The Yeasayer is Burton's affordable women's twin. It is built for riders who split their days between the park, side hits and groomers.
This review covers how it rides, the profile confusion on the Amazon listing and who should choose something stiffer.
What It Is: An Affordable Women's Twin
The Yeasayer is a true twin. The nose and tail match, and the flex is the same from tip to tail, so it rides the same in both directions. Burton uses a light wood core with alternating hard and soft woods, stronger woods along the edges for grip and a women's-specific fiberglass layup that is softer in torsion for lighter riders.
The base is extruded. An extruded base is low maintenance and easy to repair, but it is slower than a sintered base.
Burton has sold the Yeasayer in more than one profile over the years, including flat and camber versions. The Amazon listing is unclear. Its title calls it the Yeasayer Camber, but its feature list describes a flat profile. Check the board's graphic and Burton's product page against the listing before you buy, or ask the seller which version it is.
On the Snow: Easy and Forgiving
Riders describe the Yeasayer as between soft and medium flex. In one thread, a beginner asked about a used flat Yeasayer, and riders said it would make a great first board. One rider who learned on a flat board recommended it, and another called it a pretty good board they had owned.
A rider planning to work as a snowboard instructor picked the Yeasayer because it is a true twin. Instructors spend much of the day riding switch, so a twin makes teaching easier.
One rider rode the Yeasayer Smalls version for seven years before their board got beat up enough to replace.
Where It Excels
The Yeasayer shines for beginner and early intermediate riders who want a forgiving board that can grow into the park. It suits riders who want to learn switch riding, small jumps and butters.
It is also good value. At about $320, it costs much less than most Burton boards and still comes with Burton's three-year warranty.
Where It Falls Short
Riders who progress quickly may outgrow it. One rider said the flat version is more of a beginner board and you might outgrow it fast, depending on how many days you ride each season.
The extruded base is slower than a sintered base, especially in wet or cold snow.
One owner said their bindings kept coming loose. Burton's mount uses two screws per binding instead of four, and another rider suggested blue thread locker on the screws to stop them backing out. This is not unique to the Yeasayer, but it is worth knowing.
The Flat vs Rocker Debate
You'll find this debate in most beginner threads. One shopper asked whether the Yeasayer Flat Top or a hybrid rocker version was better for a beginner. One rider said they always recommend a flat or camber board over a hybrid rocker, because rocker can teach bad habits. Others said rocker is less likely to catch an edge.
Here's the take from riders: a flat board is a good middle ground. It is stable and forgiving, and it teaches you to ride on your edges.
Pro tip: If you ride on icy snow, a board with wavy edges or more camber will grip better than the Yeasayer.
Who Should Buy It
Buy the Yeasayer if you are a beginner or early intermediate rider who wants an affordable, forgiving twin for the park and groomers. It suits riders who want to learn switch and small tricks.
Look elsewhere if you are progressing quickly, ride lots of ice or want a fast base.
Alternatives
The Nitro Alternator Women's is a playful women's all-mountain board with a directional twin shape. Read our full Nitro Alternator Women's review.
The YES Basic is an affordable twin that riders recommend for teaching and icy hills. Read our full YES Basic review.
The Jones Women's Dream Weaver 2.0 is a step up for riders who want a directional all-mountain board. Read our full Jones Women's Dream Weaver 2.0 review.
Verdict
The Burton Women's Yeasayer is an affordable, forgiving twin for beginners and early intermediates. It rides switch well and comes with a three-year warranty. The extruded base is slow, the Amazon listing is unclear on the profile, and fast learners may outgrow it. For a first or second board, it is a safe pick.
