Best Freestyle Snowboard Package for Beginners
Bataleon Blow Snowboard 2025 With E-Stroyer Bindings
The Bataleon Blow is an excellent option for beginners looking for freestyle boards that are perfect for learning tricks and learning to ride the entire mountain. This soft-flexing true twin snowboard has technology built into it makes it ridiculously simple to ride. You will have an easier time landing tricks and learning to snowboard on this board. Best of all, it comes in at a low price point.
This snowboard has a technology shape built into it called Triple Base Technology (3BT). Here is a quick video to explain exactly what that means.
The nose and tail of the snowboard have a spoon-like shape. This shape helps the board glide effortlessly without catching any edges while you snowboard. The catch-free feeling is what makes the board easy to ride. When you are learning to snowboard, it can be challenging to keep your edges from aggressively catching into the snow (which sends you flying to the ground). The 3BT shape solves that for you.
Bataleon made this snowboard with a full traditional camber profile. That means when you stand on it, the center of the board between your bindings will be curved upward towards your body. This is different than other boards on this list, where the board curves down to the snow. The benefit of the traditional camber profile is that the board will be more responsive to ride while having more pop for your jumps. Usually, a camber board would be more challenging to learn on. However, the 3BT makes it easier because traditional camber boards often can catch their edges while you ride. The 3BT eliminates that factor for you. You get all the benefits of riding a camber snowboard with none of the drawbacks.
The Bataleon Blow has an extruded base. Most entry-level freestyle boards will have this base material. The benefit is that it is easy to repair, and you won’t need to wax it often. The potential con is that it isn’t the fastest base material out there. It is perfect for learning because it is fast enough to keep up with your friends and learn to connect your turns.
I couldn’t find a snowboard package offer that comes with the board and bindings all in one package, but I recommend getting the Bataleon E-Stroyer snowboarding bindings to pair with this board. The manufacturer made these snowboard bindings specifically to compliment this board. They are a medium to soft snowboard binding that will help you learn to ride and land tricks.
If you’re looking for an entry-level freestyle snowboard package, check out the 2025 Bataleon Blow snowboard and bindings.
Also, check out the best park snowboards of 2025 list. There are a few beginner park snowboards on that list too.
Pros
- Easy to ride / Catch free feel freestyle board
- Bataleon’s 3BT – Spoon like nose and tail to help make this simple to ride and perfect for all conditions
- Camber profile gives this board a little more stability than others on this list
- Its price. This is a great entry level board from Bataleon
Cons
- Like the others on this list the extruded base isn’t the fastest. However, it is fast enough and you won’t need to wax it much.
Sizes: 145, 148,151, 153, 154 Wide, 155
Find the Right Size Bataleon Blow
| Size (cm) | Rider Weight Range (lbs) |
|---|---|
| 145 | 121-154 |
| 148 | 128-161 |
| 151 | 134-178 |
| 153 | 141-185 |
| 154 Wide | 150-194 |
| 155 | 150-194 |
Flex: Soft / Medium (4 out of 10)
Pro Tip: This package sells out fast as a bundle. If it is out of stock for you, you can still buy the board and bindings separately for the same price if you add them to your cart separately.
Best Women’s Beginner Snowboard Package for the Money
Nitro Lectra Women’s Snowboard With Nitro Rhythm Bindings
The 2024 Nitro Lectra Snowboard is an excellent beginner all-mountain snowboard that is also right at home in the terrain park. The is an easy to ride, durable, and an incredible value for a beginner snowboard package.
The Lectra has a Flatout board profile. The board will be completely flat under foot with an early rise nose and tail before the contact points. It looks like this.
The benefit of the board profile is that the snowboard will feel stable and responsive as you learn to ride without the risk of catching your edge. Nitro added in a traditional radial sidecut to help make this snowboard versatile enough to ride anywhere while still being an excellent snowboard for carving.
This is a softer flexing snowboard rated at a 3 out of 10. The softer flex helps you learn to ride because it makes the board easier to maneuver torsionally. If you find that you are about to fall or are getting out of control, you can simply move your shoulders and flex your toes down to stop. Additionally, the softer flexing board makes learning jib tricks easier if you are interested in riding in the board park.
The core of the Nitro Lectra is made of poplar wood. It will be lightweight and durable while having a consistent flex and responsive feel. Like the other boards on this list, the base is an extruded base. This means that you won’t need to wax it often and it will be easy to maintain.
This beginner package comes with Nitro Rhythm bindings. These are a mid-flexing binding that is designed to reduce impacts and feel natural while riding. In addition, the bindings have a toe strap that is designed to either go in front of your toes or over top of them. The toe strap will give you more customizable options to set up your board and learn whichever works best for you.
If you are looking for an inexpensive yet still awesome snowboard that can go anywhere at the resort, get the Nitro Lectra Women’s Snowboard with the Nitro Rhythm Bindings.
Pros
- Easy to ride – Flat board profile
- Softer flex – Helps you learn to ride
- Easy to maintain base
- Slightly set back stance of 10mm – helps the snowboard float in deeper snow
- Excellent price – It would cost you more to rent a few times than to buy this.
Cons
- The base is fast enough to keep up. However it isn’t the fastest base material you can buy. This is going to be the case with most beginner snowboards, though.
Sizes: 138, 142, 146, 149, 152
See the Right Size Nitro Lectra for You
| Size (cm) | Rider Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|
| 138 | <120 |
| 142 | <130 |
| 146 | 100 – 145 |
| 149 | 110 – 155 |
| 152 | 120+ |
Flex: Soft / Medium (3 out of 10)
Best Beginner All Mountain Directional Snowboard Package
Ride Manic 2024 Snowboard With C-2 Bindings
The 2024 Ride Manic Snowboard is a beginner-friendly all-mountain snowboard perfect for riding anywhere at the resort. If you’re looking for a snowboard that can go anywhere and do every type of riding while still being beginner-friendly, this is one to check out.
Here is a quick overview video of the Ride Manic detailing some of the highlights about its directional hybrid board profile.
The Manic has a few features that help it float in powder while still being simple to ride. This is a directional snowboard with a stance that is set back by .74 of an inch (19 millimeters). That means the snowboard is typically ridden in one direction with the nose pointing forward. The setback stance gives the snowboard a longer nose and keeps your weight distributed in a manner that helps the board float on top of softer snow. Additionally, the Ride Manic has a hybrid rocker board profile that is specifically designed to float in powder. It looks like this.
The profile of the board has a camber section (meaning it curves upward) between your feet and rocker sections (it curves downward towards the snow) in the nose and tail. The benefit of this hybrid board profile shape is twofold. First, it helps it float in deep snow, and second, it is an easy to ride snowboard with the same power and pop of a more advanced snowboard.
This snowboard has a medium flex with two carbon rods running the length of the board.
This is a durable snowboard that absorbs shock and is easy to maintain. Ride added urethane into the sidewalls of this snowboard. This adds to the board’s durability while also adding in a level of shock absorption as you ride. You will not feel a lot of vibration in your legs as you ride on rougher terrain. The base on the Ride Manic is an extruded base. It is a durable, easy to repair base that you won’t need to maintain or wax often.
This package is paired with the 2024 Ride C-2 Snowboard Bindings. These bindings were selected for the package because they are comfortable, soft flexing, and easy to learn to ride with.
If you’re looking for a beginner-friendly board that can do any type of resort riding, check out the Ride Manic Snowboard with C-2 Bindings.
Pros
- Beginner friendly board that is ready for all types of riding from park to powder
- Easy to ride board profile that is still responsive
- Slimewall Sidewalls – Durable and absorbs shock as you ride
- Quadractic Sidecut – Improves turn initiation while giving the board the best grip to carve
Cons
- Extruded base – it is easy to maintain and will be fast enough to learn on.
- Riding switch stance – This is a directional board where your stance is set back. It will work well in the park and in powder, just not the best option for riding backwards often.
Sizes: 151, 154, 157, 158 Wide, 161 Wide, 163
See the Right Size Ride Manic for You
| Size (cm) | Rider Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|
| 151 | 100-180 |
| 154 | 125-205 |
| 157 | 130-210 |
| 158 Wide | 150-220+ |
| 160 | 140-220 |
| 161 Wide | 160-220+ |
| 163 | 160-220+ |
Flex: Medium (5 out of 10)
Best Complete Snowboard Package With Boots Under $600
Ride Agenda Snowboard With Anthem Boots and C-4 Bindings
The Ride Agenda Snowboard is the perfect value board for beginners who want a forgiving ride that will make it simple to learn on, while still allowing them to ride in the park and learn to hit jumps and rails.
Here is an overview video of the Ride Agenda snowboard.
The Agenda features a twin standard camber profile, which provides a good balance of stability and pop. The camber section between the bindings gives the board good edge hold and pop, while the rocker sections at the tip and tail make it easy to initiate turns and reduce the chances of catching an edge.
The Agenda also has a mellow response flex, which makes it easy to control and maneuver. This is perfect for beginners who are still learning the basics of snowboarding.
In addition to its forgiving ride, the Agenda also features a number of other features that make it a great value for beginners. It has a durable extruded base, which is fast, easy to repair, and doesn’t require wax often. It also has a Foundation™ Core with tip-to-tail Aspen wood, which provides good durability and pop.
This package comes with Ride’s C-4 bindings and Ride’s Anthem boots. This combination was selected to match this board due to their flex pattern and their versatility to help you learn to ride the entire mountain.
If you’re a beginner looking for a complete package that will help you learn and progress without breaking the bank, this Ride Agenda package with C-4 Bindings and Anthem boots is a fantastic option. It’s forgiving, versatile, and best of all, very affordable.
Pros
- A quality beginner snowboard package that includes everything you need under $600
- Easy to ride board profile
- The board, boots, and bindings all have a 4/10 flex raiting that matches. It will be easy to learn while helping you carve the entire resort.
- You can buy everything here cheaper than it would be to rent this twice.
Cons
- As you progress, you might want to get a stiffer pair of boots. These are excellent to learn on though.
Sizes: 149, 154 Wide, 155, 157 Wide, 158, 161 Wide
See the Right Size Ride Agenda for You
| Size (cm) | Rider Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|
| 149 | 75-165 |
| 152 | 100-180 |
| 154W | 130-210 |
| 155 | 125-205 |
| 157W | 140-220+ |
| 158 | 130-210 |
| 161W | 150-220+ |
Flex: Medium (4 out of 10)
Also read our guide to the different types of snowboards and their benefits to learn which board will ride best for you.
So there you have it.
Also Check Out Our Other Snowboard Guides:
Best All Mountain Snowboards
Best Snowboards for Powder
Best Park Snowboards
Best Freeride Boards for Carving
Best Snowboard Boots
Best Bindings for Park Riding
Best Women’s Snowboards
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Steve Weber is the passionate snowboarder, skateboarder, and author behind Board of the World. He understands that most gear reviews focus on having the perfect snow conditions, but his testing methodology is different. Living in Pennsylvania, Steve describes exactly how a board performs when the conditions aren’t perfect. His reviews cover performance on ice, hardpack, and flat-out brick conditions. In other words, he reviews boards for the conditions that East Coast riders actually face.
Bringing 27 years of East Coast snowboarding and 21 years of skateboarding experience, Steve is a 42-year-old intermediate park rider. His recommendations are informed by decades of battling icy conditions, ensuring every review accounts for the board’s performance on the roughest of terrain.
For the last five years, Steve has poured his passion into writing in-depth, unbiased reviews that help riders make informed decisions about the gear they’ll use. He also works part-time at a snowboard shop in Northeastern Pennsylvania, which gives him a direct line to learning about the new gear tech months in advance. When he’s not writing reviews, Steve is often found riding at Montage Mountain and testing out new boards.
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