A true-twin shape paired with Rock Out Camber is a specific kind of freestyle setup, and the Salomon Abstract leans into it. It's a unisex freestyle board built around years of team feedback and aimed at riders who want a single deck that handles park laps, street sessions, and the occasional all-mountain detour. The Abstract runs a medium flex, a Quadralizer sidecut, and a hybrid camber profile that flattens out through the center for press-friendly handling without sacrificing pop. The result is a board with serious freestyle credentials and just enough mountain capability to keep things interesting when the park is closed.

Why we like it:

Ghost Carbon Beams in the tip and tail load the Abstract with explosive pop when the rider really stomps a feature, separating this board from softer entry-level park options. The Royal Rubber Rails on the sidewalls also take real abuse from rails and boxes without losing structural integrity.

Who it's for:

Intermediate to advanced freestyle riders who treat the whole mountain as a park will be well served here. The Abstract welcomes street-style riding, jib-focused park laps, and traditional park duty in equal measure, and it works for riders of any gender thanks to its unisex sizing. Anyone looking for a freestyle deck that doesn't pigeonhole into a single discipline should give it a serious look.

Highlights:

True Twin shape means perfectly symmetrical behavior in switch or regular, and the Quadralizer sidecut delivers multiple turn radii along the edge for whatever turn shape the rider wants to commit to. Rock Out Camber pairs flat through the center with camber underfoot and lifted tips for press-friendly handling and lively pop. The core is an Aspen and Popster blend reinforced with Ghost Carbon Beams and TRIAX HD Fiberglass, with 30% bio-based resin tying it together. A Sintered base handles everyday durability, and Royal Rubber Rails reinforce the sidewalls for rail-heavy riding. The Abstract is offered in regular and wide widths across a generous size range.

Things to consider:

Pure all-mountain riders who prioritize hardpack carving or deep-snow float will find the Abstract less specialized than a freeride-leaning board. Its strength is freestyle versatility, and that's where most riders should expect to spend the most time on it. Tip and tail shape are kept symmetrical, so soft-snow float won't compete with a directional setup.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Pick your usual size. Drop a length for jib-leaning park riding that prioritizes agility on rails and boxes, or go up a size for stability on bigger features. Larger-footed riders should grab the wide variants, available as 155W and 158W (plus a wider 162 at the top of the size run).