YES Women's Drive Snowboard | 2027
Power With Playfulness
The YES Women's Drive 2027 is a high-performance all-mountain snowboard built with a freestyle mindset. New to the YES lineup, the Women's Drive combines traditional camber precision with modern shaping to create a board that feels confident when charging, yet energetic and fun when cruising your home resort. It's a refined balance between control and creativity — built for riders who want one board to do it all.
Where the men's Drive goes with a clean flat base, the Women's Drive adds YES 3D nose and tail shaping — a key difference. The 3D profile divides the nose and tail into three distinct flat surfaces at the contact points, similar in concept to the base of a spoon. This softens edge transitions, improves float in softer snow, reduces edge catching in variable conditions, and gives the board a more forgiving, fluid feel — making the Women's Drive better suited to the varied terrain and snow quality of Australian resort riding. High Camber underfoot gives you full contact energy storage through turns and explosive pop on take-off, without the 3D shaping compromising that power where it counts.
The Directional Twin shape keeps it switch-capable and freestyle-versatile, while the Multi Radius Sidecut blends different radii through the arc for smooth initiation and consistent hold. The Mid-Wide waist provides float in soft snow and reduces toe/heel drag on deeper carves. The Torrent Core uses 20% Poplar and 80% Paulownia — lighter than a standard blend, with responsive flex and strong energy transfer. Triax fibreglass provides torsional stiffness and stability at speed. Freestyle L Fiber Reinforcement places carbon stringers in an L-shape from the insert pack to the tip, enhancing nose stiffness and pop. Forever Flex manufacturing stabilises the flex and rocker profile for the board's lifetime.
Why Ride the YES Women's Drive?
✅ Directional Twin Shape – Freestyle balance with added stability for all-mountain confidence
✅ High Camber Profile – Full contact underfoot for explosive pop and powerful edge hold
✅ YES 3D Nose and Tail – Smoother edge transitions, better lift in soft snow, and more forgiving performance in variable conditions
✅ Multi Radius Sidecut – Smooth turn initiation and consistent edge hold across varied terrain
✅ Torrent Core – 80% Paulownia / 20% Poplar, lightweight and responsive with strong energy transfer
✅ Triax Fibreglass – Three-direction weave for torsional stiffness, edge hold, and stability at speed
✅ Freestyle L Fiber Reinforcement – L-shaped carbon from inserts to tip for nose stiffness and pop
✅ Mid-Wide Waist Width – Float in soft snow; reduced toe/heel drag on aggressive carves
✅ Sintered Base – Fast, wax-absorbent, and built for long-lasting glide
✅ 14-Pack Inserts – Expanded stance options for dialled freestyle or freeride setups
✅ Forever Flex – Manufacturing process that stabilises flex and rocker profile for the board's lifetime
Tech Specs
Terrain: All-Mountain / Freestyle
Board Shape: Directional Twin
Flex: 6/10 – Balanced power and playfulness for versatile resort performance
Camber: High Camber – Full contact underfoot for pop and edge precision
Base: Sintered with 3D Nose and Tail – Fast, wax-absorbent, with smoother transitions at contact points
Core: Torrent Core – 80% Paulownia / 20% Poplar, lightweight and responsive
Glass: Triax Fibreglass – Three-direction weave for torsional stiffness and stability
Reinforcement: Freestyle L – L-shaped carbon from inserts to tip for nose stiffness and pop
Edge Tech: Multi Radius Sidecut – Blended radii for smooth initiation and consistent hold
Width: Mid-Wide – Float in soft snow; reduced drag on aggressive carves
Inserts: 14-Pack – Precise stance adjustment for personalised setup
Other: YES 3D Nose and Tail, Forever Flex, Factory Tuned
YES 3D Nose and Tail
YES 3D technology shapes the base into three distinct flat surfaces at the nose and tail contact points — a geometry developed for smoother edge engagement and more forgiving performance across variable snow. Where a flat base snaps into an edge and can catch in inconsistent snow, the 3D profile gradually introduces the edge for a more controlled, fluid transition. In soft snow it improves float and reduces drag at the tips. On variable or choppy terrain it reduces the likelihood of unexpected edge catches. The result is a board that feels more intuitive and forgiving in the conditions Australian resorts typically produce — without sacrificing the High Camber power underfoot where you want it.
Board Specs
| Size | Waist Width (cm) | Sidecut (m) | Taper (mm) | Rider Weight (kg) | Rider Weight (lbs) |
| 146 | 24.6 | 7.8 / 7.4 / 7.0 / 7.4 / 7.8 | 0.3 | 43–70 | 94–154 |
| 149 | 24.8 | 8.0 / 7.6 / 7.2 / 7.6 / 8.0 | 0.3 | 48–75 | 105–165 |
| 152 | 25.0 | 8.2 / 7.8 / 7.4 / 7.8 / 8.2 | 0.3 | 53–80 | 116–176 |
The five sidecut radii listed per size are the Multi Radius values — the sidecut blends between these radii for smooth turn initiation and consistent hold through the arc.
Sizing Tip
The YES Women's Drive rides true to size. Choose your regular length for balanced resort versatility, or size up slightly if you prioritise stability and speed in open terrain. The 3D nose and tail make the board feel slightly more forgiving and accessible than its flex suggests — riders stepping up from a softer board will find the transition easier than expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the YES Women's Drive and the men's Drive?
The Women's Drive and men's Drive share the same core concept — Directional Twin shape, High Camber, Multi Radius Sidecut, Torrent Core, Triax glass, Freestyle L carbon, and sintered base — but differ in three meaningful ways. The women's version has a softer flex (6/10 vs 7/10), comes in smaller sizes (146–152cm vs 150–165cm), and critically, adds YES 3D nose and tail shaping that the men's Drive does not have. The 3D technology smooths edge transitions and makes the board more forgiving in variable snow, making the women's version the better choice for riders who want high-camber performance with added forgiveness. The men's Drive runs a flat base with full High Camber — slightly more aggressive and direct for riders who want maximum response.
Is the Women's Drive suitable for intermediate riders?
It's best suited to solid intermediate to advanced riders rather than beginners. High Camber is a more demanding profile than CamRock — it offers more pop and edge hold but is less forgiving if you get off balance or skid your turns. That said, the YES 3D nose and tail take the edge off the more unforgiving aspects of a full camber profile, and the 6/10 flex is approachable enough for a confident intermediate stepping into higher performance territory. If you're regularly carving on groomers, hitting side hits, and comfortable in most conditions, the Women's Drive is a great step up. If you're still learning to link turns consistently, the Women's Basic or Women's All In would be better options.
What bindings suit the YES Women's Drive?
The Women's Drive's 6/10 flex and High Camber profile respond well to a medium women's binding that provides good energy transfer without being too stiff. From our range we'd suggest the YES. Coo, Nitro Ivy, or Burton Lexa — all well-matched for this board's character. Come in or call us on 03 9421 2293 and we'll help you set up the right combination for your riding style and boot size.
About YES Snowboards
YES Snowboards was founded in 2009 by a crew of professional snowboarders including DCP, JP Solberg, and Romain de Marchi — riders who wanted to build boards driven by performance and passion rather than corporate pressure. The Un.Inc philosophy that drives YES has shaped a range of boards known for their playful personality, technical edge technology, and honest construction. Based in Switzerland, YES is now stocked worldwide and continues to be one of the most respected freestyle and all-mountain snowboard brands in the world.
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