Borealis Snowboards Dominates The Good Ride 2027 Favorite Awards With 5 Winning Boards

August 17, 2026

We have incredible news to share for the upcoming 2026-2027 season! The independent testing team at The Good Ride recently tested a vast selection of 2027 snowboards. The results are nothing short of extraordinary: five Borealis models received official "Favorite" awards, making Borealis the most awarded snowboard brand tested by James Biesty and his team for 2027!

Below is the complete rundown of our 2027 award-winning snowboards, complete with links to The Good Ride full reviews and our Borealis Snowboards shop page for each board.

1. Borealis Auriga One 2027 — "Low-Cost All-Mountain Favorite"

"I borrowed the Borealis Auriga One, but I liked it so much I asked to keep it (only do this with favorites)." — James Biesty, The Good Ride

Award: Low-Cost All-Mountain Favorite
Target Rider: Intermediate to Expert riders looking for a high-performance, ultra-poppy all-mountain quiver killer under $500.
What The Good Ride Says: The Borealis Auriga One 2027 delivers near-excellent pop, exceptional edge grip with Sidewaves technology, and remarkable vibration dampening thanks to Liquid Sidewalls. Its unique tapered directional shape with a twin-like sidecut offers playful groomer carving and easy switch riding while retaining effortless powder float.
Explore the Board: Shop the Auriga One 2027

2. Borealis Tundra 2026-2027 — "All-Mountain Favorite"

"An Excellent All-Mountain Ride." — The Good Ride

Award: All-Mountain Favorite
Target Rider: All-mountain freestyle riders and backcountry freestyle enthusiasts who want a dynamic twin feel across the entire mountain.
What The Good Ride Says: Featured on The Good Ride Tundra 2027 Review , the Tundra blends a versatile Powder Twin shape with Carbon Springs and a bamboo/flax composite core. It delivers incredible pop off jumps, buttery smooth chatter absorption in rough snow, and effortless landing capability in deep powder.
Explore the Board: Shop the Borealis Tundra 2027

3. Borealis Artefact 2027 — "All-Mountain Favorite"

"A Great Aggressive All-Mountain Ride." — The Good Ride

Award: All-Mountain Favorite
Target Rider: Advanced to expert riders who demand high-speed stability, deep trench carving, and all-condition confidence.
What The Good Ride Says: Reviewed on The Good Ride Artefact Review , the Artefact stands out for its tenacious edge hold on hardpack and icy conditions, snappy flex, and powerful energy return out of carves without punishing the rider in uneven chunder.
Explore the Board: Shop the Borealis Artefact 2027

4. Borealis Leviathan 2027 — "Snowsurf Favorite"

"The one good powder day I had... I spent time on the Borealis Leviathan." — James Biesty, The Good Ride

Award: Snowsurf Favorite
Target Rider: Powder hounds, tree runners, and surf-style carvers seeking maximum float and effortless maneuverability in deep snow.
What The Good Ride Says: As detailed in The Good Ride Leviathan Review , the Leviathan offers unmatched buoyancy in fresh snow, a fluid surfy turning radius, and an ultra-smooth damp feel through chunder.
Explore the Board: Shop the Borealis Leviathan 2027

5. Borealis Pilot Fish 2027 — "Low-Cost Snowsurf Favorite"

"A Low-Cost Snowsurf Favorite." — The Good Ride

Award: Low-Cost Snowsurf Favorite
Target Rider: Riders searching for an accessible, ultra-agile snowsurf board dedicated to tight tree runs, slashy powder turns, and playful carving.
What The Good Ride Says: On The Good Ride Pilot Fish Review , the Pilot Fish earned top marks for its lightning-fast edge-to-edge response and smooth, fluid carving personality at an accessible price point.
Explore the Board: Buy the Borealis Pilot Fish 2027

Why Borealis Won Big in 2027

The recurring praise across all The Good Ride reviews highlights Borealis’ signature tech: combining explosive pop and carving response with dampening materials like Liquid Sidewalls, Flax Pads, and sustainable bamboo cores. The result is high performance that remains smooth and comfortable all day long.