Shaper Summit returned to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, and once again, the board testing was all-time. Shaper Summit is R&D to the core—a place to fully nerd out on shapes, sidecuts, flex patterns, and materials, while still keeping the vibe rooted in riding with friends and having a good time on snow.
Now entering their 12th year, the mission hasn’t changed: put the best new boards on the planet under the feet of the people who know them best. Shaper Summit brings together truly handcrafted snowboard brands alongside major manufacturers, tested by Jackson Hole locals, pros, industry veterans, and the shapers and builders themselves. No marketing fluff—just honest feedback and real riding.
Jackson Hole continues to be the ultimate testing ground, offering every type of terrain needed to push boards to their limits and dial in what actually works. From steep lines to variable snow, it’s the kind of place where good boards show their strengths—and great boards separate themselves. The coveted Rated Radical title is reserved only for those that truly excel underfoot.
The event is intentionally built around collaboration over sales. Shapers and designers come together to innovate snowboard design through direct, unfiltered feedback, often discussing a sidecut, camber profile, or flex pattern with the exact person who built it. Add in days of riding together, shared laps, and long conversations about what makes boards tick, and you get the real value of Shaper Summit.
Check out the boards hand-picked as Rated Radical by the brand reps and shapers below, and head to www.shapersummit.com for full test results and deeper breakdowns, or see the full playlist of snowboard reviews on their Youtube channel here.