RIDE KINK SNOWBOARD PRODUCT GUIDE
📌 Overview
The RIDE Kink is a true park rat’s dream – a soft-flexing, true twin freestyle snowboard built specifically for urban rails, slushy parks, and progressive trick riding. It’s ideal for riders who live for butters, presses, and technical rail work but still want enough snap to send side hits and small jumps.
With its Twin Hybrid Camber profile and reinforced construction, the Kink is durable enough to take a beating and playful enough to make creative freestyle riding easy and fun.
⚙️ Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Shape | True Twin |
| Profile | Twin Hybrid Camber (camber with rocker at tip & tail) |
| Flex | Soft-Medium (4/10) |
| Terrain | Park, Street, Freestyle |
| Rider Level | Intermediate to Advanced |
| Core | Performance™ Core (Aspen/Paulownia blend) |
| Base | Sintered 4000 – durable and fast |
| Edges | Cleave Edge™, Slimewalls® |
| Construction | Impact Plates, Double Impact Slimewalls®, Roll-In Slimewalls® |
| Sizes Available | 139, 142, 145, 148, 151, 153, 155, 157 |
| Made In | China (designed in the USA) |
🧠 Twin Hybrid Camber + Soft Flex
The Twin Hybrid Camber shape provides camber between the feet for pop and power, while the rockered tip and tail keep the ride catch-free—perfect for locking into presses or riding out sketchy landings. The soft-to-medium flex makes the board highly maneuverable and forgiving for learning new tricks and hitting urban features.
🏂 On-Snow Performance
🛹 Freestyle / Park
- Soft enough to butter, press, and tweak tricks with ease
- Camber adds snap for ollies and small jump takeoffs
- Rocker tip/tail adds forgiveness for rails and sketchy landings
🌍 All-Mountain
- Rideable around the resort but not built for speed or carving
- Best on soft snow or in terrain parks
❄️ Powder
- Minimal float due to shorter, softer nose and tail
- Not recommended for deep snow
🎨 Design & Graphics
The Kink’s design is usually street-art inspired—bold, edgy, and youth-oriented—matching the board’s park and urban roots. Expect gritty, creative graphics that appeal to the freestyle crowd.
🛠️ Construction Highlights
- Impact Plates: Reinforced zones underfoot to reduce board breaks on hard landings
- Double Impact Slimewalls®: Enhance impact absorption and toughness
- Roll-In Slimewalls®: Lighter and more durable sidewall construction
- Cleave Edge™: Thicker steel edges to handle rail abuse
🎯 Ideal Rider
Best for:
- Park riders who focus on rails, boxes, and jumps
- Urban/street snowboarders needing a board that can take a beating
- Intermediate+ freestyle riders who want a soft, playful deck
Not ideal for:
- Beginners who need extra stability
- Riders who want a fast all-mountain charger
- Powder hounds or big-mountain riders
📊 Tech Specs (Example: 151 cm)
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Edge | 114.4 cm |
| Waist Width | 25.0 cm |
| Sidecut Radius | 6.9 m |
| Stance Range | 19″–24″ |
| Recommended Weight | 120–190 lbs |
💬 Pros and Cons
✅ Pros:
- Excellent for rails, jibs, and urban riding
- Forgiving flex ideal for learning and progression
- Durable sidewalls and edge construction
- Catch-free rocker tips for easier landings and presses
❌ Cons:
- Lacks edge hold for aggressive carving
- Not great in powder or high-speed terrain
- Limited all-mountain versatility
🔁 Comparable Alternatives
1. GNU Money – Soft flex true twin for park progression
2. Capita Ultrafear – Jib-focused freestyle icon
3. Rome Artifact – Classic soft-flex park board
✅ Final Verdict
The RIDE Kink is a purebred freestyle machine, perfect for riders who spend their days hitting rails, boxes, and creative features. Its soft flex, twin shape, and durable construction make it a top pick for park rats, urban crushers, and anyone who wants a playful and forgiving board for throwing down tricks.