What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I grabbed this for my nephew's first season, and the soft flex made it so much easier for him to link turns without catching an edge. He went from wobbling down the bunny hill to popping off little side hits by the end of the week."A kid's first season on snow can make or break their love of riding, and the Ripper Snowboard is built for exactly those early days on the hill. Picture morning laps on the bunny hill turning into confident runs down the groomer, with just enough playful pop to try a small side hit before lunch. The Flat-Out Rocker profile keeps things catch-free, so young riders spend more time linking turns and less time picking themselves back up.