Never Summer ProtoFR 2025

Product Overview

The Never Summer Proto FR Snowboard is a robust, directional board designed for aggressive riders. It features a stiff flex and Never Summer’s WooBoo core, enhanced with Carbon Max laminates for maximum performance and pop. With a flex rating of 8, it is ideal for strong, experienced riders seeking power and precision.

Rocker Type

• Triple Camber: Never Summer’s patented Triple Camber Profile improves edge hold, stability, power, pop, speed, float, and responsiveness, offering a superior all-around riding experience.

Flex

• Flex Rating: 8 (1 Soft – 10 Stiff)
• Dampness Rating: 8 (1 Lively – 10 Damp)

Shape

• Vario Power Grip Sidecut: Utilizes multiple radii to create extra contact points for enhanced edge hold. Includes a flat rocker section for stability, shallow radii for additional contact points, and deep radii at the ends for quick turn initiation and final contact points.

Core

• WooBoo Core: A mix of Poplar, Paulownia, Birch, and Bamboo for a lightweight yet durable core that maximizes performance.

Laminates

• STS Pretensioned Fiberglass: Advanced pre-hardened, pre-tensioned fiberglass with elastomer stringers for unmatched strength, edge hold, and performance.
• Bi-Lite Fiberglass: Combines STS fiberglass characteristics with an ultralight glass fiber matrix for great freestyle and freeride performance.
• Carbon Max Laminate Technology: Features top and bottom carbon matrices for increased response, strength, and torsional rigidity while maintaining control.

Sidewalls

• Sintered UHMW Polyethylene Sidewalls: Durable and temperature-resistant, preventing cracks unlike conventional ABS sidewalls.

Base

• Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 Base: Fast and durable sintered base with added graphite for superior speed.

Edges

• Full Wrap Metal Edge: Ensures durability and edge hold.

Topsheet

• Coextruded Polymer Topsheet: Durable, lightweight, scratch and chip-resistant with built-in grip.

Binding Compatibility

• 2 x 4 Insert Pattern

Specs

• Terrain: All-Mountain, Freeride
• Ability Level: Advanced-Expert
• Rocker Type: Camber/Rocker/Camber/Rocker/Camber
• Shape: Directional
• Flex Rating: Stiff
• Binding Mount Pattern: 2×4
• Core/Laminates: Carbon, Wood
• Made in the USA: Yes
• Warranty: 3 Years

Sizes

• Effective Edge: 1180 mm (156 cm), 1220 mm (160 cm)
• Tip Width: 303 mm (156 cm), 305 mm (160 cm)
• Waist Width: 256 mm (156 cm), 258 mm (160 cm)
• Tail Width: 298 mm (156 cm), 300 mm (160 cm)
• Sidecut Radius: 7.24 m (156 cm), 7.59 m (160 cm)
• Stance Setback: 0.75 in (both sizes)
• Width: Regular