Ride Kink vs Salomon Assassin

How they compare

Both target all mountain and freestyle terrain, while the Salomon Assassin leans more freeride. The Ride Kink uses a twin shape while the Salomon Assassin is directional twin. The Ride Kink 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). The Salomon Assassin is noticeably stiffer at 7/10 versus the Ride Kink's 3/10, suiting more aggressive riding.