Nidecker Astral vs Nidecker Beta
Snowboards comparison — 2026-2027 season
How they compare
the Nidecker Astral leans more all mountain, while the Nidecker Beta leans more powder. The Nidecker Astral uses a directional twin shape while the Nidecker Beta 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. Both are rated 3/10 flex (soft). At $469.95 vs $529.95 MSRP, the Nidecker Astral is the more budget-friendly option.
Ratings
Piste
Nidecker Astral
7
Nidecker Beta
3
Powder
Nidecker Astral
5
Nidecker Beta
10
Freestyle
Nidecker Astral
5
Nidecker Beta
1
Freeride
Nidecker Astral
6
Nidecker Beta
8
Stiffness
Nidecker Astral
3
Nidecker Beta
3
Versatility
Nidecker Astral
7
Nidecker Beta
5
Nidecker Astral
Nidecker Beta
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain
TerrainPowder
ShapeDirectional Twin
ShapeDirectional
CamberHybrid (Camber/Rocker)
CamberHybrid (Camber/Rocker)
Flex3/10
Flex3/10
Riding LevelN/A
Riding LevelN/A
StanceN/A
StanceN/A
MSRP$469.95
MSRP$529.95
Target AudienceKids & Adults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
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Camber Profile