With snow sports increasing in popularity, you may be on the trawl for the board that's best suited to your rider ability and gives you the edge out on the slopes.

Since Ride snowboards was established in Washington in 1992, it has honoured its mission statement of cutting through the hype to give riders the technologies they need.

What does this mean for you? Industry-leading, resilient boards that are backed by pro boarders such as Sebastien Toutant, Hana Beaman and Alex Cantin. This can only mean good things for your performance.

What it feels like: Kids who are new to the slopes will love learning on this board. Its Gummy ™ Core offers the softest flex on the market to ensure that progression is nothing but fun at all times.

LowRize™ Rocker: Lifts the contact points out of the snow for a smooth rideThin Construction: Features a tapered tip and tail and reduced swing weightGummy Core™: Offers a soft flex unlike anything else on the marketBiaxial Glass: Placed at 90° and 0° angles, this unique glass structure ensures increased strengthPtex Sidewall: Super durable sidewall that won't crack in colder temperaturesFusion 1500™ Base: A fast ride and low maintenance guaranteed from this wax absorbing baseBinding Compatibility: 2 x 4 insertsTerrain: All-Mountain, FreestyleRider Ability: Beginner

Beginner BoardsRide Blush Snowboard

LowRize™ Rocker: Lifts the contact points out of the snow for a smooth rideAnatomical Shape: This Ladies' Specific Design features a custom weight width and flex pattern for optimal performanceThin Construction: Features a tapered tip and tail and reduced swing weightFoundation Tuned Core: Tip-to-tail wood core for durability, pop, flex and vibration absorptionBiaxial Glass: Placed at 90° and 0° angles, this unique glass structure ensures increased strengthSlimewalls® Sidewall: Ductile and durable sidewalls for a smooth, forgiving rideCleave Edge™ Steel: 50% more steel for best-in-class edge cracking resistanceMembrain® Top Sheet: Smooth and lightweight, this urethane infused top sheet ensures incredible graphical popBinding Compatibility: 2 x 4 insertsTerrain: All-Mountain, FreestyleRider Ability: Beginner - Intermediate

What it feels like: Incredibly smooth and hook-free, the Compact’s LowRize™ rocker and Slimewalls® will make you an all-mountain goddess. Designed specifically for a woman’s body, the board has been custom-made for maximum comfort and performance.

Ride Compact Snowboard

All-Mountain Rocker: LowRize™ rocker in the tip and underfoot for stabilityFoundation Tuned Core: Tip-to-tail wood core for durability, pop, flex and vibration absorptionLinear Carbon: Increases pop and strengthSlimewalls® Sidewall: Ductile and durable sidewalls for a smooth, forgiving rideFusion 1500™ Base: A fast ride and low maintenance guaranteed from this wax absorbing baseBinding Compatibility: 2 x 4 insertsTerrain: All-mountainRider Ability: Beginner - Intermediate What it feels like: For the adult beginners amongst us, the Manic board, you’ll be happy to know, is an ironic name. The rocker in the nose and flat profile through to the tail supplies complete stability and pop in your turns. The dampening properties of the Slimewalls absorb vibration for a smooth and easy ride.

Ride Manic Snowboard

Intermediate Boards LowRize™ Rocker: Lifts the contact points out of the snow for a smooth rideTwin Shape: Symmetrical tip and tail for a consistent flex patternPop Rods® 1.0 Core: Strategically placed rods add pop without stiffness for a smooth landingCarbon Array 3™ Laminate: Widespread carbon stringers ensure power distribution technology for total board controlBiaxial Glass: Placed at 90° and 0° angles, this unique glass structure ensures increased strengthFusion 4000™ Base: Durable extruded sintered base for incredible speedCleave Edge™ Steel: 50% more steel for best-in-class edge cracking resistanceBinding Compatibility: 2 x 4 insertsTerrain: All-Mountain, FreestyleRider Ability: Intermediate - Advanced What it feels like: Lowrize rocker in the nose and tail and with twin shape that is flat between your bindings and Carbon Array stringers for extra pop. Expect a smooth, surfy ride with enough edge to carve without washing out.

Ride Machete Snowboard

Hybrid All Mountain Rocker: A micro-camber zone under the feet and tail ensures optimal responseDirectional Twin Shape: Similar size tip and tail with greater flexibility for a smooth ridePop Rods® 2.0 Core: Gives the board a playful and lively edge and energetic popCarbon Array 5™ Laminate: Widespread carbon stringers supply incredible power distributionHybrid Glass: Balanced torsion from the stretches of uniquely woven glassSlimewalls® Sidewall: Ductile and durable sidewalls for a smooth, forgiving rideFusion 4000™ Base: Durable extruded sintered base for incredible speedCleave Edge™ Steel: 50% more steel for best-in-class edge cracking resistanceBinding Compatibility: 2 x 4 insertsTerrain: All-mountain, FreerideRider Ability: Intermediate - Advanced

Ride Berzerker Snowboard

What it feels like: Jake Blauvelt’s signature board, the Berzerker has been engineered to bring a high level of enjoyment to snowboarders everywhere. A flat section underneath the front binding and camber under the back binding ensures good turn initiation, float in powder and snap on your jumps.

Hybrid Twin Rocker: A micro-camber zone between the feet and tuned camber ensures optimal responsePop Rods® 2.0 Core: Gives the board a playful and lively edge and energetic popCarbon Array 3™ Laminate: Widespread carbon stringers ensure power distribution technology for total board controlPerformance Tuned™ Core: High strength Aspen and bamboo blend for strength, pop and vibration absorptionHybrid Glass: Balanced torsion from the stretches of uniquely woven glassPopwalls™ Sidewall: Combines Slimewalls® material and carbon to enhance charge and stabilityFusion 4000™ Base: Durable extruded sintered base for incredible speedBinding Compatibility: 2 x 4 insertsTerrain: FreestyleRider Ability: Intermediate - Advanced

What it feels like: Ride has worked with expert boarder Sebastien Toutant to create this incredible board. High-level performance is guaranteed while blunted out ends are perfect for landing off big jumps. Hook-free with good pop and snap, this is the board to choose for park riding and getting new tricks dialled.

Ride Buck Up Snowboard

Advanced Boards Hybrid All Mountain Rocker: A micro-camber zone under the feet and tail ensures optimal responseDirectional Twin Shape: Similar size tip and tail with greater flexibility for a smooth rideSilencer 5™ Core: Filters out vibrations for a smooth, snappy coreUL Core: Has tip-to-tail thickness and silencer strings for resilience and less weightCarbon Array 5™ Laminate: Widespread carbon stringers supply incredible power distributionPop Glass: 90° Carbon Fibers stitched into the glass deliver extra pop and strengthPopwalls™ Sidewall: Combines Slimewalls® material and carbon to enhance charge and stabilityUL Base: An almost unrivaled lightness for extreme speedMembrain® Top Sheet: Smooth and lightweight, this urethane infused top sheet ensures incredible graphical popBinding Compatibility: 2 x 4 insertsTerrain: All-mountainRider Ability: Advanced - Expert What it feels like: If you’re looking for a board that’s souped up to the max, you’re in the right place. Built for aggressive and experienced snowboarders, the board features a vibration dampening UL Core and Silencer 5 construction. Carbon Pop Rods enhance response with the stability that comes from an underfoot camber. If you like an effortless float in pow and riding at light speed, this is the one for you.

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