Never Summer Proto Synthesis vs Ride Shadowban

How they compare

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