Nidecker Gamma Apx vs Nidecker The Smoke

How they compare

the Nidecker Gamma Apx leans more freestyle, while the Nidecker The Smoke leans more powder. The Nidecker Gamma Apx 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 The Smoke is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the stiff range.