Loved by Chris Corning and the Never Summer Team, the Proto Ultra Snowboard shines in a competition setting. Its true twin shape and even flex pattern amplify creativity, allowing freestyle riders to experiment with both regular and switch riding capabilities. Though its construction remains pretty simple, a unique carbon configuration gives the Proto Ultra a boost of liveliness and energy. Mirrored in the tip and tail, this carbon reinforcement works in tandem with the Proto Ultra’s twin shape to amplify stability when landing both regular and switch. Complete with a Triple Camber Profile for the best pop, grip, and control in the business, the ultra-durable Proto Ultra takes the terrain park by storm.

With a flex rating that definitely falls on the stiffer end of the freestyle spectrum, the Proto Ultra tends to lead with power rather than playfulness. Though it may be too stiff for some riders, the Proto Ultra is destined to delight a niche group of park rats who prefer precision and control over looseness. Stable on landings, poppy on take-offs, and relentless when charging on-trail, there is little the Proto Ultra doesn’t do well. Advanced freestyle riders will find a lot to love within the Proto Ultra’s fierce and powerful park persona, while progressing snowboarders will find better luck on a softer, less demanding deck.