Spotlight Pick
Ripper x Volcom Snowboard - 2023 - Kids'
Balanced option for paddlers who want a high-confidence all-round setup with strong value retention.
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Product Breakdown
Get your kid on the fast track to shredding with the Nitro Ripper Snowboard. Stable and catch-free, its perfect for aspiring groms of all skill levels. Easy maneuverability, soft flex, and a durable base make it a top choice.
Deep Dive
Why We Like The Nitro Ripper Snowboard
The Nitro Ripper Snowboard is perfect for young riders who are just starting their snowboarding journey. Its forgiving youth-specific flex and stable, catch-free flat profile make it ideal for beginners.
Featuring a hybrid flat profile, this snowboard provides a stable feel and minimizes the chance of catching an edge. Its twin shape allows riders to ride in either direction with equal ease.
With a soft flex and radial sidecut, the Nitro Ripper Snowboard is easy to maneuver and allows for effortless carves. Its Premium Extruded FH base is also easy to repair, perfect for young riders who are still learning and may ding it up in the park.
Details
Specs
Length: 86cm, 96cm, 106cm, 116cm, 121cm, 126cm, 132cm, 137cm
Profile: Flat-Out Rocker (hybrid flat camber, nose & tail lift off before traditional contact points)
Shape: twin, radial sidecut
Flex: soft (2 of 10 on Nitro's scale)
Effective Edge: [86cm] 500mm, [96cm] 600mm, [106cm] 700mm, [116cm] 800mm, [121cm] 850mm, [126cm] 900mm, [132cm] 960mm, [137cm] 1000mm
Waist Width: [86cm] 180mm, [96cm] 190mm, [106cm] 200mm, [116cm] 208mm, [121cm] 216mm, [126cm] 218mm, [132cm] 224mm, [137cm] 232mm
Sidecut Radius: [86cm] 6m, [96cm] 6.5m, [106cm] 6.7m, [116cm] 6.8m, [121cm] 6.9m, [126cm] 6.9m, [132cm] 7m, [137cm] 7.1m
Stance Width: [86cm] 10.2 - 13.4in, [96cm] 11.8 - 15in, [106cm] 13.4 - 16.5in, [116cm] 15 - 18.1in, [121cm] 15.7 - 18.9in, [126cm] 16.5 - 19.7in, [132cm] 16.5 - 21.3in, [137cm] 17.3 - 22in
Stance Setback: centered
Mount: 4-hole
Core: Powercore (tip-to-tail poplar)
Laminate: Bi-Lite (biax)
Base: Premium Extruded FH
Recommended Rider Weight: [86cm] < 55.1lb, [96cm] < 66.1lb, [106cm] < 77.2lb, [116cm] 44.1 - 88.2lb, [121cm] 44.1 - 88.2lb, [126cm] 55.1 - 99.2lb, [132cm] 66.1 - 110.2lb, [137cm] 77.2 - 121.3lb
Manufacturer Warranty: 2 years
Activity: all-mountain snowboarding, park & freestyle snowboarding
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Balanced option for paddlers who want a high-confidence all-round setup with strong value retention.