Every part of a powder snowboard is designed with deep snow in mind. They are made for those riders who want to cruise their own lines in deep backcountry snow, or ride smoothly down a run covered in fresh powder. Powder board technology includes a larger surface area with more taper from tip to tail to maximize control and speed while gliding through deep snow.

If you want the optimum performance for terrain like  the back bowls at resorts or enjoy finding your own path in the trees, a powder board is just what you’re looking for. The only problem is, how do you choose which one to buy? Even though you’ve narrowed your choices down to a specific type, there are still plenty of options out there to choose from.

Below is a breakdown of all of the powder board options we offer at Never Summer. This comprehensive list will give you the pros of each board so you can weigh your options against each other and choose the right board for you.

Men’s Nokhu

With the all new shape, powder performance nose and tail kicks that keep you on top of your favorite pow run, but won’t flop around on hard pack, the perfect amount of taper to turn on a dime, and wide enough to leave trenches in your wake, the Nokhu raises your snowboarding to its highest peak.

Our Nokhu brings the unsurpassed versatility of Triple Camber and edge hold of R.I.P. Edge Hold Technology, effortless float, stability with straight tracking at any speed, and the ability to cruise through chunder on a board with a manageable flex. There’s zero serrated drag when the edge is engaged and has quick response for ripping through trees.

Men’s Valhalla

The Valhalla is our ultimate freeride board. With a firm flex and the innovative Triple Camber Hybrid profile featuring our very own cutting edge R.I.P. Edge Hold Technology, it excels in the hardest packed and icy conditions. Set-back stance, bat tail shape, full Carbon Recluse Web, and taper ensure effortless float in powder with a crisp feel and the most powerful performance.

Men’s Eclipse

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.

Men’s Benchmark

The new Benchmark for the ultimate float in powder and effortless control anywhere on the mountain. Locked in when conditions get sketchy and makes average days memorable. Slashing through backcountry bowls, carving clean lines on groomers, or rolling through the park, you’ll soon realize why it’s named the Benchmark.

Men’s Swift

Another board that is great in the powder but can also be used in other terrain is our Men’s Swift. It has a shorter, swallow tail and early rise nose that surfs through deep powder perfectly. But the board doesn’t stop there. It’s sidecut, firm flex and extensive rubber damping  makes it perfect for stable, deep, long-radius turns. The aluminum tail protector and full wrap p-tex protection ensure this board’s durability so it will last you for years of riding to come.

Women's Proto T3 FR

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.

Women’s Cirrus

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.

There are several things you want to consider when buying a new powder board, however, the top three are the type of terrain you’ll be riding in, riding style, and the profile of the board. 

Terrain and conditions are  important when choosing a powder snowboard. If you think you’ll be primarily riding in deep powder, or going to a resort or live in an area that receives large amounts of snow and or taking a heli or snowcat snowboarding trip, then you should consider a powder board that is more tapered and set-back in the stance. This will give a longer nose and a broader amount of surface in the tip for float in the deeper conditions. 

Secondly, consider your riding style. Different boards, even powder boards, are designed for different riding styles. If you want a powder board that has a more balanced feel for freestyle tricks in powder (like spinning off a rock, cliff or windlip, landing multiple directions or spinning a 360 on the snow) then a board like our Benchmark is a great choice. If you want a snappy, tight turning board for trees or technical terrain, then the Nokhu or Cirrus is a good selection. If you want a very smooth, flowy ride on the deepest of days, the Swift is a great choice. If you are looking to send everything in sight, pick up a Valhalla.

The last consideration is the profile. Most beginner boards are made with a symmetrical or twin tip profile, meaning the front tip looks the same as the back and the stance is centered. The flex is always the same on both ends with a true twin as well. They also have the same lower upturn or rise on both the nose and tail. However, a powder board will have an early rise or more upturned nose than tail. This helps to keep you afloat in deep powder or slush. Powder boards are typically a directional profile. These profiles can look different from board to board with different amounts of rocker under different parts of the board.  

Above are the boards that we offer in our 2025-2026 Never Summer line of powder boards. Take a look and decide which board is best for you.

With several snowboard brands out there, you may be wondering what sets Never Summer powder boards apart from the rest. The answer is our patented Original Rocker Camber hybrid profile adds floatation in powder. When the camber areas over the tail are pressured, combined with the center rocker it forces the nose to “pop” up. Also, the quality of our products, our meticulous attention to detail, and the high-end nature of the material we use, make the purchase of a Never Summer snowboard an obvious choice

All of our snowboards are made in the U.S. with the latest and best materials and technology available, so you can be sure you are getting the quality you deserve. As a team of riders ourselves, we know a good board when we see one. Our one and only goal as a company is to provide fellow boarders with the best product possible — a board that will withstand the elements and last for several seasons of shredding to come.