In Focus: Ride Engine 2020 Product Overview
Features / Tue 10th Dec, 2019 @ 1:30 pm
To all you happy, helpless h2o addicts – Ride Engine has once again left us in awe with 2020 line up! Revolutionary harnesses, wetsuits, travel bags and more, let’s dive a little deeper and check out what’s new!
Ride Engine 2020 Harnesses
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2020 Elite Carbon Red, Green and Blue
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At the pinnacle of hard-shell harness fit and performance lives the Elite Carbon. Utilising Ride Engine’s proprietary Shell Skin technology with Lumbar Lock shaping and memory foam support, the Elite Carbon is the closest fit to a custom moulded harness that you can get. It is constructed using 12K carbon which ensures a durable, strong Armor Shell frame in a lightweight package. Say goodbye to the days of the twisting, squeezing and riding up of traditional harness designs.
*Spreader bar sold separately.
Materials
- Lightweight 12K carbon Shell Skin construction offering the stiffest Armor Shell in the line
- Internal Fusion Foam memory padding making the harness conform perfectly to the body
- Full neoprene wrap with minimal seam construction gives body-hugging comfort
- Tight weave webbing to reduce spreader bar slip
For more information on Ride Engine’s 2020 Elite Carbon Range, please click here.
2020 Prime Earth, Wind, Water, Fire and Reef
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Everyone wants a harness to stay down where it’s supposed to while at the same time provide all-day multiple session support. The Ride Engine Prime Series answers that call. While the Prime composite harness shares much of the same DNA as the Elite Carbon, the use of a multi-layer composite material construction in the Armor Shell sets them apart. This proprietary process allows the engineers to build-in a subtle torsional flex for the rider looking for something a touch more forgiving.
*Spreader bar sold separately.
Materials
- Composite moulded Shell Skin construction offering flex and support
- Internal Fusion memory foam padding making the harness conform perfectly to the body
- Full neoprene wrap with minimal seam construction for comfort
- Tight weave webbing to reduce spreader bar slip
For more information on Ride Engine’s 2020 Prime Range, please click here.
Layover 2.5MM Neo Hoodie
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A cross between a wetsuit and a hooded sweatshirt, this versatile and stylish men’s-cut top will keep you warm, dry and looking good before, during and after your sessions.
Features:
- 2.5mm neoprene construction insulates from wind, water and the elements.
- Comfortable cut fits like a hoodie, not a wetsuit.
- Hook slot allows for use over kite/windsurf harness.
- Thick wetsuit-style zippers okay with sand and saltwater.
- Made from soft, stretchy, comfortable Limestone neoprene.
For more information on Ride Engine’s 2020 Layover 2.5MM Neo Hoodie, please click here.
Lago 2.5MM Neo Parka
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The Lago Neo Parka is a cross between a wetsuit and a parka, this versatile and stylish top will keep you warm, dry and looking good before, during and after your sessions.
Features:
- 2.5mm neoprene construction insulates from wind, water and the elements.
- Comfortable cut fits like a parka, not a wetsuit.
- Hook slot allows for use over kite/windsurf harness.
- Thick wetsuit-style zippers okay with sand and saltwater
- Made from soft, stretchy, comfortable Limestone neoprene.
For more information on Ride Engine’s 2020 Lago 2.5MM Neo Parka, please click here.
Futura Surf 84cm and 76cm Foil Package
The Futura Surf/SUP Foil package is designed to make hydrofoil surfing and SUP surf foiling user-friendly, approachable and fun in a wide range of wave conditions. The package delivers the best of both worlds with plenty of lift, and early takeoff for catching even the smallest rolling waves yet holds ample speed and glide to stay connected to the wave energy. The magic is in the Futura’s Manta wing, which has a large, low-aspect shape incorporating an Inverted Gull Wing outline that gives it much better top-end speed and easy to engage pumping performance than many foils of similar size and surface area.
Ideal for both surfing and SUP surfing the Futura Surf Foil package is available in 2 complete setups that offer full adaptation for your weight, wave choice and style.
Features:
- Aluminium alloy mast with an optimised cord length for stable tracking
- Track pedestal mount at 90mm track with standard
- Aluminium alloy fuselage with 2 front wing position options
- Carbon laminated front and rear wings
- Titanium hardware for reducing corrosion
- Fully modular system that is compatible with all Ride Engine wings and masts
Package Includes:
- Alloy mast: 71cm (28”)
- Alloy pedestal mount
- Alloy fuselage 61cm (24”)
- Manta carbon 84 front wing (84cm span)
- Futura carbon large rear wing (48cm span)
- Rear wing mounting shim
- Titanium hardware kit
- Futura Foil Cover – Complete Foil Cover
- Component travel case
For more information on Ride Engine’s 2020 Futura Surf Foil Packages, please click here.
Bags
Skyway Backpack
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Keeping organised these days is hard! Phone, laptop, tablet, water bottle, journal, camera, and at some times you need to bring breakfast, lunch and dinner. No worries the Skyway has you contained with plenty of organisation that is easily accessible, making your day to day journey easily managed.
Features:
- The main compartment is large enough to handle a rain jacket and lunch. Easily accessible via a large ¾ zippered opening
- Ride Engines Computer Garage makes storing a laptop and all essential cables, drives and dongles easy and organised
- Secondary compartment acts as the office assistant. Spacious enough for a tablet, documents and all the needed utensils to be efficient. The unique elastic webbing back to secure small items
- Vertical zipper front pocket to stash the things that are needed quickly
- Stealth back compartment to keep valuables hidden away
- Top, soft-lined compartment for delicate items
- Twin water-bottle pockets keep hydration close
- Ventilated mesh back panel for the long airport gate transfers or the crosstown trek
- Ergonomic, padded straps with sternum stabilisation for comfort
For more information on Ride Engine’s 2020 Skyway Backpack, please click here.
Ranger Board Bag
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If you are looking for an ultralight, multi-use surfboard bag, look no further. The Ride Engine Ranger Board Bag will adjust from 5’8” to 6’6” allowing you to protect the right blade for the daily conditions. Also, if you find yourself stranded or a little sleepy and need a nap, the bag makes for a comfortable crash pad to smooth out the ground. Sweet dreams!
Features:
- Adjustable length design accommodating boards 5’8” to 6’6”
- Removable padded shoulder strap and side-mount handle for easy transport
- Exterior zippered stash pocket
- TPU ventilation port
For more information on Ride Engine’s 2020 Ranger Board Bag, please click here.
Navigator Trolley
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Ride Engine’s Navigator Trolley is a rugged and utilitarian dual-wheeled board bag that will have you hauling mass amounts of gear across the planet with ease. Large enough to fit up to a 152cm twin tip but compact enough to fit within standard airline baggage limitations, the Tactical Trolley features large interior compartments, compression straps, ballistic Kevlar reinforcement, a wet-dry compartment, rugged wheels and integrated runners to give the bag structure with or without a twin-tip inside.
Features:
- Durable padded construction keeping cargo well protected
- Large top opening for easy packing and organisation
- External wet/dry storage compartment
- Quick access exterior stash pocket
- Dual drag handles making for leg bump-free walking
- Multiple reinforced hauls handle
- Heavy-duty XL wheels granting smooth glide over varied surfaces
- Burley skid rail protection
- Exterior compression straps for content stabilisation
- Interior mesh pocket perfect for small-item storage
- Padded board divider
- Dual internal cargo hold-down straps
- External ID pocket
For more information on Ride Engine’s 2020 Navigator Trolley, please click here.
Day Strike Twin Tip Bag
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Designed to fit kiteboards or wakeboards up to 148cm long. This Ride Engine small board sleeve features a full-length zipper, dual carry handles and a padded shoulder sling for easy transport. The interior features the same padded lining as our surfboard bags for added protection and it helps to keep wet gear contained. The bag is wide enough to fit 2-3 twin tips and includes an integrated compartment to keep small items organised.
Features:
- Simple, lightweight, protective design
- Spacious enough to include wetsuit, towel, dry clothing and other essentials
- Padded, removable shoulder strap
- Single reinforced haul handle
- Quick access exterior stash pocket
- Reflective foil for temperature regulation
- TPU ventilation port
- Full-length zipper access
- Transparent inner hardware pocket
- Webbing loop for hanging storage
For more information on Ride Engine’s 2020 Day Strike Twin Tip Bag, please click here.
Day Strike Classic Surf Bag
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A day-use cover necessity to keep your board protected and ding free on it’s sometimes precarious journey from the garage to the beach and back. Ride Engine’s Day Strike Classic Surf shape is designed to optimally fit traditional shape surfboards up to 6’3”.
Features:
- Classic bag design for blunt or classic shaped boards up to 6’3”
- Durable, lightweight padded construction for maximum day use protection
- Padded haul handle and removable shoulder strap for easy transport
- Reflective foil for temperature regulation
- TPU ventilation port
- Internal velcro pocket ideal for fins, wax or stashing essentials
- Quick access external zip pocket
- Webbing loop for hanging storage
For more information on Ride Engine’s 2020 Day Strike Classic Surf Bag, please click here.
Day Strike Progressive Surf Bag
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Similar to the classic surf bag, the Day Strike Progressive Surf Bag cover necessity to keep your board protected and ding free on it’s sometimes precarious journey from the garage to the beach and back. Ride Engine’s Surf Suit Progressive shape is designed to optimally fit blunt and round nose board shapes up to 5’6”.
Features:
- Progressive bag design for blunt and round-shaped boards up to 5’6”
- Durable, lightweight padded construction for maximum day use protection
- Padded haul handle and removable shoulder strap for easy transport
- Reflective foil for temperature regulation
- TPU ventilation port
- Internal velcro pocket ideal for fins, wax or stashing essentials
- Quick access external zip pocket
- Webbing loop for hanging storage
For more information on Ride Engine’s 2020 Day Strike Progressive Surf Bag, please click here.
Day Strike Foil Bag
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No one will argue that fully built hydrofoil surfboards aren’t awkward and cumbersome. The Ride Engine Day Strike Foil Surf Bag fits a modern shaped foil board up to 5’. Ample width protects the rails as well as make this bag easy to use. A ⅓ length velcro mast channel gives the option to keep your hydrofoil fully assembled.
Features:
- Designed to fit the modern hydrofoil board shapes
- ⅓ velcro mast channel to keep hydrofoil assembled
- Padded top and bottom impact protection
- Removable padded shoulder strap and side-mount handle for easy transport
- Exterior zippered stash pocket
- TPU ventilation port
For more information on Ride Engine’s 2020 Day Strike Foil Bag, please click here.
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By Jen Tyler
Italian/Egyptian Jen Tyler grew up on the sandy beaches of the Red Sea and has been on the IKSURFMAG & Tonic Mag team since 2017.
