The best 2008 Ride snowboards

Ride Boards is a Seattle based company that is clearly a choice among many pro riders and they carry a real broad range of prices and boards for riders large or small. There are some very hard choices to be made when deciding the right board but for most riders sidewalls are a very important element and the "85A Slimewalls" are highly regarded among the snowboard community.

The "Kink"
This is an excellent board choice if you have a small budget but still want a hardcore board that delivers. Some consider the "Kink" a perfect jib board due the elasticity of the Biaxial Glass, but just take it from pros like Justin Hebbel and Darrell Mathes who helped in the design of the latest 2008 design.
The core of this board is from tip to tail a wood core providing the ample camber and flex. Durability can come from composite or modified wood but adding a solid piece of steel around the entire perimeter really makes it easy to ensure that board may see a few hands before it gets decommissioned. The Cleave Edge does just that and more with 50% more steel it prevents edge cracking like none other.
All together with the reasonable price and excellent durability the "Kink" is going to stay a popular choice for the rider who is either seasoned or fresh on the snow.

The "Concept UL"
This next board is not as well priced but it is jam packed with a whole lot of punch. I am talking about a lightweight board with serious pop, along with a quadratic side cut to increase control and ensure precise turning. Ride's exclusive "Slimewall construction uses urethane sidewalls to ensure a smooth ride. The carbon core is reinforced and the dampening layer adds plenty of extra strength. The coating is a patent product to conduct heat and static to increase the overall speed of the board. The Concept UL is the next evolution in ultralight snowboards; combined with durability and heightened quick response the Concept UL is a serious contender for the 2008 season.

The "Fever"
The ladies will be really impressed with this new board for 2008. Ride dishes out a pure performance board catered to the femme fatale that lurks within. The "Fever" is also outfitted with the latest sidewall 85A Slimewalls, and a solid stainless steel edge encompassing the entire perimeter. The sweet graphics scream out with femininity but still have that edge that shows that they mean business. Not only has the "Fever" turned the heads of lady riders everywhere but it also caught a place on the Transworld Snowboarding top five boards for 2008.
The Ride team is truly passionate about their boards, and the quality and workmanship shines through. I personally may not have chosen a Ride Board to be my chariot but I would definitely consider one for any future deck purchases.

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