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Everything about the Never Summer Proto Slinger
Everything about the Never Summer Proto Slinger
The Never Summer Proto Slinger is an insane cocktail of some great Never Summer boards and sits on the freestyle side of the Proto series.
A whole new camber profile from Never Summer. A small piece of rocker right in the center of the board, then large sections of camber under the bindings. Just before the tip and tail there is a small piece of flat, to maximize the effect of the camber without compromising float and maneuverability in powder
Crown Plastics has developed an exclusive, super fast, durable sintered base specifically for Never Summer's high-end boards. Just the right amount of graphite has been added making the Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 Base the fastest they use
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The Never Summer Proto Slinger is without a doubt one of the most advanced and versatile freestyle snowboards on the market. It's not just any board; it's the go-to board of Sam Anderson, one of the world's most technical freestyle snowboarders. With its soft-flex construction and twin-tip design, the Proto Slinger offers an impressive combination of performance and versatility that will appeal to beginners and seasoned snowboarders alike.
Shockwave Rocker Camber Profile.
One of the features that really sets the Proto Slinger apart is the use of the Shockwave Rocker Camber profile. This advanced profile combines the benefits of both rocker and camber, giving the board incredible pop and response. This means you can effortlessly perform jumps and tricks in the park, while still having the stability to ride at high speed and make sharp turns on the slopes.
The Proto Slinger also features an asymmetrical sidecut, providing a balanced edge-to-edge riding experience. Whether you're riding switch, making spins or attacking rails, this board offers the precision and control you need to take your tricks to the next level.
The core of the Proto Slinger features Press Flex technology, allowing the board to easily lock into presses and on rails. This makes the board ideal for freestyle riders who like to look for creative lines in the park.
What makes the Proto Slinger truly special is that it excels not only in the park, but also anywhere else on the mountain. Whether riding on groomers, through trees, or even in powder, this board continues to perform and delivers a smooth ride with minimal chatter.
This snowboard is the result of years of innovation and feedback from professionals like Sam Anderson, making it perfect for the needs of demanding snowboarders. If you are looking for a board that will let you shine not only in the park, but also on all other areas of the mountain, the Never Summer Proto Slinger is the ideal choice. This board will allow you to push your limits and take your snowboarding experience to new heights.
Sizecharts
| 152 | 155 | 157W | 158 | 160W | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nose widt(cm) | 30 | 30.2 | 31 | 30.3 | 31.2 |
| Tail width (cm) | 30 | 30.2 | 31 | 30.3 | 31.2 |
| Waist width (cm) | 25.2 | 25.4 | 26.3 | 25.5 | 26.5 |
| Effective edge (cm) | 117.6 | 119.8 | 121.1 | 122.6 | 123.6 |
| Taper (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Technical SPecifications.
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The Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 Base from Never Summer is an advanced sintered snowboard base, prized for its durability and speed. It offers excellent gliding performance thanks to its smooth surface and low coefficient of friction, while also effectively absorbing wax for long-lasting performance
A poplar core with durable beech wood to make the lightest core in Never Summer. The core is sanded in the Never Summer workshop to provide millimeter accuracy. This gives the boards the perfect flex in the right place.
Bi-lite fiberglass is a lightweight fiberglass fabric used in the construction of Never Summer snowboards. This material offers the right balance of strength and weight, allowing snowboarders to experience optimal control and response on a variety of terrains and conditions.
Vario Power Grip Sidecut uses multiple radia giving you extra edge grip. The flat part in the rocker section becomes one big contact point when you flex it and without pressure the board will ride straight. The ends of the board have a shorter radius so you initiate turns faster.
Never Summer introduces a completely new camber profile, with a small rocker in the middle of the board, followed by large sections of camber under the bindings. Just before the tip and tail there is a small flat section to optimize the benefits of camber, without compromising float and maneuverability in powder.
The Asymmetrical Twin features the same shape for both tip and tail, with centrally placed inserts for equal amounts of nose and tail experience, an identical flex in both nose and tail, and a deeper sidecut at the heel edge for improved edge grip.