu Collapsible Snowshoe
The new SnowXu Collapsible Snowshoe is one of the lightest snowshoes out there. But is it ready for serious backcountry use?
2012-2013 Venture Odin
The Venture Odin is a big-mountain board that's fast, forgiving, and fun, and won’t punish riders who are looking to advance.
Deeluxe ID Boot
The Deeluxe ID is a versatile, lightweight boot that can both charge and jib, and deserves a look from serious riders.
2012-2013 Jones Flagship
The Jones Flagship snowboard requires a lot of attention and input from the rider, but is quick to reward such actions, especially if you're looking for a stable board with no apparent speed limit.
2013 Burton Malavita Re:Flex Binding
The Burton Malavita Re:Flex binding has become a go-to binding for Burton team riders and professionals, and for good reason. But there are a few things to watch out for.
2012-2013 Burton Easy Livin
As Danny Davis’s pro model board, it's no surprise that the Burton Easy Livin performs well in the park. But after summer testing, all signs point toward a one-board quiver.
Never Summer Proto CT
Reviewer Lance Peterson says the Never Summer Proto CT performed exactly how he wanted it to. Not bad, considering he was searching for one board to do pretty much everything.
MTN Approach System
Don't let the skis fool you. The MTN Approach System is a snowboarding system, swapping the more traditional splitboard for foldable approach skis. After late-season testing, reviewer Jed Doane was impressed.
Nativ Snowsurf
The Nativ Snowsurf squashed-tail design gives these boards a fun skate- and surf-like feel, but comes at the cost of speed and edge control.
2012-2013 Nitro Team Gullwing
The 2011-2012 Nitro Team Gullwing is a loose, playful board with amazing pop, but it can get a little unsteady at high speed.
2011-2012 K2 Happy Hour
The K2 snowboarding team designed every aspect of this lightweight, playful, and stable board. The Happy hour is unusual and all-round fun, and each one comes complete with its own Grabby-Stabby....We'll explain.
2012 Burton Cartel Re:Flex Binding
The 2012 Burton Cartel Re:Flex is packed with new technology, but it's not the same stiff, responsive binding that has been the choice of pros and advanced riders for years.