YES. Standard Snowboard – In-Depth Buyer’s Guide
The YES. Standard is a legendary all-mountain twin that’s anything but average. It’s a true quiver killer — blending freestyle creativity with freeride versatility — and is built for riders who want one board that does it all. Thanks to its Directional Volume Twin shape, MidBite sidecut, and full camber profile, the Standard delivers pop, control, and enough float to slay the whole mountain.
Whether you’re hitting jumps, bombing groomers, or finding pow stashes off-piste, the YES. Standard is built to keep the stoke high — day in and day out.
🏂 What It Feels Like to Ride
The YES. Standard rides like a well-balanced powerhouse. Its full camber profile gives it a lively, energetic feel with tons of edge hold and pop. The board responds quickly and confidently, and the MidBite sidecut makes edge-to-edge transitions feel snappy and nimble.
Despite being a true twin between the contact points, the board’s increased nose volume and setback stance inserts make it surprisingly capable in powder. On hardpack, it locks in beautifully. In the park, it’s stable on landings and powerful on takeoffs.
🎯 Who It’s For
✅ Intermediate to advanced riders
✅ All-mountain freestyle riders who want one board to do it all
✅ Riders who like camber energy and carving performance
✅ Those who ride switch, hit jumps, or slash powder — sometimes all in one run
❌ Who It’s Not For
🚫 Beginners — camber and MidBite demand active riding
🚫 Powder-only riders — while it floats well, it’s not a surf-style pow board
🚫 Riders looking for a super soft or jib-heavy park board
🚫 Anyone who prefers rocker feel or ultra-loose ride
⚙️ Technology & Construction
- Profile: Full Camber for maximum pop and control
- Shape: Directional Volume Twin — twin feel with a floaty nose
- Sidecut: MidBite — narrows between the feet for quicker turning without losing stability
- Core: Poplar/Paulownia with bamboo stringers for a lightweight, snappy flex
- Base: Sintered True base — fast and wax-absorbent
- Flex: Medium (6/10) — a nice balance of play and power
- Extras: Setback inserts for pow days, radial sidecut, impact-resistant materials
🎨 Graphics & Visuals
The YES. Standard consistently delivers clean, high-contrast graphics that reflect its performance-first mentality. Depending on the season, designs often feature minimalist patterns or bold typography — always looking sharp on the mountain and in photos.
🧭 Shape & Profile Overview
- Shape: Directional Volume Twin
- Profile: Full Traditional Camber
- Flex: 6/10 – Balanced for freestyle and freeride use
- Sizes Available: Usually from 149 to 162 cm, including wide versions
- Float Pack Inserts: Yes — move your stance back on deep days
🧪 Performance Breakdown
| Category | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 7/10 | Extra nose volume and float pack inserts help a lot |
| Groomers | 9/10 | Carves like a dream with strong edge control |
| All-Mountain | 9/10 | Handles every zone with confidence |
| Side Hits | 8/10 | Pops well, lands clean, fast edge transitions |
| Park/Freestyle | 8.5/10 | Great for jump lines, switch, and big transitions |
| Rails/Boxes | 6.5/10 | Rideable, but not as soft or forgiving as a jib board |
| Trees/Crud | 7.5/10 | Responsive and quick turning in tight terrain |
| Icy Conditions | 8.5/10 | Camber + MidBite gives solid grip on hardpack |
| Switch Riding | 8.5/10 | Feels natural in both directions |
🛍️ Top Competitors
If you’re exploring other boards in the same versatile all-mountain freestyle space, consider:
- Capita DOA – Full camber twin with huge pop and park pedigree
- Salomon Assassin – Blends freestyle flow with freeride performance
- Jones Mountain Twin – All-mountain twin with directional float and grip
💬 Final Thoughts
The YES. Standard lives up to its name — not because it’s basic, but because it sets the standard for all-mountain versatility. It’s one of those rare boards that feels just as comfortable boosting park jumps as it does laying down euro carves or floating through a tree run.
If you’re a rider who wants a board that can genuinely do it all — and do it well — the YES. Standard should be high on your list. It’s a board you’ll keep coming back to, year after year.