Never Summer Proto Slinger vs Rome Artifact

How they compare

Both target freestyle terrain, while the Never Summer Proto Slinger leans more all mountain. They share a twin shape — same shape at nose and tail; rides switch naturally. Common for park and freestyle. The Never Summer Proto Slinger has a hybrid (camber/rocker) profile (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile), while the Rome Artifact uses camber (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise). The Rome Artifact is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the medium range.