2025 Ride Deep Fake Snowboard Review
By: evo Employees | Last Updated: April 29th, 2024
Review Summary
Avg. Tester Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.33/5)
Our testers put the 2025 Ride Deep Fake through its paces across varied terrains and conditions, and the consensus is clear: this board is a powerhouse. Chris Lovely, riding the 151 cm model, praised its exceptional ability to carve deeply while maintaining a surfy, skate-style control. He noted how the Deep Fake elevated his performance, enhancing his enjoyment of side hits, pow slashes, and deep carves alike.
Trevor Snow, on the 155 cm board, highlighted its responsiveness and smooth transition from edge to edge, which he found particularly enjoyable even in challenging, chunky conditions. He attributed this performance to the board's Metal Slim Wall construction, which absorbs impacts and enhances pop, making it an ideal choice for aggressive, all-mountain riding.
Nicholas Fritchman experienced the Deep Fake as a reliable, if not flashy, companion on the mountain. He appreciated its dependability and straightforward performance, rating it slightly lower but still recognizing its solid capabilities in fast, aggressive riding situations.
In summary, the 2025 Ride Deep Fake is versatile and responsive, making it a favorite among our expert testers who demand performance across the whole mountain. Its construction provides stability and control, ensuring a ride that's both exhilarating and secure.
Technical Details
"The Ride Deep Fake Snowboard is a freeride specialist with big ambitions - slaying pow, zooming groomers, and world domination. A Directional Extra Camber profile combines with their Linear Quadratic Sidecut for incredible stability, power, and edgehold for no-speed-limit riding, while the new Metal Slimwall construction adds a layer of carbon into the mix for improved durability and response."
| Available Sizes (cm) | 144, 148, 151, 155, 157, 157W, 159, 161W, 162, 165W |
| Shape | Tapered Directional |
| Rocker/Camber Profile | Directional Extra Camber |
| Flex Rating | Aggressive |
| Core | Performance Core |
| Laminates | Pre-Cured Glass, Metal Slim Walls, Carbon Array 5 |
| Binding Compatibility | 2x4 |
Expert Testers & Methodology
Why should you trust evo's Field Tested Reviews? Great question! Over this past winter, evo employees from our various locations across Washington, Oregon, Utah, Colorado and Whistler were selected to provide long-term testing of next year's hottest new skis and snowboards. Employees were also invited to attend exclusive multi-day demo events where brands — like Ride — showcased their upcoming products for the 2024/2025 winter season. By collecting unbiased, in-depth reviews from our most experienced skiers and snowboarders, we hope to help you find the best gear to maximize your fun in the mountains!
Testing the 2025 Ride Deep Fake Snowboard:
To test the 2025 Ride Deep Fake, we enlisted three of our evo employees with the chops to handle such an aggressive board and all mountain, freestyle, and freeride backgrounds The testings took place at Loveland, CO, and Mission Ridge, WA, providing various snow conditions to fully challenge the board Our testers ranged in height from 5'8" to 5'11" and used board sizes from 151 cm to 155 cm, representing a variety of rider profiles.
The diverse experiences and styles of our testers guarantee that our review has a comprehensive and unbiased perspective, making it a reliable resource for those considering the Ride Deep Fake for their next mountain adventure. Read on for each tester's detailed perspective and learn why this snowboard could be your new favorite ride.
Chris Lovely
Store Supervisor - Denver Store
Tester Rating: 5-Stars
Tester Ability Level: Expert
Size Tested: 151 cm
Testing Location: Loveland, CO
Carves where it counts, floats when you want it to.
"I'm a 5'8" snowboarder always on the hunt for side hits, pow slashes, trees, + deep carves. The Deep Fake not only helped me find them, but brought out a new level in all of the above. This board puts you in the perfect position to rip a great carve all while putting you in the right position of control for a surfy/ skate style slash."
Trevor Snow
Boot Fitter - Denver Store
Tester Rating: 5-Stars
Tester Ability Level: Expert
Size Tested: 155 cm
Testing Location: Loveland, CO
Built for the aggressive rider that wants to take advantage of the whole mountain in any condition!
"One of the more responsive boards I've had the pleasure of riding! This thing feels amazingly smooth edge to edge and held those turns to get a deep carve. Great dampening and pop that made it fun even in the chunkiest of conditions. I believe that is due to their newer Metal Slim Wall construction which just eats up anything under foot. I want this board as a daily driver!"
Nicholas Fritchman
Sales Associate - Portland Store
Tester Rating: 3-Stars
Tester Ability Level: Advanced
Size Tested: 155 cm
Testing Location: Mission Ridge, WA
good all around board for an aggressive rider
"I'm a pretty competent all mountain rider and the deep fake is like your old faithful. Its gonna do so much stuff well and not give you too much unnecessary pop or flair anywhere. Its not the flashiest board in looks or feel, its gonna get you where you need to go and its gonna hold up if you're doing it fast. Very reliable old steed"
Pros
Responsive and Smooth: Testers noted the snowboard's exceptional response and smoothness in transitions, thanks to the Metal Slim Wall construction that enhances edge control and dampening.
Versatile Performance: The Deep Fake can handle everything from groomers to chunky conditions, making it a great choice for aggressive all-mountain riding.
Enhanced Control: The board's design allows for deep carves and surfy, skate-style slashes.
Cons
- Not Beginner-Friendly: The Deep Fake is an aggressive board that is not suited for beginners.
Difficult to Maneuver at Lower Speeds: Some testers indicated that while the board handles steep, varied terrain well, its performance could feel less dynamic on flatter, easier terrain.
Who Is It For?
The 2025 Ride Deep Fake is best suited for the advanced to expert snowboarder who thrives on aggressive all-mountain riding. This board is designed for those who demand high performance and versatility, enabling them to carve deeply and handle various terrains and conditions with confidence and control.
Given its responsive construction, the Deep Fake is perfect for riders who enjoy exploring all facets of the mountain, from groomers to pow slashes. However, its robust performance might be overwhelming for beginners or intermediate riders who are still mastering their skills.
The Deep Fake excels at providing a reliable and exhilarating ride for those who prioritize aggressive freeride performance.