The 2023 Never Summer Proto FR represents exactly what Never Summer likes to do best, innovate. Taking the best selling Proto Type Two and introducing their new Triple Camber profile, they have created their most versatile snowboard suited for the ride everywhere freerider. Having three separate camber bends in the core and an overall tapered directional shape gives the Proto FR improved edge hold, stability, power, pop, speed, float, forgiveness and the smoothest response that they have ever offered and even rivals any brand for these titles. Be sure to grab one before they are all gone, this board is sure to be a huge hit and will forever change the face of snowboarding as we all know it.
*Base colours may vary
Board Type: All Mountain Freeride
Camber: Triple Camber
With traditional camber between your feet and after your inserts, this perfectly balanced Triple Camber shape gives you all the features and benefits of Never Summer boards and their amazing camber profiles but have made them even better and more responsive, which is exactly what everyone wants.
Flex: 8/10 Stiff (1=soft, 10=stiff)
Shape: Directional
Designed to be ridden forwards, exactly the way the body wants to go. Float through powder with effortless style, and power down runs at lightning-fast speeds
Core: NS Wooboo Core
A precise combination of the highest quality woods and bamboo that bring out the ultra-performance within each material.
Bi-Lite Fibreglass
Lightweight and super strong, this fibreglass delivers incredible freestyle and freeride performance without sacrificing durability.
STS Pre-tensioned Fibreglass
Pre-hardened, pre-tensioned laminate that has elastomer stringers - which means that the board has top notch strength, edge hold and performance.
Carbon Max Laminate Technology
A lightweight but powerful mix of carbon laminates give the board torsional strength without sacrificing the control you need.
Elastomeric Underfoot Stabilisers
These stabilisers are placed directly below the mounting area to provide optimum vibration absorption and increase high speed stability while reducing foot fatigue.
Base: Durasurf Sintered 5501
Developed exclusively for Never Summers higher end boards, this base is super fast, super durable, and has added carbon to make it the fastest base in the range
Mounting Pattern: 2x4 Inserts
Extra Features:
Co-Extruded Polymer Topsheet - A tough topsheet that's durable, lightweight, and scratch and chip resistant.
Vario Power Grip Sidecut - The Vario Power Grip sidecut utilises multiple edge contact points, allowing the board to track straight and not catch while still providing maximum edge hold.
Sintered P-Tex Sidewalls - Unlike conventional ABS sidewalls, sintered P-Tex sidewalls maintain their integrity in colder temperatures and won't crack.
Extended Transition Area - This board has extended flat sections at the contact points which improves turn initiation and powder floatation.
P-Tex Tip/Tail Protection - The P-Tex protection seals and protects the wood core as well as protecting it from vibrations and impacts.
SIZE CHART
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Size (cm)
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Waist Width (mm)
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Effective Edge (cm)
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Sidecut - Toe/Heel (m)
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Nose/Tail Width (cm)
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Taper (mm)
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Recommended Rider Weight (kg) |
| 156 |
256 |
118 |
Vario 724 |
30.3 / 29.8
|
5 |
60-80 |
| 160 |
258 |
122 |
Vario 759 |
30.5 / 30.0
|
5 |
70-90 |
| 164 |
260 |
127 |
Vario 793 |
30.8 / 30.2
|
5 |
80-100
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| 157 Wide |
264 |
119 |
Vario 724 |
31.1 / 30.6
|
5
|
80+
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| 161 Wide |
266 |
123 |
Vario 758 |
31.4 / 30.9
|
5
|
90+
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| 165 Wide |
268 |
127 |
Vario 795 |
31.6 / 31.0
|
5
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100+
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Not sure which size to get? Check out our snowboard size chart here.
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Want to find out about snowboard cambers and shapes? Click here.
Want to find out about different types of snowboard edges (magne-traction)? Click here.
Want to find out about the difference in snowboard bases? Click here.
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