RIDE · Manic
Manic
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- 151 · 154 · 157 · 158W · 160 · 161W · 163 cm
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25/26 season review
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The Ride Manic is a directional twin for beginner-to-intermediate riders aimed at all-mountain freestyle, and its cam-rocker hybrid profile lets it handle pop, jibbing and getting into carving in even measure. It shows limits in high-speed stability and demanding terrain, but it provides sufficient performance in consistency and predictability for progressing riders.
Comparable boards include the Rome Warden, Salomon Sight and Arbor Formula.
A closer look
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Board profile
The profile describes the curve of the board when viewed from the side.
Hybrid camber
Ride's 'Directional Standard Camber' profile combines long rocker at the nose, camber through the insert section and short rocker at the tail — a cam-rocker layout. The camber provides pop, snap and drive, while the rocker improves ease of turn entry and exit and powder float.
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
Slightly softer than middle-of-the-road. The nose is more flexible thanks to the rocker, and from where rocker meets camber to the tail it keeps a consistent stiffness. High torsional flex makes ankle steering easy and edge-to-edge response quick.
Terrain suggested in the review
Rider levels suggested in the review
New · Intermediate
Designed for progressing riders (beginners and intermediates), its predictable, consistent response suits development. Advanced riders can easily overpower it given the lack of high-speed stability and carving limits, so it isn't recommended for them.
What the review liked
- ✓Predictable, consistent pop and snap make it easy for beginners and intermediates to handle
- ✓High torsional flex makes edge-to-edge transitions supple, suiting an introduction to carving
- ✓Blunted tips and rocker ease jibbing, butter and press moves
- ✓It provides appropriate stability across varied snow conditions
What the review found lacking
- —Nose chatter appears at speed and vibration is transmitted right up underfoot
- —Pushing hard on rough, rutted terrain hits a limit where it bucks you off
- —Insufficient stiffness makes it unsuitable for large jumps of 20–25ft and above
- —Washout occurs when hard carving reaches its limit
