RIDE · Compact
Compact
- Colour
- Purple · Black · Blue · Pink
- Design
- Simple solid
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23/24 season review
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The Ride Compact is a women's all-mountain snowboard for beginner-to-intermediate women riders, providing groomer edge hold and carving alongside powder float in balance through a camber-based hybrid profile. A directional shape and setback stance raise powder performance, and it has a playful character that handles freestyle elements to a degree too.
It suits use as a season board for women riders who want to enjoy varied snow and terrain.
A closer look
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Board profile
The profile describes the curve of the board when viewed from the side.
Hybrid camber
Based on a camber-dominant profile, it provides responsiveness and edge hold, with rocker elements blended in to add powder float and forgiveness.
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
A playful, soft flex for beginners and intermediates, allowing park tricks and freestyle riding while providing stable control on groomers and in powder.
Terrain suggested in the review
Rider levels suggested in the review
New · Intermediate
Specified as a women's board for beginners through intermediates, with an easy-to-handle flex and forgiving rocker elements that suit beginners.
What the review liked
- ✓All-mountain versatility usable broadly across varied terrain (groomers, powder, park)
- ✓The camber-based profile provides definite edge hold and carving performance
- ✓Rocker elements secure powder float and beginner-friendly forgiveness
- ✓A directional shape and setback stance improve powder riding performance
What the review found lacking
- —Performance limits may exist for advanced riders
- —Park performance may be limited compared with dedicated park/trick boards
