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The Best Freeride Snowboards of 2026
The Best Freeride Snowboards of 2026
Freeride snowboards are designed to do exactly what the name suggests, give the rider free-reign over the entire mountain. The 2025-2026 riding season is underway, and if you find yourself in all kinds of terrain; whether that be in powder, trees, or carving deep lines on groomers, your best bet for a smooth ride is one of the many freeride snowboards in our Never Summer freeride snowboard line.
Below is a breakdown of our entire lineup of Never Summer freeride snowboards so you can understand what makes each board different, and choose the best board for you.
Best Men’s Freeride Snowboards
The Proto FR was the first board to feature our innovative Triple Camber Profile and quickly became our best-selling model. Morphed into the Proto T3 FR we’ve now made the most innovative board in snowboarding even better.
Pros of riding the Men’s Proto T3 FR
1. It’s the most technologically advanced freeride snowboard we’ve ever made.
2. This board features 3 camber zones over the nose, middle, and tail end of the board for ultimate power and control on edge. These provide straight lining stability and when all three camber pressure areas are engaged, ultimate grip over ice and hardpack conditions. While maintaining the effectiveness of Rocker Camber for ease of turn initiation at variable speeds.
3. The five millimeters of taper and Front End Rise/Float Mechanics on this board gives next-level floatation for ripping some backcountry lines or those deep resort days.
The Nokhu delivers unmatched versatility with its Triple Camber Hybrid profile, combined with the secure grip of R.I.P. Edge Hold Technology. It glides effortlessly, offers stability at any speed, and powers through choppy terrain, all while maintaining a flexible, responsive feel. When the edge bites, there’s no serrated drag, giving you quick, precise control as you carve through the trees or down the mountain.
With its all-new shape, the Nokhu is built for peak performance. The nose and tail are designed for powder, yet stay solid on hard pack, while the perfect taper lets you turn on a dime. Wide enough to carve deep trenches, this board elevates your snowboarding to new heights.
Pros of riding with the Men’s Nokhu
1. A perfect mid-flex offers excellent maneuverability on groomers and in tight zones.
2. The added 13 millimeters of taper makes popping in out of turns effortless and gives you that "Whoohoo" feeling.
3. The extended nose and tail allow for unmatched powder performance. Being able to lift the nose and balance on the tail in pow for speed control really gives you a whole new perspective on your ride.
The Valhalla is our ultimate freeride board, designed to dominate the most challenging terrain. With its firm flex and cutting-edge Triple Camber Hybrid profile, enhanced by our exclusive R.I.P. Edge Hold Technology, it delivers outstanding performance even on the hardest packed and icy conditions. The set-back stance, bat tail shape, and full Carbon Recluse Web offer effortless float in powder, paired with a crisp, responsive feel that maximizes power and precision.
Pros of riding the Men’s Valhalla
1. A stiff and powerful flex profile that match the shape of the board. Hit every feature in sight without questions.
2. From powder performance to carving on groomer, this freeride snowboard can do it all.
3. The Triple Camber Hybrid profile gives you unmatched float in powder while being able to handle any variable terrain you may come across.
The new Proto T3 Eclipse throws it back to our roots, featuring the first ever Never Summer logo…The Eclipse. The board itself is anything but a throwback. Full of the latest NS snowboard innovations like our Recurve Triple Camber Profile, setback from center and coupled with an extended nose rocker enhancing our Early-Rise and Float Mechanics. What you can’t see might be the biggest thing that sets this board apart. The Precision Stitched Carbon Matrix, aesthetically represented by our T3 Directional Carbon Mapping, combines advanced materials and cutting-edge design. Blurring the lines between Freeride and Freestyle the Eclipse is purpose built for both ends of the spectrum and everything in-between. You’re immediately at home on the Eclipse because it feels like it was designed precisely for you. Our R.I.P. Edge-Hold Technology, 32 mm setback and 10 mm of taper provide unrivaled stability and lighting response. It’s everything you could want in a board and even more you’re not expecting.
Pros of riding the Men’s Eclipse
1. A lively mid-flex that allows for great maneuverability in tight trees and moguls.
2. The added 10 millimeters of taper makes finishing turns and gliding through deep, slushy conditions effortless.
3. An innovative Triple Camber Hybrid Profile, makes this versatile board hold up in all mountain riding conditions and a great freeride snowboard.
Another versatile board that is great in powder but also carves great groomer lines, our Men’s Swift board has a shorter, swallow tail and early rise nose that surfs through deep powder perfectly. It’s Rocker Camber profile, firm flex and sidecut radius make it perfect for stable, deep, long-radius turns. The aluminum tip and tail protectors and full wrap p-tex protection ensure this board’s durability so you know you’ve invested in a board that will last.
Pros of riding the Men’s Swift
1. 20 millimeters of taper, swallow tail, setback, and early rise nose combine to create the best boarding experience in deep snow.
2. Shorter tail makes this board super maneuverable and manageable in tight trees.
3. Our patented Rocker Camber profile with heavy camber in the back and more rocker in the front makes the Swift forgiving, yet powerful, making it the perfect freeride board all over across the mountain.
Best Women’s Freeride Snowboards
Stemmed from the Lady FR the new Women’s T3 FR is a hard-charging freeride snowboard. Aggressive yet easy to manage this board is an innovation packed ripper full of peak performance.
Pros of riding the Women's Proto T3 FR
1. Our Hybrid Triple Camber profile built for women who charge.
2. Our Precision Stitched Carbon Matrix layup gives the Women's Proto T3 FR a stiffer flex that will allow you to take your riding to the next level with more aggression on every run.
3. This is a versatile board that allows for smooth riding on any terrain – from the groomed runs to the backcountry.
4. The Women's Proto T3 FR is extremely responsive, giving every rider precise control.
The Cirrus, named for another prominent peak in the Never Summer Mountain Range, is a women’s specific volume shifted board with a friendly flex and feel. The grip, float, and straight tracking at any speed make for an amazing ride in absolutely every snow condition.
Pros of riding the Women’s Cirrus
1. A tapered, volume board that is so easy to control and as versatile as they come, this board is perfect for any skill level or terrain.
2. Our unique rubber dampening system eliminates any noise you may feel in choppy conditions and allows you to ride with a smooth, steady confidence.
3. Capable of taking on any condition with effortless flow. From bowls, trees, groomers or even the park.
What Are Freeride Snowboards For?
Freeride snowboards give you the freedom to ride through virtually any terrain. They are intended for the riders who tend to spend most of their day off groomed runs. They are typically stiffer-flexing and directional to help perform in more steep, challenging, ungroomed terrain or in the backcountry. Because of their stiffer-flex, they become less forgiving in situations you might encounter in the park, which is what separates them apart from a typical park board. They hold up reliably at higher speeds for straight-lining and carving, but still deliver exceptional float in differing snow conditions.
When deciding on a freeride snowboard, it’s helpful to consider the following:
• Flex: Medium-stiff to stiff for stability, quick response, control and carving
• Shape: Directional and tapered, with a setback stance to give riders floatation in powder and slush snow conditions.
If you have more questions or to learn even more, you can check out our complete guide on how to choose the proper snowboard size here.
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