The 2023 Ride Shadowban Snowboard Review 

"I knew after riding this board 400ft that I wanted one" well took me 1000ft but damn. This board is sooooo good

Love that you mentioned the DH2! My 2011 DH2 with flat to rocker was my fav board I ever rode. ✌🏻

Bought a 2022 Algo for almost 50% off bc of your list last year. Thanks for the advice

Getting one. Lucky enough to ride a demo for a few sessions last season. Great snowboard! Glad someone else thinks the same about it.

I bought an Algorythm at the end of last season for $230, still in the plastic, haven't had a chance to use it. Now I want this bad boy.

Immediately purchased on your recommendation for an upgrade. Think I’ll have more fun on this than the Algorythm for a first camber board. Hyped.

Picked up the 57 for this season and I'm so stoked. It'll be my first true all mountain freestyle board after forcing my small quiver of all mountain/freeride boards to do everything over the years. Fun but turns your legs to jelly after a while. I'm hoping my Katanas or NOW Pilots are a good match (this was also my year to upgrade boots and the best fit I found ended up being damn expensive.)

I'm a rad dad (50) on the 158, 6ft (85kg). Done 20 days on this board around Tahoe mountains. Heavenly, Northstar and Mt Rose. So a mix of snow and terrain. This is a fun board, great to whip around trees, carve and cruise the groomers. Rides switch well, pops, easy to get air and forgiving on the landing. I even took it in the park a few days just to embarress my 17yr old. Only con, some days l like to ride hard and just bomb! I did find some chatter at speed and coming off a longer stiffer Rome. l did feel uneasy at speed laying down big carves. That said, unless your got 30 years under your belt and like to be a mence on the slops you maynot even notice - so take this as your intermediate/advanced one board all mountain solution.

Never mind, I just read the guys question before mine. Doh! have a great season and appreciate your commitment to the sport.

This is now top of my shortlist

I was torn between this and the doa, or possibly the mercury. I think this video just solidified my choice for the shadowban

Hi Avran! Buying a Shadowban thanks to your review. Torn between 151 and 154. Me: 5'9" 148 lbs 7.5 boots M bindings. Not a jibber or trees or heavy park guy. More all-mountain cruising and carving (with occasional side hit/roller/freestyle if feeling frisky). Thanks!

I got one today !!! Yeaahhhh ! 154 ’ 2024 ride shadowban ! For Me in my weight 73 kg ! 9 US boots ‘ Waiting for snow ! 🌴🌴🌴🌴

@Angry, hope you are right about this board as I have just pulled the trigger on the 2024 161. Hoping it is everything you say it is. Rad dad here (52 and 95kgs), but been riding old boards (Flow Solitude 164 and Lamar Cranium 161) for the last 8 yrs or so as my 'crotch goblin' has been growing. Time to get back up to date. Was looking at the Jones Mountain Twin before I stumbled across the Shadowban which looks like it will suit my needs. Here's hoping! Cheers

This Board is cheap right now. A lot of shops has it on sale. I am for one very pleased with it. I think most people will have a great time with this board. No matter your skill level. I had and i suck. The only thing i found, is that the top sheet is a bit fragile to nicks and scratches. And that's my only complaint. A minor cosmetic one. I think ill try and get the Deep fake or the upcoming Moderator. depending on the rewives. Let's see next year.

Still riding my DH2, sounds like it may be upgrade time

Hey! Thinking about picking up the Shadowban. Wanted to get your input on sizing. Stuck between either the 151 or 154. I would say I'm an intermediate rider that's trying to lean all-mtn but also progress on tricks throughout the runs and hit park a couple times. Sitting at 5'4, 155lbs ish. Thanks man!

Sheeeeeeeeeet i just wanted someone to say what should i buy, over my (still great) Ride Dh 2008 board. Now this must be great.

Hey man, thanks so much for your reviews. I was in between the capita mercury (which you say shadowban compares to the 2024 mercury model on that review) the bataleon thunderstorm. Last weekend I had the chance to try the bataleon and the shadowban, ufortunately the mercury sizes were a bit too big for me so I didn't try it. Honestly I liked the thunderstorm but I tested it with some supper stiff bindings (bataleon etna) and in 148 (i'm 163cm) and the overall experience was, nice but not amazing. The binds were to stiff for all mountain imo. Then I tried the shadowban with RIDE AL-6 (yep i have small feet 24.5 to be more precise) and have Ride Cadence boots for my super small man feet. I rode it in 151 and boy did I love this board. I had exactly the same feeling you describe, I wanted that board to be under my feet. It's incredibly manouverable and playful whilst being the right amount of stiff and damp. It just slashed through everything, popped amazingly on sidekicks and mogels on slope, and when you lay a carv, it just stays there despite the icy and variable snow. Hopefully it also holds on some powder days as the few bits of pow i touched wheren't even deep enough to say I rode it in pow. I'd recommend this board 100% to any advanced rider that just wants to ride it all on the resort because this board is an absolute bang for the buck, plus having a quite minimalistic and killer design. Thanks again because I wouldn't have looked into it since there are almost no shops with this board close to where I live in switzerland (but fortunately there was aone to test in saas-fee). Ordered one online the same night and am looking forward to ride it all winter. If I may, you suggest Ride C-6 for this. I still have my old RIDE FAME from 2015 aluminium bindings (before they add this numbers on the lines), that I enjoy quite a lot, but If I have to buy new ones with what would they compare to nowadays and that would pair nicely with the shadowban and ride cadence?

Hey mate, I’m looking at grabbing one of these but unsure of size. I’m 173 cm and 75 - 80 kg. Cheers legend!

ANGRY absolutely ROCKS! I never want to turn comment sections into "size suggestions" ... however I never see similar to mine (short / low weight / big feet) at 5'6" / 135 lbs / 9.5 Boot ... thus torn between the 147 and 151 on this board 🤷‍♂ Any input from ANYone would help lol. 147 seems better fit for height / weight but maybe 151 with my 9.5's. Thanks!

Got a 154 on a good sale, such a good board

I really like this board , want to buy one , but only found one 154 and 155 W ..... im 73 kg / and 9US boots ... wish one can I go for it .... carving and some pow ... get some medium jumps will be my riding ...thanks for you time ...

Spotted the Shadowban on that reality show “winter house”. Guess the dude got a super early release, since it was filmed in February.

You convinced me to get this thanks for the best reviews man. Will my Strata’s compliment this board?

I bought the Ride Shadowban per your recommendation and love it! I need to upgrade bindings to match well with this board. I'm uncertain what to go with and need your help once again. I want a binding that will allow me to go anywhere on the mountain and do anything. My list includes: 1. Battalion Astro Asymwrap. 2. Ride C-6. 3. Rome Katana. 4. Union Ultra. 5. Rome Vice. 6. Or something else....?

Nice Brocus-pocus. Real nice bro

Great review. I am advance rider, 185 heigh 84 kg with 9.5 boot. I mainly ride mountain no park. I this year aim to improve flat land (360 and a bit of combo spin) and experiment with powder riding (non very often in the Alps so not a board main feature). So I am turned between the ride shadowban and the k2 passport. How different in flex? What board and size would you recommend?

Hi, I am 195 pounds who is planning to drop back down to 185 if I stop eating pizza for the season, 5'10 and size 10.5 in Vans Infuse. Love powder, learning to carve better, and want to be quick in the trees. What size do I need do I need a wide? Thank you very much, Im about to pull the trigger haha

Evo has it listed as soft flex and you say it's middle of the road. I was dead set on a mercury, but this review really has me wanting to try this board out. Upper intermediate rider getting back in. Mostly hard charging, trees and side hits and such, tiny bit of park. This or the mercury?

Love your reviews so far. Any suggestion for a new all-round deck choice between the Shadowban, ride Zero and Bataleon Goliath 2022? Local conditions (EU) recently haven't presented as many pow days but I still would like to have an option for those. Current ability is an overall intermediate and I'd like to get more into freestyle.

Hey Angry , thanks so much for your great reviews. I m riding 2017 Jackpot 154cm with 116,5 effective edge 25,1 waist widt . (158 lbs 9.5 Boots 183 cm Rad Dad nothing special cruising resort ) I decided to buy shadowban but couldnt decide the size as Effective edges of RSB s are bit shorter . Just want to ride as easy as my JP . Whould you recommend 154 (EE 114,7 WW 25.1 ) or 157 ( EE 117,2 WW 25,4)

Thank you for all your reviews! I bought a Superpig last year and the topsheet cracked on both nose and tail within 3 days of riding. Shame because I loved those 3 days. I got a credit note and my store has the Shadowban. I’m 6’1 183lb with size 11 US boot. Would you go for 155w or 160w? Would I get away with 157 or are my boots too big? My Superpig was 151 and felt right. Thank you again you are a legend.

Have a 2020 Merc. Luv that thing till the end of the day when legs feel spent. I think SB could be a good choice especially as I get older but afraid it might be too soft at speed and it may feel too bucky comin off the Merc. I know it's one of those weird questions because a lot is personal pref but your opinion would be appreciated especially since u like the Merc so much.

Rad dad here coming from Custom camber and looking for a notch more forgiving ride and easier turn initiation in slower speeds. My ideal board would be something like more precise Assassin with better edge hold for ice coast and better carvability without sacrifying too much of playfulness. Having a good deal from Mountain Twin and Shadowban and thinking which one should I choose to fill the hole in my soul?

G'day Angry, After having a blast on the Yes Typo (and spraying skiers, as you suggested), I'm wondering if the Shadowban is worth buying. I'm 5'10", size 11 US boot, 176 lb. I have the Typo 161, which I picked partly for waist width (254mm), and as you've said in various other comments/replies, a longer board to bomb a bit more (as opposed to playing around a bit more). However, I found that whilst carving I was booting-out when getting too horizontal and realised I probably should have picked a wide version of the board. Overall, I'm more in the rad Dad category, hitting the big 40 next year, keen on speed, carving, jumps, but not much into park. Do you think a Shadowban will be much of an upgrade/worth the purchase, and if so which size/width Shadowban would you recommend? (the Ride website indicates the 155W has waist width 258mm, 160W has 264mm)

Top review dude 👌, I'm basically a frothing intermediate and am after a do-it-all one hit wonder. Would this be a good fit?

Dear Sir Angry- east coast rad dad here (about to turn 50) except not very rad. Started snowboarding 3 years ago with a Yes Basic. It’s been great. Looking for my next step up for more/better/progressed cruising, carving, and popping. Mostly carving around (rather than over) families having mid-slope reunions. No interest in jibs and butters and such, and no pow here. And I don’t really ride switch much either. This seems like a great next board for me. Whadya say?

I grabbed one of these over the summer. Can't wait to give it a shot. As I like to tune my own board, do you (or anyone on here really) know the Base and Side Bevel/Edge angles are on this board? Tried reaching out to customer service but never got a reply.

This board or algorythm for a allmountain board?

thanks man

5'11 200lb. Only size available left at my shop was 161. That should be ok right? Next season will be my 2nd year. More interested in carving things instead of park

I'm 5'6" 165lbs and normally ride a 154. Would a 155W work for me?

Hi Angry, Great review! Availability for the Shadowban is seeming poor in Europe/UK. I am 5'10, 190lbs, wear a size US11 boot. There is a UK store selling a 155W, would this be too short for me? (Mainly carving and side hits but want to get a little more park experience next season) Cheers

This one caught my eye. I need a new quiver of one for this year. I'm only concerned if its too much of a step up from where I am at. Im not afraid to eat shit for a day or two to rise to the challenge. Colorado. Progressing beginner/Intermediate resort rider with 25-30 full days of riding. I categorize myself as such, Although I carve better than about 75% of the Riders and 99.9% of the fat skiers I witness. But I get my doors blown off enough to know I'm not a pro. I picked it up quickly, and get some decent speed, but my wet orange pool noodle of a board takes a lot of care and finesse to track a pencil thin line, and tends to wash out when pushed even a little bit hard. It bucks and rattles my knees to the point of exhaustion in rutted out lumpy terrain. At speed, Its nose and tail flap like a wounded seagull. And it generally feels like it distorts and deforms in a sub-optimal manner under foot when carving semi-aggressively. (Salomon Pulse, per your suggestion, which was exactly what I needed at that time, thank you). Just out grew it in the carving department by day 10 or 15. And after a season and a half its disintegrating on me. Which Im happy for. I definitely lean All Mountain/Freeride. Primarily carve all the Groomers, Steep wide open blues and single diamonds are where I spend 80% of my time. Trees on occasion, maybe 10% of the time, but nothing real tight or steep. Unless its in search of more fresh Pow. Moguls only when I have too. I mess around with basic butters on occasion. Mostly just to 180. I have almost Zero desire to send a jump over about 25ft, Im learning in my 30s and don't want to fucking die. And I don't really have any desire to Jib, nothing against the park I just want to keep my face away from steel rails. I pretty much just take the lift to the highest point above the trees and ride at a good pace to the bottom on one edge or the other, send a few rollers and side hits, and repeat. I realize this is probably "too much" board, but I don't simply want an incremental step, I need a substantially better carving board than what I have been riding. But without sacrificing the ability to relax and drop my A-game here and there. I like a lot of pop and would also like to keep some of that torsional flex/ankle steer ability for when I just want to cruise back to the parking lot after taking a beating all day. Will this board work for me? Should I buy literally anything else? Gnu Gremlin? The Passport? What Size? 160W? 6'0" 225Lb Size 11.5 thicc as fuck boots (Vans Hi Std Pro). And would my K2 Formulas make a good match? It seems like they would. Thanks in advance.

I have bought the union falcon because it was too much of a good deal to pass on. Now I am wondering if it is too much of a binding for the shadowban. If so, would it better match with the korua Otto? Thank for your great review

Love the reviews! For someone who already has a board for pow days and isn't worried about float much, would you still recommend this as a 50/50 park/resort board, or lean more towards a true twin (or something else)?

205lb, 5'11", 8.5 boot. Would you go 157, 160w, or 161? I have a k2 instrument based on your recommendation (Freaking love it) for all mountain free ride and find myself in the trees quite a bit and powder. I'd use this as an all arounder, learn some spins, but probably still hit trees and powder if I am too lazy to swap bindings. bent metal transfer bindings on the k2 instrument.

Seeing you said they're similar would you prefer this to an Indoor Survival? Would it do better on a pow day? I picked up a 156 Indoor at the end of last season and enjoyed the pop. Carves well but maybe cos it's not as wide it feels a bit more squirelly on deep carves than K2 manifest team (160w). I'm finding Rides offerings very interesting this season.. (also given their relationship with K2)

Weird Angry, I used to board a lot but haven't for 10 years. Got back into it and looking to replace my over a decade old board. Tried the K2 manifest 159 and shadowban 157 for half a day each - I found the K2 better when pushed on hard turns, was more stable at speed, had more pop off small hits and more fun to mess around on flat stuff (neither put in park and no powder). Is this the size? Or me being just crapper than you? Or are these generation of boards all pretty equal and either you need to be a pro reviewer to find a difference beyond rider differences of height weight etc? I'm looking for a quiver killer btw as only likely to get a few weeks next year. 😢

Do you make these reviews right after you ride the board/bindings? Or do you ride a bunch of stuff and then sit down and review it all..? And do you have to return the product? Do you have an option to buy it..? Just curious how it works.

5’10”, 170lb, size 10 boots. 157 sound good? Looking for a board to play or charge around the mountain.

Hello! Thanks for your reviews! Demoed some all mountain freestyle boards and this was my favourite. I test it in a 160W and I as thinking if the 155W it will be better. What are your thoughts? High end intermediate 6'3 tall, 185lbs with 11.5 infuse Vans. Not too mutch park, only small jumps. I want carving, side hits and progressing butters. I will replace my Arbor element rocker 158W and I have already an powder board, Rome stale fish 157. Thanks a lot 🤙🏼

What size would you recommend for 170lbs, size 11.5 boot? I’m a little worried about the width on the 155w. Also considering the Algo

hi angry, im planning to buy a shadowban, but im actually not sure about the sizing. im 6 ft, 150 lbs and with 12 foot. looking at the waist width the 155W looks small for me but i also seem to be too light to handle the 160W. Btw i only go for groomers, sidehits and pow, no park at all. What would you do in my situation?

Hey Angry, great review thanks. I'm male 5'7" 170 lbs. athletic, intermediate snowboarder, trying to be a little better and more comfortable with jumps and speed. My first board outside of rentals is the Salomon ultimate Ride 155", which took a while for me to get used to. I would like a new board now. I am torn between this and the capita mercury 2024 of your review. I use resorts like Breck and Hunter and Mount Snow. Any recommendations for which board and the size?

How does the Ride Zero compare to this board? Is it a little softer and Is it pretty similar when it comes to turning? Thanks!

This or the mountain twin? Shadowban is more attractive atm but I’m worried about sizing. I’m 6’, size 11 boot and 175lbs. 155w? 160w? The mountain twin has a 156w and 159w (not in stock). Thanks G ✊🏽

Great review. I've got a Rome National 2020 (black&green) but it doesn't have the energy that I'm looking for. I love Ride Slimewall. I think that this is the right board for me. I'm 84kg/185lbs and 10boots: 155w or 161???

I'm riding a Prototype 2, 153W. I'm intermediate, taking some small jumps, some cautious switch, like to "bomb" down some hills occasionally. Boot is Burton Photon 10M. Weight 156 lbs street clothes. I want a board that's pretty easy to load and get some ollie height. I'm not real strong in the legs. I want to learn carving this year. What size Shadowban do you recommend? Thanks a bunch, keep up the great work!

How does it compare to indoor survival? Mostly just cruise around and pop off stuff and hit small features. Have a pow board. Had a 2009 ride dh and loved it, poppy but not too stiff.

Thanks for your reviews! Need to replace my Twinpig after I snapped the tail and I was thinking about the Warpig or the Dancehaul. The Twinpig was a real game changer for me and now I'm looking for a new one board quiver I can push even harder than the twinpig in eurocarves, larger sidehits and larger park jumps and enjoy few pow days we have in EU. Do you think the Shadowban could be a better option in order to progress than party boards? Or the Algorhythm? I'm 5'10x 185lbs x 11 boots and used to volume shifted boards, would you recommend 157 or 155W?

Hey Avran, I got this board following your recommendation. Going France in a month. What binding would you go for? Ride c-8, union strata or union ultra? I like canted footbeds and do all mountain freestyle and charging

Can you do rider shadowban Vs Capita outer space living both 22/23

Thank you for the review. I am looking to get a second board, currently riding a Berzerker 163W and want something a little more relaxed and mellow to ride with my wife. I have narrowed it down to the Jones Mountain Twin 162W and the Ride Shadowban, which would you choose and why? Would you say the Jones or Ride is better made? Also for the shadowban, is the 160W or 164W better for me, 6'3, 190lbs Boot size 12? Cheers!

Hey Avran, This review has me stoked and I want to buy this board. I’m 6’1 US12 Vans invado boot 207lbs with a +15 -15 stance. Which size would I want for 85% all mountain riding 15%park? 157, 161 or 160W?

Hey angry! Thanks for all your awesome reviews! I'm looking at the 2023 Salomon Sight and the 2023 Shadowban. I've been riding the past 3 years and still learning. Maybe hitting the beginning of intermediate level, but i want to progress, and want to get an all around board to figure out what riding I like. It'll be my first board so I'm having trouble figuring out the right size. I'm 5'8" 120 - 125lbs (172cm 55kg) and looking at either 147 or 150 for each board. What would you recommend? Thanks so much!

Great review! Which size would you recommend for 5’6, US size 7 and 140lbs?

hi! Deals are coming up on snowboards, i was planning on getting a shadowban as my next snowboard (coming from jones explorer). Shadowban is on sale for 419,42, but deepfake is also 488 on sale. As an intermediate rider that doesnt go in the park, i know the deepfake is too much board for me. Question is, will I survive and just have a steep learning curve? Or will it simply be too stiff and i will hit a tree and die? Ill be back after i jump the inflatable cheeseburger. Baaaaaaam

What would be your ultimate binding and boot combo to go with this board

Just got mine in the mail, set up and ready to go. One little snafu, there is a coating on the board that doesn’t like stickers. Wasted an Angry Snowboarder breaking the board sticker… Haven’t tried it yet, but some rubbing alcohol will probably solve it.

Hey Angry, Great video! I am torn between a Shadowban 155W and a 157. I am 6’1’ (185 cm) and 86 kg (190 lbs) riding with Ride Lasso size 11 (44.5 EU) which are 29 cm MONDO. I will mostly ride small to medium parks and maybe a few backcountry days a year. Do you reckon the 157 will be to narrow? I think it is 26.5 cm wide at the inserts. Thanks!

Hi Avran, is there much difference between the 54 and the 57? My local shop only has the 57 and I fear it might be a bit much for my 170 lbs. Love your channel. All the best

I'm 180-185 lbs., 5'10", size 10 Burton Imperials (low profile). Love side hits & trees. Would I want the 157 or 161?

How would the atlas or new falcor work on this board?

I’m stuck between the algorythm and the shadowban. I mainly ride all mountain/park and I’m looking for a board that can do everything. Currently on a party platter and I’m tired of getting bucked around on choppy terrain. I’m sure both of these boards would suit me well but which of the two would be better?

Would this hold up well in steep stuff? Or if your riding steeper stuff is that algorythm or deep fake better? Im pretty sold on the board but need some help.

Avran, One of your videos last year said that you've heard it before. That I promise to not buy a new board again. I need a new board like, well... But I bought a Ride board for the first time last year and fell in love with it. One of the funnest boards I have ever ridden. But this seems like more of a board that suites my style and needs. Resort riding, hard charging, fine carving a nice line dream board. Other boards I have in my quiver, The Ride Twin Pig 154, Jones Storm Wolf 161, Salomon Dancehaul 157. Waste of money or a different ride experience and worthy addition?

Howdy. I got credited for a busted Yes Standard from 2 years ago recently. Really wanted this board, but they only have a 161 which I feel will be too narrow for my 11 boots, and 164W which seems like it won't be playful enough for me at 180lbs and still do a fair amount of park, side hit airs/spins, but need something that I'll enjoy in pow/trees/technical backside days. I'm also taller, and have about a 24.5-25" stance, so really wanted a 160W but alas. There is a 160W Algorythm which seems similar available, but also considering a 160W Capita Merc. Any insight would be really appreciated. Love your vids.

I’m gonna buy one

Great review, Coming from a Capita DOA 157w should I downsize to the 154 or stick with the 157? Size 11 185-190lbs 5'11" Riding Mt. Hood, park focused all mountain rider

You love this and the k2 passport. Which one would you pick over the other? (I know all mountain freestyle vs freeride) but still.. For the shadowband, with size 8 and 150 lbs, would you go 154 or 157? No park. Mainly carving and hittin side hits. (Coming from Rossi one 156 which felt good)

high praises for this board and the k2 passport. Prefer one to the other?

Hey Angry, do you ride this in a 157? I see that in your review but not sure if that’s because that was the size you were sent. I’m 175lbs size 9.5, debating between 154 or 157. Would like it more playful but all the sites have different flex mentions (mellow, mid, soft, etc.)

looking to get the shadowban or Capita doa. I’m more of an intermediate snowboarder looking to get better.

thx

Hi angry - I'm really interested in picking up this board, I have the option of a 157 or 154. I am 5'11", 175 lbs, size 10 boot. No park, just like to carve and go fast. The size chart on ride's website has super wide ranges on it. Do you have any thoughts on which size I should go with? I am leaning to 157 as I loved a rental 2021 Jones Mountain Twin in a 158W which felt just a touch big but manageable and I'm sure the width was making it feel bigger too. Thanks in advance.

I’m 160 pounds with size 10 burton photons. Which size do you recommend? I haven’t had much experience with different waist widths and don’t want to be limited as I get better at carving. 50/50 park and everything else. Thinking 157 since i plan on getting a jib board in the future. Appreciate any insight 👍🏻

Mine just came in and I can’t wait to ride it ,but I can’t tell if the binding inserts are set back or just the recommended stance .. I’d like to ride it centered but can’t figure out how to get my bindings centered

I’m in the Northeast and looking for a board to transition and progress as I move from intermediate to more advanced, looking to ride all mountain and the park once in a while. Would you recommend this board for me? Or what would be an alternative?

Thanks for your reviews! Very helpful! I bought the Algorhythm 157 3 years ago after listening/reading reviews online, including yours. The Algorhythm has been a good board and felt like it has improved my riding. I’ve found the Algorhythm a little stiff as I’ve tried to progress my riding. I like to ride in the trees a bit and starting to hit some small jumps. I feel like something a little more poppy would benefit the way I like to ride. I’m not really venturing into the park, yet, but would like to. Should I be looking at this board or at something else? It seems like the board is similar to the Algorhythm. Not sure if the difference is big enough to splurge. I ride 10 days (or less) per year. (Wish I could do more.)

I picked up a 51 based on your top 5 video, you recommend Ride C-6 bindings, would the C-8 work ok?

Is the Shadowban the kinda board you need to be always ON with? Ie, no skidded turns and lazy days

Hey, Angry - I'm an intermediate east coast rad dad (well, dad), 215 pounds, 11 boots. Looking between Shadowban and the Wired Directive. I'd go with Shadowban but I'm not sure about ice. Thoughts?

I’m super sold from your review! But Someone told me that this is one of the softest flexing boards on the market and there would be alot of chatter turning at high speeds. What would you say about that ?!

155lbs size 9,5 - 151 or 154? Getting into park and still trying to progress my carves. Thanks angry

I want a one quality board that I can ride the groomers and am not going to kill myself catching an edge after a long day. Is this forgiving enough?

What board size for shadowban would you recommend? I’m 6’2”. 220 athletic build. Size 10.5 boot. Intermediate/advanced. Just like carving and jumping here and there. All mountain. Thanks!

Great review and also very interesting to see the Top 5. I’m torn between this and the Yes Standard Uninc!! Very much looking for a board that can do a bit of everything - side hits, buttering around on the mountain, some nice carves, a bit of powder, a daily lap through the park, as well as something steep. I’m coming from an old Never Summer Proto CT that has been a workhorse for too long now! Would you recommend this or the Standard Uninc? Also, if I can, how will Union Force’s go on this? Time to upgrade?

Love your reviews! I cannot decide between Shadowban or Algorythm. I currently own a 2022 Rome Artifact and a 2020 Signal Disruptor. I like the flex and response of the Disruptor and the playfulness of the Artifact. For my next board, I want something that can go fast and carve hard but still do a park lap here and there. I am afraid the Shadowban will be too soft based on sites like Evo, and The-House rating flex at 2/10 (is it really that soft?). I am 5' 9" 165lbs. What do you recommend? Would either of these be a good addition to my quiver? Thanks in advance!