Nitro Alternator X Volcom vs Nitro Cheap Thrills X Wigglestick

How they compare

the Nitro Alternator X Volcom leans more all mountain, while the Nitro Cheap Thrills X Wigglestick leans more freestyle. The Nitro Alternator X Volcom uses a directional shape while the Nitro Cheap Thrills X Wigglestick is twin. The Nitro Alternator X Volcom has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the Nitro Cheap Thrills X Wigglestick uses flat (neutral base between bindings; predictable, often paired with rocker toward tips/tail). The Nitro Alternator X Volcom is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the medium range.