Board: Ride Warpig
Size: Small 148
Camber Option: Tapered Directional Rocker. Rocker in the nose and tail while flat between the feet.
Bindings: K2 Indy
Stance: 21.5 Wide 18 Negative 15 Goofy
Boots: K2 Thraxis Size 10
My Weight: 177lbs
Resort: Arapahoe Basin
Conditions: Overcast skies, some snow falling with fresh snow on the ground, snow mixing from blower pow to chunder, and a bit of wind and fog.
Flex: With a flex that’s playful yet responsive sits the Warpig. You get a lot of play in the nose as the rocker zone is bigger than in the tail, while it stiffens up under the insert packs, and then has a lot of play between the feet.
Stability: With the wider platform you do gain some stability. This board isn’t overly damp which makes it lively and fun. I will say that in heavy wet snow it did get bucked around just a bit when really charging.
Ollies: This board has a lot of snap. Load it up and just boost type of snap. It turns sidehits, rollers, and natural features into super obstacles. The snap is what differentiates this board from certain other short and fat decks out there.
Pop On Jumps: This board can send a jump. I overshot what The Basin calls jumps with ease while having no speed. Load it up and snap, or come in fast and just pop.
Butterability: Having rocker in the nose really lets you play around and do what you need to do when buttering into pow. The smaller rocker in the tail isn’t a slouch at allowing you to butter either. By and large just butter your heart out with this deck.
Jibbing: This board can press and slide with the best of them. Don’t fear the fattness of this little piggy as it locks into presses and slides.
Carving: Ripping turns this board has you covered, slashing pow and pushing through chunder, no problem. Basically if you want to rip it go for it.
Rider in Mind: Someone that wants a short fat little deck they can rip around on during Warpig Wednesday.
Personal Thoughts: The trend to the shorter, wider, more versatile deck is a good thing. The Warpig has pop while still being playful. I found this board was great in a series of variable conditions and did what it needed to do. I did hook up a few times in the trees but I attribute that more to it being 40 degrees after getting a half foot of snow than the board itself.
Comparable Boards: Marhar Lumberjack, K2 Party Platter, Yes 20/20
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This board was loaned to us from Ride Snowboards marketing department.
*Disclaimer this board did not change for 2018 so we carried the 2017 review over.*
97 Comments
Can you use this a board you can progress on – much like the jones explorer?
You can progress on any board if you believe in yourself.
Hi,
The new warpig come in different sizes , I am 175 cm and 79 kg which size should I take 148 or 151?
Thanks
Either will work.
Weird question but if you were to pick one would take the war pig or the sushi for a volume shifted board? I’m 6’2 230 lbs with a size 12 boot. I’m definitely your “huskier” rider.
Well they’re two different types of volume shifted boards.
Hi Angry,
Can I get your wisdom to assist my next badboy purchase?
I’ve narrowed a long and painful search down to two boards – the Warpig or the Spring Break Slush Slasher.
I was thinking either Warpig in Medium
Or Slasher in 147 or 151
I’m 5’10, 190-200lbs, boot size 9
Advanced intermediate rider.
Just looking for a fun board to play with down the mountain, try and lay some deep rail carves, hit some natural kickers on the way down. Pretty much just have a blast on!
I have a DOA and Moutain Twin as my other boards. Been riding 7-14 days a year for about about 20years
Are these two very similar? Which is more fun, or maybe which is more ‘forgiving’ ?
Thanks man – keep it angry
Slasher will be softer, the Warpig will over lap your DOA and Mountain Twin albeit with a volume shift. I say go Slush Slasher just be prepared to lose that tail so if you’re hitting sidehits a bunch you won’t have it there for landing. Probably do the 51 just to give you more support.
Hey Angry trying to decide on Size for the Warpig. Usually sit around 85kg give or take, have size 10 boots 6ft tall. Should I go the medium or the large? Thanks for your help
Medium.
Awesome thanks
Hey Angry,
Keep doing what you’re doing. I’m 5’9, 145, size 11 boots. 148 or 151? Only need it for carving & jumps really.
51 will give you more surface area and edge hold, 48 will be easier to throw around and fit your weight better.
Hey Angry,
Thanks for your review. I’m having a hard time trying to find combination of boots and board that fits me (6’3, 200 lbs size 14 boots). The warpig may be the solution for me.
Would you recommend the 158 or 154 ?
Is is a good board for beginner (my 1st board)?
Thanks
It’ll work for a first board. You’ll have a bit of a learning curve. But if you’re really worried about it being too domineering and because you have such a big foot I’d say look at the Nidecker Merc. Their wide versions of the Merc can fit up to a 16 boot and won’t have such a crazy learning curve.
160lbs, 5’7, boot size 11 (~31cm). What size would you recommend. Is small wide enough for nice carving or should I think about the medium?
Cheers!
Small will fit you fine.
So I just bought a Medium Warpig 2020 and debating whether I should go down a size what do you think?
I’m 180 lbs 5’9 and size 11 boot
You’re fine.
Hi, i have the sz large warpig, im 5′ 10” 185 lbs, i think i went too big. I struggle in tight trees and bumps. But love it in pow, chunky snow and groomers. so good on groomers. But i love trees. Im wondering if i should just size down to a smaller warpig, its such a great do it all board. or pick up another board specifically for tight trees.
I would.
Heya, happy new year dude:
What bindings would you pair with this board if you only had $200 to spend.
K2 Indy or the Burton Mission from this year. Maybe the Union STR.
What about the mission from last
No it’s a different binding, this years is WAY more than a mission.
Sorry bit of a keyboard fail.
Meant to say thanks for the guidance. If I could get something discounted from last year, what would you recommend?
Hi guys,
I appreciate your help with my queries.
I have had a look around and I have found a deal good deal on the Union STR but in doing so I also found a deal on 2019 Now Brigades ~$150. I am coming from 2014 Now IPOs and I love Now tech so was wondering which would be a better fit for the Warpig; main focus will be piste charging/carving, pow and messing around off piste. Very little park.
Get the Now’s since you love Skatetech.
Hey man,
I’m torn between this board, yes typo, never summer proto type, I ride a head space and absolutely love it but want a slightly more all mtn quiver. Any recommendations that’s similar to the head space only better in pow and high speed stability? I mostly ride park but with age and hurt body parts Ive been riding more all mtn.
None of what you have suggested, probably go with a Riders Choice since it’ll be stiffer, still asym, and have a damp feel like your Headspace.
Hey Angry,
Really appreciate everything you’re doing here. Having a hard time deciding between a Warpig and a Capita Mercury. I know they’re pretty different boards, but basically I’m looking for something that’s agile with good float in trees, but can still rip down icy blacks. with a little freestyle sprinkled in. (Side hits and butters). The Mercury is more similar to my NS Heritage which I mostly like. But the shortness of the Warpig sounds fun. Any thoughts?
Warpig for what you’re describing.
Hi, Angry,
I am looking at buying a Ride Warpig. I am 5’9 and 3/4 and weigh 150lbs. Do you think the 148 or 151 would work better for me? I am also planning on going with Now Pilot Bindings for the board. Thoughts? Thank you so much! Your help is very greatly appreciated!
Get the 48 and the Pilot is solid.
Sound good thank you!
Hello, I’m 6 ft 190 lbs and have a 10.5 boot. Was wondering if I should get the 154 or the 151. I like a little bit of park, mainly jumps and a little bit of jibs and messing around in the trees as well. I also like doing some deep carves. Not sure if this is relevant but I have a 157 twinpig and the width on it feels pretty good, just a little long length wise.
Get the 51.
Hi Angry,
Looking at the warpig to upgrade from my Burton Bullet 60. 6’1″ 215lb boot is 12. Thinking the 54 is my best bet what do you think?
You’re good.
Hey angry, I’m 85kg size 8.5, thinking warpig 148. I reckon it would be great fun being small on side hits ,park and spinning about, just worried about hitting bigger jumps and 5m ish drop offs, being so short would this make landings harsh? Or should I go bigger,
Should be fine.
Hi Angry,
Looking to pick up a 2020 Warpig. I’m 125-130Ilbs, 5’5″ and a size US7.5-8 Boot. Do you think the 142 XS would be too small?
Also considering the Twinpig, but I’d mostly be looking to carve and butter around hardpack/ice/slush (crap aussie snow). Is the Warpig the right choice?
Thanks!
Size wise that’s right, Superpig is better for carving while still playful.
Thanks!
So does that mean you wouldn’t recommend the Twin pig at all? and that I should just look at the Warpig and Superpig?
yes.
Hey, I’m thinking about a warpig or maybe superpig or a yes optimistic. I don’t ride park, but I still like trying butters and riding switch/side hits and such. I do a decent amount of steep ungroomed (bowls, trees), which of those boards would you recommend most/how are they different? Also I’m a 6′ 195lb size 11, what size in the pigs should I ride? Thanks man appreciate the reviews!
Have you not even looked at the reviews?
190 // 6’1 // sz 11 – medium or large??
MD.
170 // 6’4 // sz 13 // side hits, butters, curving – M or L?
Love the content,
Best regards!
Medium.
Thanks for the quick response.
Gonna take the 151 as u segested, which bindigs u think are the best for the warpig and the mentioned style?
K2 Lien AT.
Thanks again!
If price point is not an issue, do you think rome Katana, burton malavita/genesis or union falcor/strata might be better?
or does the K2 lien AT, even though on a lower price point, should be at the same level and better fit?
I think it fits the best for what you’re looking to do. But if you want a second option then do the Strata.
Hey man,
i just found out my local shop only have burton, salomon and bent metal bindings
and can’t order other brands since they minimize their order due to corona.
out of these brands which might be best with the warpig?
currently leaning towards the malavita.
Thanks!
Here’s the issue with the Malavita, there’s a tiny wing on the back of the heel that creates a pressure point when you twist flex a board. If you over torque that board it’s going to dig into the top which has next to nothing on it and push in. This COULD (stress that) cause it to push into the topsheet and crack the board. I’d say it’s better to bump up to the Cartel.
Highly appreciate all the help,
how is it possible to donate/support you or something for all the great content and feedback?
(i saw the membership option, i’m afraid to forget canceling membership, is there a one time donation option?)
There isn’t right now. You can always use Paypal if you want. [email protected]
Hi Angry,
6’6″, size 13 boots, 190 lbs. What would be your size recommendation? I was thinking 154.
Nailed it.
Sick thank you man.
Heya!
Great site, great reviews. Lets call my skills a fresh intermediate that mainly likes finding every natural bump/features, trees, small pow stashes on my way down. Dabble a bit in the park, but currently suck at park riding, would like to improve a small bit, but not where my main focus is. If that makes sense? Im too old to be jibbing non stop and shite like that. In the future I would like to just take a few laps through there and not look like a complete loser.
I narrowed my board choices down, but having an impossible time actually picking one.
Ride Warpig, Capita asymulator, Ride Twinpig, Capita Mercury or Jones Mountain twin?
Mercury or Mountain Twin for what you’re describing. Go with whichever you can get a better deal on.
Heya!
Been progressing on a templar and feel like I need an upgrade. I’m looking at this for my next board to get me from intermediate to advanced.
I do everything. Will this be a solid choice for my.next progressing board? People just talk about how fun this board is and I’m curious!
For good fun, anything else I should.look at?
If you’re looking for a volume shifted more freestyle focused deck sure? I’d probably go with a more logical progression like a Yes Typo, Capita Mercury, Rome Agent, Rossignol The One, etc. etc.
Hey man! Love ur vids
I have bought the Ride Warpig in L (154) last season.
I have noticed that I had more edge control while wearing a backpack. Now I am afraid that I might have picked the wrong size.
I am 6’4, weight 170 (without gear) and have 11.5 boot size.
Should I try to sell the board and get a different size? (Im also falling in love with the Capita Mercury, so I might consider switching to it?)
Looking forward to ur answer and u roasting my big footed ass.
Also I could get a RIDE berzerker 2020 160W or 156 for 233€. Would that make sense?
An 11.5 boot won’t fit on the Mercury you’re going to have a bad time. You’re fine on the 54.
Im slightly confused by the US boot sizes.
My feet are around 28cm long, which makes the Eu size 44-45.
The boots that I have bought were marked as Ride Anthem in size 12 on the website but that has to be a mistake1? Eu 44 would make US 10,5 or sth. Maybe it were women-sizes even tho that wasnt mentioned.
However. Would that change sth? I am hyping myself up for the capita mercury, because I want a snowboard that is stable a high speeds as all my friends are on skis. Or is the Ride Warpig in 54 actually better for hish speed?
A 28cm would be a size 10 US. If you have a 12 that’s a 30. Superpig would be better than the Warpig.
Thanks for your help!
I think I have bought 10 or 10,5 then. Was a weird store. Would the Capita Mercury work for that?
Why is the Superpig better? Because I want to a stable board at speed? The good Ride didn’t like the board, but I wouldn’t pay to much attention to their reviews tho.
Could the Jones Frontier (in 159 or 161W) for 335€ or the Ride Berzerker (160W) for 233€ be rational options also?
The Good Ride is a bunch of fucking morons that don’t know how to snowboard or what a snowboard really is, so if you want to take their advice it’s on you. At this point you’re becoming a hand holder and I’m done.
Common bro,
I’ve already said by myself that I wouln’t give too much attention to their reviews.
I have noticed your dislike to thegroodride in many of your videos and thats comprehendable.
Can you still answer my previous questions?
Yours,
Hand Holder
No, you are a time vampire.
I want a fun surfy board with rocker flat rocker for all mountain freestyle. And I kinda do everything a mountain can throw at me.
Am I getting this or the new/old rome party mod?
Either.
No definitive best board?
Anyhow the decision might have been made as I read the ride has no top sheet and it gets damaged easily? And some people have bindings there press into the base?
What bindings might that be? If you also heard this. i have malavitas at the moment, version 2018
I’m guessing the party mod will be a more “normal” snowboard with a top sheet
Are you reviewing the new party mod at some point?
If the bindings are pressing into the base they’re clearly mounting the board wrong. More than likely it’s the screws pushing through the inserts because they’re using too long of a screw or Hulking them too tight.
Can you give a recommendation for sizing on this board? I’m 6’4 220. Kinda in between, I’m guessing 154 would be more freestyle/all mtn and 158 would be more all my/pow?
Nailed it with that break down.
Thanks for always being quick to reply. I own a slush slasher and a capita doa I’m kind of on the fence between picking up an orca/warpig, or just going left field with a mind expander. Any thoughts on if one would have less overlap than another. I mostly ride timberline in pnw (pow, trees, sidehits) but hit bridger bowl last year for a week and had 2+ ft of fresh snow and it was way to much for the slasher. Also would the the mind expander handle any sort of drops in pow?
The Mind Expander is designed for riding deep pow and everything that’s associated with it. Where it lacks a bit though is if you hit a big drop and land backseat heavy, it’s soft and wheelies out from it not always allowing you to recover in time. It’s also not the best for pushing through that Cascade Concrete you have up there at Tline, this is where the Ultra Mind Expander would be better. Now with that said going with the Orca makes more sense over the Warpig, it’s a damper ride, has better edge hold, and is more suited to that PNW concrete.
Sounds good I’m sure this year is gunna be hard to get on decent pow days with the reservation systems in place so kinda leaning towards the orca, 156?
Sounds good. Wouldn’t sweat the reservation system if you’re smart with it and know how to utilize it to your advantage.
Hey Angrysnowboarder!
I love the reviews and your honesty. So, I pulled the trigger and bought the 2021 Ride Warpig size XL. I am a little concerned, I am 6 ft., 230 lbs, and size 10.5 boot. I barely have my toe side on the edge, it may be exactly even (heel side is fine). I cannot adjust my Burton Cartels anymore center. Should I down size to the Large even though my weight does not fit their suggested chart? I want to go by theirs but want the most out of the board. Any suggestions would be awesome.
Thank you, Stephen
Nah you’re fine.
hey Angrysnowboarder. I wanted to get as small of a warpig as possible (I ride all piste mostly and like miniparks more than bowls but will do everything over the course of a season) but have 10.5 boots / burton L bindings. would the XS be too narrow/small for me to get the warpig experience out of it?
I don’t know? How much do you weigh?
I weigh 130-140 and am 5’7
You want the small.
Hey!
I’m going to get a new board this season, after riding a too big forum holy moly for too long I used to live in the park, now I go there from time to time, do some rails and jumps when I can. But I mostly ride groomers and hit every roller and side hit possible and try to trick and link them carve and go fast. We get massive snowdumps so I also want something for pow. I’m looking at several options: warpig at 151 or 148, party platter at similar length or a super pig. (Party wave is not really available where I live) I’m 183cm high, and weigh in at 74kg. Any tips or pointers you would like to share?
The short version; I want a fun board that can go fast, be good in pow and be able to land switch in the park
Unless you’re doing crazy amount of switch riding you probably just want a Superpig.
Thank you for a reply! Looking forward to a full season 😀 Happy shredding!
Hey Angry,
I know the 2021 warpig comes with structure,
i wonder if you think its a good structure, and if so should i never wax the warpig?
Thanks!
You’re an adult you can make your own decisions.