Arbor Veda Womens vs Never Summer Proto Ultra

How they compare

Both target all mountain terrain, while the Arbor Veda Womens leans more freeride/powder, while the Never Summer Proto Ultra leans more freestyle. The Arbor Veda Womens uses a directional shape while the Never Summer Proto Ultra is twin. 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 Ultra uses hybrid (camber/rocker) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile). Both are rated 7/10 flex (stiff).