Never Summer Proto Ultra vs Nidecker Merc

How they compare

Both target all mountain terrain, while the Never Summer Proto Ultra leans more freestyle. The Never Summer Proto Ultra uses a twin shape while the Nidecker Merc 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 Ultra is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the medium range. The Never Summer Proto Ultra targets expert riders while the Nidecker Merc is aimed at intermediate riders.