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ProtoSynthesis (Dragfree)

Never Summer took their powerhouse Prototype snowboard and altered the profile creating more pop and grip without sacrificing float or fluidity. An all-mountain twin shred stick, the 2023 Never Summer Proto Synthesis Drag Free has pop for days and a multiple radius sidecut to make for excellent edge control while laying down heavy carves. Boost some side hits after a storm then venture into the park if you want, the Proto Synthesis Drag Free can do it all. The Drag Free version gives larger footed riders plenty of platform in the waist to really lay down a fat carve without the worry of dragging your heels or toes, so go for that brutal heelside traverse out to the freshies and get to ripping! Come see it for yourself at Salty Peaks Boardshop.

 

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Only 1 left in stock

$660.00

In-Store Pick Up Available 3055E 3300S Salt Lake City, UT

Description

ProtoSynthesis (Dragfree)

Never Summer took their powerhouse Prototype snowboard and altered the profile creating more pop and grip without sacrificing float or fluidity. An all-mountain twin shred stick, the 2023 Never Summer Proto Synthesis Drag Free has pop for days and a multiple radius sidecut to make for excellent edge control while laying down heavy carves. Boost some side hits after a storm then venture into the park if you want, the Proto Synthesis Drag Free can do it all. The Drag Free version gives larger footed riders plenty of platform in the waist to really lay down a fat carve without the worry of dragging your heels or toes, so go for that brutal heelside traverse out to the freshies and get to ripping! Come see it for yourself at Salty Peaks Boardshop.

 

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Additional information

Weight 9 lbs
Dimensions 64 × 16 × 1 in
Size

157W, 160W

Specs

Rocker Type

Shock Wave Rocker Camber
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Shock Wave Rocker Camber gives you the shock of explosive power and the fluid feel of riding a wave. SWRC features longer camber areas under the bindings for huge pop and vice like stability with a smaller rocker area in between that retains quick turn initiation and flotation. The hallmarks of the patented Rocker Camber Profile.

Extended Transition Area
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Never Summer adds a small flat section in the snowboard profile that improves both turn initiation and powder flotation.

Flex

Flex Rating
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6 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)

Dampness Rating
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6 (1 Lively - 10 Damp)

Shape

Vario Power Grip Sidecut
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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
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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

NS Superlight Wood Core
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Never Summer uses a custom blend of wood species that was created to be the lightest weight yet durable core on the market. The NS Superlight Wood Core is CNC sanded in the custom wood working facility to a fraction of a millimeter. A tailored flex is perfected, giving their snowboards unequaled performance.

Laminates

Recluse Web Carbon Layup
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Strategically positioned to stiffen the board at the ends for edge hold pressure, spring, and stability. The Recluse Web Carbon Layup holds the integrity of the board's flex pattern over a long period and creates a powerful snap in and out of the turn.

STS Pretensioned Fiberglass
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The world's best snowboard fiberglass, period. This advanced pre-hardened, pre-tensioned, layered laminate has added elastomer stringers between the 0 degree and 90 degree glass fibers (the length of the effective edge). This produces a stronger bond between the individual glass laminates giving our snowboards unmatched strength, edge hold and performance.

Bi-Lite Fiberglass
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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
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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
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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
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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 P-Tex Sidewalls
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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
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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

Premium Coextruded Polymer Topsheet
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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

  • Terrain:
    Freestyle, All-Mountain
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    Freestyle
    All-Mountain
  • Ability Level:
    Intermediate-Advanced
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    Intermediate-Advanced
  • Rocker Type:
    Camber/Rocker/Camber
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    Camber/Rocker/Camber
  • Shape:
    True Twin
  • Flex Rating:
    Medium
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    Medium
  • Binding Mount Pattern:
    2x4
  • Core/Laminates:
    Carbon, Wood
  • Made in the USA:
    Yes

    Yes
  • Warranty:
    3 Years
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Size (cm) 159 162
Effective Edge (mm) 1210
Tip Width (mm) 329
Waist Width (mm) 280
Tail Width (mm) 329
Sidecut Radius (m) 7.64
Width Ultra-Wide Ultra-Wide

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