Nidecker Mellow vs Salomon Assassin

How they compare

Both target all mountain terrain, while the Salomon Assassin leans more freestyle/freeride. The Nidecker Mellow uses a directional shape while the Salomon Assassin is directional twin. Both feature hybrid (rocker/camber) profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile. The Salomon Assassin is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the medium range.