YES Menace Snowboard: Full Guide

Introduction

The YES Menace is a youth-focused snowboard built to help the next generation progress with confidence and style. It’s not just a “shrunk-down” adult board — YES designed the Menace specifically for groms who want to push themselves in the park, the resort, and even in powder. With a soft flex, true twin shape, and CamRock profile, it’s forgiving enough for learning but still packs the tech to keep kids progressing for years.

Who It’s For

  • Young riders stepping up from rentals to their first real board
  • Kids who want to hit the park, learn spins, and ride switch
  • Parents looking for a durable, progression-friendly board that won’t hold their kid back

Who It’s Not For

  • Full-grown adults (unless you’re going for novelty mini-shredding)
  • Advanced freeriders who need stiffness and big-mountain stability
  • Anyone wanting a powder-specific stick

Tech & Riding Style Breakdown

  • Shape: True Twin – balanced, perfect for riding switch and freestyle progression.
  • Camber Profile: CamRock – rocker at the tips for forgiveness, camber underfoot for control and pop.
  • Flex: Soft (around 3/10) – super playful and easy to maneuver.
  • Core: Full poplar wood core – lightweight, lively, and tough enough for grom abuse.
  • Edges: Standard sidecut – stable but simple, ideal for learning edge control.
  • Base: Extruded – easy to maintain and repair, great for young riders who may not wax as often.

The Menace is built to give kids everything they need to progress — from buttering on mellow slopes to tackling their first park jumps. It’s a confidence booster that grows with them rather than holding them back.

Competitors to Consider

  1. Burton Process Smalls – A progression-friendly freestyle youth board with loads of pop.
  2. Capita Scott Stevens Mini – A park-inspired kids’ board with freestyle flair.
  3. Salomon Grail – A forgiving youth twin for all-mountain riding.

Spec Box

  • Profile: CamRock (camber underfoot, rocker tips)
  • Shape: True Twin
  • Flex: 3/10 (soft)
  • Core: Poplar wood
  • Edges: Standard sidecut
  • Base: Extruded
  • Best For: Youth progression, freestyle, and all-mountain learning

Conclusion

The YES Menace isn’t just a kid’s board — it’s a launchpad for the next generation of snowboarders. Soft, forgiving, and built for progression, it’s perfect for young riders who want to step up their game and start shredding properly. Whether they’re buttering around, learning 180s, or cruising the resort with the family, the Menace makes snowboarding fun and approachable for kids while giving parents peace of mind that they’ve invested in something durable and progression-focused.