Yes 420 vs Yes Basic
Snowboards comparison — 2022-2023 season
How they compare
the Yes 420 leans more powder, while the Yes Basic leans more all mountain. The Yes 420 uses a directional shape while the Yes Basic is twin. Both feature camber profiles — arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise. The Yes 420 is noticeably stiffer at 8/10 versus the Yes Basic's 5/10, suiting more aggressive riding.
Ratings
Piste
Yes 420
4
Yes Basic
8
Powder
Yes 420
10
Yes Basic
5
Freestyle
Yes 420
1
Yes Basic
6
Freeride
Yes 420
8
Yes Basic
5
Stiffness
Yes 420
8
Yes Basic
5
Versatility
Yes 420
5
Yes Basic
8
Yes 420
Yes Basic
Core Specs
TerrainPowder
TerrainAll Mountain
ShapeDirectional
ShapeTwin
CamberCamber
CamberCamber
Flex8/10
Flex5/10
Riding LevelN/A
Riding LevelN/A
Stance
Stance
MSRPN/A
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
Not available for this model
Not available for this model
Camber Profile
Used market
What to inspect and what not to confuse when buying used. Not on-snow reviews.
Yes 420
Yes’s directional powder 420. Used examples are scarcer than Basics and get mixed with Hybrid or All-In searches. 420 PH is a different listing — confirm the name on the topsheet, and inspect the nose and tail rather than paying for the number alone.
Yes Basic
Yes’s park/all-mountain staple with a crowded used market. Price condition, not the season sticker. Basic UnInc RDM is a different, more limited board — do not treat a blem or wide as automatically worth more.