Salomon Assassin Pro vs Salomon Huck Knife
Snowboards comparison — 2026-2027 season
How they compare
Both target freestyle terrain, while the Salomon Assassin Pro leans more all mountain/freeride. The Salomon Assassin Pro uses a directional twin shape while the Salomon Huck Knife is twin. The Salomon Assassin Pro has a hybrid (rocker/camber) profile (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile), while the Salomon Huck Knife uses camber (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise). The Salomon Assassin Pro is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the medium range. The Salomon Assassin Pro targets expert riders while the Salomon Huck Knife is aimed at advanced riders. At $579.95 vs $699.95 MSRP, the Salomon Huck Knife is the more budget-friendly option.
Ratings
Piste
Salomon Assassin Pro
7
Salomon Huck Knife
7
Powder
Salomon Assassin Pro
5
Salomon Huck Knife
3
Freestyle
Salomon Assassin Pro
5
Salomon Huck Knife
10
Freeride
Salomon Assassin Pro
6
Salomon Huck Knife
2
Stiffness
Salomon Assassin Pro
7
Salomon Huck Knife
5
Versatility
Salomon Assassin Pro
7
Salomon Huck Knife
5
Salomon Assassin Pro
Salomon Huck Knife
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freestyle, Freeride
TerrainFreestyle
ShapeDirectional Twin
ShapeTwin
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberCamber
Flex7/10
Flex5/10
Riding LevelExpert
Riding LevelAdvanced
Stance
Stance
MSRP$699.95
MSRP$579.95
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
158W — dimensions in mm
156W — dimensions in mm
Camber Profile
Used market
What to inspect and what not to confuse when buying used. Not on-snow reviews.
Salomon Huck Knife
Park-first Salomon with a busier used market than the Abstract. Check sidewalls, inserts, and rail rash. Huck Knife Pro is a different, scarcer board — do not pay Pro money for a standard Huck Knife.