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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 a number of fantastic Never Summer boards and is on the freestyle side of the Proto series.

A completely new camber profile from Never Summer. A small piece of rocker straight 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 on floatation and maneuverability in powder.

Crown Plastics has developed an exclusive, super-fast, durable sintered base specifically for Never Summer's high-end boards. The exact amount of graphite has been added, making the Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 Base the fastest one they use.
Discover the Never Summer Proto Slinger
The Never Summer Proto Slinger is undoubtedly one of the most advanced and versatile freestyle snowboards on the market. It’s not just any board; it’s the go-to board for 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 both beginners and seasoned snowboarders.
Shockwave Rocker Camber profile
One of the features that truly 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 responsiveness. This means you can effortlessly perform jumps and tricks in the park, while still having the stability to ride at high speeds and make sharp turns on the piste.
The Proto Slinger also boasts an asymmetric sidecut, ensuring a balanced edge-to-edge riding experience. Whether you’re riding switch, making spins, or hitting rails, this board provides the precision and control you need to take your tricks to the next level.
The core of the Proto Slinger is equipped with Press Flex technology, allowing the board to lock in easily during presses and on rails. This makes the board ideal for freestyle riders who love to seek out creative lines in the park.
What truly makes the Proto Slinger special is that it excels not just in the park, but everywhere else on the mountain too. Whether you’re riding on groomers, through trees, or even in powder, this board continues to perform, delivering a smooth ride with minimal chatter.
This snowboard is the result of years of innovation and feedback from professionals like Sam Anderson, making it perfectly suited to the needs of demanding snowboarders. If you’re looking for a board that not only lets you shine in the park, but also on all other terrains of the mountain, then the Never Summer Proto Slinger is the ideal choice. With this board, you can push your limits and elevate your snowboarding experience to new heights.
Size charts
152 | 155 | 157W | 158 | 160W | |
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Nose width (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 |

Technische specificaties
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The Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 Base from Never Summer is an advanced sintered snowboard base, valued for its durability and speed. It offers excellent glide performance thanks to its smooth surface and low friction coefficient, while also effectively absorbing wax for long-lasting performance.
A poplar wood core with sustainable beech wood to create the lightest core from Never Summer. The core is sanded in the Never Summer workshop to work with millimeter precision. This gives the boards the perfect flex in the right place.
Bi-lite fiberglass is a lightweight fiberglass weave that is used in the construction of Never Summer snowboards. This material provides the right balance between strength and weight, allowing snowboarders to experience optimal control and responsiveness on various terrains and in different conditions.
Vario Power Grip Sidecut uses multiple radii, giving you extra edge grip. The flat part in the rocker section becomes one large contact point when you flex it, and without pressure, the board will go straight. The tips of the board have a shorter radius, allowing you to initiate turns more quickly.
Never Summer introduces a completely new camber profile, with a slight 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 buoyancy and maneuverability in powder snow.
The Asymmetrical Twin has the same shape for both the tip and the tail, with centrally placed inserts for equal amounts of nose and tail experience, an identical flex in both the nose and the tail, and a deeper sidecut on the heel edge for improved edge grip.