RIDE · Reid Pro Benchwarmer
Reid Pro Benchwarmer
25/26 season
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The Ride Reid Pro Benchwarmer is a stiff, aggressive asymmetrical twin with powerful pop, immediate edge response and excellent high-speed stability on the basis of a Twin Extra Camber construction. It handles not only big park jumps and the halfpipe but also all-mountain freestyle and carving broadly, and it's strongly recommended to advanced riders who want to roam the whole mountain like a park. High rail-pressing difficulty and somewhat lacking damping feel are disappointments, but overall performance refinement is very high.
Base shape (camber)
Hybrid camber
A Ride Twin Extra Camber profile with a wide camber section from mid-foot to the contact points and rocker near the nose and tail contact points — a hybrid construction. The wide camber zone provides precision, pop and drive, while the tip rocker assists turn entry and exit and rail pressing.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
Stiff overall, with the centre feeling especially stiff due to the wide camber zone between the feet. Rocker sections at the nose and tail add a little suppleness, but the overall character is a hard flex. The asymmetric construction gives excellent heel-edge response.
Where it shines
Who it suits
A stiff, strongly responsive board where making proper use of its high-speed stability and strong pop takes advanced ability. The board resists during rail presses, making it hard for beginners and intermediates to handle. It's optimised for advanced riders who enjoy speed and large features.
Good
- ✓A wide camber zone gives it explosive pop and excellent jump performance
- ✓The asymmetrical construction makes heel-edge carving response immediate and powerful, delivering excellent performance from short carves to long ones
- ✓High-speed stability is excellent, keeping the ride stable without wavering even as speed rises
- ✓Excellent speed retention through halfpipe flat sections with excellent pop off the lip
- ✓During rail slides, the camber zone holds the rail stably for strong grip
Not so good
- —The glass topsheet reduces Ride's signature damping feel, so some vibration is transmitted
- —Strong board resistance during tail/nose pressing on rails and features makes pressing difficult and takes time to learn
- —Foot steering isn't smooth at low speed or on cat tracks, reducing convenience
