YES Shifter Snowboard: Full Guide

Introduction

The YES Shifter is all about making freestyle fun and accessible without sacrificing progression. Think of it as the board that wants you to butter everything in sight, press rails like a pro, and still have enough backbone to send side hits and park jumps. With a true twin shape, soft flex, and YES’s MidBite tech for edge hold, the Shifter strikes a balance between playfulness and precision. It’s the kind of board that’ll make you look better than you are — in the best way possible.

Who It’s For

  • Beginner to intermediate riders looking for a fun, forgiving freestyle twin
  • Park rats who want to jib, butter, and lap rails all day
  • Riders who want a board that’s playful but still carves surprisingly well thanks to MidBite

Who It’s Not For

  • Big-mountain chargers who need stiffness for high-speed stability
  • Powder hounds who spend most of their days off-piste
  • Advanced riders who want maximum response for huge jumps

Tech & Riding Style Breakdown

  • Shape: True Twin – ideal for switch riding and freestyle.
  • Camber Profile: CamRock – camber underfoot for pop and control, rocker in the tips for a forgiving feel.
  • Flex: Soft-medium (around 4/10) – playful and easy to press.
  • Core: Full poplar wood core – lightweight, durable, and responsive.
  • Edges: MidBite – narrows the waist between the feet for quick edge-to-edge response, widens at the bindings for stability.
  • Base: Extruded – low-maintenance, easy to repair, and plenty fast for the park.

The Shifter is designed to be accessible but not boring. You can learn your first 180s on it, butter down mellow runs, or take it into the park and throw spins off small jumps. MidBite keeps it from feeling like a noodle, giving you confidence when carving back to the chair.

Competitors to Consider

  1. Capita Horrorscope – A jib-focused freestyle twin with a soft flex and rocker-heavy profile.
  2. Bataleon Disaster – Another playful, forgiving freestyle deck with a park-friendly flex.
  3. Nitro Cheap Thrills – Soft, pressy, and fun, built for rails and urban-style riding.

Spec Box

  • Profile: CamRock (camber underfoot, rocker tips)
  • Shape: True Twin
  • Flex: 4/10 (soft-medium)
  • Core: Full poplar wood
  • Edges: MidBite
  • Base: Extruded
  • Best For: Park laps, jibbing, buttering, and playful all-mountain riding

Conclusion

The YES Shifter is a freestyle twin that makes snowboarding feel easy and fun, without leaving you hanging when it’s time to step things up. Soft enough to butter and press but stable enough to carve, it’s a great board for beginners progressing into freestyle or park rats who want a forgiving daily driver. If you want to spend your days sliding rails, buttering side hits, and cruising with friends, the Shifter delivers the goods without breaking the bank.