Smooth-Carving Freeride Twintip
Deep-concave comfort, effortless carving and playful control across chop, swell and changing water conditions.
The Dream Rider V1 is a distinctive performance twintip designed around one goal: making every freeride session feel smoother and more enjoyable. Its exceptionally deep concave, narrow outline and lightweight Foamlite Core let the board glide across rough water, carve with a surf-inspired feel and hold an efficient upwind line.
The deeply curved hull lifts and carves across rough water instead of slapping against it, creating a noticeably smoother and less tiring ride.
The narrow outline and deep concave allow the board to roll naturally onto its edge for flowing transitions and powerful carving turns.
A long effective edge and locked-in concave generate dependable grip, helping the Dream Rider accelerate and maintain an efficient upwind trajectory.
Despite its longer outline, the skinny profile and centerline fin placement create fast reactions to heel and toe pressure.
More than 26 mm of concave gives the Dream Rider its signature feel—smooth through chop, secure on edge and fluid when carving between turns.
The long, narrow shape creates substantial effective edge for tracking and upwind performance while remaining quick from rail to rail.
Instead of the usual four corner fins, the Dream Rider uses two fins positioned along the centerline for smooth carving and playful, nimble transitions.
The combination of concave grip and a narrow outline delivers composed tracking without removing the loose, surf-like character that defines the board.
The Dream Rider uses Slingshot’s lightweight foam core to help the board ride efficiently across the water with minimal swing weight.
The pronounced hull curvature absorbs rough-water impacts and maintains a clean carving line across chop, swell and uneven water.
Slingshot’s 0.2 mm base material provides an efficient strength-to-weight balance for lightweight performance and everyday durability.
The reduced fin count keeps the board light and allows smooth release during transitions while the deep concave supplies the primary edge grip.
| Length | Width | Rocker | Board Weight | Slingshot Item No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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140 cm Approx. 55.1" |
39.9 cm Approx. 15.7" |
52 mm Approx. 2.05" |
2.7 kg Approx. 6.0 lb |
1230146140 |
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150 cm Approx. 59.1" |
41 cm Approx. 16.1" |
54 mm Approx. 2.13" |
2.8 kg Approx. 6.2 lb |
1230146150 |
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160 cm Approx. 63.0" |
41.55 cm Approx. 16.4" |
56 mm Approx. 2.20" |
3.0 kg Approx. 6.6 lb |
1230146160 |
Weight note: Listed weights are manufacturer reference specifications. Individual boards can vary slightly because of normal production tolerances.
The 140 offers the quickest rail-to-rail response and most compact feel for riders prioritizing maneuverability or riding in stronger wind.
The 150 balances carving response, glide and planing support for riders wanting the Dream Rider’s distinctive feel in a versatile middle size.
The 160 provides the strongest light-wind support, the longest effective edge and additional stability for larger riders or open-water freeriding.
Because the Dream Rider is substantially narrower than a conventional twintip, its longer sizes do not feel as large underfoot as their length alone suggests.
Size guidance: Slingshot does not publish rider-weight ranges for the Dream Rider V1. Consider rider weight, wind strength and whether you prioritize faster handling or maximum glide.
The fins sit on the board’s centerline to support smooth carving and nimble transitions. Most of the board’s grip comes from its deep concave and long effective edge.
Yes. Chop control is one of its defining strengths. The deep hull curvature helps the board carve across rough water with less impact and vibration.
No. Footpads and straps are sold separately. The board includes two centerline fins and a grab handle.
The outline is much narrower than a conventional twintip. Combined with the centerline fins, this keeps the board responsive and easy to roll from heel edge to toe edge.
