2027 Never Summer Valhalla Snowboard

The Never Summer Valhalla is the brand's no-compromise freeride board, the one they call the Ferrari of the lineup for good reason. It pairs a slight taper and setback with serious power, so it drives through anything and holds a line at speeds that would unsettle softer boards. The cambered profile delivers massive grip and stability while the early-rise nose still floats through powder. This is a stiff, high-performance board for expert riders who want to charge the whole mountain and never run out of board underneath them.

Why we like it:

Full Recluse Carbon Web Technology and an aluminum-reinforced bat-tail give it relentless power and edge hold at speed. The cambered profile keeps it planted and precise no matter how hard you push.

Who it's for:

This is for expert riders who charge hard and want a board that can take everything they throw at it. It suits aggressive freeriders who carve fast, drop into steep lines, and demand power and stability above all. Riders with the technique to drive a stiff, high-performance board will be rewarded.

Highlights:

Power is built into every layer of the Valhalla, starting with Full Recluse Carbon Web Technology that ties the whole board together for relentless drive. The Triple Camber Hybrid profile, backed by the R.I.P. edge-hold system, delivers massive grip and high-speed stability, while a slight taper and setback float the nose and push the ride forward. An aluminum-reinforced bat-tail and the RDS 2 vibration damping system keep it composed when the snow gets rough. Handcrafted in Colorado, it is the ultimate expression of Never Summer freeride engineering.

Things to consider:

This is one of the stiffest, most demanding boards in the line, so it punishes lazy technique and is far more than what a beginner or casual rider needs. The aggressive freeride focus makes it overkill for mellow cruising or park laps. It wants to be driven hard by a rider who knows how.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Ride your usual length for a charging freeride feel, since the taper and setback keep it floating without going oversized. Sizing up adds even more high-speed stability and float for big lines and deep days, while your normal length keeps it as quick as a board this powerful gets.