Ride Psychocandy Snowboard Review

Performance

At speed, the Psychocandy excels, thanks to its flat profile. The board tends to skip over terrain rather than plowing through it. Maintaining weight slightly over the backfoot, where extra carbon is present, the board remains composed. It handles well, and the nose stays steady, providing confidence in diverse conditions. In choppy terrain, the nose doesn't fold, and the stability at speed is more pronounced in the tail.

Edge Hold

Equipped with carbon array five and carbon in the sidewalls through the tail, the Psychocandy holds it's edge effectively. Some report difficulty getting the board up on edge, requiring more effort, but once the edge is engaged, it feels locked in and secure underfoot. I agree with these reviews but I didn't find it as challenging to get on edge as they stated. When the board is holding it's edge it feels very secure and can actually carve really well.

Groomers

On groomers, the Psychocandy showcases its light and lively feel underfoot while maintaining smoothness. Urethane sidewalls and underfoot impact plates work to absorb vibrations, contributing to the board's performance on groomed surfaces. Even though this board is built for powder I still have a blast ridding this thing on groomers.

Powder

The Psychocandy's shape, width, taper, and camber collaborate to facilitate an amazing powder ride. With a design that effortlessly lifts the nose and sinks the tail, it performs exceptionally well in deep snow conditions. To feel the board's true potential, I had to set my bindings farther back than the recommended stance. I was riding waist-deep powder and had to put more weight on my back leg than expected. Moving the bindings back made a huge difference and I floated with ease.

Backcountry

In backcountry-type terrain, the Psychocandy is a solid option. The stability of the tail and reliable edge hold make it suitable for freeride scenarios on a volume-shifted board. The micro-rocker in the tail adds versatility, preventing it from feeling grabby or hooky in steep terrain. Feeling quick underfoot, it makes it easy to navigate trees and any other sort of terrain. As stated earlier, the board excels in powder but can handle any terrain.

Owner's Perspective

As an avid snowboarder and proud owner of the Ride Psychocandy, I can attest to its exceptional performance in various conditions. This board has become my daily companion on the slopes, delivering a thrilling experience with every ride. I was initially worried that it wouldn’t be very versatile, but I found it able to do everything. I love everything about it, but I found it hard to ride switch with it being a directional. It wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be, but it is harder than your typical true twin board. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it still works in the park and I almost like it more in the park than my old true-twin all-mountain board. I did find it a little weird to land jumps on groomers at first because you don’t have the tail to catch you. With that being said, after a day or two, I did’t notice it.

The Psychocandy’s unique design elements, such as the directional zero camber and carbon-infused construction, contribute to a ride that is both responsive and stable. The flat profile excels in speed, and the edge hold provides confidence in challenging situations. When the board is holding its edge, it feels very secure and can actually carve really well .