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Never Summer Proto HD Snowboard 2016 + Flux DS Snowboard Bindings 2016

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Snowboard

Never Summer Proto HD Snowboard 2016

The Never Summer Proto HD Snowboard is a special deck in the NS lineup, an avenue for NS to unveil their latest and greatest. Oriented towards unrestricted, all-mountain riding, the Proto HD is a balanced ride with Harmonic Dampers and a unique Perforated Rocker Pad for a board that remains chatter-less and smooth when ripping at high speeds. Its medium flex gives ample response to the rider, yet remains playful for jibbing natural terrain. From a relaxing day of chairlift lapping to throwing down everything and seeing what sticks, the Never Summer Proto HD Snowboard is going to crank up the fun.

Product Details

Rocker Type

Original Rocker CamberNever Summer's Original Rocker Camber profile begins with rocker at the nose and tail. Directly underfoot the bend translates into a traditional camber where it meets a subtle rocker between the bindings. The Original Rocker Camber provides a surfy and playful feel while maintaining superior performance and versatility.

3 Pressure PointsThis snowboard has 3 Pressure Points. Pressure points make your board perform; The Rocker Camber gives you high pressure between the feet. This pivotal point gives your snowboard a playful feel that performs exceptionally in powder and when freeriding. With extra stability, precision and edge hold your turning abilities are enhanced too!

Flex

Mid Flex

Shape

True Twin

Vario Power Grip SidecutThe Vario Power Grip Sidecut enhances edge hold from the multiple radiuses that create contact points. The sidecut features a flat area where the snowboard is rockered for better flex and to prevent edge-catching. Towards the end of the snowboard, the sidecut is deep to render quick turn initiation.

Low Profile Tip/TailA 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

NS SuperLight Wood CoreUsing a sustainable genetically modified Poplar wood fused with a durable Birch hardwood, NS has created the lightest weight yet durable core on the market. The NS SuperLight Wood Core is CNC sanded in their custom wood working facility to a fraction of a millimeter. A tailored flex is perfected, giving their snowboards unequaled performance.

Laminates

Carbon Max Laminate TechnologyThe Carbon Max Laminate Technology combines an advanced top and base carbon matrix to maximize response and strength where you need it the most. The result is a lightweight yet powerful configuration that provides torsional rigidity and energy transfer without sacrificing control.

STS Pre-tensioned FiberglassThe world's best snowboard fiberglass, period. STS Pre-tensioned Fiberglass is an advanced pre-hardened, pre-tensioned, layered laminate that has added elastomer stringers between the 0 degree and 90 degree glass fibers. This produces a stronger bond between the individual glass laminates for unmatched strength, edge hold and performance.

Bi-Lite FiberglassBi-Lite fiberglass is strong, durable and made of lightweight glass fibers. This delivers incredible freestyle and freeride performance without sacrificing the snowboards impact resistance.

RDS 2 Damping SystemThis lightweight system uses three narrower laminated damping layers that provide the perfect combination of vibration, absorption and stability. RDS 2 is the perfect balance of freeride stability and freestyle liveliness.

Harmonic Tip/Tail DamperHarmonic 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.

Perforated Rocker PadPerforated to reduce weight, these thin elastomeric Perforated Rocker Pads are strategically located in the mid-section of the board. This absorbs the vibration between the feet and provides a buffer in the rocker area, which is in continuous contact with the snow.

Sidewalls

Sintered P-tex SidewallNS 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 BaseThe new sintered snowboard base made by Crown Plastics. An addition of graphite has been added to make the Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 Base super-fast and wax absorbent.

Die-Cut BaseBase color displayed may not be available. Base colors may vary.

Topsheet

Carbonium TopsheetThe Carbonium topsheet is a very durable, scratch and chip resistant material with a high tech carbon fiber like texture. Carbonium topsheet also provides more grip than other topsheet materials, working as a built in stomp pad.

Binding Compatibility

2 x 4 Insert Pattern

Specs

  • Terrain: Freestyle, All-Mountain More 
    Freestyle All-Mountain
  • Ability Level: Intermediate-Advanced More 
    Intermediate-Advanced
  • Rocker Type: Camber/Rocker/Camber More 
    Camber/Rocker/Camber
  • Shape: True Twin
  • Flex Rating: Medium More 
    Medium
  • Binding Mount Pattern: 2x4
  • Core/Laminates: Carbon, Wood
  • Made in the USA: Yes
    Yes
  • Warranty: 3 Years More 
Size (cm) 152 154 157 160
Effective Edge (mm) 1210 1220 1250 1290
Tip Width (mm) 288 295 299 301
Waist Width (mm) 244 251 253 255
Tail Width (mm) 288 295 299 301
Sidecut Radius (m) Vario 720˚ Vario 722˚ Vario 735˚ Vario 761˚
Stance Range (in) 19.5-25 19.5-25 19.5-25 19.5-25
Rider Weight (lbs) 110 - 160 120 - 170 125 - 175 145 - 195
Width Regular Regular Regular Regular
Binding

Flux DS Snowboard Bindings 2016

For those riders who like to spend a large amount of time dropping bombs and slaying it in the park, but still want to take their manuevs to the rest of the mountain, the Flux DS Snowboard Bindings are an excellent option. A mid-flex light binding, these will allow you to tweak grabs and butter to your heart's content. A secure, trustworthy and bombproof connection to any board, the Flux DS Snowboard Bindings are an obvious choice for any park shredder that wants to mess with the rest of the mountain in between laps.

Product Details

Flex

4 / 5 Flux Flex Rating1 = Soft, 5 = Stiff

Baseplate

Ultima BaseLightweight and focused on response.

Performance BlendA nylon and fiberglass mix for all-around performance.

Hybrid FootbedEVA material with softer inner and stiffer outer for improve toe edge response.

Custom StabilizersUrethane pieces designed to provide more response by lessening or eliminating heel roll.

Toolless LeverMake adjustments on the fly with no tools.

Adjustable Toe & Heel CushionChange to fit foot size to avoid the loss of leverage.

Highback

Ultima WingMore outside support for leaning into the board into the board nose or tail.

Super Tough NylonMedium Stiffness

Hybrid CushionSoft Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) sections absorb shock while harder sections provide abrasion resistance and maximize support in high contact areas.

Straps

New Honeycomb StrapNew material and honeycomb shape grabs the ankle and provides ultimate hold.

F.T.M VersaSofter material and a better holding top or toe strap option.

UU FitA 360 degree wrap evens out pressure for natural feel and hold.

Buckles

New Micro Ratchet30% smaller for reduced dead spots and improved strap wrap.

L-GuideHolds ratchet ladders down.

Specs

  • Ability Level: Intermediate-Advanced More 
    Intermediate-Advanced
  • Flex Rating: Medium More 
    Medium
  • Binding Style: Strap
  • Binding Mount Pattern: 2x4, 4x4
  • Athletes: Ian Sams, Blake Axelson
  • Warranty: Limited Lifetime
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