Ride Moderator vs Ride Shadowban
Snowboards comparison — 2024-2025 season
How they compare
Both target all mountain terrain, while the Ride Moderator leans more freeride/powder. The Ride Moderator uses a directional shape while the Ride Shadowban is directional twin. Both feature hybrid (rocker/camber) profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile. The Ride Moderator is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the medium range. At $599.95 vs $649.95 MSRP, the Ride Shadowban is the more budget-friendly option.
Ratings
Piste
Ride Moderator
7
Ride Shadowban
7
Powder
Ride Moderator
6
Ride Shadowban
5
Freestyle
Ride Moderator
4
Ride Shadowban
5
Freeride
Ride Moderator
7
Ride Shadowban
6
Stiffness
Ride Moderator
5
Ride Shadowban
3
Versatility
Ride Moderator
7
Ride Shadowban
7
Ride Moderator
Ride Shadowban
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride, Powder
TerrainAll Mountain
ShapeDirectional
ShapeDirectional Twin
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
Flex5/10
Flex3/10
Riding LevelAdvanced
Riding LevelAdvanced
Stance
Stance
MSRP$649.95
MSRP$599.95
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
157W — dimensions in mm
157 — dimensions in mm
Camber Profile