Burton Free Thinker vs Never Summer Proto FR DF

How they compare

Both target all mountain and freeride terrain, while the Burton Free Thinker leans more freestyle. The Burton Free Thinker uses a twin shape while the Never Summer Proto FR DF is directional. The Burton Free Thinker 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).