2022 RIDE A-8 - PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The 2022 Ride A-8 snowboard binding is best suited for all-mountain performance, for shredders who are looking for a precise and aggressive binding that can do it all.
The A-Series aluminum chassis provides the reactive flex and power transfer of aluminum with less rigidity than previous designs. The cored nylon highback reduces weight while still providing a responsive ride. The canted footbed aligns your joints with a 2.5 degree angle while providing more leverage over the tip and tail of your board. Integrated rubber PODS make for an even smoother ride and the TPU Basepad damps out high-speed vibrations. The A-8 is designed for the advanced rider who's looking for all-mountain performance.
2022 RIDE A-8 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Baseplate: A-Series Aluminum Chassis , A-Series TPU Basepad , Canted Footbed with PODS , Aluminum Discs
Flex: 8/10
Highback: Cored Nylon Highback
Straps: Minimalist Toe Strap with Overmold , Reversible Ankle Strap
Ratchets: Linkage Ratchet
A-Series Aluminum Chassis
The A-Series Chassis provides the reactive flex and power transfer of aluminum underfoot. The extruded aluminum heel-cup provides ultimate toe heel response. The A-Series Chassis was designed to be less rigid that previous designs allowing the aluminum to flex more under the rider’s weight allowing for a much more reactive ride. Because the Chassis is 100% aluminum, it is narrower than nylon or plastic chassis allowing the board to flex more freely from tip to tail.
A-Series TPU Basepad
A urethane base pad that sits under the binding and wraps up the side. The urethane provides ultimate damping properties underfoot, and support as it wraps up the side of the binding increasing response as the riders drives their weight into turns.
Nylon Highback
Traditional Highback material that offers a predictable mix of response and comfort.
Reversible Strap
Designed to be worn in two positions: one for hard charging, performance and the other for a more relaxed feel that lets you really lean into your ride. Utilizes a strong upper and a soft flexible lower portion to support all of your riding needs.
Minimalist Toe Strap with Overmold
The minimalist toe strap with Overmold is the same base strap as the minimalist toe strap with the addition of an Overmolded layer of urethane that assures the strap stays in place over the riders desired position over the boot.
Linkage Ratchet
Designed to improve ladder durability and eliminate ratchet wag, resulting in a smoother user experience with the same hold you expect.
Aluminum DiscThe Aluminum disc is more rigid than the plastic disc. This disc is suited for the rider demanding precision in their binding.
SIZE CHART
| SIZE SCALE |
SMALL |
MEDIUM |
LARGE |
| US Youth / Men's |
4 - 8 |
6 - 10 |
10.5+ |
| US Women |
5 - 9 |
7 - 11 |
|
| European |
35 - 40.5 |
37 - 43.5 |
43.5 - 50+ |
| CM |
22 - 26 |
24 - 28 |
28 - 33+ |
| UK |
3 - 7 |
5 - 9 |
9 - 14+ |
ABOUT RIDE SNOWBOARDS
Founded in Redmond, WA. in late 1992, RIDE hit the market with only four board models and a vision - to create a snowboard company "for the people" built upon technical innovation, superior quality and "selling the dream." With a team of top pro and up-and-coming riders, a strong product line, a zealous ad campaign and quite a bit of hard work, the first few years were a success.
In order to meet the growing demand of snowboard and skateboard-influenced clothing, in 1994, Ride launched an outerwear and streetwear line under the brand name Cappel Clothing. Today, this line has evolved into a far more technical outerwear line, providing a phenomenal fusion of street fashion and snowboard function known today as Ride Snowboards Outerwear. The Cappel series has since made its triumphant return in the 05/06 collection of Ride Outerwear.
Shortly after relocating to Preston, Washington in 1995, RIDE launched the Preston brand of snowboard bindings. RIDE's proprietary technology made Preston Bindings one of the best-known binding names in the industry. Eventually incorporating the Preston name into the RIDE line, today RIDE Bindings are the market share leader in aluminum bindings and continually lead the charge of lightweight durability, mobility and response.
In conjunction with the Preston brand, the snowboard boot category for RIDE also planted its roots in 1995. From fairly meager beginnings, the RIDE Boot program has grown into its own and has become an award-winning collection. Today, with revolutionary design features such as our In2grated Construction with Body Active Intuition Liners, RIDE boots are the lightest weight, shortest-length performance boots on the market, hands down.
Also in 1995, Ride acquired the most respected snowboard manufacturer in the world, Thermal Snowboards Inc. of Corona, California. Later known as Ride Manufacturing, the facility used state-of-the-art computer technology, aerospace engineering, aircraft-grade tooling and other leading-edge techniques to design, test and manufacture the most advanced snowboards on the market. Today, Ride Manufacturing has expanded into a new facility in Asia, doubling its manufacturing space and equipment arsenal. Ride’s snowboard program continues to design industry-leading snowboards utilizing its Thermal Construction Technology process and which feature unique performance innovations like Cleave Edge™, Slimewalls® and Carbon Array power distribution. Taking tech's to the next level, Ride now incorporates additional "innoventive" technologies such as Membrain™ topsheets, Pop Rods™ and Pop Stixs.
Recently relocating to Seattle, WA., RIDE has never strayed from our original goal of technical innovation, superior quality and "selling the dream," and continues to maintain its distinctive brand identity within the snowboarding market. For RIDE, it's not about being the biggest ... it's about being the best at what we do and truly becoming a great snowboard company "for the people." Through the passion and dedication of all of RIDE’s employees and global affiliates, RIDE has firmly established itself as a snowboard industry leader.
