Ride Rakes in the Winnings on Magazine & Tester Reviews

Posted by Spesh on Aug 30, 2010 in Snowboarding | 0 comments

Repeat Performers and Newly Released Product Alike, Ride Comes Out on Top!

Seattle, WA (Winter 2010-11) — The results are in and Ride Snowboards has earned its fair share of awards divvied out for the season thus far. The Machete is a winner for the second year in a row, again ranking number one in the Best of Test issued by Snowboarder Magazine. This year the Machete also won Transworld Snowboarding’s Good Wood award for park boards over $400.

The brand new ladies OMG has made a splash placing second in Snowboarders Best of Test and receives Snowboard Magazines Platinum Pick award. Also new to the 1011 Ride Collection, the Highlife has proven it’s worth nailing down a Platinum Pick from Snowboard Magazine and continues to receive rave reviews from testers.

The new and truly revolutionary Optimo Contraband made its debut being honored with Snowboard Magazines Platinum Pick. The Optimo will appear in the October issue of Snowboard Mag as one of the most innovative and well-designed bindings of the year.

Last, but certainly not least, the proven Crush Snowboard was awarded a Transworld Snowboarding Good Wood award for park boards under $400. A favorite to many, this playful twin made its mark for testers, and we have to say, it looks pretty sweet with its bold colors and cold-changing graphics!

Stay tuned for more product awards, reviews and exposure in the coming months!

The Fall Anti-Hero boards are in stock

Posted by Spesh on Aug 30, 2010 in Skateboarding | 0 comments

I was pretty stoked when I first saw the Jerk series based on the classic Steve Martin movie from back in the day. I mean, you can’t go wrong with Shithead, Pizza in a cup, or the defective cans. They’re all in stock and ready to go!

New pricepoints are in stock too- 7.75, 8.06, and (drumroll please) 8.38!!!! That’s right folks, the new AH XL pricepoint is the 8.38 Dreamer shape. Get some!

Alien Workshop Superthane Wheels and the Anaglyph Series

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Got an update from Michael on the new Alien Workshop Superthane Wheels-

We just got in the new Superthane Wheels in for Alien Workshop. These are a special formula of high end urethane guaranteed not to flat spot. Since the urethane is more expensive the cut of the wheels is a more narrow profile to keep the cost down. If anyone can flat spot these I will replace them.

The new Anaglyph series from Alien Workshop! These boards feature a new top veneer that is corrugated with a Hexagon pattern. This gives the top veneer a little more rigidness and looks pretty cool.

I know they showed the wheels off at the Agenda on August 4th and 5th in Huntington Beach (plus the rest of the Fall 2010 line) and some of this season’s line like the 20 year Anniversary Board Series as well as the launch of a new Alien Workshop pro rider, Hexmark board construction is already out, but no Superthane wheels just yet.

Hooked Teaser featuring Marco Feichtner and Juuso Laivisto

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Got another snowboarding trailer for you guys -

HOOKED is our newest treasure featuring all aspects of snowboarding. Expect mad rail slaughtering, natural backcountry snowboarding and fine cinematography! The movie represents the potential of European Snowboarding at it’s best, and even comes out in a 100 page art book again. This analog bonus material covers other talents of involved pirates and friends.

Locations: Stockholm/Sweden; Oslo, Helsinki/Finland; Arlberg/Austria; Avoriaz/France; Madonna/Italy; Jackson Hole, Tahoe, Montana/USA; Akureyri/Iceland; and many many more

Teaser track: “Dance Yrself Clean” from the album “This Is Happening” by LCD Soundsystem

Introducing: The Shacket

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Ride has introduced in limited numbers the ultimate snowboarding piece, The Shacket! Not a jacket, not a shirt and what a lot of riders are sporting. This is an outerwear piece because both styles are lined and have a DWR coating which makes this a fashion, yet functional piece.

From Ride:

Spring Shell Shirt Jacket combo, AKA: The Shacket! This outlaw plaid shacket will have you out-riding others, featuring it’s comfortable shirt design and it’s Waylon plaid fabric inspired by rockabilly roots and vintage 50’s western wear. Complete with mesh lining, snap front, and waterproof coating with DWR, the shacket offers lightweight, spring riding protection and casual street style.

Men’s available in S – XL in Plaid Red or Pale Gold with a mesh liner
Women’s available in Wanda Plaid Electric Teal XS – L with a 40 gram poly fill insulation