The 2023 Ride Shadowban Snowboard Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2022
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"I knew after riding this board 400ft that I wanted one" well took me 1000ft but damn. This board is sooooo good
Love that you mentioned the DH2! My 2011 DH2 with flat to rocker was my fav board I ever rode. ✌🏻
Never mind, I just read the guys question before mine. Doh! have a great season and appreciate your commitment to the sport.
Getting one. Lucky enough to ride a demo for a few sessions last season. Great snowboard! Glad someone else thinks the same about it.
Just bought one as well! Is this board really on the softer side? The website says a mellow flex but angry puts it at middle of the road.
@@BamSandle It's middle. It's very poppy. Buttering is on the easier side but it's stable enough to bomb.
Immediately purchased on your recommendation for an upgrade. Think I’ll have more fun on this than the Algorythm for a first camber board. Hyped.
Yeah me too, seems like a better transition from what you had and won't be as domineering. Enjoy.
This is now top of my shortlist
Bought a 2022 Algo for almost 50% off bc of your list last year. Thanks for the advice
same here the Algo is my weapon of choice, but damn angry made me wanna try this board too. But they are probably too similar.
@@koppins851 Apparently the shadowban is a dialed down algorhythm, so personally I'm happy I got the algo but both seem like amazing boards. Shadowban definitely looks cooler tho lol
Nice Brocus-pocus. Real nice bro
Hi Avran! Buying a Shadowban thanks to your review. Torn between 151 and 154. Me: 5'9" 148 lbs 7.5 boots M bindings. Not a jibber or trees or heavy park guy. More all-mountain cruising and carving (with occasional side hit/roller/freestyle if feeling frisky). Thanks!
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@@AngrySnowboarder You're the man. Thank you! Much appreciated.
Hey man, thanks so much for your reviews.
I was in between the capita mercury (which you say shadowban compares to the 2024 mercury model on that review) the bataleon thunderstorm.
Last weekend I had the chance to try the bataleon and the shadowban, ufortunately the mercury sizes were a bit too big for me so I didn't try it.
Honestly I liked the thunderstorm but I tested it with some supper stiff bindings (bataleon etna) and in 148 (i'm 163cm) and the overall experience was, nice but not amazing. The binds were to stiff for all mountain imo.
Then I tried the shadowban with RIDE AL-6 (yep i have small feet 24.5 to be more precise) and have Ride Cadence boots for my super small man feet. I rode it in 151 and boy did I love this board. I had exactly the same feeling you describe, I wanted that board to be under my feet.
It's incredibly manouverable and playful whilst being the right amount of stiff and damp. It just slashed through everything, popped amazingly on sidekicks and mogels on slope, and when you lay a carv, it just stays there despite the icy and variable snow. Hopefully it also holds on some powder days as the few bits of pow i touched wheren't even deep enough to say I rode it in pow.
I'd recommend this board 100% to any advanced rider that just wants to ride it all on the resort because this board is an absolute bang for the buck, plus having a quite minimalistic and killer design.
Thanks again because I wouldn't have looked into it since there are almost no shops with this board close to where I live in switzerland (but fortunately there was aone to test in saas-fee).
Ordered one online the same night and am looking forward to ride it all winter.
If I may, you suggest Ride C-6 for this. I still have my old RIDE FAME from 2015 aluminium bindings (before they add this numbers on the lines), that I enjoy quite a lot, but If I have to buy new ones with what would they compare to nowadays and that would pair nicely with the shadowban and ride cadence?
You convinced me to get this thanks for the best reviews man. Will my Strata’s compliment this board?
Absolutely!
I'm a rad dad (50) on the 158, 6ft (85kg). Done 20 days on this board around Tahoe mountains. Heavenly, Northstar and Mt Rose. So a mix of snow and terrain. This is a fun board, great to whip around trees, carve and cruise the groomers. Rides switch well, pops, easy to get air and forgiving on the landing. I even took it in the park a few days just to embarress my 17yr old. Only con, some days l like to ride hard and just bomb! I did find some chatter at speed and coming off a longer stiffer Rome. l did feel uneasy at speed laying down big carves. That said, unless your got 30 years under your belt and like to be a mence on the slops you maynot even notice - so take this as your intermediate/advanced one board all mountain solution.
I got one today !!! Yeaahhhh ! 154 ’ 2024 ride shadowban ! For Me in my weight 73 kg ! 9 US boots ‘
Waiting for snow ! 🌴🌴🌴🌴
Same bro! And how is it?
Got a 154 on a good sale, such a good board
Picked up the 57 for this season and I'm so stoked. It'll be my first true all mountain freestyle board after forcing my small quiver of all mountain/freeride boards to do everything over the years. Fun but turns your legs to jelly after a while. I'm hoping my Katanas or NOW Pilots are a good match (this was also my year to upgrade boots and the best fit I found ended up being damn expensive.)
Your bindings are solid choices for this.
can’t go wrong with either bindings. maybe sell your pilots for the select pro
@@himboslice_ Interesting. For the Hanger 3.0? I haven't tried getting my new Thraxis in the Pilot with the Hanger 2.0 yet but it might be an issue since the heel cup is slightly narrower. Also, on paper it says the Select Pros are dedicated Freestyle/Park, where the Pilots are All Mtn Freestyle, which is more my style, especially since Avran deems the Shadowban a competent carver. Not too worried though-- the Katanas have been great at everything so far. Then again, the skate tech does make carving a pretty cool experience .
Thraxis will fit in a Hangar 2.0 and 3.0 fine. It's a little tighter on the 2.0 but the boots will fit.
Just a quick update in case anyone is still looking for Shadowban reviews. I've had four full days on it so far, paired with Katanas. I'm pretty honest about new boards I get-- if I don't like it, or am so-so on it, I'll say so and sell it. In the case of the Shadowban, I don't know the material science or engineering or any of that stuff. I bought it to work into my quiver when I need a chill riding day here and there, and to give my legs a break from my all-mountain/freeride boards. But I've had such a blast on this thing, and every time I switched to my other boards, I just wanted to switch back to it. I tried to find something it's not good at-- speed? Well, it's stable AF. Chopped up groomer ice chunder? It's actually as damp as some of my freeride boards. Well it clearly butters well since it leans towards freestyle, so it must not carve well? Friends, it carves like a motherfucker. No joke. It also sticks landings like a specialist. I don't know how that's possible since it's also playful-- you can spring ollie/nollie 180s all day with a relaxed effort, but honest to god you can also straight-line it safely, and it somehow still holds an edge that'll spring you out like it was made for it. Yes it's only been four days, but as of right now, I think this is the closest thing to all mountain perfection I've ever ridden.
Love your reviews so far. Any suggestion for a new all-round deck choice between the Shadowban, ride Zero and Bataleon Goliath 2022? Local conditions (EU) recently haven't presented as many pow days but I still would like to have an option for those. Current ability is an overall intermediate and I'd like to get more into freestyle.
Shadowban all day.
thanks man
I bought an Algorythm at the end of last season for $230, still in the plastic, haven't had a chance to use it. Now I want this bad boy.
No you don't, go shred on that Algorhythm and have fun.
@@AngrySnowboarder 🫡
Sheeeeeeeeeet i just wanted someone to say what should i buy, over my (still great) Ride Dh 2008 board.
Now this must be great.
This Board is cheap right now. A lot of shops has it on sale. I am for one very pleased with it. I think most people will have a great time with this board. No matter your skill level. I had and i suck. The only thing i found, is that the top sheet is a bit fragile to nicks and scratches. And that's my only complaint. A minor cosmetic one. I think ill try and get the Deep fake or the upcoming Moderator. depending on the rewives. Let's see next year.
Love the reviews! For someone who already has a board for pow days and isn't worried about float much, would you still recommend this as a 50/50 park/resort board, or lean more towards a true twin (or something else)?
That is exactly who this board is for.
@@AngrySnowboarder thanks 🙏
Hey thats my question!
Thanks !
I have the Burton Fisch witch i love!
And,.. the skate banana haha 😂💩.
I am missing stabilitie and hope the Shadowban is the board for me.
With my 70 kilos i think the 154 is de one for me. Many Thanks Angry Sowboard guy!
Top review dude 👌, I'm basically a frothing intermediate and am after a do-it-all one hit wonder. Would this be a good fit?
Absolutely
I was torn between this and the doa, or possibly the mercury. I think this video just solidified my choice for the shadowban
Bought DOA last szn def trying this one for 23
@@kyler3155 how’d you like the doa?
The DOA is more oriented freestyle than the mercury if I remember well.
For me the mercury was better.
I hesited between the mega merc (after the mercury wanted something more f romthe mercury) and the shadowban.
I was torned between them. However I was an engineer in enviroment so the capita is more attrative for me.
I went with the mega merc.
I depend what you want and your preference. One thing I am sure it's that every top 5 or recommendation of Angry is gold ( we re lucky to have facts and not marketing) but your feeling is always your lead for your what you want.
I hope we help you a bit.
@@ginkerzo8954 I’m not much of a park junkie. Love a good side hit, roller, etc. but pretty much just wanna go fast and shred the whole mountain. Is the shadowban still a good fit?
@@tadmiller5358 look like it.
The Shadow is great for carving.
Have pop for everything.
It's the number 1 in the top 5 all Mountain/freestyle.
At the end of the video, angry explain for who is the snowboard.
It's a great board for sure
Spotted the Shadowban on that reality show “winter house”. Guess the dude got a super early release, since it was filmed in February.
Great review.
I am advance rider, 185 heigh 84 kg with 9.5 boot.
I mainly ride mountain no park. I this year aim to improve flat land (360 and a bit of combo spin) and experiment with powder riding (non very often in the Alps so not a board main feature).
So I am turned between the ride shadowban and the k2 passport. How different in flex?
What board and size would you recommend?
I’m torn exactly between these boards!
Hey! Thinking about picking up the Shadowban. Wanted to get your input on sizing. Stuck between either the 151 or 154. I would say I'm an intermediate rider that's trying to lean all-mtn but also progress on tricks throughout the runs and hit park a couple times. Sitting at 5'4, 155lbs ish. Thanks man!
I have ridden a 154 and I am similar in size as you. The only thing I noticed was initially I had to minor tweak my turns but nothing crazy. I was pleasantly surprised with how well I did. I’m 5’6 140lbs
I’m gonna buy one
Thanks for your reviews! Need to replace my Twinpig after I snapped the tail and I was thinking about the Warpig or the Dancehaul. The Twinpig was a real game changer for me and now I'm looking for a new one board quiver I can push even harder than the twinpig in eurocarves, larger sidehits and larger park jumps and enjoy few pow days we have in EU. Do you think the Shadowban could be a better option in order to progress than party boards? Or the Algorhythm? I'm 5'10x 185lbs x 11 boots and used to volume shifted boards, would you recommend 157 or 155W?
You probably want the Algorhythm.
Hi Avran, is there much difference between the 54 and the 57? My local shop only has the 57 and I fear it might be a bit much for my 170 lbs. Love your channel. All the best
3cms of effective edge, more surface area, and a little stiffer flex.
@Angry, hope you are right about this board as I have just pulled the trigger on the 2024 161. Hoping it is everything you say it is. Rad dad here (52 and 95kgs), but been riding old boards (Flow Solitude 164 and Lamar Cranium 161) for the last 8 yrs or so as my 'crotch goblin' has been growing. Time to get back up to date. Was looking at the Jones Mountain Twin before I stumbled across the Shadowban which looks like it will suit my needs. Here's hoping! Cheers
He is right, but yoir sizing might be off
What's wrong with his sizing? 161 is too small for 95kg? It's right on the upper limit based on the chart
Hey did you get on the 161 this season ? If so howd you like it
Evo has it listed as soft flex and you say it's middle of the road. I was dead set on a mercury, but this review really has me wanting to try this board out. Upper intermediate rider getting back in. Mostly hard charging, trees and side hits and such, tiny bit of park. This or the mercury?
Can't go wrong with either.
Hey Angry,
Love your review and I am looking to pick this one up as my main board this year. Will a 154 support my bootsize of 43 1/3 (US 10.5) or should I go for the 155W?
I will match this board with my Ride C8's
I'd go to the 55w, give you some added stability.
@@AngrySnowboarder im a size 10.5 but looking at the 157cm get away with it running angles of 15 15 ?
@@stevros48 yes
Have a 2020 Merc. Luv that thing till the end of the day when legs feel spent. I think SB could be a good choice especially as I get older but afraid it might be too soft at speed and it may feel too bucky comin off the Merc. I know it's one of those weird questions because a lot is personal pref but your opinion would be appreciated especially since u like the Merc so much.
I bought the Ride Shadowban per your recommendation and love it! I need to upgrade bindings to match well with this board. I'm uncertain what to go with and need your help once again. I want a binding that will allow me to go anywhere on the mountain and do anything. My list includes: 1. Battalion Astro Asymwrap. 2. Ride C-6. 3. Rome Katana. 4. Union Ultra. 5. Rome Vice. 6. Or something else....?
All of those are great.
ANGRY absolutely ROCKS! I never want to turn comment sections into "size suggestions" ... however I never see similar to mine (short / low weight / big feet) at 5'6" / 135 lbs / 9.5 Boot ... thus torn between the 147 and 151 on this board 🤷♂ Any input from ANYone would help lol. 147 seems better fit for height / weight but maybe 151 with my 9.5's. Thanks!
47 more lower level rider and want it to be softer. 51 for more general use and you know what you're doing.
@@AngrySnowboarder That is why YOU are the best! 151 it is and have both purchased + mentioned you to the retailer ... thank you sir! 👊 👏
Thank you for the review. I am looking to get a second board, currently riding a Berzerker 163W and want something a little more relaxed and mellow to ride with my wife. I have narrowed it down to the Jones Mountain Twin 162W and the Ride Shadowban, which would you choose and why? Would you say the Jones or Ride is better made? Also for the shadowban, is the 160W or 164W better for me, 6'3, 190lbs Boot size 12? Cheers!
Take your pick.
thx
You love this and the k2 passport. Which one would you pick over the other? (I know all mountain freestyle vs freeride) but still..
For the shadowband, with size 8 and 150 lbs, would you go 154 or 157? No park. Mainly carving and hittin side hits. (Coming from Rossi one 156 which felt good)
I own this. Get the 54.
I grabbed one of these over the summer. Can't wait to give it a shot.
As I like to tune my own board, do you (or anyone on here really) know the Base and Side Bevel/Edge angles are on this board?
Tried reaching out to customer service but never got a reply.
90 degrees.
@@AngrySnowboarder Oh wicked! Thank you for the reply! I appreciate it!
Great review and also very interesting to see the Top 5.
I’m torn between this and the Yes Standard Uninc!!
Very much looking for a board that can do a bit of everything - side hits, buttering around on the mountain, some nice carves, a bit of powder, a daily lap through the park, as well as something steep. I’m coming from an old Never Summer Proto CT that has been a workhorse for too long now!
Would you recommend this or the Standard Uninc?
Also, if I can, how will Union Force’s go on this? Time to upgrade?
This. Upgrade.
Legendary. Thank you!!
Hey Angry, great review thanks. I'm male 5'7" 170 lbs. athletic, intermediate snowboarder, trying to be a little better and more comfortable with jumps and speed. My first board outside of rentals is the Salomon ultimate Ride 155", which took a while for me to get used to. I would like a new board now. I am torn between this and the capita mercury 2024 of your review. I use resorts like Breck and Hunter and Mount Snow. Any recommendations for which board and the size?
You went from rentals to the Ultimate Ride? Did someone con you into buying it or do you have a death wish? Either will be better for your ability.
Hey Avran, I got this board following your recommendation. Going France in a month. What binding would you go for? Ride c-8, union strata or union ultra? I like canted footbeds and do all mountain freestyle and charging
C-8
hey man great reviews, gonna pick one up! I'm 160 lbs / 5'9" / size 10 boots - wondering if the 154 will work for me? Or will I need 155W?
It's kind of your call.
Thanks for the great vids! I ride a Gnu Rider’s Choice C2 and want to try a camber board. This one interests me, but I’ve seen mixed things about the profile including one review where the rider said he couldn’t see the camber and would consider it almost rocker. Curious your thoughts on the amount of camber and if you think there is enough to get the “full” camber experience?
Sounds like there’s some fucking morons out there talking out their ass. It’s cam rocker but underfoot you’ll get the camber experience for sure.
@@AngrySnowboarderHaha! Thanks for taking the time to respond. I went ahead and ordered one, found a great deal at $350. Appreciate all you do man!
Love your reviews! I cannot decide between Shadowban or Algorythm. I currently own a 2022 Rome Artifact and a 2020 Signal Disruptor. I like the flex and response of the Disruptor and the playfulness of the Artifact. For my next board, I want something that can go fast and carve hard but still do a park lap here and there. I am afraid the Shadowban will be too soft based on sites like Evo, and The-House rating flex at 2/10 (is it really that soft?). I am 5' 9" 165lbs. What do you recommend? Would either of these be a good addition to my quiver? Thanks in advance!
The fuck its that soft. The Shadowban is literally what you're describing as the middle ground between the Disruptors response and the playfulness you'll want in the tips of the Artifact.
@@AngrySnowboarder Exactly what I needed to hear! Board is on its way. Thanks again!
@@d7219416 which one did you buy?
@@maxblack3284 Went with Shadowban, I have 7 days on the board so far. No regrets. @AngySnowboarder review and description is on point.
@@d7219416 How does it hold up at speed and on steep icy slopes?
Great review! Which size would you recommend for 5’6, US size 7 and 140lbs?
50 or 51, can’t remember the size off the top of my head.
Great review.
I've got a Rome National 2020 (black&green) but it doesn't have the energy that I'm looking for. I love Ride Slimewall. I think that this is the right board for me. I'm 84kg/185lbs and 10boots: 155w or 161???
You sure you don't want an Algorhythm?
@@AngrySnowboarder... 44yold...27season...I took input from what you said in the video, but advice are welcome
I have bought the union falcon because it was too much of a good deal to pass on.
Now I am wondering if it is too much of a binding for the shadowban. If so, would it better match with the korua Otto?
Thank for your great review
It’ll work.
Hi man! What size would you recommend? I am 179cm height weight 70 . boot size 45.5EU (US 12) . Advanced rider - doing curving on high speed most of the time.
Hey angry! Thanks for all your awesome reviews!
I'm looking at the 2023 Salomon Sight and the 2023 Shadowban. I've been riding the past 3 years and still learning. Maybe hitting the beginning of intermediate level, but i want to progress, and want to get an all around board to figure out what riding I like. It'll be my first board so I'm having trouble figuring out the right size. I'm 5'8" 120 - 125lbs (172cm 55kg) and looking at either 147 or 150 for each board. What would you recommend?
Thanks so much!
What's your boot size and do you think you'll pack on anymore weight?
@@AngrySnowboarder
Boot size is US 9, Mondo 27. And I would like to put on some weight, but nothing crazy any time soon. Maybe 15 - 20 lbs in the next 2 years lol
Also, I live in Japan, but can't find the 151 Shadowban anywhere. The 147 I found for a great deal at almost half the normal price. And the Sight they have both 147 and 150 at the same price as the discounted Shadowban (both are ¥30,000 - super cheap for Japan)
@@japanmagicalshopper I'm going to push you towards the Sight with what you're telling me, get it in the 150 since you're in Japan.
@@AngrySnowboarder
Awesome! Thanks so much!
Also, can I ask why you would choose the Sight? Just so I can understand the thought process behind choosing a board
high praises for this board and the k2 passport. Prefer one to the other?
Going freeriding Passport, going to do a bit of all mountain Shadowban.
Hey Avran,
This review has me stoked and I want to buy this board. I’m 6’1 US12 Vans invado boot 207lbs with a +15 -15 stance. Which size would I want for 85% all mountain riding 15%park? 157, 161 or 160W?
60w.
I'm riding a Prototype 2, 153W. I'm intermediate, taking some small jumps, some cautious switch, like to "bomb" down some hills occasionally. Boot is Burton Photon 10M. Weight 156 lbs street clothes. I want a board that's pretty easy to load and get some ollie height. I'm not real strong in the legs. I want to learn carving this year. What size Shadowban do you recommend? Thanks a bunch, keep up the great work!
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Good review. Looking to add to my quiver. Would this be ok on east coast icey hard conditions? Currently riding a cold brew 23.
If you keep the edges sharp.
Hello Angry, thank u for the awesome content!! I would like to know 2 things...
I'm 1,78 cm size 9 and around 185-190 pounds with like 14% body fat, I'm thinking of getting a 157, am I correct?? Also, I want to know if my union strata's from the last year would be a good fit or should I get one of the 3 recommendations of the video u cos they are much better? Thank you so much!!
Yes.
Hey Angry! I have Union Atlas' and Burton Malavitas. Would either of those do well on the Shadowban or should I look at picking up like a C6
Malavita over the atlas
Seeing you said they're similar would you prefer this to an Indoor Survival? Would it do better on a pow day? I picked up a 156 Indoor at the end of last season and enjoyed the pop. Carves well but maybe cos it's not as wide it feels a bit more squirelly on deep carves than K2 manifest team (160w). I'm finding Rides offerings very interesting this season.. (also given their relationship with K2)
I'm riding this this year. But love me that Indoor as well. What you're more or less feeling is the difference in construction and materials between your MT and IS. MT is just an all around different ride.
@@AngrySnowboarder for sure. More of a beast. Good to know. Would love to try this board
Great review Avran. Could you please help me understand how does this differ against the Mercury for an all mountain board? Also is there things I can look at on a spec sheet that may offer insight to my question? Just thinking that way I could not ask as many stupid questions.
Every website usually has a technical diagram of the core components as well as the camber profile. Those two are super telling for what the boards purpose is as well as how it will ride. This will break down the carbon layup, core additives, etc. Now comparing Mercury to this there's some definitely overlap the big difference is in the core construction and camber profile. The ride has more carbon overall and has a longer camber profile so it will get more pop.
Hey Angry , thanks so much for your great reviews. I m riding 2017 Jackpot 154cm with 116,5 effective edge 25,1 waist widt . (158 lbs 9.5 Boots 183 cm Rad Dad nothing special cruising resort ) I decided to buy shadowban but couldnt decide the size as Effective edges of RSB s are bit shorter . Just want to ride as easy as my JP . Whould you recommend 154 (EE 114,7 WW 25.1 ) or 157 ( EE 117,2 WW 25,4)
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Hey Avran,
Intermediate-advanced skill level, 155lbs, 8-8.5 boot, 5'8, I do about 60/40 all mtn/park with heavy freestyle influence when riding all mtn. Should I be looking at the 151 or 154? Also would the ride C8 pair well with the shadowban? If not, what would you recommend? Thanks for the dependable content.
51 will be easier to spin and press so I'd probably go that route. Binding choice is solid.
Hello! Thanks for your reviews! Demoed some all mountain freestyle boards and this was my favourite. I test it in a 160W and I as thinking if the 155W it will be better. What are your thoughts? High end intermediate 6'3 tall, 185lbs with 11.5 infuse Vans. Not too mutch park, only small jumps. I want carving, side hits and progressing butters. I will replace my Arbor element rocker 158W and I have already an powder board, Rome stale fish 157.
Thanks a lot 🤙🏼
57 seems more like the ideal size.
@@AngrySnowboarder even with 11.5 shoes?
Well you're going to need a wide if they don't offer it find something that fits.
@hugocosta6196 did you end up going with the 155? curious on your experience with it
@@navg1409 I brought an Evil twin 156W. I found the shadowban good all around but evil twin more fun to play and if I go smaller I preferred bataleon. If I would pick shadowban I think I would with 160W
G'day Angry,
After having a blast on the Yes Typo (and spraying skiers, as you suggested), I'm wondering if the Shadowban is worth buying. I'm 5'10", size 11 US boot, 176 lb. I have the Typo 161, which I picked partly for waist width (254mm), and as you've said in various other comments/replies, a longer board to bomb a bit more (as opposed to playing around a bit more). However, I found that whilst carving I was booting-out when getting too horizontal and realised I probably should have picked a wide version of the board. Overall, I'm more in the rad Dad category, hitting the big 40 next year, keen on speed, carving, jumps, but not much into park.
Do you think a Shadowban will be much of an upgrade/worth the purchase, and if so which size/width Shadowban would you recommend? (the Ride website indicates the 155W has waist width 258mm, 160W has 264mm)
No. You want a more freeride specific board. The new Ride Deep Fake is probably where you should go if you did a Ride board.
@@AngrySnowboarder awesome thanks, time for me to start binge watching your videos on freeride boards :)
Another awesome review Angry! Debating between the Shadowban and k2 passport, intermediate rider, focus on carving mainly (I like the aggressive camber feeling) but also love ollies, small jumps and butters, pow. Do not do much park apart from a box here and there. Current riding Jibsaw 155 looking to upgrade. Height 175cm and 170lb (77Kg), boots Vans Aura pro 10 (feet 9.5 though), debating between 154 or 157cm. Also I could not find here the bindings you recommended, thinking of Burton cartel or Union Strata instead. Which board and bindings would you recommend?
Thanks in advance!!
Get the Shadowban and slap some Cartels on it.
Thanks for the reply Angry much appreciated
Hey Angry, great Video.
Definitely gonna pick up one for me. Everything you mention sounds like the board I was searching for for a year.
I´m 72kg (~160lbs) and got a 8.5 foot size. Which size would you recommend? The 154 or 157?
Thanks in advance
54 for more freestyle use and being playful, 57 if you want to charge a bit more. I'd probably lean towards the 54 for you.
@@AngrySnowboarderwould a 55W work for a size 9 and 185-190 geared-up?, or should a go with a 57; one is last year's and so the price diff is 100 usd and some change.
@@eugenux Why would you think you need a wide with a size 9?
@AngrySnowboarder, to save some cash. I don't believe I need a wide but, then again 258mm does is only 4mm wider than the 57. I was curious if could save me some beer money and take the 55w or I need to get the stick out of my broke a$$ and get the 57.
edit. thx for replying.
p.s. would you rate this as more damp than burton hth which rides ok(too little grip on icy, though) but, keeps killing my knees and joints right around 2 pm; and I do mtb-ing(dh, enduro) so, leg muscle shouldn't be a problem...I've simply got old(er), being at the round 40, and my body can't quite take what it could 5-10-15 years ago.
Hi Angry, Great review!
Availability for the Shadowban is seeming poor in Europe/UK.
I am 5'10, 190lbs, wear a size US11 boot.
There is a UK store selling a 155W, would this be too short for me? (Mainly carving and side hits but want to get a little more park experience next season)
Cheers
If you’re going full freestyle sure.
I really like this board , want to buy one , but only found one 154 and 155 W ..... im 73 kg / and 9US boots ... wish one can I go for it .... carving and some pow ... get some medium jumps will be my riding ...thanks for you time ...
With a 9 boot you don't need a wide.
@@AngrySnowboarder Gracias amigo 🥳
Thanks for the video! Do you think I'm going to be okay with this board after riding a skate banana for 10+ years? I'm between this board and the indoor survival and the party mod. Thanks.
Get some camber in your life, you won’t regret it
@@born2drum1 yea man. Night and day difference. I only ride camber boards now. I actually got a ton of boards now. 23 doa, 23 shadowban, 23 smokescreen and an old capita camber for rails practice. Thanks
@@arlokkkk good stuff 😎
Hi angry - I'm really interested in picking up this board, I have the option of a 157 or 154. I am 5'11", 175 lbs, size 10 boot. No park, just like to carve and go fast. The size chart on ride's website has super wide ranges on it. Do you have any thoughts on which size I should go with? I am leaning to 157 as I loved a rental 2021 Jones Mountain Twin in a 158W which felt just a touch big but manageable and I'm sure the width was making it feel bigger too. Thanks in advance.
57 since you do zero park
I picked up a 51 based on your top 5 video, you recommend Ride C-6 bindings, would the C-8 work ok?
Either or.
Hey angry,
I’m torn between the algo and the shadowban. I’m on a Rome warden right now but it leaves me wanting more when I ride it. Riding style is pretty aggressive like going fast, getting deep into carves, riding trees like it’s a park and hitting all the side hits. I ride a bataleon party wave + as well so I’m pretty familiar with how carbon feels in that board and I love how damp it is when hitting rutted out or tracked up terrain but not suitable for a daily driver. Just wondering what your suggestion would be. Also not sure if I should get the 155W or 157 Thank you!
Rider stats: 165-170lbs 6’1 boot size 11
Bataleon party wave + 154
Rome warden 154 wide
Shadowban.
I’m stuck between the algorythm and the shadowban. I mainly ride all mountain/park and I’m looking for a board that can do everything. Currently on a party platter and I’m tired of getting bucked around on choppy terrain. I’m sure both of these boards would suit me well but which of the two would be better?
Shadowban.
I’m in the Northeast and looking for a board to transition and progress as I move from intermediate to more advanced, looking to ride all mountain and the park once in a while. Would you recommend this board for me? Or what would be an alternative?
I want to know this too. I'm in the northeast and I want a board to do the same thing. I'm between this and rome party mod, capita doa or indoor survival
Mine just came in and I can’t wait to ride it ,but I can’t tell if the binding inserts are set back or just the recommended stance .. I’d like to ride it centered but can’t figure out how to get my bindings centered
Measure the tip to first insert length. Or you know ride with a little setback and not be afraid.
Shit Avran you have me now wanting one 🤙
Great review, Coming from a Capita DOA 157w should I downsize to the 154 or stick with the 157?
Size 11
185-190lbs
5'11"
Riding Mt. Hood, park focused all mountain rider
Stick with the 57 or bump up to the 60w.
@@AngrySnowboarder preciate it!
Hey angry, thanks for the review
I'm torn between the shadowban 157 and yes typo 158. low intermediate rider, can carve on intermediate runs but want to be a little more agressive and feel in control at reasonable speed. Which one you think handles better icy condiitions and which one you think is more forgiving? trying to not get ahead of myself and get a board I can't handle yet.
Also, what you think about the sizes? would you recommend sizing down a bit?
5'11 / 165-170 lbs
boots: ride the 92 / size 9
Thanks in advance
The Typo will have better edge hold underfoot and probably work better for what you want.
@@AngrySnowboarder thanks for taking the time 🤙🏽 would you recommend the typo 155 or 158?
It's your call.
Avran, One of your videos last year said that you've heard it before. That I promise to not buy a new board again. I need a new board like, well... But I bought a Ride board for the first time last year and fell in love with it. One of the funnest boards I have ever ridden. But this seems like more of a board that suites my style and needs. Resort riding, hard charging, fine carving a nice line dream board. Other boards I have in my quiver, The Ride Twin Pig 154, Jones Storm Wolf 161, Salomon Dancehaul 157. Waste of money or a different ride experience and worthy addition?
You don't need it, either sell the Twin Pig and get it, or just ride the Twin Pig.
@@AngrySnowboarder for how short it is, a 154, it’s surprisingly super stable! Even at high speeds and carving hard. Very fun board.It really holds an edge and works well as an all mountain board.
I’m 160 pounds with size 10 burton photons. Which size do you recommend? I haven’t had much experience with different waist widths and don’t want to be limited as I get better at carving. 50/50 park and everything else. Thinking 157 since i plan on getting a jib board in the future. Appreciate any insight 👍🏻
54 to 57
@@AngrySnowboarder would the 155W or the 157 be stiffer? Idk if that’s a dumb question
Rad dad here coming from Custom camber and looking for a notch more forgiving ride and easier turn initiation in slower speeds. My ideal board would be something like more precise Assassin with better edge hold for ice coast and better carvability without sacrifying too much of playfulness.
Having a good deal from Mountain Twin and Shadowban and thinking which one should I choose to fill the hole in my soul?
Mountain Twins going to be softer and have some added grip underfoot.
Do you make these reviews right after you ride the board/bindings? Or do you ride a bunch of stuff and then sit down and review it all..? And do you have to return the product? Do you have an option to buy it..? Just curious how it works.
he returns most of them unless he wants to buy/keep it.
@@himboslice_ I thought he kept them and gave many of them away through the year?
If you had to choose this board or the JMT for all mountain shredding and already have a powder specific board, so it won't be in deep pow. Which one would you choose?
Let's put it this way, I'm riding a Shadowban for my all mountain freestyle board this year.
Hi angry . Thanks for the review. Super helpful.
I ride in northern Italy, often hard icy snow unfortunately. No park. Only groomers and piste. Pow when we’re lucky.
Advanced level. Like to charge and carve with speed. Not so much jibbing. Switch 10%.
I’m 5’6” tall, 155 lbs, 8,5 boot size.
Can’t decide amongst Shadowban, Algorythm, yes standard uninc and aviator 2.0.
Any suggestions? Also the board size please.
Thanks a lot.
Algorhythm.
@@AngrySnowboarder eventually I bought the shadowban cause it was a deal at a local shop.
What an awesome board. Well stable at speed, holds edge perfectly and super fun for carving. Very good performance on ice as well. I tried it with the recommended setup 3/4” back. Next time I’ll try to set it as a twin moving the bindings forward.
Most important thing: this board does not kill your Legs at the end of the day, as you correctly pointed out
@@marcellocarrara9000 What size? I am similar 5'6" / 135 lbs / 9.5 Boot ... debating between 147 and 151. Thanks!
This one caught my eye. I need a new quiver of one for this year.
I'm only concerned if its too much of a step up from where I am at. Im not afraid to eat shit for a day or two to rise to the challenge.
Colorado. Progressing beginner/Intermediate resort rider with 25-30 full days of riding.
I categorize myself as such, Although I carve better than about 75% of the Riders and 99.9% of the fat skiers I witness. But I get my doors blown off enough to know I'm not a pro. I picked it up quickly, and get some decent speed, but my wet orange pool noodle of a board takes a lot of care and finesse to track a pencil thin line, and tends to wash out when pushed even a little bit hard. It bucks and rattles my knees to the point of exhaustion in rutted out lumpy terrain. At speed, Its nose and tail flap like a wounded seagull. And it generally feels like it distorts and deforms in a sub-optimal manner under foot when carving semi-aggressively.
(Salomon Pulse, per your suggestion, which was exactly what I needed at that time, thank you). Just out grew it in the carving department by day 10 or 15. And after a season and a half its disintegrating on me. Which Im happy for.
I definitely lean All Mountain/Freeride. Primarily carve all the Groomers, Steep wide open blues and single diamonds are where I spend 80% of my time. Trees on occasion, maybe 10% of the time, but nothing real tight or steep. Unless its in search of more fresh Pow. Moguls only when I have too. I mess around with basic butters on occasion. Mostly just to 180. I have almost Zero desire to send a jump over about 25ft, Im learning in my 30s and don't want to fucking die. And I don't really have any desire to Jib, nothing against the park I just want to keep my face away from steel rails. I pretty much just take the lift to the highest point above the trees and ride at a good pace to the bottom on one edge or the other, send a few rollers and side hits, and repeat.
I realize this is probably "too much" board, but I don't simply want an incremental step, I need a substantially better carving board than what I have been riding. But without sacrificing the ability to relax and drop my A-game here and there. I like a lot of pop and would also like to keep some of that torsional flex/ankle steer ability for when I just want to cruise back to the parking lot after taking a beating all day.
Will this board work for me? Should I buy literally anything else? Gnu Gremlin? The Passport?
What Size? 160W?
6'0" 225Lb
Size 11.5 thicc as fuck boots (Vans Hi Std Pro). And would my K2 Formulas make a good match? It seems like they would.
Thanks in advance.
Holy fucking wall of text. You need a middle of the road all mountain board for an intermediate rider. Might I suggest the Ride Manic instead.
@@AngrySnowboarder I would have edited it if I had more time. Sweet, thanks for the reply.
Hey angry, I’m wanting to pick this board this season but I’m torn between 2 sizes. I’m 6ft 2 195pounds with size 11 feet (29cm mondo) and don’t know if I should pick the 161 regular (257mm waist) or the 160W(264mm). I would love you help. Thanks again and keep up the great work. Big fan from Italy
60w
Hey Angry,
Great video!
I am torn between a Shadowban 155W and a 157. I am 6’1’ (185 cm) and 86 kg (190 lbs) riding with Ride Lasso size 11 (44.5 EU) which are 29 cm MONDO. I will mostly ride small to medium parks and maybe a few backcountry days a year. Do you reckon the 157 will be to narrow? I think it is 26.5 cm wide at the inserts. Thanks!
Going to be tight on that 57.
Appreciate the input. Thanks.
Thinking about picking up this board on sale now. Will Union STR work fine with it or too soft? I have a pair laying around, not sure if it’s worth picking up a different set. Thanks!
They'll work but there's so many better options.
Hey angry,
I'm torn between 2 sizes
155w or 157
5'7 200lbs 9.5 boots, currently riding gremlin 155 and do lots of freestyle around the mtn.
Which would you recommend? Thanks! Gremlin was also from your recommendation. Sick ass board 🫡🫡
You don’t need the wide.
Hi Avran, im starting to hit jumps and doing boxes really enjoy park and just straight carving crusing i would say i do 50/50. I weigh 190 6’0FT 10.5 boot should i do 155w or 154?
55w, give you more stability from the added width.
Hey Angry, thinking of picking this board up. Intermediate rider. 5’10”, 165lbs, 9.5. I love carving and cruising, but tarting to get into some basic park. I’m pushing 40 so not a ton of park, mostly rails and boxes. Can’t decide between the 154 or 157?
54
Weird Angry, I used to board a lot but haven't for 10 years. Got back into it and looking to replace my over a decade old board. Tried the K2 manifest 159 and shadowban 157 for half a day each - I found the K2 better when pushed on hard turns, was more stable at speed, had more pop off small hits and more fun to mess around on flat stuff (neither put in park and no powder). Is this the size? Or me being just crapper than you? Or are these generation of boards all pretty equal and either you need to be a pro reviewer to find a difference beyond rider differences of height weight etc? I'm looking for a quiver killer btw as only likely to get a few weeks next year. 😢
You rode it, you liked it, who cares what I say go buy it.
How does the Ride Zero compare to this board? Is it a little softer and Is it pretty similar when it comes to turning? Thanks!
Softer in the tips a little as it's easier to press plus it has the Asym sidecut which changes how it carves.
Just picked up a 160W you made my choice super easy! How would this board pair with the union contact pro bindings?
Not well at all. They're WAY too soft.
@@AngrySnowboarder how about union force?
That's a better choice.
Hey,
I'm mostly going to do carving and small to medium jumps. Im 5'11 x 180lbs x size 11, salomon dialogue boots 2023. Will I get toe and heel drag with the 155w? Im afraid im too light for the 160w. Really looking forward to getting a decent new snowboard since im on the skate banana atm.
Should be fine on the 55w.
Still riding my DH2, sounds like it may be upgrade time
What size for 175lb, boot size 10.5? Also, what would you prefer for groomers, jumps, side hits? Shadowban, Mega Merc, or DOA?
55 and this.
Myself... 157 '23 ---- Best board on the planet. Board just SLAYS. Perfect edge entry / wonderful carving experience... like Angry says, uniform and consistent. Snap pop yada yada... Just P I M P / every level 👾
How does it compare to indoor survival? Mostly just cruise around and pop off stuff and hit small features. Have a pow board. Had a 2009 ride dh and loved it, poppy but not too stiff.
Stiffer than the indoor with more snap. Little harder to press but breaks in at about the 30ish day mark and gets easier.
Hey Angry, I'm 6'3" 170lbs size 11 boots. Love side hits and jumping off everything I can as I ride around the mountain playful and fast. In between the 155w and the 160w. Any advice?
55w
I like to charge hard, hit some larger jumps and getting more into the jib. Currently have a nitro beast but I just think it may be slightly too much and like I would get more out of a board like this or the algorithm. Which would you recommend and would I need to change my nitro team pro bindings?
Algorhythm would be a lateral move so this makes more sense. Slap your Nitro's on it and go shred.
@@AngrySnowboarder okay I will try sell the beast and go for a shadowban! I’m just just under 6ft, 147lbs and size 9.5us boot. Would you recommend the 154 or the 157?
54
I’m super sold from your review! But Someone told me that this is one of the softest flexing boards on the market and there would be alot of chatter turning at high speeds. What would you say about that ?!
Someone once told me the world was going to roll me and I wasn’t the sharpest tool in the shed too!