RIDE · Moderator
Moderator
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- Black · Grey · White
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- Illustration
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25/26 season review
This review does not directly cover the 26/27 model you are viewing. Specifications and ride feel may vary by season.
The Ride 2025/26 Moderator is an all-mountain freestyle directional board for intermediate to advanced riders, delivering balanced performance across varied terrain including carving, park and powder through a medium flex and a hybrid camber profile. It suits one-board-quiver riders who want to enjoy varied terrain on a single board, holding forgiveness and fun at once.
This season brings no major changes beyond new '90s-flavoured graphics.
A closer look
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Board profile
The profile describes the curve of the board when viewed from the side.
Hybrid camber
An Extra Camber profile with a touch of rocker at the nose and a flat camber section at the tail — a hybrid camber layout. It provides powder float and tail pop at once.
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
A medium flex providing balanced performance in both groomer carving and park riding, combining forgiveness with responsiveness.
Terrain suggested in the review
Rider levels suggested in the review
Intermediate · Advanced
A board for intermediate to advanced riders; it's forgiving enough for intermediates to enjoy but isn't suited to beginners.
What the review liked
- ✓All-weather all-mountain performance handles groomer carving, park, powder and natural terrain alike
- ✓The tapered linear quadratic sidecut provides natural turn initiation with powerful yet forgiving grip
- ✓The urethane Slimewall construction absorbs vibration effectively for a smooth ride
- ✓Switch riding is thoroughly enjoyable despite it being a directional board
What the review found lacking
- —Extreme performance in each area may fall short of dedicated park or powder boards
- —With only a graphics update and no major change between seasons, there are no new technical improvements
