Never Summer Proto Slinger vs Nidecker Escape

How they compare

Both target all mountain terrain, while the Never Summer Proto Slinger leans more freestyle. The Never Summer Proto Slinger uses a twin shape while the Nidecker Escape is directional. Both feature hybrid (camber/rocker) profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile. The Nidecker Escape is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the medium range.