Never Summer Benchmark vs Never Summer Proto Swift
Snowboards comparison — 2026-2027 season
How they compare
Both boards are designed for all mountain riding. The Never Summer Benchmark uses a directional twin shape while the Never Summer Proto Swift is directional. Both feature hybrid (rocker/camber) profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile. The Never Summer Proto Swift is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the stiff range. At $639.99 vs $769.99 MSRP, the Never Summer Benchmark is the more budget-friendly option.
Ratings
Piste
Never Summer Benchmark
7
Never Summer Proto Swift
7
Powder
Never Summer Benchmark
5
Never Summer Proto Swift
6
Freestyle
Never Summer Benchmark
5
Never Summer Proto Swift
4
Freeride
Never Summer Benchmark
6
Never Summer Proto Swift
7
Stiffness
Never Summer Benchmark
6
Never Summer Proto Swift
7
Versatility
Never Summer Benchmark
7
Never Summer Proto Swift
7
Never Summer Benchmark
Never Summer Proto Swift
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain
TerrainAll Mountain
ShapeDirectional Twin
ShapeDirectional
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Camber/Rocker)
Flex6/10
Flex7/10
Riding LevelIntermediate
Riding LevelIntermediate
Stance
Stance
MSRP$639.99
MSRP$769.99
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
Not available for this model
Not available for this model
Camber Profile