Ravine Select
The powerfully responsive all-terrain charger
The Ravine Select is designed for steep lines, bottomless days and stepping to the burliest terrain with ease. The Ravine Select features Directional Flax Walls running from the rear insert pack to the nose for added chatter dampening and rigidity. Combined with the fan favorite Directional Diamond 3D for maximum float, the Ravine Select powers through variable snow, deep landings and everything in between.
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Flex
Playful
Precise
Terrain Map
4
9
9
Park
All-Mtn
Powder
Camber
Nose
Tail
Rocker
Camber
FREE-THE-RIDE
Designed for all-mountain prowess and float in the deep. Rockered in the nose, flat under the front foot, with a positive cambered tail.
Shape and Hotrods
Directional
Taper 7.5mm
Taper is featured in directional boards built with wider noses than tails, helping with agile turns and added float in deep snow.
Directional
Diamond 3D
Designed to increase float in deep snow, improve handling in variable terrain, smooth turn initiation, reduce edge catch and complement all-mountain riding in all-senses.
Carbon Omega
HotRods
Two thin rods of carbon milled into the boards core in the tail for responsive and powerful snap.
Made of carbon, Omegas act as housing built around the HotRods and are designed to provide additonal power and responsiveness.
Board Contents
Topsheet
Flax Impact Plates
New Flax Impact Plates absorb impact and increase durability, learn more here.
Triax Glass
Fiberglass running in three different axes, built for torsionally rigidity and added snap.
SuperPop Core
Our lightest and most responsive core, built with alternating strips of 10mm strips of poplar and 20mm strips of paulownia.
SinterSpeed Base
Our premium sintered base material featuring high molecular content and insane wax absorption thanks to its open structure. Our fastest and most advanced base for demanding riders.
Flax Walls
New Flax Walls has advanced impact absorption properties or the ability to create rigidity and strengthen specific regions of a board. here.
Ravine Select Size Chart
| Length (cm) | 152 | 155 | 158 | 162 | 166 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Length (cm) | 109.3 | 122.2 | 114.8 | 118.5 | 122.2 |
| Effective Edge (cm) | 116.3 | 119.0 | 121.8 | 125.5 | 129.2 |
| Waist Width (cm) | 25.4 | 25.6 | 25.7 | 25.9 | 26.2 |
| Sidecut Radius (m) | 7.26 | 7.44 | 7.62 | 7.86 | 8.1 |
| Setback (cm) | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Inserts | 2x4x12 | 2x4x12 | 2x4x12 | 2x4x12 | 2x4x12 |
| Min/Max Stance (in) |
19.4-24.1 |
19.4-24.1 |
20.4-25.2 |
20.4-25.2 |
20.4-25.2 |
| Min/Max Stance (cm) |
49.3-61.3 |
49.3-61.3 |
51.9-63.9 |
51.9-63.9 |
51.9-63.9 |
| Weight Recommendation (Lbs) |
125-169 |
139-183 |
152-196 |
169-213 |
187-231 |
| Weight Recommendation (Kg) |
57.0-77.0 |
63.0-83.0 |
69.0-89.0 |
77.0-97.0 |
85.0-105.0 |
| Boot Size (us/uk) |
8-12 / 7-11 |
9-12 / 8-11 |
9-12 / 8-11 |
9-12 / 8-11 |
9-13 / 8-12 |
| Boot Size (eu/cm) |
42-46 / 26.5-29.5 |
42-47 / 27.0-30.0 |
42-47 / 27.0-30.0 |
42-47 / 27.0-30.0 |
43-48 / 27.5-30.5 |
Customer Reviews
Avery would not make THEIR mistake correct!!!! This is what I ordered, See attached Picture, and they sent me the Black Katanas. They will not pay for shipping to correct their error.... In fact you have to pay shipping back to them, then they have to credit you back and finally you have to reorder and pay again..... So messed up "Worst Customer Service Ever." I will not be shopping with Rome again, they don't care about their customer. Don't work with Avery, I believe she controls all emails going in, I could not even speak with her boss.... Ridiculous No Stars from me if there was a negative button I would be pushing it to the max. Also her Manager Nathan did not do shit!!! Also my brand new Ravine Select looks like shit coming off the manufacturing line..... Quality control is shit and so is their customer service. I'm putting Rome on Blast... This is just the beginning. Should have called me...... I want to talk with Nathans Boss....... Worst $700 I ever Spent. Matt Out
After some time on rental equipment and borrowing a friend of mines Jones Stratos it was time for me to buy my own snowboard.
Since I liked the feel on the Stratos I was looking for something directional, tapered and relatively stiff. Online research brought my attention to the Rome Ravine Select amongst other boards and I made a shortlist of the options.
So I went to see which boards I would be able to test at the store but unfortunately the Ravine wasn't one of them. But then, one night, I dreamt of the ravine and it felt amazing. The next morning I made up my mind and ordered the Ravine Select and the matching Katana bindings.
I couldn't be happier with my choice! The board feels just as I expected, or better: Stiff enough to push it and lay a nice trench when carving. Flexy enough to still feel playfull and fun. The 3D shape of the nose makes it really stable, so I cant imagine catching an edge unless I really do something stupid. But the biggest surprise was the pop! Those carbon hot rods really want to send you off.
Summary:
Jones Stratos - but more poppy
K2 Alchemist - but more playfull and not as stiff
Lightweight, mid stiff, responsive, poppy, fast, stable, really great board. plus matching it with the yellow acid katana's it looks amazing too!
Have only ridden 3 days so far in late season, but the board is what I thought it was. Stiff, decent float without sacrificing, rails groomers . I have a jones flagship which is similar, but this is a bit more freeride oriented while being heat on groomers. I like it a lot!
I am coming from a true twin board and with this one I had to do a bit of getting used to it. It rides very fast and the way it is directional I notice it floats a bit more and for carving I have to lean a bit more to hold the edge. Initially, I had the impression that it doesn't hold the edge but it is just a different technique that you need with directional boards. With that said I think is great to try new things since it will challenge your riding style. On soft and powder it does a great job. I am pretty satisfied with it and I don't regret buying it.
Just took it out for the first time on a East Coast 4" fresh over packed powder from earlier in the week and this board shreds! It cruises and carves like no other. Wasn't quite deep enough to see how well she floats but I can tell she will float like a dream. This is my first freeride/pow focused board coming from nothing but True Twins. My only regret is not getting one sooner!
