Arbor Carbon Coda vs Salomon Assassin

How they compare

Both target all mountain and freeride terrain, while the Salomon Assassin leans more freestyle. The Arbor Carbon Coda uses a directional shape while the Salomon Assassin is directional twin. The Arbor Carbon Coda has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the Salomon Assassin uses hybrid (rocker/camber) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile). Both are rated 7/10 flex (stiff). At $599.95 vs $699.95 MSRP, the Salomon Assassin is the more budget-friendly option.