The YES Sender Pro is a lively, freestyle-leaning all-mountain board that excels on jumps, spins and side hits, while staying versatile.
In this review, I will take a look at the Sender Pro as an all-mountain-freestyle snowboard.
As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com I will give the Sender Pro a score out of 100 (based on several factors) and see how it compares with other all-mountain-freestyle snowboards.
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Overall Rating
Board: YES Sender XTRM 2026
Price: $629
Style: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Flex Rating: Stiff (5/5)
Flex Feel on Snow: Medium (6.5/10)
Rating Score: 87.8/100
Compared to other Men’s All-Mountain-Freestyle Boards
Of the
33
current model all-mountain-freestyle snowboards that we tested:
- The average score was 84.3/100
- The highest score was 95.6/100
- The lowest score was 72.8/100
- The average price was $608
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❄️ The Sender Pro
ranked 5th out of
33
Overview of the Sender Pro’S Specs
Check out the tables for the Sender Pro’s specs and available sizes.
STYLE:
All-Mountain-freestyle
PRICE:
$629 -
BUYING OPTIONS
Ability Level:
flex:
feel:
DAMPNESS:
SMOOTH /SNAPPY:
Playful /aggressive:
Edge-hold:
camber profile:
Traditional Camber
TRAD CAMBer
SHAPE:
TRUE TWIN
setback stance:
CENTERED
BASE:
Sintered
weight:
FELT Normal
Camber Height:
7.5
mm
Sizing
LENGTH (cm)
Waist Width (mm)
Rec Rider Weight (lb)
Rec Rider Weight (kg)
149
250
tbc
tbc
152
252
tbc
tbc
155
254
127-198
58-90
156W
261
132-209
60-95
158
256
tbc
tbc
159W
263
tbc
tbc
161
258
tbc
tbc
Who is the Proto Sender Pro Most Suited To?
The YES Sender Pro is best suited to riders who want a high-energy, freestyle-leaning all-mountain board that’s especially strong for jumps, spins and side hits, but still capable enough for carving, cruising and riding varied terrain.
It’s a good match for someone who likes to ride the whole mountain with a freestyle mindset - popping off natural features, hitting jump lines and mixing in switch/spins - rather than just carving, cruising and/or charging fast.
It has enough backbone to feel stable and supportive on approaches and landings, but it’s not so aggressive that it becomes overly demanding. It’s not ideal for dedicated jibbers, deep powder riders or those wanting a super damp, full-speed bomber.
Best for intermediate to advanced riders who want a snappy, lively, do-it-all board that really comes alive when getting airborne.
TEST/REVIEW DetailS FOR THE Sender Pro
O.k. let’s take a more detailed look at what the Sender Pro is capable of.
Demo Info
Board: YES Sender XTRM 2026, 155cm (254mm waist width)
Date: March 5, 2025
TESTING Conditions:
Overhead:
Mostly cloudy to start, with blue patches and sun trying to poke through at times. Sun succeeded in breaking through and other than some periods of clouding over was sunny after that.
Visibility: 95-100%
°C °C +wind chill °F °F rounded °F +wind chill °F WC rounded °C | °F ° +wind chill Morning Temp: -3 -5 26.6 27 23 23 -3°C | 27°F -5°C | 23°F Afternoon Temp: -2 -4 28.4 28 24.8 25 -2°C | 28°F -4°C | 25°F cm inch in rounded cm inch 24 hr snowfall: 5 1.9685 2 5cm 2” 48 hr snowfall: 5 1.9685 2 5cm 2” 7 day snowfall: 6 2.3622 2 6cm 2” kph mph mph rounded kph mph Morning Wind: 5 3.1075 3 5kph 3mph Afternoon Wind: 5 3.1075 3 5kph 3mph
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On groomer:
Higher up was firm but not icy underneath a thin layer of soft fresh snow on top. Right near the bottom was a little slushy (which was surprising given the temperatures), but nothing super slushy or anything. Some fresh snow well groomed and some trails left ungroomed, which made for a good variety of conditions to test in.
Off groomer: Dust on crust for sure. But enough dust to make it noticeably better and more enjoyable than my previous testing day on March 3rd.
Set Up
Bindings angles: +18/-9 mm in mm in Stance Width: 570 22.4409 22.44 570mm 22.44” Stance Setback: 0 0 0 0mm 0” Width at Front Insert: 265.5 10.4528 10.5 265.5mm 10.5” Width at Back Insert: 265.5 10.4528 10.5 265.5mm 10.5” feet inches cm cm rounded Rider Height 6 0 183 6`0” 183cm pounds 81.6327 0 Rider Weight 180 0 82 180lbs 82kgs Rider Boot Size: US10 (K2 Overdraft) Bindings Used: Burton Malavita, size M grams pounds ounces lbs rounded oz rounded grams lbs & ozs Board Weight 3020 6.6578 0.6578 6 11 3020g/cm 6lbs 11ozs 10.5256 Weight per CM 19.48 0.0429 0.0429 0 0.69 19.48g/cm 0.69ozs/cm 0.6871 Average Weight per cm 18.58 0.0410 0.0410 0 0.66 18.58g/cm* 0.66ozs/cm 0.6554
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* based on a sample size of 300+ models that I’ve weighed in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 models.
Carving
I had a great time carving on the Sender XTRM. It wasn’t quite in the same league as something like the Jones Howler (which I also rode that day) when it came to laying trenches at higher speeds, but it still held its own really well.
I found I could get a good mix of short, tight carves and longer drawn-out arcs without too much effort. At moderate speeds, it felt lively and responsive, and I could really lean into it and trust the edge. When I pushed it faster, it did start to feel like it had a ceiling, but that ceiling was still high enough that most riders wouldn’t find it limiting.
Turning
Ease of Turning/Slashing:
Turns were nice and easy to initiate. I noticed pretty quickly that it was considerably easier to slash around compared to the Howler. It felt very similar to the YES Greats (my control board) in that respect - intuitive, predictable, and not overly demanding. I didn’t have to think too much about it; it just kind of did what I wanted.
Maneuverability at slow speeds:
At slower speeds, it felt agile and responsive. Not quite lightning-fast edge-to-edge, but definitely agile enough to keep items fun and flowing. I’d say it was just a touch behind my control board in terms of agility, but we’re talking small margins. It never felt sluggish or like I had to force it through turns.
Catchiness:
There was some catch-threat, particularly off the tail at times, but it was pretty minimal. So long as I didn’t daydream too much, it wasn’t an issue at all.
Speed
The Sender XTRM felt decently stable at speed, but it wasn’t a full-on bomber. Compared to the Howler, it was definitely less planted, and I could feel that when items started picking up. That said, it was still solid enough. It held speed well and felt fast enough underfoot, just not ultra damp or ultra locked in/stable when really charging.
Uneven Terrain
Crud/Chunder:
It handled crud fairly well, but again, not at that top-tier level. It felt pretty similar to the my control board, aka capable, but not a bulldozer. It stayed on its line well enough, but I could feel a bit more chatter and feedback compared to something more damp like the Howler.
Trees/Bumps:
In trees and moguls, it did a decent job. It felt agile enough to weave through tighter spots, though not ultra-agile. In firm conditions or shallow powder it would be totally fine, but in powder, it wouldn’t be the board I’d reach for.
Powder
I didn’t get to test it in powder on the day, but based on specs and how it felt, I wouldn’t expect it to excel there. It’s not really designed for deep days, and it felt more like a freestyle-focused, all-mountain board than something you’d want in proper pow.
Jumps
This was the standout area for me. I had a sick time hitting jumps on the Sender XTRM.
Pop:
The pop was great. It was easy to access - similar to the my control board - but I felt like there was a bit more total pop available when I really loaded it up. It struck a really nice balance between being easy to access and still having that extra boost when I wanted it.
Approach:
Approaches felt super solid. It had that ideal mix of stability and maneuverability. I could make small adjustments easily without it feeling twitchy, and it tracked well into the lip.
Landing:
Landings were excellent. It felt solid underfoot but still forgiving enough if I didn’t land perfectly. I could stomp landings with confidence, and it handled uneven snow on landings pretty well too.
Side Hits
Side-hits were a blast on this board. The snappy feel really came alive here, and the pop made it easy to boost off anything I found. It felt playful enough to get creative but still stable enough to land confidently.
Switch
Riding switch felt really good. Transitions required a bit of attention, but nothing that felt sketchy or overly catchy. Close to consequence-free, though maybe not quite as seamless as my control board but was better than the Howler in that regard.
Spins
Spins were a highlight for sure. The board had a really nice balance between all factors influencinig spin performance. There wasn’t a tendency to continue rotate after landing, but it was easy to complete under-rotations, when landing a little early. The pop helped significantly here too, giving me good lift without needing to work too hard. Setup and landing switch both felt solid, which made spinning feel natural and consistent.
Jibbing
Jibbing was probably one of the weaker areas for this board. It wasn’t terrible by any means - I could still hit features - but it didn’t feel particularly optimized for it. A bit stiffer and less forgiving than I’d want for dedicated jibbing. Strong jibbers would be fine, but it’s not what I’d pick if rails were my main focus.
Butters
Butters were good overall. Easier than the Howler to press the nose and tail and less consequence on transitions, but I did feel like it took just a touch more effort compared to my control board. The tip and tail felt slightly stiffer, which made initiating presses a bit more work, but once I got into them, they held nicely. I struck a nice middle ground between playful and supportive.
Overall Feel/Personality
The overall feel was stable, but with some versatility. I could loosen it up when I wanted, but it could also lock in when I needed it to. It leaned slightly toward the more aggressive side of the spectrum, but not in an intimidating way—just enough to give it some backbone.
In terms of dampness, it sat more in that chattery-to-mid range. Definitely less damp than the Howler and maybe even a touch less than my control board. I felt more of the terrain underfoot, which added to the liveliness but took away a bit from high-speed composure.
Where it really stood out was in how snappy it felt. This wasn’t a super smooth, cruisy board—it had energy. Every turn, ollie, and side hit felt like it had a bit of extra life to it.
Score Breakdown and Final Verdict
Check out the breakdown of the score in the table below.
FACTOR Rating (/5) weighting total score weighted rounded score
Weighted Jumps 4.5 20 18 18/20 Carving 4 10 8 8/10 Turns 4 10 8 8/10 Switch 4.5 10 9 9/10 Speed 3.5 10 7 7/10 Spins 4.5 10 9 9/10 Butters 4 10 8 8/10 Jibbing 3 5 3 3/5 Crud etc 3.5 5 3.5 3.5/5 Trees 3.5 5 3.5 3.5/5 Pow 2 5 2 2/5 TOTAL (after normalizing): 90 87.7778 87.8 87.8/100
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I came away thinking the Sender Pro was just a really fun, well-rounded board. It felt like a slightly beefed-up version of the regular Sender—just a bit stiffer, a bit more pop, and a bit more capability—without becoming overly aggressive or demanding. Definitely wouldn’t have it at a 5/5 flex as YES does.
It handled a wide range of conditions and riding styles well, with standout performance on jumps, spins, and side hits. While it didn’t dominate in carving at high speeds, powder, or jibbing, it was solid across the board and genuinely enjoyable to ride.
It’s the kind of board that encourages you to keep riding, keep popping, and keep finding features.
All up, I’d call it a high-energy, do-it-all freestyle-leaning board that’s super fun to ride and particularly for getting air on.
More Info, Current Prices and Where to purchase Online
To learn more about the Sender Pro, or if you're ready to purchase, or if you just want to research prices and availability, check out the links below.
Yes Sender XTRM 2026 at evo.com Yes Sender XTRM 2026 at blauerboardshop.com
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Yes Sender XTRM 2026 at evo.com Yes Sender XTRM 2026 at blauerboardshop.com
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