Nidecker Blade Plus vs Nidecker Elle

How they compare

the Nidecker Blade Plus leans more freeride, while the Nidecker Elle leans more all mountain. The Nidecker Blade Plus uses a directional twin shape while the Nidecker Elle is twin. The Nidecker Blade Plus has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the Nidecker Elle uses flat (neutral base between bindings; predictable, often paired with rocker toward tips/tail). The Nidecker Blade Plus is noticeably stiffer at 10/10 versus the Nidecker Elle's 4/10, suiting more aggressive riding.