Yes Basic vs Yes Optimistic
Snowboards comparison — 2019-2020 season
How they compare
Both boards are designed for all mountain riding. The Yes Basic uses a twin shape while the Yes Optimistic is directional. Both feature camber profiles — arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise. The Yes Optimistic is noticeably stiffer at 9/10 versus the Yes Basic's 5/10, suiting more aggressive riding.
Ratings
Piste
Yes Basic
8
Yes Optimistic
8
Powder
Yes Basic
5
Yes Optimistic
6
Freestyle
Yes Basic
6
Yes Optimistic
4
Freeride
Yes Basic
5
Yes Optimistic
7
Stiffness
Yes Basic
5
Yes Optimistic
9
Versatility
Yes Basic
8
Yes Optimistic
7
Yes Basic
Yes Optimistic
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain
TerrainAll Mountain
ShapeTwin
ShapeDirectional
CamberCamber
CamberCamber
Flex5/10
Flex9/10
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 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.