The Never Summer Proto Ultra Snowboard is a mid-wide charger stick ready for soft snow of any kind, but not toothless when it comes to grip on ice or groomers. With a medium-stiff flex and Recurve Triple Camber to maximize edge contact, plus the power of WooBoo (wood and bamboo in concert) in the core, the Proto Ultra is an all-conditions monster you'll love.
Product Details
Rocker Type
Recurve Triple Camber – A fusion of Triple Camber and Traditional Camber that puts more pressure where you want it for improved stability, edgehold and tracking.
Extended Transition Area – Never Summer adds a small flat section in the snowboard profile that improves both turn initiation and powder flotation.
Flex
Flex Rating – 7 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)
Dampness Rating – 6 (1 Lively - 10 Damp)
Shape
Vario Power Grip Sidecut – Vario Power Grip Sidecut utilizes multiple radii creating extra contact points to enhance edge hold. A flat section in the rocker area provides a broad contact point when flexed, but allows the board to track straight and not catch when unbent. Flanking this straight section are two shallow radii, which provide the second and third contact points. Towards the ends of the sidecut are deep radii which render quick turn initiation and the final contact points
Low Profile Tip/Tail – A low profile in the nose and tail of the snowboard maximizes material contact with the snow for more powerful ollie/nollie pop and stability to your landings. Low Profile Tip/Tail also reduces the plowing effect in the nose for better glide to the next feature and superior float when it's deep.
Core
WooBoo Core – The WooBoo Core is a precise mix of Poplar, Paulownia, Birch and Bamboo that brings out the best in each material.
Laminates
Carbon Max Laminate Technology – More carbon equals more power and performance. The Carbon Max Laminate Technology combines an advanced top and bottom carbon matrix to maximize response and strength where it's needed most. The result is a lightweight yet powerful configuration that provides torsional rigidity and energy transfer without sacrificing the control a rider needs.
Bi-Lite Fiberglass – Bi-Lite Fiberglass combines many of the strength characteristics of Never Summer's STS fiberglass with an ultralight glass fiber matrix. This delivers incredible freestyle and freeride performance without sacrificing durability.
RDS 2 Damping System – This lightweight system uses three narrower laminated dampening layers that provide the perfect combination of vibration, absorption, and stability. RDS 2 is the perfect balance of freeride stability and freestyle liveliness.
Elastomeric Underfoot Stabilizers – Elastomeric Underfoot Stabilizers directly below the mounting area provide optimum vibration absorption and increase high-speed stability while reducing foot fatigue.
Harmonic Tip / Tail Damper – Harmonic Dampers in the tip and tail take out a high percentage of residual vibration by quieting the nose and tail. This enhances stability at speed, in variable snow conditions and on board landings without deadening the liveliness and pop of the cambered areas.
Sidewalls
Sintered UHMW Polyethylene Sidewalls – Never Summer was the first snowboard company to use and perfect Sintered P-Tex Sidewalls, and they've never seen one crack. Unlike conventional ABS sidewalls that have a tendency to crack in colder temperatures, Sintered P-Tex Sidewalls maintain their integrity at any temperature.
Base
Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 Base – Crown Plastics has developed an exclusive, super fast, durable sintered base specifically for higher end boards. Just the right amount of graphite has been added making the Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 Base the fastest Never Summer has ever used.
Edges
Full Wrap Metal Edge
Topsheet
Coextruded Polymer Topsheet – The Premium Topsheet is a durable, lightweight, scratch and chip resistant fiber backed thermoplastic. The premium topsheets also provide more grip than other topsheet materials, working as a built-in stomp pad.
Binding Compatibility
2 x 4 Insert Pattern
Specs
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Terrain: Freestyle, All-Mountain
- Ability Level: Advanced-Expert
- Rocker Type: Camber/Rocker/Camber
- Shape: True Twin
- Binding Mount Pattern: 2x4
- Core/Laminates: Bamboo, Carbon, Wood
- Athletes: Chris Corning
- Made in the USA: Yes
- Warranty: 3 Years
Size (cm) | 154 | 157 | 160 | 163 |
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Effective Edge (mm) | 1180 | 1210 | 1230 | 1260 |
Tip Width (mm) | 308 | 309 | 311 | 313 |
Waist Width (mm) | 260 | 262 | 264 | 266 |
Tail Width (mm) | 308 | 309 | 311 | 313 |
Sidecut Radius (m) | 7.31 | 7.61 | 7.82 | 8.06 |
Width | Mid-Wide | Mid-Wide | Wide | Wide |