Welcome to the Ride Crook review.
This review will look at the Crook both as a freestyle snowboard option and as a beginner snowboard option.
We will take a look at:
- The overall rating
- How the Crook compares to other similar boards
- Who the Crook is most suitable for
- An in depth look at the Crook’s qualities
- Final Verdict
Overall Rating
Board: Ride Crook
Price: $399 (USD recommended retail)
Style: Freestyle
Flex: Medium-Soft (3/10 on Ride’s Scale)
Freestyle Rating Score: 76.9/100
Beginner Rating Score: 90.5/100
Compared to other Men’s Freestyle Boards
I looked at 42 men’s freestyle/jib boards and:
- The average score was 79.6/100
- The highest score was 92.3/100 (see below)
- The lowest score was 69.8/100
- The average price was $439
- The Crook ranked 32nd out of 42
Compared to other Men’s Beginner Boards
I looked at 47 men’s beginner boards and:
- The average score was 85.7/100
- The highest score was 96.5/100
- The lowest score was 58.5/100
- The average price was $437
- The Crook ranked 16th out of 47
Overview of the Crook’s Specs
Check out the specs and sizing options for the crook below.
Specs
| Style: | Freestyle/Beginner | Flex: | Medium-soft (3/10) | |
| Ability Level: | Beginner to Advanced | Weight: | Feels light | |
| Shape: | True Twin | Camber Profile: | Flat to Rocker | |
| Stance: | Centered | Turn Initiation | Very Easy | |
| Feel: | Stable | Edge-hold: | Up to Medium Snow Conditions |
Sizing Options
| Size (Length) | 149 | 152 | 155 | 158 | 154W | 159W |
| Waist Width (mm) | 243 | 245 | 247 | 249 | 260 | 261 |
| Weight Range (kgs) | 34 – 60 | 45 – 68 | 52 – 75 | 57 – 80 | 57 – 80 | 68 – 91+ |
| Weight Range (lbs) | 75 – 135 | 100 – 150 | 115 – 165 | 125 – 175 | 125 – 175 | 150 – 200+ |
Who is the Crook Most Suited to?
This board will suit anyone who is just starting out on the slopes, who enjoys riding freestyle (particularly in the park) and anyone who likes to hit the groomers but is more of a casual rider than an aggressive rider.
As a freestyle board it is good and will do a great job compared to other boards not made for freestyle but there are better freestyle decks for a similar price – though it is pretty good for the price given that it’s under the average price of men’s freestyle decks.
As a beginner board it’s a really good option. Or a great option for anyone who knows how to ride but who is just starting out in the park.
The Crook in more Detail
Let’s take a look first at the Crook as a freesstyle deck and then we’ll take a look at it as a beginner deck.
As a Freestyle Snowboard
The Crook’s greatest strength as a freestyle deck is in jibbing. It’s nice soft flex and flat profile under foot really helps it to jib well.
It’s also great at riding switch which is pretty natural for a true twin board with a centered stance.
It’s not the best on jumps though.
If you’re big into jibs and aren’t too concerned with jumps then the Crook would be an awesome choice as a freestyle board.
As A Beginner Board
As a beginner board the Crook is a great choice.
A beginner board should feel stable underfoot, be easy to maneuver, make it easy to turn and in general easier to ride the slopes.
The Crook’s flat to rocker profile gives a stable base under foot with a lot of edge contact – and then the rocker sections towards the tip and tail makes making turns easier by making it harder to catch and edge.
The medium-soft flex makes the Crook forgiving and easy to maneuver.
The centered stance and true twin shape also makes it easier for beginners to find their balance and for learning to ride switch.
The Final Verdict
As a freestyle deck which it is first and foremost designed to be it isn’t bad but there are better options out there, in my opinion.
If you’re looking for more freestyle snowboard options check out my list of what I think are the top freestyle snowboards on the market today.
As a beginner deck it’s a great option and was only one off from making my top 15 beginner snowboards.
Check out the score breakdowns for the Crook below.
Score Breakdown as a Freestyle Board
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Switch: | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
| Jumps: | 3.0 | 15/25 |
| Jibbing: | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Powder: | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
| Carving/Turns: | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
| Speed: | 2.0 | 2/5 |
| Pipe: | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 76.9/100 |
Score Breakdown as a Beginner Board
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Flex: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Stability: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Turning Ease: | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
| Price: | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Versatility: | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Shape & Stance: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Base: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| TOTAL | 90.5/100 |
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