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About RIDE

As competitive surf kayakers, we know what it takes to make every wave count. With innovative design, superior build quality, and exceptional service, we aim to ensure satisfaction. In 2014, Christopher Hobson joined Tim Thomas to start Ride. Ride kayaks have become the choice of world champions, who we collaborate with, to refine our designs.

Christopher ensures that Ride kayaks are manufactured to the highest standards and designed for cutting-edge performance, and usability for even a novice surf kayaker. Balance and form, working in almost any conditions.  The key characteristics of stiffness and strength, combined with minimal weight. A developed a set of construction options that provide the very best quality. No hidden layers or corners cut. 

Ride kayaks are built to perform and to last.


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RIDE Construction & Outfitting

ECLIPSE

 The Ultimate Hybrid High Performance Kayak

  • 8'10" long x 24.5" wide
  • Recommended Max Paddler           Weight  245 lbs
  • Great combination of performance and user friendliness
  • Perfect for those paddlers entering the surf zone for the first time,  easy transition boat.   But still loads of fun for the advanced paddler
  • Bulid for speed with an optimal length to make surfing fun






NEW

Spring 2025 Production

SOLAR

Designed and Tailored for the Taller Bigger Heavier Paddler

  • 7' 10" long x 26.38" wide
  • Recommended Maximum Paddler    Weight 275 lbs
  • Shaped from scratch for those heavier riders or riders with a long inseam including a large cockpit
  • Modeled after the Zenith and Sirius with forgiving front rails, combining maneuverability and speed
  • Widest point near the hips enables tight turns
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NEW

Spring 2025 Production

RIDE CONSTRUCTION & OUTFITTING

Ride Constructions

Ride Constructions

Ride Constructions

Core Lite

  • Stiff and strong, withlayers of carbon Kevlar and carbon material in the hull combined with a
  • signature core to give a stiff crisp performance. 
  • Additional Carbon Kevlar in the deck reducesthe amount of resin used overall, keeping weight down and strength up in this great
  • value lay-up.
  • Epoxy resin – stiffer and stronger than equivalent Vinylester
  • – Twin seamed –  Glass inside and outside
  • Weight – 25.35 lbs approx. depending on model



Pro

  • Competition level performance carbon/kevlar and Carbon material,   Epoxy resin 
  • – Carbon Kevlar hull, left clear to see material finish
  • Hull roving layer-improving wear
  •  Laminated Foam core stiffening in hull
  • Carbon Kevlar deck with personal gel coat design
  • – Vacuum bagged hull construction
  • – Twin seamed – Outside Kevlar
  • Weight –21 lbs approx. depending on model


Ride Constructions

Ride Constructions

Ride Constructions

Pro Lite

The champion’s choice

  • Pro lite kayaks are built with both Carbon and Carbon Kevlar material in hull and deck. Laminated with a foam core in the hull for improved stiffness, epoxy resin is applied via a vacuum process keeping weight down and finish uniform. The result, a boat of low weight and high stiffness.
  • Full carbon, or carbon Kevlar hull, 
  • Laminated Foam core stiffening in hull
  • Full carbon, or carbon Kevlar deck,
  • Epoxy resin – lighter and stiffer
  • Vacuum bagged construction
  • Twin seamed – Outside Kevlar
  • Weight – 18.7 lbs approx. depending on model


Pro Elite

  • Unmatched Performance & Aesthetics the lightest boat possible while maintaining the stiffest strongest construction
  • Full Clear Epoxy composition, Combined with Carbon and Carbon Kevlar  in the hull and deck, for perfect blend of weight, strength, and stiffness. 
  • Laminated foam core enhances rigidity
  • Vacuum-applied epoxy resin ensures uniform finish reduced weight. 
  • Visually stunning clear carbon hull and deck.
  • Weight -- 17.6 lbs approx depending on model

Ride Outfitting

Ride Constructions

Ride Outfitting

Comfort and a good connection with the boat are the main desirables for outfitting.

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Ride uses simple, well placed foam parts to keep our kayaks light, comfortable and

responsive.

  • Bonded in front and rear mini cell foam pillars
  • Ride shaped foam seat with hip pads
  • Ride ‘Bloc’ minicell foam backrest
  • Set of minicell foam foot blocks
  • Fins – 3 fins, standard in thruster designs
  • Optional composite thigh braces
  • One-piece cockpit (on selected models)

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Mailing: 1004 Commercial Ave. Box 481 Anacortes WA 98221

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