The 2025 Ride Zero Jr. with Ride K-1 Bindings and is a park-oriented twin package designed to handle everything your young shredder can throw at it. Whether they're hitting the park or charging down groomers, this setup offers ample pop and stability to help them advance to the next level. [binding K overview] The Lasso Jr. from Ride is a great option for youth riders looking to take their skills to the next level.

Why we like it:

The Zero Jr. features a mellow flex that makes it easy to maneuver at slower speeds, while its camber profile ensures stability and edge hold. Its twin shape simplifies riding and landing switch, and the full camber profile delivers plenty of spring-loaded energy for bigger ollies.

Who it's for:

The Zero Jr. is perfect for intermediate to advanced kids looking to refine their skills in the park or rail turns down groomers. It offers the camber necessary for stability and edge hold on hard-packed east coast groomers.

Highlights:

The twin shape of the Zero Jr. makes it a great park board and simplifies riding and landing switch. The full camber profile, along with double impact plates underfoot, provides excellent stability and edge hold while ensuring a smooth, damp ride. The K-1 is built with a lightweight durable chassis and minimalist straps that can be adjusted to grow with your kid. Adjustments are easy and require no tools so they can be adjusted on the fly as needed. A softer flexing nylon high back makes them forgiving and easy for any rider. The Intuition liner on the Lasso Jr. Makes it easy to fix any kind of fit issues by heat molding the liner. A Boa fastening system makes it easy for kids to put on their own boots unassisted and a softer flex makes for a more forgiving ride and comfortable fit.

Things to consider:

While the full camber profile offers good stability, it can make it easier to catch an edge, especially for beginners. The twin shape and lack of taper might also result in less flotation in deep snow compared to a fully rockered board.

Fit & sizing considerations:

The Zero Jr. runs true to size and is available in 135, 142, and 147 cm lengths. The K-1 binding comes in small and medium sizes to fit kids US boots from size 4-10. The Lasso Jr. Comes in a 1:1 last and is available in kids sizes 2-7.