2023 Ride Zero

The Ride Zero is a twin, but an asymmetrical one, so it allows for more directional riding while still highlighting freestyle and park performance. Built with Ride’s Performance Core, the Zero also features Carbon Array 3, which applies diagonally-opposed carbon stringers to the zones just in front of and behind the binding area. This adds a good deal of torsional stiffness and pop while keeping the weight low and the fun-factor high. Double-Impact plates add to the durability and stability of the Zero, while the Biaxial Glass laminate boosts the snappy performance. From a shaping perspective, the tip and tail do have the same width, while the sidecut is asymmetrical for a slightly directional format. Standard Camber makes the Zero pop off lips and carve into jumps with ease and energy while the slightly extended rocker in the ends of the board make it fun and interesting in softer snow. Built for medium aggressive riders looking to split their time between groomers and park, the Ride Zero is an awesome choice for freestyle-oriented individuals.

Caitlin Kelly rode the 147, and noted that while it was true to size, it was too small for her. We’re seeing a lot of high scores on the Zero from Caitlin, including 5’s out of 5 for overall impression, versatility, torsional stiffness, edge hold, quickness, maneuverability, and stability. 4’s are next for flotation, playfulness, and forgiveness. She states that “The Ride Zero is a unisex twin hybrid rocker board that is a fun all mountain board. This board is playful as well and would be a great choice for any intermediate to advanced rider looking to get into the park.” The ability of the board to flex for a wider range of riders is paramount to progression, aiding emerging freestylers in their quest for sick air and dope tricks.

Also on the 147, John Gernt noticed that “at first the 147 felt short, but I got used to the length quickly and it felt right.” His top scores of 4’s out of 5 for forgiveness and playfulness highlight the fun-loving nature of the board, while 3’s for quickness, maneuverability, torsional stiffness, edge hold, and overall impression round out the top marks on the card. Versatility, stability, and flotation all got 2’s, with JG stating that the Zero is a “Fun soft Twin style board, nice to play around on and do some tricks with ease compared to some of the other boards. Easy switch, not a fast-riding board, more of a slow to medium speed, side hits, jibs, butters playing around fun, good for the park.” Riders who are looking to expand their freestyle skills will certainly feel at home on the Zero.

Due to the shape, construction, and profile, the Ride Zero blurs the line between a freestyle and all-mountain board, but certainly leans to the park and creative side of the spectrum. If you’re a progressing rider and are looking to up the park game and get some skills on the rails and off the jumps, the Ride Zero should be at the top of the list.