The Ride Vantum evolves from the Pig series and was created to follow the trend toward a more traditionally sized board while maintaining its Pig inspired character; all mountain designed, nimble, and fun to ride. Designed for anyone looking to explore the mountain with a freeride mindset, it features a reducing tri radial sidecut using three radii for smooth, versatile turn initiation, an aspen core with urethane recesses in the nose to reduce vibration and improve dampening, durable Slimewalls, a hybrid glass package for balanced response, with a fast, durable sintered base. Board Type: Freeride-Powder Freeride snowboards are built for steeper, off-piste terrain. These boards are ideal for aggressive riding and usually for more advanced riders. Powder snowboards are designed for deep snow. Generally these boards feature a directional shape with a tapered tail for better float and ease of riding. Flex: Mid-Stiff Offering a balanced blend of flexibility and stiffness, mid-flex boards are versatile and suitable for all-mountain riding. They provide enough responsiveness for carving while maintaining some forgiveness for playful or casual riding. Stiff snowboards are precise, responsive, and built for advanced riders tackling high speeds, steep terrain, or icy conditions. They deliver powerful turns, excellent edge hold, and enhanced stability, especially during aggressive riding. Ability Level: Intermediate-Advanced Intermediate snowboards offer more responsiveness and stability at higher speeds, with a slightly stiffer flex for better control on varied terrain and more advanced manoeuvres. Advanced snowboards are stiffer and more responsive, designed for high-speed control, precision riding, and handling challenging terrain or tricks. Shape: Tapered Directional A tapered directional snowboard features a shape where the tail is narrower than the nose, providing enhanced control and stability in deeper snow. This design improves floatation in powder and allows for smoother turns, making it ideal for freeride and backcountry riding. While it excels in one direction, the taper helps the board naturally guide you through challenging conditions. Camber Type: Tapered Directional Standard Camber A directional shape with a positive camber profile, complemented by a subtle rocker in the nose, providing extra float and less aggressive contact. Width: Standard Standard width boards deliver exceptional edge-to-edge quickness and responsiveness while providing enough platform space for riders with average boot sizes. Wide boards are for those with large boot sizes and provide extra flotation, reduced drag, and never feel clunky or cumbersome underfoot. Sidecut: Linear Quadratic Sidecut A directional sidecut featuring Quadratic curvature from the tip to the rear insert pack, transitioning into a linear section toward the tail. This design ensures smooth, catch-free turn initiation while providing strong support and consistent grip through the turn exit. Inserts: 2x4 Inserts These offer a tighter hole pattern, allowing for more precise stance adjustments. They're common on modern boards and ideal for riders who want fine-tuned positioning and can be used with any binding with a standard or mini disk. Board Construction Topsheet: Topless Topsheet Topless Construction eliminates the need for a topsheet by transferring graphics directly to the fiberglass. This process enhances durability, reduces weight, and minimises raw material usage. Laminate: Hybrid Glass, Zonal Carbon Rails, Single Impact Plates, Urethane Channels Triaxial fiberglass on top and biaxial on the base, providing balanced torsional flex and stiffness for improved response at high speeds. Zonal Carbon Rails on the contact points applies extra force to the contact points directly under the inserts to provide extra drive. Single Impact Plates placed beneath each binding area enhance compressive strength, preventing board breaks where it’s needed most. Urethane Channels in the nose reduces vibration and chatter while riding. Core: Performance Core A blend of high-strength Aspen, Bamboo, and Paulownia wood perfectly balances strength and weight. Sidewall: Slimewalls, Roll-In Construction Flexible and impact-absorbing, Slimewalls work like skateboard wheels, softening interactions with snow, wood, or metal surfaces. Virtually indestructible, they’re the most durable sidewalls in snowboarding. A distinctive 3D structure surrounds our urethane Slimewall sidewalls, designed to enhance overall board strength, prevent topsheet chipping, and reduce weight. Base: Sintered, Stone Ground Base This base is created by heating and compressing small polyethylene particles, forming a porous structure that absorbs wax efficiently. As a result, the board glides smoothly and quickly on snow. Sintered bases are known for their toughness, durability, and speed. RIDE uses a premium 4000 PTEX material for its sintered bases. Edges: Standard Steel Edge A strong, standard metal edge material. Additional Features: Thin Con - All Ride boards are designed with Thin Construction, featuring tapered tips and tails. This design reduces swing weight, improves tip flex, and boosts overall durability. Bio Resin
