Never Summer Proto Type 3 Recurve Women's Snowboard 2027

The Never Summer Womens Proto Type 3 is built for riders looking to push the limit of their skills with a high-performance true twin design. Engineered for advanced levels of progression, it features Precision Stitched Carbon Matrix and T3 Twin Carbon Mapping Embossment, optimising control and responsiveness while the Triple Camber Hybrid Profile, combined with R.I.P. Edge-hold Technology, provides a perfect balance of pop and stability without being overly aggressive. As the pinnacle of Never Summer snowboard innovation, the Women's Proto Type 3 is set to be a go-to choice for riders who demand versatility and precision on the mountain.

Board Type: All Mountain

All Mountain snowboards are versatile boards that excel across various terrains, from groomed runs to off-piste. These boards offer solid edge control and responsiveness, making them a great option for riders who want one board to do just about everything.

Flex: 6/10 (1=soft, 10=stiff)

Offering a balanced blend of flexibility and stiffness, mid-flex boards are versatile and suitable for all-mountain riding. They provide enough responsiveness for carving while maintaining some forgiveness for playful or casual riding.

Ability Level: Intermediate

Intermediate snowboards offer more responsiveness and stability at higher speeds, with a slightly stiffer flex for better control on varied terrain and more advanced manoeuvres.

Shape: Twin

A twin-shaped snowboard is symmetrical with an identical tip and tail, designed for equal performance riding forward or switch. It’s perfect for freestyle tricks, spins, and jumps, offering balance, stability, and control in both directions.

Camber Type: Triple Camber Recurve with R.I.P. Edge Hold Technology

Triple Camber Hybrid has an overall central rocker shape while featuring a camber zone in between this central rocker, creating two high-pressure rocker sections on each side of a middle camber. Triple Camber Hybrid increases edge efficiency, with the primary edge hold starting at the board’s center. It provides outstanding responsiveness, stability, and complements the high-performance engagement of the two cambered zones beneath your feet. The overall rocker shape preserves effortless float, a playful and forgiving ride, incredible edge hold, explosive pop, and remarkable butterability.

R.I.P. Edge Hold Technology offers unmatched versatility, providing effortless glide in powder and response all over the mountain while delivering precision for deep carves. It boosts edge performance for maximum stability and control in any condition, with easy edge tunes. Unlike traditional serrated edges, R.I.P. integrates waves into the base, creating high-pressure points for smooth, drag-free rides and consistent pressure on edge, ensuring a balanced, confident ride.

Width: Standard

Standard width boards deliver exceptional edge-to-edge quickness and responsiveness while providing enough platform space for riders with average boot sizes.

Sidecut: Power Grip Sidecut

The Power Grip Sidecut features a combination of multiple radii to create additional contact points along the edge, improving edge grip. A flat section in the middle area forms a wide contact point when the board is flexed, while allowing it to remain stable and avoid catching when unbent. Two shallow radii on either side of the flat section add extra contact points, while deeper radii near the tips of the board enable quick turn initiation and provide the final contact points.

Inserts: 2x4 Inserts

These offer a tighter hole pattern, allowing for more precise stance adjustments. They're common on modern boards and ideal for riders who want fine-tuned positioning and can be used with any binding with a standard or mini disk.

Board Construction

Topsheet: Co-Extruded Polymer Topsheet with T3 Twin Carbon Mapping Embossment

The Co-Extruded Polymer Topsheet is made from a tough, lightweight thermoplastic with a fiber backing, offering resistance to scratches and chips. These topsheets stand out for their vivid colors and enhanced grip, serving as a built-in stomp pad for added control while unstrapped.

This topsheet is embossed with the pattern of the carbon mapped on the core of the snowboard. Twin Carbon Mapping Embossment has the carbon pattern on the nose and tail of the topsheet.

Laminate: Bi-Lite Fiberglass, Precision Stitched Carbon Matrix

Bi-Lite Fiberglass is a lightweight glass fiber matrix, offering outstanding freestyle and freeride performance without compromising durability.

Precision Stitched Carbon Matrix is a specific layup of carbon fiber within the core of the board that is precisely stitched and integrated into the snowboard's construction.

Core: AllPop Wood Core, Triple Layer RDS 2 Damping with Underfoot Stabiliser 

The AllPop Wood Core features lightweight Poplar wood throughout, offering a responsive and even flex from nose to tail. This strong, impact-resistant wood enhances energy transfer, delivering both durability and a smooth, controlled ride. Its natural ability to absorb vibrations results in a stable and comfortable experience on the mountain.

RDS 2 strikes the perfect balance between freeride stability and freestyle responsiveness. It provides more damping than a typical freestyle board for better control at high speeds, yet slightly less than a dedicated freeride board to maintain a lively, poppy feel. This design ensures an optimal blend of vibration absorption and energetic performance.

Elastomeric Underfoot Stabilisers are positioned beneath the mounting area to maximise shock and vibration absorption, enhancing stability at high speeds and extra cushioning to minimise foot fatigue for a more comfortable ride.

Sidewall: UHMW Sidewalls

The use of UHMW Sidewalls (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) is essential in preserving the life of your snowboard. Unlike ABS sidewalls, UHMW are more resistant to cracking in colder temperatures. They also improve damping performance around the metal edges, 

providing a smoother ride.

Edge: Fullwrap Metal Edge

Base: Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 Base

The Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 Base is an exclusive, high performance sintered base and is infused with the ideal amount of graphite, making it one of the fastest and most durable P-Tex bases available on the market.

Additional Features:

• Blower Stance Inserts
• Early-Rise Float Mechanics
• Extended Transition Area
• Low Profile Nose/Tail
• P-Tex Nose/Tail Protection

All measurements in millimetres otherwise specified

* Indicates multiple radius average