Hmmm. I was really interested in getting a Ride because I thought it was low flaring as well, but I've seen two bowlers with Rides and in our house and that ball just revs up like crazy on the backend.
I'm thinking I'll just stick with my Sonic-X and my Link.....both with surface!
Overall, Gene's idea of the Tropical Breeze sounds to be the best, or if he could find an old Columbia Beast, that might fit the bill as well.