The Rival features Rayne’s signature lightweight construction, a slight radial drop, three-stage rocker, aggressive concave, and nose & tail-kicks. This board is a 10” wide, 40” top-mount double-kick deck, with an adjustable wheelbase of 28 or 29 inches.

The Testing:

In order to test the Rival we set it up with some Caliber 44s, some freeride wheels, and we hit the local hills.

Results/Findings:

Pros:

We enjoyed this board best when charging winding back roads, kicking out slide combos, as well as throwing down a few tech tricks.

Cons:

You can definitely bomb fast on the Rival, but the lack of board over the wheels can make finding a comfortable stance for hitting speed-runs a bit difficult.

Overall:

the Rival’s well-placed contours and sharp edges provide added confidence when kicking out slides and railing corners. The nose- and tail-kicks offer an ample platform for getting tech, and Rayne’s vertical bamboo and pre-tensioned fiberglass construction combine to create a board that is lightweight, rigid, and strong.

If you have any further questions hit us up at Wheelbasemag.com via our Contact Us drop-down tab, or visit raynelongboards.com. From all of us here at Wheelbase, we’d like to thank you for viewing this Wheelbase Product Review for the Rayne “Rival”



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