Never Summer Cougar vs Never Summer Proto Slinger

How they compare

Both target all mountain terrain, while the Never Summer Proto Slinger leans more freestyle. The Never Summer Cougar uses a directional shape while the Never Summer Proto Slinger is twin. Both feature cam_rock_cam_rock_cam profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile. The Never Summer Cougar is noticeably stiffer at 7/10 versus the Never Summer Proto Slinger's 3/10, suiting more aggressive riding.