Arbor Veda Womens vs Never Summer Proto FR DF

How they compare

Both target all mountain and freeride terrain, while the Arbor Veda Womens leans more powder. They share a directional shape — different nose and tail; built to ride forward with better float in powder and drive on groomers. The Arbor Veda Womens has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the Never Summer Proto FR DF uses cam_rock_cam_rock_cam (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile). Both are rated 7/10 flex (stiff).