From the bunny hill to a first lap off the chairlift, the Ride Heartbreaker is built for riders just getting started or working through their first few seasons. The shape is a true twin with traditional camber underfoot, the flex is genuinely soft, and the build keeps everything light and friendly without locking in any bad habits. This is a board that flatters new technique while leaving room for progression as the rider's skill catches up. Easy to turn, easy to pivot, easy to ride switch, and friendly enough across a long day that it doesn't burn out a less experienced rider.

Why we like it:

The combination of a soft Performance Light Core and Biaxial Glass keeps this board playful in a way most beginner boards skip in favor of just being durable. True twin geometry with zero setback also means a new rider isn't fighting an asymmetric shape while still figuring out which way they want to ride.

Who it's for:

Beginner and progressing intermediate riders looking for a forgiving twin that won't fight them while they work on the basics. Park-curious riders who want a softer board for getting comfortable with switch riding and small features will fit the profile too. The shorter size run skews this board toward smaller-statured riders, so it's also a natural fit for riders who've been making do with men's boards too long for their build.

Highlights:

Softness is the design priority here. The Performance Light Core mixes Aspen, Bamboo, and Paulownia for low swing weight, and a Biaxial Glass layup (rather than the triaxial seen on stiffer boards in the line) tunes the flex toward forgiveness rather than power. The Twin Standard Camber profile gives the board honest camber feel underfoot with an even tip and tail rise, so riders can pivot freely while still getting the edge hold to learn how to carve. The Quadratic Sidecut runs three symmetric radii arranged so the longer arcs sit at each contact point and the tighter arc carries the middle, which gives predictable turn shapes for a rider still building feel for edge angles. Slimewalls handle damping, and Single Impact Plates reinforce the binding zone against compression. The base is an Extruded Stone Ground rather than the sintered base seen on Ride's higher-tier boards, which is the right call at this price point: extruded bases need less wax maintenance, are more forgiving of less-than-careful tuning, and run plenty fast for a beginner-to-intermediate rider.

Things to consider:

The flex is genuinely soft and the build is light, so heavier or more aggressive riders will quickly outgrow the board. Riders ready for a stiffer all-mountain twin should look at the Shadowban or a true mid-flex park board. The size run tops out at 150cm, so taller or heavier riders fall outside the recommended range.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Stick with what you usually ride. Smaller-statured beginners and progressing intermediates should size based on weight rather than height. Bumping up to the next length adds a touch of stability for riders at the upper edge of each bracket.