Our look at the best boards. (Clockwise from upper left):
1.Pro boarder Joanven Moore's Design for Rome enables smooth landings and is perfect for virgin powder. $550, Boston Underground Snowboard.
2. Built for all-mountain terrain, the Rome Blue helps hard-core female riders carve pristine lines. $430, Boston Underground Snowboard.
3. Ride's No. 4 has a static-reducing copper-alloy base and a laminated core for lightning speed. $600, Joe Jones Wilderness House.
4. With blended ends and sidewalls, the women's K2 Luna allows for faster turns. $330, Boston Underground Snowboard.
5. A Burton board with a light, stiff core and a deep side cut, the Feelgood ES promises improvised pop and responsiveness. $649, REI.
