Nidecker Beta APX vs Nidecker Smoke
Snowboards comparison — 2026-2027 season
How they compare
Both boards are designed for all mountain and powder riding. They share a directional shape — different nose and tail; built to ride forward with better float in powder and drive on groomers. 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 Smoke is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the stiff range. At $629.95 vs $699.95 MSRP, the Nidecker Beta APX is the more budget-friendly option.
Ratings
Piste
Nidecker Beta APX
7
Nidecker Smoke
7
Powder
Nidecker Beta APX
6
Nidecker Smoke
6
Freestyle
Nidecker Beta APX
4
Nidecker Smoke
4
Freeride
Nidecker Beta APX
7
Nidecker Smoke
7
Stiffness
Nidecker Beta APX
6
Nidecker Smoke
7
Versatility
Nidecker Beta APX
7
Nidecker Smoke
7
Nidecker Beta APX
Nidecker Smoke
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Powder
TerrainAll Mountain, Powder
ShapeDirectional
ShapeDirectional
CamberHybrid (Camber/Rocker)
CamberHybrid (Camber/Rocker)
Flex6/10
Flex7/10
Riding LevelN/A
Riding LevelN/A
StanceN/A
StanceN/A
MSRP$629.95
MSRP$699.95
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
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Not available for this model
Camber Profile