Nidecker Blade Plus vs Nidecker The Smoke

How they compare

the Nidecker Blade Plus leans more freeride, while the Nidecker The Smoke leans more powder. The Nidecker Blade Plus uses a directional twin shape while the Nidecker The Smoke is directional. Both feature camber profiles — arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise. The Nidecker Blade Plus is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the stiff range.