The Salomon Lotus Snowboard is like the best teacher you ever had: it has a gentle, easygoing personality, and it's quick to forgive mistakes. The Lotus' versatile directional twin shape is perfect for making the transition from falling leaf to linked turns, and Bite Free Edges mean it won't catch an edge and slam you into the snow at the blink of an eye. For beginner to intermediate riders, this board is up there with the best.