Ride x Akomplice Psychocandy LTD Snowboard 2023 Ride

Akomplice continues to use its voice to issue the rallying cry of the global climate crisis. This time, they’re doing so in partnership with snowboarding powerhouse and former collaborators, Ride Snowboards. The collab consists of a snowboard bearing one of three Akomplice graphics as well as a small range of apparel that illustrates the climate crisis. The graphics paint a stark picture of the world’s monuments besieged by water from glacial melt, superstorms, and rising sea levels.

THERE IS STILL TIME TO ACT. THE UNITED NATION’S MOST RECENT CLIMATE REPORT GIVES HUMANS UNTIL 2030 TO ADDRESS THE EARTH’S CLIMATE CRISIS. SCIENTISTS WARN THAT CLIMATE CHANGE IS AN IMMINENT THREAT TO THE SURVIVAL OF HUMANITY AND THE WORLD’S VITAL ECOSYSTEMS.

In addition to the message, Akomplice and Ride are taking additional action by offsetting the entire carbon impact of the apparel through carbon offsets. More than merely pointing out the problem, Akomplice offers the advice on how to take action: buy less, buy items made responsibly (such as organic and recycled cotton) and divest from banks that invest in fossil fuel operations. A portion of proceeds is being donated to the Indigenous tribe of Colombia, the Arhuacos, who are climate custodians.

Profile: Tapered Directional Rocker
Terrain: Resort/Pow
Response: Medium Responsive

Features:

• Tapered Bi-Radial Sidecut: A twin sidecut (with taper) which allows for the underfoot width of a wide board in the tip/tail width of a standard size. This improves leverage on landings, grip through turns, and stability on flat base.
• Sintered, Stone Ground Base: High-end, sintered 4000 Ptex base material that is more durable, harder, and faster than extruded.
• Women’s Performance™ Core: Specifically formulated for the women’s line. Combines lightweight paulownia wood stringers with high strength Aspen.
• Carbon Slime Walls: This completely unique sidewall combines layers of Slimewalls material and carbon strategically placed at the inserts out to the contact points in the tip and tail on a twin, and the back inserts to the contact point on a directional board. This exclusive tech enhances the charging rider’s experience as Ride moved the carbon pop construction to the outside edge for better stability and enhanced response.
• Double Impact Plates: Added underneath each binding area to improve compressive strength and prevent board breaks where it matters most.
• Carbon Array 5™: Power distribution technology that provides total board control in every stance location. Widespread carbon stringers placed at the binding zone gather input from any stance width and all pressure angles. Rider input is then channeled to the opposing contact point for maximum board control.
• Roll-In Construction: Unique 3D structure built around our urethane Slimewall® sidewalls. Designed to increase overall board strength, prevent topsheet chipping, and reduce weight.
• New! Topless Topsheet: By transferring graphics directly to the fiberglass, Topless Construction removes the need to have any topsheet material. This process improves overall durability and reduces weight.
• Carbon Infused Glass: 90* Carbon fibers stitched into the glass. Extra pop and response, without adding extra stiffness.
• Thin Con: Each Ride board features Thin Construction with tapered tips and tails. This reduces swing weight, enhances tip flex, and improves overall durability. 

Profile: Reverse Camber / Rocker

These boards are best for buttering and progression.

In a snowboard with rocker the center of the board is the only true contact point. This makes turn initiation easier, so you’re less likely to catch an edge. This profile also makes it easier to bend, making it great for buttering. The lifted nose and tail make floating in pow effortless. This translates well for those looking to progress on rails and in the park as well.

Shape: Directional Tapered

Directional tapered boards excel in a pure mountain environment.

A directional shape with a longer, softer nose and a shorter, stiffer tail get taken to the next level with a tapering design—which sees a wider nose tapering into a narrower tail. The advantages are two-fold: this shape not only sees mega-enhanced floatation with a surfy feel in deep powder, it also creates a faster turning snowboard which is noticeably more nimble and great for tree riding.

Flex: 6 – 8 (Scale 1 – 10)

Versatility at it’s finest. From the park to the peak and anywhere in between.

Base: Sintered

High-end base material that is harder, more durable, and faster than extruded bases.