Yes 420 vs Yes First Basic
Snowboards comparison — 2023-2024 season
How they compare
the Yes 420 leans more powder, while the Yes First Basic leans more all mountain. The Yes 420 uses a directional shape while the Yes First Basic is twin. The Yes 420 has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the Yes First Basic uses flat (neutral base between bindings; predictable, often paired with rocker toward tips/tail). The Yes 420 is noticeably stiffer at 8/10 versus the Yes First Basic's 4/10, suiting more aggressive riding.
Ratings
Piste
Yes 420
4
Yes First Basic
7
Powder
Yes 420
10
Yes First Basic
5
Freestyle
Yes 420
1
Yes First Basic
6
Freeride
Yes 420
8
Yes First Basic
5
Stiffness
Yes 420
8
Yes First Basic
4
Versatility
Yes 420
5
Yes First Basic
8
Yes 420
Yes First Basic
Core Specs
TerrainPowder
TerrainAll Mountain
ShapeDirectional
ShapeTwin
CamberCamber
CamberFlat
Flex8/10
Flex4/10
Riding LevelN/A
Riding LevelN/A
Stance
Stance
MSRPN/A
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceKids & Adults
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.