Nitro Squash vs Salomon Assassin

How they compare

Both target all mountain and freeride terrain, while the Salomon Assassin leans more freestyle. The Nitro Squash uses a directional shape while the Salomon Assassin is directional twin. The Nitro Squash has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the Salomon Assassin uses hybrid (rocker/camber) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile). Both are rated 7/10 flex (stiff).