Yo! it’s the Ridge and River crew running through the Ride Snowboards we tested and chose for our Midwest terrain and the way we travel to ride. We hit industry demos, ride a ton of boards, and bring in the models that fit our hills, our customers, and our other brand mix. This is not the entire Ride line, just the ones that make the most sense for Toledo, Ohio riders and anyone who splits time between local laps and trips out West.
Below you’ll find quick, rider-first breakdowns with what each board does best, who it’s for, and when to pick it.
Ride Kink Snowboard 2026
Legendary park twin that still plays nice on small Midwest hills and with progressing riders.
What you’ll feel
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Pure twin, traditional camber with early rise in tip and tail
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Forgiving but poppy for presses, butters, and jump lines
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Quadratic sidecut for multiple turn shapes and confident edge hold on hardpack and ice
Construction highlights
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90-degree fiberglass weave for easy flex and park feel
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Slim Wall contour for lighter weight and precise edging
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Double Impact Plates under bindings for durability
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Extruded base for low maintenance and easy repairs
Best for
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Park-first riders, beginners who want a friendly platform, and anyone lapping rope tows around the Midwest
👉 Shop: Ride Kink Snowboard 2026
Ride Twinpig Snowboard 2026
Asym twin. Wide platform. Ridiculously fun. A do-more-than-you-think board with serious versatility.
What you’ll feel
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Asymmetrical twin: a deeper heelside cut to match how your body actually turns
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Stable, super surfy feel from the wider platform
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Surprising all-mountain range for a board that looks parky
Construction highlights
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Sintered base holds wax, glides faster, and is more durable
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Slim Wall for lighter, more responsive construction
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Double Impact Plates for extra life
Real talk from demo day
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We put a 151 Twinpig on deep demo snow and it was a blast. Powder laps, groomers, park play. Way more capable than it looks.
Best for
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Riders who want a playful twin that still rips all over, from Toledo’s groomers to weekend trips to bigger hills
👉 Shop: Ride Twinpig Snowboard 2026
Ride Warpig Snowboard 2026
The original quiver killer. One board to do it all: Midwest, out West, trees, side hits, even park.
What you’ll feel
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Tapered directional shape with zero camber for stability and looseness where you want it
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Centered stance feel so it still rides switch better than most directionals
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Nimble, surfy, confidence-boosting in varied snow
Construction highlights
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Sintered base for speed and durability
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Slim Walls for lighter, more reactive ride
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Double Impact Plates and Quadratic Sidecut for edge hold on ice and longevity
Sizing tip
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Disregard centimeters. Choose Small/Medium/Large by weight, not length. Most riders size down 1 to 2 sizes. It looks short, rides perfect.
Best for
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Riders who want one board that truly does everything, from Oak Openings Metropark laps on firm mornings to storm days out West
👉 Shop: Ride Warpig Snowboard 2026
Ride Psychocandy Snowboard 2026
Looks like a Warpig, rides like your dedicated pow and groomer carver.
What you’ll feel
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Tapered directional zero camber with a setback stance and directional flex
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Longer, arcing turns on groomers and precise pow control
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Swallowtail to help sink the tail and keep the nose floating
Construction highlights
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Sintered base for glide
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Carbon-infused stringers around the bindings and tail for stability and drive
Best for
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Quiver riders who want a board for storm days out West, carving mornings up north, and fast groomer arcs. Less switch friendly and not your jump line specialist.
👉 Shop: Ride Psychocandy Snowboard 2026
Ride Shadowban Snowboard 2026
Old-school energy with modern materials. Directional twin that likes speed, authority, and clean edge work.
What you’ll feel
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Stiffer overall flex with tons of pop from turn to turn
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Confident ice hold and high-speed stability
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All-mountain charger that still handles park laps if you have the legs
Construction highlights
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Sintered base
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Slimewalls sidewall construction for damp feel and durability
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Carbon stringers crossed at the inserts, plus carbon-infused glass for drive
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Double Impact Plates
Best for
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Advanced riders, heavier riders, or anyone who wants to carve fast and ride everything without flinching on icy mornings in the Midwest
👉 Shop: Ride Shadowban Snowboard 2026
Ride Heartbreaker Snowboard 2026 (Women’s)
Approachable twin for progressing riders. Friendly flex without feeling flimsy.
What you’ll feel
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Soft, forgiving flex that helps you learn, link, and level up
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Stable enough for first park features and all-day resort laps
Construction highlights
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90-degree glass weave for mellow flex
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Extruded base for low-maintenance durability
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Slimewalls for impact resistance
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Single Impact Plates and Quadratic Sidecut
Best for
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Newer riders, lighter riders, and anyone who wants an easy, confidence-building platform for Toledo-area hills and park laps
👉 Shop: Ride Heartbreaker Snowboard 2026
Ride Saturday Snowboard 2026 (Women’s)
All-mountain twin with more horsepower than the Heartbreaker. Think Kink vibes, tuned for do-it-all riding.
What you’ll feel
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True twin with traditional camber and early-rise tips
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More snap and stability for all-mountain laps, still park-friendly
Construction highlights
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Slim Walls for precise response
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Double Impact Plates
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Quadratic Sidecut
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Extra carbon underfoot in a star-like array plus hybrid glass tip to tail for added pop and drive
Best for
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Riders who want a single twin to handle Midwest hardpack, side hits at Snow Trails, and weekend travel days out West
👉 Shop: Ride Saturday Snowboard 2026
Quick Comparisons
Park and Progression
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Most forgiving: Heartbreaker, Kink
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Park twin with extra all-mountain muscle: Saturday
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Asym twin with surprising range: Twinpig
Do-it-all Quiver Killers
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Warpig if you want one board for Midwest laps, trees, and travel
Powder and Carving Days
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Psychocandy if you want a dedicated directional for storms and groomer arcs
Go-Fast, Old-School Charger
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Shadowban for stability, pop, and precise edge work
Where These Shine Around Toledo
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Toledo, Ohio rope tows and park laps: Kink, Heartbreaker, Saturday
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Icy mornings and small-hill carving: Shadowban, Kink, Saturday
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Weekend trips up north or out West: Warpig and Twinpig for versatility, Psychocandy for storm days
Come Ride With Us
Want to see these boards in person, flex them, and get dialed on sizing?
📍 Visit us in-store: Ridge and River Toledo Location
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