Ride Kink vs Ride Smokescreen

How they compare

Both target all mountain terrain, while the Ride Kink leans more freestyle, while the Ride Smokescreen leans more freeride. The Ride Kink uses a twin shape while the Ride Smokescreen is directional. The Ride Kink has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the Ride Smokescreen uses hybrid (rocker/camber) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile). The Ride Smokescreen is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the medium range. At $499.95 vs $539.95 MSRP, the Ride Kink is the more budget-friendly option.