Rossignol Ampage Vol. 1 Snowboards 2027

The Snowboard

The Rossignol Ampage Vol. 1 is a twin freestyle board pitched squarely at riders who are still building their game. It's a real beginner-to-intermediate board — soft, catch-free, and honest about what it is. At $399.95 it's one of the more approachable entry points we stock, and the construction backs the price up.

The shape is a true twin with blunted tips. Both ends are identical, so riding switch feels the same as riding regular. The blunted tips trim a little swing weight off each end, which makes butters and presses easier to hold and spin approaches a little less committal. It's a clean shape that just gets out of the way.

What Sets It Apart

The AmpTek Auto-Turn profile is the main story here. Rossignol blends 70% rocker with 30% camber. The rocker runs through the tip and tail, so at low edge angles the contact points stay off the snow and the board steers easily. The camber lives underfoot between the inserts, which is where you want it — it's what gives the board a little snap when you press off a feature or pop into a jump. For a beginner or early-intermediate rider, that's a good trade: the rocker takes edge-catch almost off the table, and the camber pocket keeps the board from feeling completely lifeless.

The core is Rossignol's Wood 5620, a single species of wood laminated vertically. It's not a premium multi-wood layup, but it's consistent and durable, and it keeps the weight and the cost reasonable. The Extruded 4400 base is the honest limitation here. An extruded base won't match a sintered base for outright speed, and it'll need more wax attention over the course of the season. But it's far easier to repair a scratch, and for a rider still learning the mountain it's not a real trade-off.

The Wide option (156W) runs a 262mm waist against 250mm on the regular 155. If you're in a US size 11 boot or bigger, the Wide keeps your toes and heels off the snow on heel and toe-side edges. If you're unsure whether you need the Wide, bring your boots in and we'll check the stance — that's a five-minute conversation that saves a season of frustration.

Flex and Camber

The Ampage Vol. 1 flexes at a 3 out of 10 on Rossignol's scale. That's a genuinely soft board. The Twin Freestyle flex pattern puts a little more stiffness underfoot — for pop and landing stability — and softens toward the waist, which keeps the board easy to twist and press. A rider who has been snowboarding a season or two and is starting to pick up park basics will feel right at home here. A strong intermediate chasing speed and edge-to-edge power on groomers will probably want to look one step up. The 5x2 insert pattern gives you a reasonable range of stance widths and setback options for the same price.

Why Willi's

We've been fitting men's snowboard boots and setting up boards in Pittsburgh since 1970, and we know this board lands with riders who are serious about actually progressing. Stop into any of our three locations and we'll mount your bindings, dial your stance, and make sure you're walking out with the right setup — not just the right board.