Nitro Beast vs Nitro Dropout

How they compare

the Nitro Beast leans more freestyle, while the Nitro Dropout leans more all mountain/freeride. The Nitro Beast uses a twin shape while the Nitro Dropout is directional. The Nitro Beast has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the Nitro Dropout uses hybrid (rocker/camber) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile). The Nitro Beast is noticeably stiffer at 8/10 versus the Nitro Dropout's 5/10, suiting more aggressive riding.