Hello and welcome to my Ride Wild Life snowboard review.
In this review, I will take a look at the Wild Life as an all-mountain snowboard.
As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com I will give the Wild Life a score out of 100 (based on several factors) and see how it compares with other all-mountain snowboards.
DISCOTINUED BOARD: Note that the 2022 model was the last model of the Wildlife.
Overall Rating
Board: Ride Wild Life
Price: $459 (USD recommended retail)
Style: All-Mountain
Flex Rating: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Flex Feel on Snow: Medium (5/10)
Rating Score: 82.1/100
Compared to other Men’s All-Mountain Boards
Out of the 41 men’s all-mountain snowboards that I rated:
- The average score was 82.3/100
- The highest score was 92.0/100
- The lowest score was 66.7/100
- The average price was $507
- The Wild Life ranked 28th out of 41
Overview of the Wild Life’s Specs
Check out the tables for the Wild Life’s specs and available sizes.
Specs
| Style | All-Mountain | Flex | Medium (5 out of 10) |
| Ability Level | Intermediate to Advanced | Feel | Stable |
| Weight | Normal | Turn Initiation | Medium-Fast |
| Camber Profile | Hybrid Camber | Shape | Directional |
| Stance Setback | 20mm (3/4″) | Edge-hold | Medium Snow |
| Price | $459 (USD) | Base | Sintered |
Sizing
| Size (Length) | 151 | 154 | 157 | 160 | 163 | 158W | 161W | 166W |
| Waist Width (mm) | 248 | 250 | 252 | 254 | 257 | 263 | 266 | 269 |
| Weight Range (lbs) | 100-160 | 125-205 | 130-210 | 140-220 | 160-220+ | 150-220+ | 160-220+ | 170-220+ |
| Weight Range (kgs) | 45-73 | 57-93 | 59-95 | 64-100 | 73-100+ | 68-100+ | 73-100+ | 77-100+ |
Note that the sizings changed for the 2018 model. The 2017 sizes are below, if you’re looking into that model. 2022, 2021, 2020 & 2019 sizes are the same as 2018.
2017 Sizes
| Size (Length) | 151 | 155 | 158 | 161 | 164 | 159W | 163W | 167W |
| Waist Width (mm) | 248 | 250 | 252 | 254 | 257 | 263 | 266 | 269 |
| Weight Range (lbs) | 100-150 | 125-175 | 130-180 | 140-190 | 160-210 | 150-220+ | 160-220+ | 170-220+ |
| Weight Range (kgs) | 45-68 | 57-80 | 59-82 | 64-86 | 73-95 | 68-91+ | 73-95+ | 77-100+ |
Who is the Wild Life Most Suited to?
The Wild Life is almost like an easy going freeride board in some ways – not enough so that it belongs in that category – but it does have a directional shape and a directional hybrid camber profile. There’s a good bit of rocker in the nose but virtually none in the tail. It’s otherwise camber.
So how does this affect who it’s suited to – well first of all, if you’re looking for a board that can do the things a freeride board can but in a more easy going, less aggressive way, then this board might be suited to you.
It’s also much cheaper than your average freeride board and a good bit cheaper than your average all-mountain board even, so if you’re looking to get this style of board but have a smaller budget, then it’s also a great option.
Whilst it’s easy going, it would be going too far to say that it’s suited to beginners. Certainly an intermediate rider can handle this board and would be great for an intermediate rider who wants to get into some freeriding but without the associated aggressive stiff board.
The Wild Life in More Detail
O.k. let’s take a more detailed look at what the Wild Life is capable of.
Demo Info
Board: Ride Wild Life 2018, 157cm (252mm waist)
Date: March 4, 2017
Conditions: Plenty of fresh powder around. Had been puking for a good few days leading up. Still bumpy and chundery in places as it was a Saturday but mostly soft good conditions on the groomers and plenty of powder off.
Bindings angles: +15/-9
Powder
This board has great float in powder – and that’s no surprise given the ample rocker in the nose, the directional shape and the ¾” (20mm) setback stance.
But it’s not as good riding or landing in powder switch – which is also no surprise given the lack of rocker in the tail and the directional shape and setback. If you only like to ride the powder in one direction you can up the powder score here.
Carving & Turning
I found this board really easy going. It’s got a medium flex (bordering on medium-soft) and that rocker in the nose does help with some smooth turn initiations. You can definitely get away with skidding your turns on this board, so if you’re technique is off or if you need to make corrections, you don’t get punished for it.
In terms of carving, you can definitely put a carve in. It’s not a super carver, but it’s not bad either.
Speed
This board is pretty stable at speed and pretty fast. One of the faster, more stable all-mountain boards I’ve ridden. Not to the level of a good freeride or aggressive all-mountain board but still really good and as good as it gets in this category.
Let’s Break up this text with a Video
Uneven Terrain
It’s pretty good in uneven terrain. It feels reasonably damp in general and when you get on the bumpy stuff that helps. I think the softer rockered nose with the stiffer, non-rockered tail might have helped this too – also the fact that it’s a forgiving not-too-stiff board.
Jumps
It’s pretty good on natural kickers and even for jumps in the park. It hasn’t got killer pop but it’s not dead either. Landings feel nice and stable.
Best for straight airs though (or 360s) but not as fun for landing or approaching switch than others.
Switch
It’s certainly doable and if you owned this board you’d get used to it to an extent of course. But it’s not perfect. That lack of rocker in the tail and that setback and directional feel does make it trickier riding the other way.
And turn initiations aren’t as smooth/easy going in the other direction.
Jibbing
Not really what this board is made for and certainly not it’s forte.
Changes from the 2021 Model
As far as I can see the 2022 model is the same as the 2021, 2020, 2019 & 2018 models, except for the graphic.
Changes from the 2020 Model
As far as I can see the 2021 model is the same as the 2020, 2019 & 2018 models, except for the graphic.
Changes from the 2019 Model
As far as I can see the 2020 model is the same as the 2019 & 2018 models, except for the graphic.
Changes from 2018 Model
Apart from the graphic the 2019 model is essentially the same board as the 2018 model, as far as I can tell.
Changes from the 2017 Model
The 2018 model changed a couple of things. Firstly, the sizings are now different (see size charts above).
Secondly, the 2018 model now has a hybrid camber profile where the 2017 model had a flat-to-rocker. The old profile was flat from tail contact point and all the way through towards the nose but with the rockered nose. The 2018 model has replaced those flat sections with camber sections.
Score Breakdown and Final Verdict
Check out the breakdown of the score in the table below.
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Powder: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Carving: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Speed: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Switch: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Jumps: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Spins: | 3.0 | 3/5 |
| Butters: | 2.0 | 2/5 |
| Jibbing: | 2.0 | 2/5 |
| Pipe: | 3.0 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 82.1/100 |
The Wild Life is something of a unique board in this category. If you plan to use this like a forgiving, easy going freeride board (which is potentially a more accurate description), then it’s a great buy and at a really good price.
If you’re looking for the best do-it-all kind of board going around, then there are some better options – but the Wild Life is still a great option as an all-mountain board, especially for the price.
More Info, Current Prices and Where to Buy Online
If you want to learn more about the Wild Life, if you are ready to buy, or if you want to research current prices and size availability, check out the links below.
If you want to check out other all-mountain options or see how the Wild Life compares to others, check out the next link.
>>My Top 10 Men’s All-Mountain Snowboards
Hey Nate,
Really enjoying your site with the profiles and reviews. I’m looking to purchase for next year, trying to take advantage of end of season sales. I have the chance to get the Ride Wildlife, Manic, or Warpig at a really good price. Here are my stats. Would appreciate any opinions. I’m back this season after 14 years of life.
Age – 47
Height – 5’11
Weight – 210 lbs
Riding Location – PNW, primarily groomers at the resort with the kids (skiing,) but occasionally get out to blues and blacks. The snow conditions aren’t predictable, and they will make it if needed. I’m not in the park, or looking for big jumps (my back and bones can’t take the hits.)
Based on your profile guides, I would say I’m a realistic intermediate 5. I can ride switch, and am trying to get better, but primarily ride directional. In my mind I’m still in my 20’s and think I can do what younger riders can do, but I do know my limits, so again, won’t be in the park unless I can take some lessons.
I was looking at NeverSummers Snowtrooper, but honestly the price is a little steep, but I also realize you get what you pay for.
Thanks in advance for any advise.
Hi Mike
Thanks for your message. And apologies for the slow response, flat out right now.
I would be leaning Wild Life. It’s a better board, IMO, than the Manic, and really good for your level of riding, IMO. The Warpig is probably doable, but a little more advanced – and sizing is a little more abstract.
Size-wise, probably between the 160 and 163, depending on whether you want to optimize more for speed or more for maneuverability. But if you could also let me know your boot size, that would be great – also important for sizing.
Hope this helps
Nate,
Thanks for the reply, and no need to apologize.
My boot size is “in the works” at the moment. I followed another website snowboardbootsizer dot com and youtube video titled (How To Measure Your Feet For Snowboard Boots, Snowboards and Snowboard Bindings) on the proper way to size based on the mondo sizing, and it shows me at a US9. I wear a US10 athletic shoe. So I bought a US9 DC Mutiny 2020. They were snug and figured over the course of a couple days riding they would pack out. Well, even if they have, I still think they are too tight, as I’m constantly kicking my heel to get some space for the front of my toes. So I think I might be a US9.5.
About speed vs maneuverability. I’ve never understood how 3cm could make that much of a difference. Would the difference be noticeable? I guess it would make sense in trees, but I wouldn’t be in them primarily, especially with the kids at their ages.
Hi Mike
Mondo sizing is nice in theory, but find it seldom works in practice all the time for most people that I talk to and for myself personally. And can really depend on brand too. I wear US10 in most shoes (sometimes 9.5) and find for snowboard boots, I’m either 9.5 or 10 mostly, but can even wear some brands in a 10.5. I have a 27.3cm left foot and around 27cm in my left foot. So, I should be US9.5 for all snowboarding boots if mondo sizing was perfect, but 9.5 is definitely too small in some brands for me. For DC boots, I’d never get in a 9.5. The 10 fits just right. It’s on the slightly too snug side to start with and then packs out nicely after heat molding and riding. If you’re mondo translates to US9, then I would say you’re more likely to fit the US9.5 best in DC boots.
You’d be surprised how much difference 3cm can make. If you were to put that 3cm outside the contact points – i.e. add it to the tip and tail – then you wouldn’t notice that much difference, except in powder, but when you add it to the effective edge, it’s quite noticeable. In the case of the Wild Life 160 vs 163, 2.6cm of that extra length is added to the effective edge, so that would be quite noticeable, IMO.
So based on a 9,5US Boot what would you recommend? The 160 or 163? Thanks
Hi Mike
I don’t think either would be wrong, but I’d be leaning 160. I would put your “standard all-mountain” size at around 162. So Both sizes are within range, but the reason I would lean 160 is a. you describe yourself as intermediate 5 and sizing down a little will make the board more manageable and b. because of boot size. The 163 isn’t obsessively wide for your foot size, but it’s on the wider side, so that combination of being at the longer end of your range and at the wider end of your range, overall makes it a little on the big side. But still very much doable. And if you wanted to get the most out of the board for speed and powder float and were less concerned with quick, short/sharp turns, then the 163 certainly wouldn’t be wrong, but I’d be leaning 160.
Hi Nate!
Hope all is well. I recently bought the 2022 Ride Wildlife 163 online and now questioning my purchase. I got a good end of season price. I see mixed reviews, but thought my initial research was good. Anyway, I’m 6’2″, 200 lbs, 10.5 boot, intermediate rider. I finally pulled the trigger since my Salomon is 22+ years old. I get on mountain a few times a year generally freeriding and like speed, but think I need some forgiveness, and would like the occasional small trick/jump. I’m also on the east coast where conditions are a bit harder/icy. Did I make the right choice? I matched it up with Ride A-6 bindings and will use my old Salomon Malumute boots. I’m thinking I may purchase the aluminum discs for the bindings to ensure a little more stiffness. What do you think?
All the best and thank you,
Keith
Hi Keith
Thanks for your message. And apologies for the slow response, flat out right now.
I think the Wild Life should work for what you’re describing. I haven’t ridden it in hard/icy conditions, so that’s the only real question mark – other Ride boards I’ve ridden haven’t been great in those conditions – not terrible either, but not amazing.
But it’s the kinds of board that’s more freeride oriented, but forgiving and easy going. Given the flex it’s never going to be an out and out bomber but can handle a reasonable amount of speed. Size-wise, I think the 163 should work well. The 160 would have also been a possibility, but given you like speed and with 10.5 boots, I think he 163 was a good way to go for you, for this board, for what you’re describing. The A-6 should be a good match for the board too and what you’re describing.
Hope this helps
Great site! I’ve learned a lot from your reviews and advice!
Quick question – I’ve been riding a Ride Agenda 155 and am considering the Ride Wildlife 157. I’m 5’9” 170lbs and am probably right around beginner 4 or intermediate 5 skill level. I ride mainly groomers but do enjoy running off the sides into the off-groomers / between trees quite a bit. I like the Ride Agenda but it feels super chattery at high speeds and I’ve been told it’s a little short for my specs.
Do you think the Wildlife would be a suitable board for me or do you have any other recommendations?
Thanks!
Hi Ray
I think the Wildlife would be a good match – it’s a little stiffer and a little more advanced than the Agenda, but it’s a really good fit for your level. You should definitely notice better stability at speed, but without it being too much board. Size-wise, I think the 157 should work really well too. I think 155 is a good size for you as a complete beginner, but being more level 4/5, you can size up a little. So, yeah, long story short, I think going from Agenda 155 to Wildlife 157 would be a really good step up, without being too big a step. It’s also a more directional feeling board than the Agenda, which sounds like it will suit how you ride better as well.
Hope this helps with your decision
Hey Nate, first of all: I Love your reviews! Thanks a lot for all that effort you put in here!
I would like to get your opinion about the following. I am 193cm tall at 97kg, Boots are US11,5 (Nidecker) and my riding level is about 3,5/5. 36years old, over 20 years on Board (10 days per year + Skateboarding for the same time).
I Love carving since I owned an NVS Proto Type 2 in 161wide. Also the playfullness of the Board was great. Unfortunately I broke the nose of the PT2 on my last vacation. I would sacrifice a little bit of the playfullness for getting less chatter at high Speed and more rise in powder.
My favorite would be the Capita Mercury, but the biggest wide Version is only 160cm long. I fear its to short. Others are NVS Hammer in 165 wide or Slash Brainstorm in 163 wide. What would be your recommendation, if I search for a still somehow playful board (jibbing and Park not so imortant, but fun to jump all possibilities left and right of groomers), which can afford more speed and is better in powder than the PT2 and still carves well (Maybe not as perfect as the PT2, as this was its biggest strength IMO).
Thanks for your help and have a great Weekend!
Hi Christoph
Thanks for your message.
Size-wise, I think you would appreciate something a little longer – 163-165 is a good range to look at, IMO.
Yeah, I think the Mercury would work well for what you’re describing, but I agree that the 160W is probably too small.
I haven’t ridden the Hammer, so can’t say for sure, but looking at the specs and going for the bigger size in 165X you would almost certainly get more stability at speed. Also you should get better powder performance. It’s traditional camber, so that in itself isn’t going to be great for powder, but it’s directional, tapered and setback and I see they also mention that it has “front end rise and float mechanics”. Don’t know for sure what that means, but sounds and looks like there is something in the nose that’s lifted to help with powder float. I’d say you’ll definitely feel it stiffer (NS rate it 7/10 flex versus 6/10 on the Protosynthesis – and the PT2 maybe a little softer than what the Synthesis is), which will of course help with stability and will also make it less playful. So, it could certainly work for what you’re describing, but having not ridden it, can’t say for sure. Not going to be amazing at switch – certainly not as good as your Proto Type 2.
The Slash Brainstorm is relatively playful and not sure you’d see much improvement in stability at speed. Maybe a little because of the size, but not heaps, I wouldn’t think. Better in powder for sure. Not as good as switch. You wouldn’t be loosing heaps, if any in terms of playfulness, IMO. But you wouldn’t be gaining much, if any in stability at speed either. Certainly gain in terms of powder though.
You could look at the Capita BSOD, which has a 165W. A little stiffer than Mercury – and more directional (so not as good for switch, but still not too bad). Would certainly give you a good boost in terms of stability at speed and float in powder. Certainly not going to be as playful as the PT2 – or as good for sidehits but can decent for sidehits.
The Wild Life, IMO, not going to give you anything extra in terms of stability at speed, IMO. But it will give you more for powder for sure. Again, not going to be as good for switch. Size-wise, if you went up to the 166W, then you would get more stability at speed, most likely, so it could be an option. Overall the Wild Life is quite an easy going ride, more than an aggressive one. So it’s not super suited to bombing, in that size, it could give you a little more of what you’re looking for.
Hope this gives you more to go off
Thanks a lot Nate for your immediate and detailed answer! This helps definately. And sorry for the ‚double message‘. Was not sure if it was saved. So I will check out the BOSD and the Hammer a bit… cheers
You’re very welcome Christoph. If you think of it at the time, let me know what you end up going with.
Hi Nate,
Love your site and your detailed, individual answers! What a service! Thumbs up!!!
I am 193cm tall and have about 97kg.
Boots are in 11,5 US.
I destroeyd my NVS Proto Type 2 Last holiday. It was 161x and I loved the playfullness and especially the carving abilities. But it was too short in powder and became a bit chattery at higher speed (> 45mph) IMO. I would sacrifice some playfulness und would love to gain some more speed and powder abilities. In general my riding Style changed a bit into AllMtn, Powder and deeper carving instead of using every small opportunity to jump whenever i do not want to skip this completely (Maybe the age is coming – 36 ;-)). I am looking also for the Capita Mercury (160w – unfortunately the longest wide version – I fear its to short), the NVS Hammer in 165 wide and the slasher Brainstorm in 163 wide.
What Size would you recommend for the Wildlife and would it suit my ridung style?
You have any alternative Ideas or comments to my Selected alternatives?
My ability level i would see at 3,5/5. And i really do a bit of everything except big Kickers and Rails in the Park and reall jibbing. Carving groomers 50%, powder 30%, Playing around at site hits (360s are my max but doable) 20%. Switch in total about 10-20%.
Thanks for your ideas!
Christoph
Hi, Nate.
I need your advice. I’m going to buy a new snowboard, but can’t finaly decide which one. I 183cm hight and 95kg, boot size 44EU. I want to focus on freeride in this season, but not agressive, more chill riding. So i think between Rossignol Templar 158W and Ride Wildlife 161W. What you advice?
Thank you!
Hi Ruslan
Thanks for your message.
For more chill freeriding, I think those options should work well. The Wild Life is a little more freeride oriented than the Templar – and the 161W size is probably the better size for you as well. I’d say around 164 would be a good “advanced all-mountain” length for you. For freeriding you could go a little longer than that. But given that you’re looking to keep it chill – then you probably don’t want to go longer than that – you can go a little shorter. The 161W Wildlife is on the wide side for EU44, IMO, but given that 161 is a little on the shorter side for your height/weight, IMO, I think that size really works. I think the width of the 159W Templar would be really good for your boots, but it would be sizing down quite a lot – and given that it’s a good width for your boots, I think it would be sizing down too much. I think if you went Templar that the 162W would be the better size.
Hope this helps with your decision
Hi Nate ,
I hope this message finds you well .
My name is Agustin and I am writing from Argentina. Actually I have both a Ride Wilife 157(bought it on 2018 but have not use it yet) and a lib tech hot knife 156 quite a hell of a deck(since 2014 with this deck). I am looking the possibility to sell one of them. How you could compare both and in your opinion which one is better ? I Really like to ride off piste between trees looking for small pow and natural spots, when charging the piste like to go really fast and aggressive.
Hi Agustin
Thanks for your message.
Overall, the Hot Knife would be my preferred of the two boards, but they are quite different boards. The Wild Life is a more mellow ride – quite playful. It’s also relatively directional. Not tapered or anything, but quite directional. The Hot Knife is a more aggressive ride and more freestyle and piste focused. So it’s a tough call, based on what you’re describing. For riding fast and aggressive on piste, I’d take the Hot Knife hands down. But in powder, off piste I’d prefer to have the Wild Life. The Hot Knife will do the job in powder, particularly when it’s not that deep, but the Wild Life better for deeper pow, IMO.
If you only really see quite shallow powder, then I would keep the Hot Knife, because it will be fine in powder and excel more for your other riding, IMO. If you ride deeper powder at times, then it might be worth keeping both and using the Wild Life on pow days – or even sell the Wild Life and get a dedicated powder board to go with the Hot Knife. If you’re really looking to only have one board and you need it for deeper powder, then the Wild Life is the more versatile all-round option. It’s just not going to handle the times you want to ride fast and aggressive as well as the Hot Knife does.
Hope this helps with your decision
Hello from Russian snow-kingdom!
Nate, I really need in your advice! I have been riding for last 8 years and I think that I’m someone between intermediate and advanced rider. I like freeriding and sometime high-speed runs. Usually I rent a big snowboards to get that lovely “ship-like” feeling. I’m 75kg and 191cm tall man with 12 size of boots. What would you recommend: k2 raygun pop (164) or ride wildlife(166w)? Also I thought about ride berzerker, but than decided, that I’m afraid of it XD
Thanks for your job, looking forward to your reply!
Hi Vlad
Thanks for your message.
I haven’t ridden the K2 Raygun Pop, so I can’t give you a direct comparison. But based on specs of the Raygun Pop vs the Wild Life, I would say:
– The Raygun Pop looks like it’s stiffer, so it will give you more stability at speed. Though going with those sizes, I don’t think that’s going to be too much of an issue
– The Raygun pop is better for harder/deeper carves, having more camber and stiffness to it
– The Wildlife would be better in powder
– The Wildlife is more easy going, and more maneuverable at slower speeds
– The Raygun Pop is likely more poppy (as the name suggests) and probably better overall for jumps
But yeah having not ridden the Raygun Pop, I couldn’t say for sure the extent of all this, but hope this helps a bit anyway
Hi
I’m looking to buy the 2019 edition of this board, but I was wondering about sizing..
I am 1m80, 95kg & my boot size is 10, 10.5 & I ride +15 -15
I was thinking about the 157 version..
What would you recommend?
Hi Matt
Thanks for your message.
Width-wise you should be fine on the 157, with +15-15 angles. Certainly with 10s. With 10.5s it adds a little overhang, but I’d say you’d still be fine.
But I think the 160 would be the better length for you. If you know that you like to ride a little shorter or if you are a beginner, then 157 is doable, but usually I would recommend the 160. The 163 would also be doable too, if you’re an advanced rider.
Hope this helps with your decision
I am 6’1 and 195 pounds. I like to ride groomers, dip into some trees for some fresh powder and hit natural kickers here and there. What size would you recommend?
Hi Trent
Thanks for your message.
Depending on boot size, I would look at the 160, or 161W (or possibly even the 158W). But if you could let me know your boot size and ability level, that would help in giving you a more educated opinion.
Hi Nate,
I have a size 9uk boot (thirtytwo team 2) do you think this would work with the 154 wild life with 250 waist width?
Thanks
Hi Tom
Thanks for your message.
It’s on the narrower side of UK9s, but it could work depending on your binding angles. I’m happy riding boards with a 250mm waist width and even slightly narrower than that (I ride US10s – equivalent of UK9s) but I mostly ride binding angles +15/-15. With a straighter angle on the back foot, it would be pushing it, in terms of being too narrow. You wouldn’t necessarily need a 15 degree angle on the back foot, but if you ride with something like 0-6 degrees it could be pushing it. Otherwise, I think you would be fine, width-wise.
Hope this gives you more to go off for your decision
Nate,
Great site love your reviews but hate how hard it is too find a board! I’m torn between The Ride Wildlife, The Capita OuterSpace Living or the Jones Mountain Twin. I’m 6ft, 90kgs boot size 10UK Top end beginner but early intermediate.
Out of the 3 boards I mentioned, what would you recommed?
Thanks dude
Patrick
Hi Patrick
Thanks for your message.
As a high-end beginner/early intermediate rider, all 3 are options. I would say that the Outerspace Living would be the more beginner friendly option and the Mountain Twin the least beginner friendly. But the Mountain Twin is still doable for intermediate level, but it will be the steeper learning curve of the 3, IMO.
Between the Outerspace Living and Wild Life, one thing to think about is the style you see yourself riding in the future. If you think you’ll spend more time riding powder, off-groomer, and groomers, then the Wild Life would be a great option. If you think you want to learn some freestyle stuff – jumps, boxes, rails, butters, spins, riding switch etc, then the Outerspace Living would be the better option. But it’s also good for riding groomers Also doable for powder but not as suitable as the Wild Life.
Length-wise, I would be looking at something between 158 to 160.
Width wise minimum of 254mm at the waist, if you ride with +15/-15 binding angles. Minimum of 261mm if you ride with a back foot of 0 degrees.
Hope this helps
Hi, I’m 100kg at 180cm and looking at the Ride Wildlife 157 x 251mm with a size 12 boot. I’ve only done a few days boarding but want to do more. I rented a board which had 12 deg and 15 deg angle bindings. I’m just a little unsure if it will be too narrow for me. Most of my riding is on groomed runs. I’ve done alot I’d skateboarding and gave kicked snowboarding up pretty quick.
Hi Shane
Thanks for your message.
In my opinion the 157 would be too narrow for you. Length wise, as a beginner, I’d say something like 158 to 160 is probably a good length, so the 157 not too far off in terms of length, but too narrow for 12s, IMO.
I think the 158W would be a much better size for the Wild Life for you.
Hope this helps
Looking into this board but not sure what size to get.
I think this will keep me progressing for a long time, Im not into park and it will be mostly groomers
194cm
100kg
47 EU boot size
Intermediate(level 4/5)
Any tips on bindings to go with it?
Thanks for your work here its a great resource.
Hi Rik
Given your specs, ability and riding style, I think the 166W would be the best size for you for this board.
For bindings, I would check out the following:
>>Top 5 All-Mountain-Freeride Bindings
OR
>>Top 5 All Mountain Bindings
But for your specs, probably something with at least a flex of 6, would be a good way to go. Something 6 or 7 would work well, IMO.
Hope this helps with your decision
I can get this board for 233 euro so thats pretty good I think.
Will have a look at the bindings next.
Thank you Nate
You’re very welcome Rik. Yeah 233 euro sounds like a good deal to me.
Hi Nate,
Thanks for your overwiew, it helped a lot. I need your advice for the size. I’m 6,1 215lbs with boot size 11. Should I stick with 166w or it will be enough 161w?
I am affraid that I am a little overweight for 161w but from the other side I don’t know if 166w will be not to width for me?
Thanks for your reply!
Hi Mike
You should be fine on the 161W in terms of weight. No need to go the 166W if you don’t want to.
If you are an advanced rider, then anything around 163 is a good length for your specs, IMO, for this type of board. If more of an intermediate rider, then 161 is a really good size – and is still a good size if you’re more advanced. You could ride the 166 if you’re more advanced, but it is getting pretty wide for your boot size and is getting on the long side too.
I would say to go for the 161W.
If you ride binding angles like +15/-15 or similar, then you could even get on the 163 (257mm waist). But if you ride with a straighter back binding angle, then the 161W would be better.
Hope this helps
Hi Nate!
I love this site almost as much as i like this board: i really fell in love with this Ride Wild Life. I’m really going to buy it, but I’m very doubtful about the size: I’m 177cm x 65kg, and i don’t know which size pick between 154cm and 151cm. I would describe myself as an intermediate rider (level 4), and i never owned a board, but the last time i went snowboarding i had some great rides with a Burton progression 152cm (winter 2017). Looking forward for an advice! Thank you,
Daniele
Hi Daniele
Thanks for your message.
It’s a tough call, there. I would say you’d be around a 154, potentially 155 at an advanced level, in which case I’d definitely say 154. But as an intermediate sometimes it’s nice to still take a bit of length off – not as much as a beginner, but a little can be nice. That and the act that you enjoyed riding a 152. I think either one would be a good choice and you can’t really make a bad choice between them, but here are the subtle differences that you’re likely to notice between the 2 sizes, IMO:
1. The 154 will have better float in powder, and be more stable at speed, and better for long wide carves
2. The 151 will be a little more maneuverable/agile at slower speeds and better for spins, jibs, butters and in the trees
So it’s really what you value more of in terms of those aspects.
The other thing is, what’s your boot size? It might be the case that one or the other is more suitable width-wise.
Hope this helps
Well first of all thank you very much for your answer: this is the most exhaustive i could got.
Btw, I’m mostly an allmountain rider and i know no tricks, but i really want to learn some easy one and, as you said, a shorter lenght can help me. I don’t own any boot, I’ve always rented them and they were 42 EU size. I’m probably gonna get Burton Moto 42 EU.
So, after your help, I think i’m gonna go for a 151: do you agree?
Hi Daniele
Sorry for the late response – have been testing boards all weekend and today.
Yeah since you are wanting to learn some tricks, then the 151 would be the better option. And it would be a little better for your boot size too, IMO.