Everybody has to start somewhere, and we prefer to begin our boarding journey with Rome's Mechanic Snowboard. Its forgiving design makes learning how to lace smooth turns a breeze. The Contact Rocker profile prevents us from catching an edge too easily, making those first toe side turns a bit less intimidating. And with a medium flex and Stomp Core that's backed by Bamboo Hotrods, it's more than prepared to help us progress through the park features.