It has been armed with the same camber that has made the Ripsaw such a powerhouse of a board, but with Rocker placed in the middle to make it … Never Summer rates the Proto CT a 5 on their 1-10 flex scale, and a 3.5 in terms of dampening. I tested it last season and found that it rode pretty well, but it did not compare to the joy I was having on my Westbound. This board ripped the whole mountain, has a ton of pop, but is still super damp and really forgiving given how gnarly it is. It is in good/great condition with all the usual wear-and-tear but no major damage. If you’re looking for a board to grow into and will stay with you for a long time, something that can do it all, looks sick, stop looking and just buy this damn thing. Wonder why everyone isn’t riding one?!? Relatively firm but certainly not hard and not overly soft. Just wish Never Summer graphics weren’t so booty. Just get it! Also a big fan of the new rocker/camper design. Last board was a 2005 Never Summer Legacy, best boards are made by these guys. Edge control is great at slow speeds, but it really shines when you are at higher speeds and want to carve a little harder. Never Summer Snowtrooper X (2020) €599.00. Never Summer Proto Type Two Snowboard Brand: Never Summer. Thanks for the review. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock. The only problem is these guys have me buying too many snowboards! Kevin Wicherski (verified owner) – January 31, 2021. I hadn’t purchased a board since 2008 and wasn’t really sure what I was looking for. Subtle enough to look good after being well used or just covered in snow, but also detailed enough to look great normally. They've done it again! So the ProtoSynthesis made you feel instantly at home, was more stable, the turn initiation was effortless, tracked well, was a joy to carve, and floated in pow…just wanted to be clear. Looks like it will make the board perfectly flat when riding and make for some solid carving. Your email address will not be published. I’ve never felt more locked in on day 1 with a board. Currently unavailable. You’re right on the line as far as regular width or wide. The turn initiation is effortless, high speeds it stayed planted and was an absolute joy to carve. I found the sweet spot and it’s performing on machine-made hardpack better than any board in my quiver. Resort: Arapahoe Basin Proto Ultra. Relatively firm but certainly not hard and not overly soft. Regular price $950.00 $590.00 Sale. All-mountain Slayer. Board: Never Summer Proto Type Two 2019, 157cm (252mm waist width) Date: March 3, 2018. My buddy was watching me drag my elbow in the snow on a black in front of the hotel and was like “wtf how?!?! Took it for its maiden voyage at seven springs in PA and wow. My personal preference is to put my feet on the inside half (toward the center of the board) of each camber zone for boosting pop, and smooth turn entry. This board allows u the feel needed for precision technical riding, while still handling business in slop! Title: NEVER SUMMER 2021, Author: zuzupopo.snow, Name: NEVER SUMMER 2021, Length: 12 pages, Page: 1, Published: 2020-01-21 ... the Proto Synthesis. Details. Thx Travis. My first never summer and it won’t be my last, I’m an all mountain ripper/ park guy and this is the perfect all around board, thanks NS! You won’t regret it! Just waiting for the glue to dry. These Never Summers feature a carbonium topsheet that is bombproof, so the top sheet only has minor cosmetic scuffs along the edges. Ripped down some groomers, it’ll go as fast as you want it to. Never Summer snowboards are divided into a number of different models. Thanks. Never Summer Proto Ultra Review. ‘Treat yourself to what snowboarding should feel like…’ Thx parsleykory! Stop into Aspen Ski and Board today and pick up the Never Summer Proto Slinger Snowboard Mens 2021! Do you think a 157x will be wide enough or do I have to go the DF route? Required fields are marked *. FAST SHIPPING. The Never Summer Proto Ultra Snowboard is a beefed-up version of the new Proto Synthesis built to handle the demands of world champion rider Chris Corning. Take it from someone working at the mountain where it only rains…. Never Summer have long championed the hybrid profile movement, and have used their new Shock Wave Rocker Camber profile to get their signature versatile ride, but … parsleykory (verified owner) – February 1, 2021. The Never Summer Proto Type Two is designed to excel in all conditions with a character that anyone can ride, and is at home anywhere on the mountain whether it be ripping powder turns or popping off rollers. PSA to my fellow big dudes: If you don’t have one of these, you’re doing life wrong. Snowboards, Protection, Bindings, Clothing | Free Freight | 90 Day Returns €599.20 Details. When running over choppy snow, my knees hardly feel it. Description Additional information Description. By far my favorite all mountain playground board. I will NEVER go back. American made. Well done Never Summer! You’d be better off! I’d go wide. I cannot recommend this board enough for tall/big dudes out there tired of squeaking by on traditional “wide” boards. Never Summer Proto 2019 Snowboard Rider Review The Proto Type Two is an all-mountain board geared towards intermediate and advanced riders. Wait until you ride Triple Camber…biggest innovation in snowboarding since Rocker Camber! Posted on January 29, 2021 January 29, 2021 Author Chris Leave a comment. Designed for team rider Chris Corning’s powerful Slopestyle and big air prowess, the Proto Ultra is a unique powerhouse of a board for the freestyle rider that likes to make the entire mountain your park. Never Summer explained that they essentially built the Proto series into three categories: The Proto Slinger is their soft version, the Proto Synthethis is the medium stiff, and the Proto Ultra is the stiff pro-type model that Chris Corning rides. Rode my ProtoSynthesis for the first time this weekend after the proper CA Blizzard, performed in the deeps as well with amazing float! Definitely X though. Never Summer Proto Type Two Snowboard - All Mountain Twin - Rocker Camber. When it showed up, I went up that day. This is hands down the best board I’ve ever been on, and that list is long. The asymmetrical ProtoSlinger features the new Shockwave Rocker Camber Profile with even longer camber areas for huge pop and stability. All rights reserved | Return Policy | Our Commitment to Accessibility | By Distill. Hotdog! Some of them and their features include: Proto Type Two: The Proto Type Two comes in both a mens and a womens version. Thx Brendan. You can read all the other comments to why this board is phenomenal, I want to share how incredible their customer support is. Popping some ollie’s and butter tricks are super smooth and easy, it’s got TONS of pop. Most agile board I’ve ever ridden. I’ve never carved so hard and been so stable at speed. Thx Steve, Chris Rodgers (verified owner) – December 31, 2020. This all-mountain twin snowboard features a power grip sidecut and super soft flex. AASI National Team Coach…this is the review you want to pay attention to! The new shockwave profile has noticeably more camber creating insane edge hold while the dampness is such that speed laps are smooth and buttery regardless of conditions. 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 rating. Never Summer Women's Proto Snowboard - All Mountain Twin - Rocker Camber Regular price $850.00 $550.00 Sale Sold out 2020 MEN’S PROTO SYNTHESIS SHOCK WAVE RC We just recieved some Christmas pow and it dominated through the soft fluff and mogully push-piles at the end of the day. Smooth ride in all areas not to mention just all around bad ass! Location of the Rush Ranch Open Space Preserve (838 ha, boundary in dotted line) (38°12'31.7"N Latitude, 122°1'31.9"W Longitude). Qty: QTY: ADD TO CART . It's the perfect asymmetrical blend of Never Summer's Funslinger and Ripsaw snowboard models. I could barely feel any bumps. This highly evolved All Mountain asymmetrical twin tip features Never Summer's Ripsaw Rocker Camber Profile. My Weight: 195lbs. Got a board for everything at this point. Just bought this board on Wednesday, 1/27/21. Never summer thank you for designing this. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This board ruined all other boards for me. The Never Summer Proto Type Two superseded the popular Proto a few seasons back and is like a pimped up version of the original. - 2018 - 157x (x = wide) Board has been ridden for a couple of seasons. I have a size 11.5 boot. ProtoSlinger makes snowboarding easier and will handle anything! Steve Miller south Florida – January 19, 2021, Abracadabra! Bettye Poole is on Facebook. Never Summer Proto CT/CTX Snowboard. Turning and edge hold on the Proto Type Two was good (all Never Summers are though) but the Proto Synthesis is … The Proto Type Two X is a brand new model with a wide waist to accommodate larger boot sizes. By far the most fun board in there line up! Turning: Quick response and snap in this board, the torsional flex is softer so even as you are standing on the board you can twist it easily. I got to ride my 2021 157x for the first time yesterday at Wolf Creek. It felt amazing first run, hits rails, kickers, powder-I threw everything at it and it just kept asking for more! I have 3 other NS decks and I ride this one the most. I’m coming from an 08 Rossignol Jdub 154 to a Proto 157x I’m 5’9” 190lbs with a 10.5 boot. It is seriously so much fun to rip on this thing. Qty: 160X. At over 28cm of waist width on this beast, booting out is a distant memory of the dark times before NS was producing a Drag Free line. Enough said. Extremely friendly and helpful staff as well. Derek (verified owner) – January 31, 2021. You won’t regret it! ride lots of switch and living in Vancouver, most of the time the snow sucks. Go fast take chances. Details. The Proto Slinger features our new Shock Wave Rocker Camber Profile and Asymmetrical edge bite. Size: 162 DF As a 6’6” 180lb dude, I am typically cramming myself into a 13 boot (when I should be in a 14) just to try and mitigate heel/toe drag on traditional “wide” boards. Chris Corning, Never Summer Team Rider and World Champion Snowboarder, needs a board with an Ultra-massive store of power that won’t buckle under pressure. I’m so impressed with this board. ... Shop / Men's Snowboards / Limited Edition Triple Camber Proto FR. I’m 6’3” with a size 12 boot and I’ve yet to drag a toe or heel in my deepest carves. The Proto Type Two is a perfect asymmetrical combination of the Funslinger and Ripsaw. 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 rating. This board is extremely forgiving for little mistakes made that I should’ve gone down on, but it had my back and kept me on my feet. If you want a true all-mountain freestyle deck than the Proto Type 2 is a great call, but if you want something a little more freeride-oriented that floats a bit better, go with the West Bound. Killer customer support and staff. The Proto Synthesis is the latest incarnation of the brand’s best selling series. This board does it all and the Drag Free fit feels custom tailored. Everything’s a jib! Never Summer Proto Ultra Review. ... Never Summer Proto Ultra (2021) €749.00. Thx Derek…innovation is still going strong on our ‘flat pieces of wood’. It still has the Never Summer feel, but with a bit better pop than the Proto Type Two. The Never Summer Proto Type Two Snowboard has made a name for itself as being the go-to board for do-anything, ride-everything goodness. Travis Radke (verified owner) – December 29, 2020. While both boards feature ripsaw rocker/camber, but the Never Summer West Bound has a setback shape. Your email address will not be published. Thx. Hauls ass with incredible edge hold and has an insane amount of pop with the additional camber added in this year. Havent got a big Baker pow day yet but today was my first day on it making the switch from Lib Tech. (X – Wide version of the original) (DF – Wider version of the X), Your email address will not be published. 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