Ride Peace Keeper Snowboard Review

I know what you’re thinking. Another pretentious know-it-all who spends his life in the mountains is here to mansplain some boards to me.

Nah, man. I’m sick of those people too.

What you’re reading is the words of a regular Joe, who tries to get at least 30-40 days a year in the mountains, sliding sideways on gear he’s bought with his hard earned cash, while working a real job (which I love), who also loves to nerd out about gear. Sound like you? Glad I’m not alone.

Ride Peace Keeper First Impressions

Anyway, this season I wanted something that could get me excited again to shred all over Todorka mountain and the Peace Seeker caught my eye. For reference, I’m not a park guy. I don’t do crazy spins, though I do enjoy some mellow jumps and drops. I’m always looking for natural terrain and some of that soft stuff. Either on a solid or on a splitboard.

So the main question this review poses is:

Is this board fun?

Stick around and find out.

How It Was Tested

For full disclosure, I own this particular board. I got a 2024 display model for half the price at the end of last season. I initially wanted a Deep Fake in 157, but they only had a 159. Beggars can’t be choosers, right?

Looking through the specs, the 2024 and 2025 models are exactly the same, apart from the graphic. So you can take all the info in this review as relevant for the new model as well.

So far in 4 test days I’ve ridden this board in pretty much all conditions, except for ice (thank God). I took it out on a fresh 60+ cm powder day, rode it on some crispy groomers and in the afternoon shredded some moguls and tracked out soft snow.

Board Feel

If you open up the Ride website you’re greeted by:

“Like a Superpig and a Berzerker had a baby”

Jesus, Ride, what’s wrong with you? I showed your tagline to my girlfriend (who doesn’t snowboard) and she looked at me like I just played her the two girls one cup video. But with context, I do get what you mean.

I was interested in this board initially because it claims to be good at two things – carving and powder. And it is. More at the former and a bit less at the latter.

Listen, if you want a dedicated powder stick, skip this one. The float is great but it’s not where it shines. This board is made for turning. It turns fast, it turns hard and it turns on a dime. Short and medium carves are great. Long drawn out carves are also doable but definitely not where it’s at. In the trees it rides like a dream. In a powder field, over pillows and in some steep stuff it’s also pretty robust. Low angle pow – gets the job done. But if you want to bomb a nearly vertical shute, I’d honestly be scared shitless with this board. Not saying you can’t do it. Just saying I can’t.

This doesn’t feel like a sendy board. It’s a bit twitchy. It needs to be on edge and if you want to straight line it, it’s gonna fight you. Skidded turns are not a pleasant experience either. However, if you’re hitting some sidecountry where you drop off cliffs, shoot through trees and dip in and out of the soft stuff, this board sings. Basically, if you close your eyes and concentrate hard enough, you can picture yourself as Jake Blauvelt himself. Charge your heart out on the corduroy and then dip into that side hit into the woods.

There is something inherently peaceful in the aggressive nature of this board, if that makes any sense at all. It feels like a hard slap to the face. With an inflatable plushee.

Ride Snowboards Technology

Alright, let’s flip through the Marketing jibber-jabber Ride has for this top performing snowboard.

Bi-Radial Sidecut. Basically, the sidecut is not the same radius throughout. I can see that visually and I could definitely feel it underfoot. Turn initiation is blazing fast. At no point in time did it feel like a “fat” board which you have to push in order to lay over. Feels like a pretty standard feature nowadays.

Sintered Base. Yep, it’s fast. Matter of fact, it should be illegal for a board this short to be this fast. Anytime you set it on edge, it just goes.

Performance Core. A mix between Bamboo and Paulownia wood. All I can tell you is this board is remarkably poppy for something with almost no tail. If you load up the camber right, you’ll be flying in no time.

Carbon Slim Walls. Listen, when this board goes on edge (which it wants) it can stay there forever. It’s stable. But if your legs get tired, prepare for it to ride you, not the other way around.

Impact Plates Laminates. Added glass under the bindings. Maybe this adds to the stomp factor of the board? Can’t tell.

Carbon Array Laminates. Carbon stringers along the inserts. Allegedly, you should be able to drive the same power from wherever you mount your bindings. However, I had to experiment a bit with the binding placement since the reference stance was a notch too wide for my liking and I can definitely tell you that where you place your bindings totally changes the dynamics of the board. Captain obvious.

Hybrid Glass. Different densities of fiberglass which supposedly balance between torsional flex and stability. You can ankle steer this but it’s not the best at it. It’s mostly a stable pocket rocket.

Glass Pedal. I’m not sure but I think this refers to the extra layer of glass in the tail, which makes it stiffer and more responsive. Coming from a regular twin, you do feel the short tail but at the same time it can handle a remarkable amount of landing impact. But definitely taper your expectations (see what I did there, hehe).

Design, Style & Aesthetics

A lot of you don’t like to admit it, but design matters a lot. Personally, I’m more into the simplicity of the Koruas, the Nitro Quivers and Gentemsticks, rather than the over-the-top colorful graphics that come out of the Mervin factory. But to each their own.

The simple black and white color combo, the gracious curve on the swallowtail, the white lines on the side, slimming down this unique snowboard… This is one sexy board. I’d go as far to say that if Korua had come out with the exact same design with a white top sheet and a red base, and slapped on a “300 limited run” sticker on top, people would be eating it up like hot cakes.

But hey, maybe I’m just salty I didn’t get a Korua this season.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

1. Excellent Carving Performance: The reviewer emphasizes that the board is “made for turning,” highlighting its ability to carve fast, hard, and on a dime. It excels at short and medium carves, and is great for tree riding. The board’s Bi-Radial Sidecut contributes to quick turn initiation, and its overall design makes it a strong carving tool.

2. Versatile in Various Conditions (Except Ice): The board performed well across different terrains and conditions: fresh powder (not its strongest suit but still capable), groomed runs, moguls, and tracked-out soft snow. This versatility, alongside its carving proficiency, makes it an appealing option for those who want a board that can handle different types of riding.

Cons:

1. Not Ideal for Powder or Straight-Lining: While it floats okay in powder, the reviewer explicitly states that it is not a dedicated powder board and that this is not where it shines, so those looking for a pure powder experience should look elsewhere. It also fights the rider who wants to straight-line, and skidded turns are unpleasant. This limits the board’s appeal for riders who frequently encounter deep powder or prefer a more relaxed, less-engaged style.

2. Slightly Twitchy/Demanding: The board is described as being “a bit twitchy” and needing to be “on edge,” suggesting it might not be the most forgiving or stable option for beginners or those who prefer a more mellow ride. It needs the rider to be focused and active, and can take over when legs get tired.

The Verdict: Is It Fun?

In short, yes.

Bearing in mind my switch riding is probably going to suffer a lot this season, I’ve been having a blast on the Ride Peace Seeker Snowboard ($629.95) board so far. It’s making me look at familiar terrain with fresh eyes. Yeah, it’s not the sendiest board, nor is it the poppiest but it’s got a healthy mix of a lot for such a heavily tapered and directional shape. Plus, it’s sexy as hell.

Jake, if by chance you ever read this, thank you for designing this board and allowing us mere mortals to taste what it might be like to ride like you.

So if you want a short-fat that you can truly ride all over the mountain and carve a trench with (forgetting the park ever existed) the Ride Peace Seeker is definitely on the list.

Rider Stats & Preferences

176 cm / 5’8”

73 kg / 160 lbs

Boots: ThirtyTwo TM-2 Jones size 9

Bindings: Karakoram Grizzly with carbon highbacks

Angles: +24/0

Stance 51.5 cm

Related Snowboards We Have Reviewed

1. Ride Deep Fake Snowboard
2. Never Summer V-Twin Snowboard
3. Nidecker Escape Plus Snowboard