Are race boards dangerous for intermediate riders?

Yes, genuinely so. The extreme stiffness means intermediate riders often cannot properly initiate turns, leading to caught edges and high-speed falls. The narrow width and aggressive response amplify any technical error. An intermediate rider on a race board is like a student driver in a Formula 1 car—the machine's capabilities far exceed the rider's ability to control them. Build your carving skills on a stiff all-mountain board first.