For going big on just about everything while still enjoying a good pow slash, the directional flex and slightly setback stance of the Slash Brainstorm Splitboard makes it, well, a no-brainer for us. Touting the right blend of ingredients, the Brainstorm has the versatility needed to crush technical terrain just as well as it slays the skin track.

Backseat CamRock profile boasts mellow camber underfoot for pop and precision, with rocker at the tips for a forgiving feel (including a little more rocker at the nose to keep you afloat on pow days). Alternating poplar and beech stringers in the Forever Wood core provide strength and a lively feel, and spruce inlays in the nose and tail increase pop and response. It's reinforced with Landing Strip—strips of KEVLAR® and carbon fiber additives—to increase pop without adding weight or stiffness. Ultimate Traction uses one small, counter-radius bump at the center of the sidecut to create an additional contact point for reliable grip, and the sintered base will have your friends playing catch-up all day.