Proto Type 3 FR DF Snowboard
The new Proto T3 FR is the most versatile, high-performance freeride board Never Summer has ever designed. Period.
Features
Precision Stitched Carbon Matrix T3 Directional Carbon Mapping
More carbon equals more power and performance. The CARBON MAX LAMINATE TECHNOLOGY combines an advanced top and bottom carbon matrix to maximize response and strength where it's needed most. The result is a lightweight yet powerful configuration that provides torsional rigidity and energy transfer without sacrificing the control a rider needs.
Co-Extruded Polymer Topsheet
The PREMIUM TOPSHEETS are our very durable, lightweight, scratch and chip resistant fiber backed thermoplastic. These premium topsheets also provide extremely vibrant colors along with more grip than other topsheet materials, working as a built in stomp pad. Our Co-Extruded premium topsheet (Nylon and Polyester) include our Hex-Tech, Carbonium, Matte and TruGrit Topsheets.
Wooboo Wood Core
Never Summer's WOOBOO WOOD CORE combines Bamboo stringers, Paulownia, Poplar and Birch. The Bamboo stringers are light, extremely strong and gives the board quick reflex and lessens vibration. Paulowina is a hardwood that can grow up to 15 feet a year! Bamboo and Paulownia are great sustainable options, Other hardwoods, Poplar and Birch are added, giving the core a great strength to weight ratio. Birch is strategically placed underneath the mounting inserts for a secure, solid connection.This combination of wood species and Bamboo supply the snowboard with a crisp and light underfoot feel with powerful performance.
STS Pre Tensioned Fiber Glass
The world's best snowboard fiberglass, period. Our STS PRETENSIONED FIBERGLASS is an advanced pre-hardened, pre-tensioned, layered laminate that 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. Most bows use this type fiberglass due to it's unmatched ability to spring back and cast an arrow at a tremendous velocities without breaking.
RDS 1 Damping System
The laminated damping layers of RDS 1 are the most extensive in the line. Utilizing a high amount of elastomeric rubber along the effective edge provides unmatched vibration damping and edge hold in variable snow conditions. This substantial damping system also supplies a snowboard with optimal high speed stability.
Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 Base
Our suppliers have developed an exclusive, super fast, durable sintered base specifically for our boards. Just the right amount of graphite has been added making the DURASURF XT SINTERED 5501 BASE one of the fastest and certainly the most durable P-Tex bases on the market.
Performance
Shape & Profile
Shape
Directional
R.I.P. Edge Hold Technology
R.I.P. Edge Hold Technology offers unmatched versatility ā effortless glide through powder and park features while delivering the precision and grip required to carve deep trenches. Our groundbreaking R.I.P. Edge Hold Technology amplifies edge performance, guaranteeing maximum stability and control in any condition while allowing for easy edge tunes. With R.I.P., riders experience an unprecedented level of confidence and power, setting a new benchmark in snowboard innovation.
Hybrid Triple Camber
Triple Camber Hybrid is a game changing innovation. The center rocker of our patented Rocker Camber profile now contains a third camber area creating two small high pressure rocker sections on either side. The result is R.I.P. Edge Hold Technology, a powerful edge hold tech without the drag of serrated edges and a balanced ride not found in any other profile. Triple Camber Hybrid makes the most efficient use of your entire edge. The primary edge hold starts from the center of the board. It's insanely responsive and stable and aids the high performance engagement of the two outside camber areas located under your feet. The overall Hybrid rocker shape retains the effortless float, playful and forgiving feel, vice-like edge hold, rocket launching pop, and insane butterability. Game changed.
Board Specs
| Size (cm) |
Contact Length (cm) |
Side Cut |
Nose/Tail Width (cm) |
Waist Width (cm) |
Taper (mm) |
Height | Weight (lbs/kg) |
Boot Size (US) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152 | 114 | Vario 724* |
30.1/ 29.6 |
24.4 | 10 | 5'4"- 5'8" |
120-160/ 54-72 |
8-10.5 |
| 156 | 118 | Vario 759* |
30.5/ 30.0 |
25.6 | 10 | 5'6"-6'" | 140-200/ 63-90 |
8-10.5 |
| 160 | 122 | Vario 724* |
30.3/ 29.8 |
25.8 | 10 | 5'10"- 6'2" |
150-200/ 68-90 |
8-10.5 |
| 164 | 127 | Vario 759* |
30.5/ 30.0 |
26.0 | 10 | 6'-6'4" | 170-220/ 77-100+ |
8-12 |
| 157X | 119 | Vario 724* |
31.1/ 30.6 |
26.4 | 5 | 5'6"-6' | 150-200/ 68-90 |
10.5-12 |
| 161X | 123 | Vario 758* |
31.4/ 30.9 |
26.6 | 5 | 5'10"- 6'2" |
150-200+/ 68-90+ |
10.5-12 |
| 165X | 127 | Vario 795* |
31.6/ 31.1 |
26.8 | 5 | 6'-6'4" | 170-220+/ 77-90+ |
10.5-12 |
| 170X | 131 | Vario 800* |
31.8/ 31.3 |
27.0 | 5 | 6'- 6'5"+ |
180-220/ 82-90+ |
10.5-12 |
| 162DF | 122 | Vario 752* |
33.1/ 32.6 |
28.4 | 5 | 5'10"- 6'2" |
150-220/ 68-90+ |
13+ |
| 166DF | 127 | Vario 795* |
33.1/ 32.6 |
28.4 | 5 | 6'-6'4" | 170-250+/ 77-100+ |
13+ |
Select your board length based on your weight and riding style. Lighter riders or those preferring park/freestyle should size down, while heavier riders or powder enthusiasts should size up. DF models are designed for larger boot sizes (13+).
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Description
The new Proto T3 FR is the most versatile, high-performance freeride board Never Summer has ever designed. Period.
Features
Precision Stitched Carbon Matrix T3 Directional Carbon Mapping
More carbon equals more power and performance. The CARBON MAX LAMINATE TECHNOLOGY combines an advanced top and bottom carbon matrix to maximize response and strength where it's needed most. The result is a lightweight yet powerful configuration that provides torsional rigidity and energy transfer without sacrificing the control a rider needs.
Co-Extruded Polymer Topsheet
The PREMIUM TOPSHEETS are our very durable, lightweight, scratch and chip resistant fiber backed thermoplastic. These premium topsheets also provide extremely vibrant colors along with more grip than other topsheet materials, working as a built in stomp pad. Our Co-Extruded premium topsheet (Nylon and Polyester) include our Hex-Tech, Carbonium, Matte and TruGrit Topsheets.
Wooboo Wood Core
Never Summer's WOOBOO WOOD CORE combines Bamboo stringers, Paulownia, Poplar and Birch. The Bamboo stringers are light, extremely strong and gives the board quick reflex and lessens vibration. Paulowina is a hardwood that can grow up to 15 feet a year! Bamboo and Paulownia are great sustainable options, Other hardwoods, Poplar and Birch are added, giving the core a great strength to weight ratio. Birch is strategically placed underneath the mounting inserts for a secure, solid connection.This combination of wood species and Bamboo supply the snowboard with a crisp and light underfoot feel with powerful performance.
STS Pre Tensioned Fiber Glass
The world's best snowboard fiberglass, period. Our STS PRETENSIONED FIBERGLASS is an advanced pre-hardened, pre-tensioned, layered laminate that 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. Most bows use this type fiberglass due to it's unmatched ability to spring back and cast an arrow at a tremendous velocities without breaking.
RDS 1 Damping System
The laminated damping layers of RDS 1 are the most extensive in the line. Utilizing a high amount of elastomeric rubber along the effective edge provides unmatched vibration damping and edge hold in variable snow conditions. This substantial damping system also supplies a snowboard with optimal high speed stability.
Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 Base
Our suppliers have developed an exclusive, super fast, durable sintered base specifically for our boards. Just the right amount of graphite has been added making the DURASURF XT SINTERED 5501 BASE one of the fastest and certainly the most durable P-Tex bases on the market.
Performance
Shape & Profile
Shape
Directional
R.I.P. Edge Hold Technology
R.I.P. Edge Hold Technology offers unmatched versatility ā effortless glide through powder and park features while delivering the precision and grip required to carve deep trenches. Our groundbreaking R.I.P. Edge Hold Technology amplifies edge performance, guaranteeing maximum stability and control in any condition while allowing for easy edge tunes. With R.I.P., riders experience an unprecedented level of confidence and power, setting a new benchmark in snowboard innovation.
Hybrid Triple Camber
Triple Camber Hybrid is a game changing innovation. The center rocker of our patented Rocker Camber profile now contains a third camber area creating two small high pressure rocker sections on either side. The result is R.I.P. Edge Hold Technology, a powerful edge hold tech without the drag of serrated edges and a balanced ride not found in any other profile. Triple Camber Hybrid makes the most efficient use of your entire edge. The primary edge hold starts from the center of the board. It's insanely responsive and stable and aids the high performance engagement of the two outside camber areas located under your feet. The overall Hybrid rocker shape retains the effortless float, playful and forgiving feel, vice-like edge hold, rocket launching pop, and insane butterability. Game changed.
Board Specs
| Size (cm) |
Contact Length (cm) |
Side Cut |
Nose/Tail Width (cm) |
Waist Width (cm) |
Taper (mm) |
Height | Weight (lbs/kg) |
Boot Size (US) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152 | 114 | Vario 724* |
30.1/ 29.6 |
24.4 | 10 | 5'4"- 5'8" |
120-160/ 54-72 |
8-10.5 |
| 156 | 118 | Vario 759* |
30.5/ 30.0 |
25.6 | 10 | 5'6"-6'" | 140-200/ 63-90 |
8-10.5 |
| 160 | 122 | Vario 724* |
30.3/ 29.8 |
25.8 | 10 | 5'10"- 6'2" |
150-200/ 68-90 |
8-10.5 |
| 164 | 127 | Vario 759* |
30.5/ 30.0 |
26.0 | 10 | 6'-6'4" | 170-220/ 77-100+ |
8-12 |
| 157X | 119 | Vario 724* |
31.1/ 30.6 |
26.4 | 5 | 5'6"-6' | 150-200/ 68-90 |
10.5-12 |
| 161X | 123 | Vario 758* |
31.4/ 30.9 |
26.6 | 5 | 5'10"- 6'2" |
150-200+/ 68-90+ |
10.5-12 |
| 165X | 127 | Vario 795* |
31.6/ 31.1 |
26.8 | 5 | 6'-6'4" | 170-220+/ 77-90+ |
10.5-12 |
| 170X | 131 | Vario 800* |
31.8/ 31.3 |
27.0 | 5 | 6'- 6'5"+ |
180-220/ 82-90+ |
10.5-12 |
| 162DF | 122 | Vario 752* |
33.1/ 32.6 |
28.4 | 5 | 5'10"- 6'2" |
150-220/ 68-90+ |
13+ |
| 166DF | 127 | Vario 795* |
33.1/ 32.6 |
28.4 | 5 | 6'-6'4" | 170-250+/ 77-100+ |
13+ |
Select your board length based on your weight and riding style. Lighter riders or those preferring park/freestyle should size down, while heavier riders or powder enthusiasts should size up. DF models are designed for larger boot sizes (13+).
