Capita Aeronaut vs Salomon Assassin

How they compare

Both target all mountain terrain, while the Salomon Assassin leans more freestyle/freeride. The Capita Aeronaut uses a directional shape while the Salomon Assassin is directional twin. The Capita Aeronaut 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). The Salomon Assassin is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the medium range. At $599.95 vs $649.95 MSRP, the Salomon Assassin is the more budget-friendly option.