The rampages come with flex adjustment which makes them as stiff if not stiffer than SPKs and if you get a stiffer tounge you're really in business. You can also adjust forward lean, canting and arch support as well as the usual stuff.
I think it all comes down to the fact that some places still don't allow boarders(not that you would want to board there) and until that changes there will still be haters.
Dodge ridge is kinda cool when there's snow. I went last sunday and there was like NOBODY. There was still untracked hip high powder at the end of the day. They also had some cool jibs and a very decent wall ride.