RIDE ZERO SNOWBOARD PRODUCT GUIDE
📌 Overview
The RIDE Zero is a true twin freestyle snowboard built for creative park laps, side hits, and all-mountain trickery. Designed for both jump and jib riders, the Zero blends poppy camber performance with a smooth flex and durable construction, making it a go-to deck for freestyle progression across the whole mountain.
Whether you’re hitting handrails, spinning off side hits, or just riding with style, the Zero is an approachable, high-performance tool for intermediate to advanced park riders.
⚙️ Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Shape | True Twin |
| Profile | Twin Hybrid Rocker – camber between feet, rocker at tip and tail |
| Flex | Medium (4–5/10) |
| Terrain | Freestyle, Park, All-Mountain |
| Rider Level | Intermediate to Advanced |
| Core | Performance™ Core – Aspen/Paulownia blend |
| Base | Sintered 4000 – fast and durable |
| Edges | Slimewalls® – impact-absorbing urethane sidewalls |
| Construction | Cleave Edge™, Carbon Array 3™, Impact Plates |
| Sizes Available | 138, 142, 147, 151, 154, 155W, 157, 158W |
| Made In | China (designed in the USA) |
🧠 Twin Hybrid Rocker + Balanced Flex
The Twin Hybrid Rocker profile gives the Zero a balanced feel—camber underfoot delivers snap and edge hold, while the rockered tips make presses and landings more forgiving. The true twin shape ensures a symmetrical ride for switch tricks and full-park freedom.
🏂 On-Snow Performance
🛹 Freestyle
- Built for jumps, jibs, and park laps
- Camber section gives pop and power for bigger features
- Rockered tips make it easy to butter, press, and land softly
🌍 All-Mountain
- Handles groomers and natural features with ease
- Medium flex gives enough stability for fast cruising
- Durable construction withstands the whole mountain
❄️ Powder
- Rockered tips offer some float, but not ideal for deep days
🎨 Design & Graphics
The Zero often features bold, urban-inspired graphics that match its street-savvy, park-oriented design—expect loud prints, clean typography, or grungy aesthetic themes.
🛠️ Construction Highlights
- Slimewalls®: Absorb impacts and reduce vibrations
- Cleave Edge™: Extra-fat steel edges for durability and tuning life
- Carbon Array 3™: Responsive pop and edge-to-edge control
- Double Impact Plates: Reinforce binding zones for strength
🎯 Ideal Rider
Best for:
- Intermediate to advanced riders focused on freestyle
- Park and street snowboarders looking for a balanced twin
- Creative all-mountain riders who ride switch and hit features everywhere
Not ideal for:
- Powder-specific riders or backcountry explorers
- Beginners or those seeking a surfy freeride board
📊 Tech Specs (Example: 154 cm)
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Edge | 118.7 cm |
| Waist Width | 25.2 cm |
| Sidecut Radius | 7.8 m |
| Stance Range | 20″–24.6″ |
| Recommended Weight | 130–210 lbs |
💬 Pros and Cons
✅ Pros:
- Great balance of pop, pressability, and durability
- Twin shape and hybrid rocker are ideal for freestyle riders
- High-end tech in a moderately priced park board
- Holds up well for both jibbing and jump lines
❌ Cons:
- Not ideal for deep powder or steep freeride terrain
- May feel too soft for ultra-aggressive charging
- Not the most surfy or floaty for backcountry use
🔁 Comparable Alternatives
1. Capita Ultrafear – Urban-ready twin with soft flex and park feel.
2. GNU Head Space – Freestyle-focused twin with C3 camber profile.
3. Salomon Huck Knife – Pop-forward camber twin for advanced park riders.
✅ Final Verdict
The RIDE Zero is a fun, forgiving, and responsive freestyle board made for riders who treat the mountain like a playground. With camber-pop and rocker-play, it balances control and creativity for park and all-mountain expression. Ideal for the freestyle-focused rider looking for a true twin that can go from rails to rollers to resort runs with style and confidence.