The 2010 Ride Fleetwood snowboard is a freestyle board that is made for the tall guys with big feet.  This is a wide directional shape snowboard that Ride created with the bigger rider in mind.  Before you continue to read my review you need to know I am not a tall guy with big feet, so this board is not in my sweet spot.  I am actually not a fan of wide board as I find them harder to go edge to edge.

The Ride Fleetwood 2010 features some of Ride’s top technology like the 90a Slimewalls, Radial Sidecut and Linear Carbon Laminate.  The 90a Slimewalls is some of Ride’s top sidewall construction that is going to give you that smooth feel and quick response.  You will notice as you are riding this board that it will notice that when you want it to respond to a quick turn or landing that it will come through.  The Radial Sidecut is what makes this snowboard turn on a dime, it basically has a a sidecut that is one radius throughout the board which makes it super  smooth on turns.  Lastly the Fleetwood features the Linear Carbon laminate, this laminate give the board that extra snap for when you are pushing off the job or just trying to do a ollie off the ground.

Overall if you are a big rider you will probably like this board.  For me personally I am not a fan of wide snowboard and it was a little stiff, so this is not a great board for me.   Some positives about this board are that it is pretty inexpensive, lightweight, smooth and has some pop.

Features:
Thin Con
90A Slimewalls®
Foundation Tuned Core™
Biaxial Glass
Linear Carbon
Fusion 1500 Base

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The 2010 Ride Yukon snowboard is a board made for the big boys.  Ride created this board to be long and wide for the big foot rider, while offering a top level freestyle experience.  The Yukon is a freestyle board with a Twinish shape that can handle all terrains at top levels.
The Ride Yukon snowboard combines 4 of Ride’s top tech features; Carbon Array 5, Membrain top, Pop Glass and 90a Slimewalls.

• Carbon Array 5- 5 Widespread carbon stringers are placed at the binding zone gather input from any stance width and all pressure angles. Rider input is then channeled to the opposing contact point for maximum board control.
• Membrain Top Sheet -  Weighing less than half of traditional top sheets, Membrain® maintains a smooth feel by infusing urethane into fabric. Along with pushing limits in the world of lightweight, this process also allows us to push the boundaries when it comes to graphics. By utilizing the textures and aesthetics associated with a variety of fabrics, Ride is able to achieve graphic tricks that are simply not possible with conventional printing techniques.
• Pop Glass – 90° Carbon fibers stitched into the glass. Extra pop, without adding extra stiffness.
• 90a Slimewalls- The 90A durameter urethane is found on all ATV style boards, delivering increased response with the same smooth feel.

Overall the 2010 Ride Yukon is solid snowboard for those who want to take their riding to the next level.  But if you are a rider that is all about having a super soft board, this is not the right board for you.  This snowboard is for that rider that loves to press hard and likes a board that is a little stiff.  So those big foot guys out there that could not find the right board to take their freestyle riding style to the next level, this is the board you want to try.

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The 2010 Ride Kink is about about the PARK, this is a board that is made to take a beating.  Sometimes there really is meaning in a name,  you know that sound you here every time you hit the rail hard with you board………………… “kink”, that has to be why Ride named it.  Even though this is considered a true park board, the Ride Kink is made with a twin tip FreeStyle shape and has a centered stance.

The 2010 Ride Kink features one major change and that is the addition of the LowRize sidecut.  The LowRize sidecut is basically a radial sidecut without the hook.   Ride refers to in like this : “Straighter, truer tracking into transitions and jibs by lengthening the blend zone from the sidecut to the tip shape. Built exclusively with the LowRize™ rocker profile.”

This Ride Kink also features the Cleave Edge and 85a Slimewalls.  The Cleave Edge is all about more steel so the edge will not crack and it can take a beating, the reason why this board is a stud in the park.  The 85a Slimewalls are made to absorb impact rather than defending against them, this is the little bit of love you are going to need to make you feel a little better when you are about to land the big air.

Features of the Ride Kink Snowboard:

• Thin Con
• 85A Slimewalls®
• Foundation Tuned Core™
• Cleave Edge™
• Biaxial Glass
• Fusion 1500 Base™
• 2×4 Inserts

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The 2010 Ride Slackcountry has limitless potential. This board is built for riding on powder and will not disappoint. The Slackcountry is the real deal.

Ride has loaded this board up with features that will enhance your performance on the mountain. The HighRize rocker with HighRize specific sidecut will give you a loose feel that retains response. Membrain®, Silencer 7™ & REAL UL Glass give this board an extra light feel.

Key Features of the Ride Slackcounty snowboard:

• Style: ATV
• Shape: Twinish
• Stance: ¾” Setback
• Thin Con
• 90A Slimewalls®
• Membrain®
• NEW! HighRize Rocker

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From $699.99 at ProBoardShop

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The 2010 Ride DH2 is a serious board for serious riders. If you’re addicted to the rush of boarding, the DH2 is worth a look.

In keeping with most of Ride’s boards, the DH2 is feature-rich. The LowRize rocker profile with specific sidecut will give you tons of pop. You’ll also get Carbon Array 5, Pop Stixs and 85A Slimewalls.

Key Features of the Ride DH2 Snowboard:

• Thin Con
• 85A Slimewalls®
• Membrain®
• NEW! LowRize Rocker
• Carbon Array 5™
• Pop Stixs™
• Cleave Edge™
• Hybrid Glass
• Fusion 4000 Base™

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From $349.95 at ProBoardShop

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The 2010 Ride Crush is loaded with goodies. Considering the generous offering of features and the easy ride the Crush offers, this board is an outstanding value that will keep your runs fresh for years to come.

The Crush features Ride’s new LowRize Rocker. Combine the Rocker with 85A Slimewalls and  you’ll be working the mountain with ease. This lightweight board also features Membrain and Cleave Edge.

Key Features of the Ride Crush Snowboard:

• Thin Con
• 85A Slimewalls®
• Membrain®
• NEW! LowRize Rocker
• Foundation Tuned Core™
• Cleave Edge™
• Biaxial Glass
• Fusion 1500 Base™

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Ride has taken a classic board to the next level. You’ve come to know and love Ride boards, but the 2010 Ride DH combines freestyle riding with a twist. This board incorporates Pop Stixs technology, giving you the same flex and a healthy dose of ollie pop.

Ride DH 2010 incorporates some cool new features, including but not limited to 85A Slimewalls and Carbori Array 3, ensuring a smooth ride. If you’re looking to step up your ride and get to the next level of mobility this is the board for you. Get ready to hit the mountain hard with the Ride DH.  It’s a serious board for serious riders.

Key Features of the Ride DH 2010 Snowboard:

• Thin Con
• 85A Slimewalls®
• Carbon Array 3™
• Pop Stixs™
• Cleave Edge™
• Hybrid Glass
• Fusion 4000 Base™

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Boston – The Ride Agenda 2010 Snowboard as you may have read from me before is a luxury ride at a bargain price.  This Ride is from their FreeStyle snowboard collection, set up with a twin tip shape and a centered stance.  Some will say that this is a simple board…. but don’t let the term fool you this board is not simple when it comes to taking on the mountain.

The 2010 Ride Agenda has the responsive ABS alloy sidewalls to provide a consistent feel no matter the terrain and the Foundation tip to tail wood core which also gives the board a feel of durability.  The agenda also brought back the Fusion 1500 base, which is easy to repair and will easily absorb the wax.

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Boston – The 2009 Ride DH is back for another, this is a Twin tip FreeStyle board made for the park and jib riders.  The 2009 DH comes with Pop Stixs™ technology ti give you the perfect balanced flex while adding more ollie pop.

The 2009 Ride DH Snowboard

The DH is from Ride’s Mobility collection, Ride says this will “launch riders to the next level of mobility”.  Therefore as a rider what are you going to like about this board:

1. Thin Con Construction reduces the swing weight making those spin tricks that much smoother.
2. 85A Slimewalls are going to absorb the impact when you land off a big hit.  There you are going to worry less about the landing and more about the action in the air.
3. Pop Stixs as mention above this is going to really give you the pop and flex you need to take the trick to the next level.

4. Fusion 4000 Base, you may says a base is a base, but this one is the best Ride has to offer.  Now you are getting this board as you are serious about the park and jibbing so you want a hard base that is not going to be a mess after the first day.

Overall the Park and Jib riders are going to love this deck.

Features of The Ride DH Snowboard:

• Thin Con
• 85A Slimewalls®
• Carbon Array 3™
• New! Pop Stixs™
• Cleave Edge™
• Hybrid Glass
• Aramid Laminates
• Fusion 4000 Base™
• 2×4 Inserts
• Radial Sidecut

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Related Article:  Ride DH 2008

Boston – The 2009 Ride Kink snowboard is considered one of the ultimate jibbing snowboards and referred to as the “Park Killer”. This Ride snowboard comes from their Mobility collection designed to be all about freestyle right out of the box. This snowboard is one of the most durable boards on the market, you will not have to worry about the rails beating this board.

2009 Ride Kink Snowboard

The Ride Kirk is a twin tip snowboard that has been designed by a combination of team riders and engineers to create one of the top park snowboards on the market. This board features Ride’s Cleaver Edge technology along with the 85A Slimewalls giving you a reliable and durable snowboard. The Cleaver Edge technology helps with the durabilty by using 50 percent more steel in the edges to allow the Kink to give the beaten rather than taken one. Then the 85A Slimewalls provide a forgiving and smooth ride by absorbing impact rather than defending against it, letting your board have a more natural reaction to the snow, rails, or wood boxes.

Ride then compiles some of their other top technology in this board including Thincon construction to reduce swing weight, Biaxial Glass to make it fun and forgiving, and then the Fusion 1500 base to make it fast and easy to repair.

Overall all park riders are going to love this board at this cheap prices. But if you are not a park rider and want a top Ride board at a great price check out the 2009 Ride Agenda.

Features of The Ride Kink 155 Snowboard:

• Twin Tip
• Thin Con
• 85A Slimewalls
• Foundation Tuned Core
• Cleave Laminates
• Biaxial Glass
• Carbon Laminates
• Fusion 1500 Base
• 2 x 4 Inserts

Ride Kink 2009 for $339.95