My favorite board ever!!! The carving may take a run or two to get used to but then you can rail any carve combo imaginable. The width combined with the stiffness makes this such a stable platform to charge through Chunder or rough snow. Powder feels entirely different on this board. Even riding the 138 I had no problems floating.

I've got the 2018 Cool Bean 150 and it is an absolute BLAST to ride. I ride it on groomers and just rip around laying down massive turns and it is just so damn fun. Popping into nose butters is so fun on this, as well as finding any little stashes to slash with the swallow tail.

Haven't even had this in pow yet and I'm already having so much fun. Testament to how solid this board is. BUY IT!

I have the 2018 split bean - the 144 version. Shape and rocker are the same but keep in mind that the split is heavier and probably has a different flex pattern. I ride with the Union Expedition split binding and my burton ION boots.

I love powder, tight trees and steeps. Put these three together and when you have to earn it: i love this board. Super float, very slashy quick turns - honestly excellent in these conditions. if that is your favoured terrain i would not hesitate. The lack of tail does result in little to no pop potential but for me in these conditions it doesn't matter.

I have ridden on groomers as well and it can carve and lays down a good high speed line but for me it is a bit of work and slow edge to edge on the hard pack. If i am spending time on groomers this is not the board for me.

Keep it in the pow - awesome