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Ride has been building snowboards out of the Pacific Northwest since 1992. Born in Washington State — some of the wettest, heaviest snow on earth — Ride builds boards that handle real-world conditions rather than the idealised powder days most snowboard marketing is built around. Their Slimewalls urethane sidewall technology is the defining Ride innovation: it absorbs impact and vibration better than standard ABS sidewalls, holds up through rail sessions, and makes the boards forgiving in the variable and wet snow Australian mountains regularly deliver.
The 2027 Ride lineup has evolved significantly, with the Pig series expanding and several new shapes arriving. Here's what's in stock and how we'd match each to a rider type.
Ride Warpig 2027 — $969.99
The Warpig is the board that put Ride back on the map as an innovative brand and it remains one of the most talked-about shapes in snowboarding. Short and wide — size down 6 to 10cm from your conventional board size — with a rockered profile and a playful, loose feel that's unlike any conventionally shaped board. It surfs, it slashes, it floats in powder far better than the length suggests it should.
For Australian riders: the Warpig works exceptionally well in soft spring snow and on natural terrain features. It's looser and more playful than a directional freeride board and rewards surfy, creative riding more than precise edge-to-edge carving. If you spend your resort days looking for natural hits, rollers and anything that isn't a groomed run, this is worth serious consideration. Slimewalls make it more durable than it looks.
Ride Superpig 2027 — $1,049.99
The Superpig takes the Warpig concept and adds more performance — stiffer flex, updated construction, more grip when you push it. If the Warpig is the playful version, the Superpig is for riders who want the same surfy shape but with more response when they're charging harder terrain. The step up from Warpig for riders who've ridden one and want more board.
Ride Vantum 2027 — $999.99
The Vantum is Ride's serious all-mountain freeride board — directional shape, stiffer flex, built for riders who want to charge rather than play. Where the Warpig and Superpig are fun and surfy, the Vantum is focused and precise. Strong edge hold from Slimewalls, directional camber underfoot, designed for riders who prioritise performance on variable Australian terrain over park tricks or playful slashes.
Ride Shadowban 2027 — $949.99
Directional all-mountain, medium-stiff flex, a shape that sits between the Vantum (more aggressive) and the Twinpig (twin, more versatile). For riders who want a directional board for resort riding without committing to the full freeride intent of the Vantum. Slimewalls throughout.
Ride Twinpig 2027 — $899.99
The Twinpig applies the Pig series wide and short volume-shifted concept to a twin shape — rides switch naturally, playful in both directions, Slimewalls for durability. For park and freestyle riders who want the Pig family feel without the directional orientation of the Warpig. A strong choice for Australian riders who split time between park and natural terrain.
How to choose between Ride models
- Playful, surfy, creative riding: Warpig
- Same as Warpig with more performance: Superpig
- Charging all-mountain, directional, focused: Vantum
- Directional all-mountain, versatile: Shadowban
- Twin, park and all-mountain: Twinpig
The consistent thread through the Ride range is Slimewalls — every board benefits from the sidewall durability and vibration dampening that makes Ride gear handle Australian conditions particularly well.
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Ride's Slimewalls urethane sidewall technology absorbs impact and vibration and handles the variable, wet snow Australian mountains deliver, so every board in the range suits local conditions well. For playful surfy riding the Warpig ($969.99) stands out; for charging all-mountain the directional Vantum ($999.99); for park and switch riding the Twinpig ($899.99). We'll match the specific model to how and where you ride at our Richmond store.
The Warpig ($969.99) is Ride's short-and-wide volume-shifted board — size down 6 to 10cm from your conventional length — with a rockered profile and a loose, playful feel. It surfs, slashes and floats in powder far better than its length suggests. It works exceptionally well in soft spring snow and on natural terrain features, rewarding surfy creative riding over precise edge-to-edge carving. If you spend resort days hunting natural hits and rollers, it's worth serious consideration.
The Warpig ($969.99) is the playful version — loose, surfy and forgiving. The Superpig ($1,049.99) takes the same shape and adds performance: stiffer flex, updated construction and more grip when you push it. If you've ridden a Warpig and want more response when charging harder terrain, the Superpig is the step up while keeping the same surfy shape.
The Ride Vantum ($999.99) is Ride's serious all-mountain freeride board — directional shape, stiffer flex, built for riders who want to charge rather than play. It has strong edge hold from Slimewalls and directional camber underfoot, designed for riders who prioritise performance on variable Australian terrain. The Shadowban ($949.99) sits just below it — directional all-mountain, medium-stiff, for resort riding without the full freeride intent.
Slimewalls are Ride's urethane sidewall technology and the defining Ride innovation. They absorb impact and vibration better than standard ABS sidewalls, hold up through rail sessions, and make the boards forgiving in variable and wet snow. Every board in the Ride range benefits from this sidewall durability and vibration dampening, which is a big part of why Ride gear handles Australian conditions particularly well.
Yes — we're an authorised Ride dealer and carry the 2027 range including the Warpig, Superpig, Vantum, Shadowban and Twinpig, with free shipping Australia-wide. The 2027 lineup has evolved significantly with the Pig series expanding and new shapes arriving. Come into our Richmond store for a fit and to match the right model to your riding, or browse the 2027 Ride range online.
