Ride Snowboards

Ride Snowboards at Behind The Pines Amsterdam

Ride has been building snowboards in the Pacific Northwest since 1992 and the line has a clear personality: boards that are built tough, damp underfoot, and shaped with a bit of imagination. The Warpig is the obvious example — a short, wide, tapered board that rides shorter than it measures and turns like nothing else in the catalogue.

Around it sit the Berzerker, Psychocandy, Twinpig, Shadowban and the rest, covering park, all-mountain and powder. Below is how to find the right one.

Shape and profile

Camber, rocker and hybrid

Camber — the arch under the middle — gives pop and edge hold and demands more of the rider. Rocker lifts the tip and tail, which makes the board float in powder and forgive mistakes but lose grip on hard snow. Most of Ride's line uses a hybrid: camber between the feet for drive, rocker at the ends for forgiveness. That combination is why these boards work across conditions.

Directional or twin

A twin rides identically in both directions and is the right shape for park and switch riding. A directional board has a longer nose and a set-back stance, so it floats better in soft snow and drives harder through a turn. The Warpig and Twinpig sit in between — wide, short and tapered, which is a shape worth trying if you have only ridden conventional boards.

Width matters more than you think

Ride cuts several boards deliberately wide. If you take a size 45 boot or above, a wide board stops your toes and heels dragging in a turn. If you have small feet, a wide board will feel slow edge to edge.

How to choose a length

Start from your weight, not your chin. Every board has a rider weight range, and that is the number that decides whether it flexes the way it was designed to. Then adjust: shorter for park and easier turning, longer for stability at speed and float in powder. Volume-shifted boards like the Warpig are ridden several centimetres shorter than a conventional board — read the specific recommendation rather than applying your usual number.

What to expect

• Sizing is by rider weight first, not height. Check the stated weight range.
• Volume-shifted shapes like the Warpig ride short — do not size them like a normal board.
• Wide models exist for a reason. Boot size 45 and above should look at them.
• Boards arrive with a factory base grind; a proper wax before the first day makes a real difference.

Why buy from Behind The Pines

We are a snowboard shop in Amsterdam and we ride. Tell us your weight, boot size and where you ride and we will name a board and a length rather than sending you a chart. Orders ship from Amsterdam.

Frequently asked questions

What length snowboard do I need?

Work from your weight against the board's stated range, then adjust shorter for park or longer for speed and powder. Height-based rules are a rough approximation at best.

What is the Warpig actually for?

It is a volume-shifted board — short, wide and tapered. It turns very quickly, floats well for its length, and is ridden noticeably shorter than a conventional board. It suits all-mountain riding and anyone who wants a board that feels different.

Do I need a wide board?

If your boots are around size 45 or bigger, yes — otherwise your toes and heels catch in a hard turn. Below that, a wide board just slows down your edge changes.

Camber or rocker?

Camber for pop and edge hold on firm snow, rocker for float and forgiveness. Most of Ride's line is hybrid, which is the sensible default for European conditions.

Does a new board need waxing?

It benefits from it. Factory wax is thin. A hot wax before your first day makes the board noticeably faster and protects the base.

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