Never Summer Proto Type 2 Snowboard Review

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In this video snowboard review I am testing out the Never Summer Proto Type 2 at Keystone Resort, Colorado. This review was actually filmed on the last day of the season at Keystone for 16/17, and as you can see conditions were solid all the way to the end. We had a nice variety of variable snow, groomers, and an awesome terrain park to test out this snowboard. The Proto Type 2 offers a rocker dominant profile, true twin shape, asymmetrical sidecut, and medium flex. This combination gives the board a bit of a playful feel while still providing lots of stability and support in high impact scenarios. Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below, and make sure to check out the written review on boardarchive.com. Thanks for watching!

[@mouscarambo]

Did they change it up with the 2018 version ?

[@stephprime]

nope, only the graphics changed

[@mouscarambo]

Thanks :)

[@skippywinters]

wouldn't change a thing on this board

[@nickr4065]

I bought this board 3 weeks ago after extensive research and deliberation, I decided to go with this board in the 2018 version, and ooooooh myyy god. This thing rips through carves and east coast ice like no other. I got one day on it but that was all that was needed for me to know I made a great purchase. I taught myself switch in a matter of hours with this thing, improved my presses, and my jumps. This thing can do it all! Plus the graphic is pretty sweet in my opinion! Shout out to Never Summer for making an awesome board.

[@getnautical9579]

Nick R. I agree. I rode East coast too and have the 2018. Sickest board I ever owned. And the grippy tip sheet is sick not having to put stomp pads on it since it’s so nice to look it with colors

[@SidiNic]

Finally the day i have been waiting for! Good job as always TJ!

[@Thebigslice14]

Dopest hoodie I’ve ever seen

[@bobbypetner1951]

Just bought the 2018 version of this board last weekend super excited to try it once I start the season in two weeks!

[@PIFDUDE]

Couldnt recommend this board enough. I love mine

[@mougabo]

same same

[@skippywinters]

too right

[@benjaminwilliamson4139]

I just tried one out and am now about to buy one

[@matthew.dehaven]

TJ, maybe i'll see ya out at Keystone when I'm there in Jan!

[@mougabo]

i actually use this baby for freeriding, just set my stand a tiny bit back and i have lots of fun with it.... taking it with me in two weeks to Tignes, France, will make some go pro videos with it and share it cause almost no one talks about the backcountry potential of this board :)

[@SidiNic]

mougabo i will follow you to see how it performs

[@mougabo]

SidiNic thanks man, where are you riding?

[@SidiNic]

mougabo in Flaine, french Alps.

[@mougabo]

SidiNic great! Me normally in Andorra since I live in Barcelona but I try going to France once a year for freeriding 😁

[@trentm.364]

How did you Proto Type Two perform for you on your trip? I am thinking really hard about getting one.

[@big_vpn]

Love the vid, man! I been waiting on this one for a minute lol. Definitely getting a board this season

[@DnBQemist]

Got mine last year. Was great until it cracked...Luckily NS was nice enough to swap it out for me and was riding the 2018 version in 2017 :)

[@stevebrett214]

casual NeverSummer , the snowboard manufacturer

[@nickr4065]

How bad did it crack? a similar thing happens on the nose end of my top sheet. Ever so slight and will definitely not affect performance.

[@DnBQemist]

Pretty bad man. Split halfway through the nose end width side. No idea what it was from, I definitely would have remembered a high impact hit. Amazing board though

[@nickr4065]

DnBQemist was that sucks man, glad you got a new board though.

[@dansites3574]

NS is the bomb on warranty issues

[@madisonjenn2175]

Looks like a super fun board. Always wondered how the rocker middle camber outer hybrids ride

[@Abstract180]

I almost bought this board last week, went with the T.Rice Pro instead. I didn’t want to lose the magna-traction. I was sooo close to buying this beauty tho!

[@jacksonbubbasmith]

Can you do a review on the signal park board

[@itsjaynguyen]

can you review the shaper twin ... thanks brah!

[@Jwalker1742]

I'd appreciate it if you did a review on the Capita Outerspace Living!

[@RobGams]

J Walker i second that!

[@patrickpohlmann8500]

Bought that guy 3 weeks ago, super excited to bring it to the austrian mountains! Glad you tested it good cause i have no refund policy... ;-) Keep going TJ!!

[@theohioan2169]

My dad rides a prototype two and loves it, I just got a flagship but the season hasn’t started yet Down in Ohio.

[@pascalgrit324]

awesome review!

[@MC-tm2uy]

I have a Ultra Mountain Twin. It's a little stiffer than I expected but super good busting through Sierra cement. should I pick this NS board up if I want to do a little more park?

[@nicolobolide3720]

Hi tj from the u.k just wondering how you rate this board when comparing it with solomon assasin or assasin pro which is more all mountain freestyle your honesty much appreciated.

[@Corredorzxc]

Hey TJ, can you do a review of the Salomon Craft ? Thanks !

[@GeetardudexD]

I've got the 2018 model. It rips! 🤙🤙

[@SidiNic]

GeetardudexD same here! Cant wait to try it in the alps

[@dylyncady8615]

Love riding this board, I guess it made the top 5 best snowboard list by some pro snowboarder 🤷🏿‍♂️ idk but that’s what the guy that sold it to me in Denver said

[@bi3643]

Dylyn Cady how catchy is this board because I do a lot of butter. And I want a board that's a little more forgiving

[@CultureKids1]

ASAP BAS not catchy at all, I own one and a funslinger. Super catch free on butters and jobs for both of them, although I prefer the stiffer proto myself most of the time

[@Outdawrzman]

Review the Bataleon Japan Edition !

[@kyleharris9281]

Have you ever ridden the Nitro T1? Can you do a review on the Nitro T1.

[@ItsRuuuuuu939]

What are the changes form 2017 vs this new model Proto Type 2?

[@nsabmxofficial]

Bros do a review on the 2018 warlock all the reviews are of the 17

[@renam9296]

You guys should do a review on the womens 2018 proto. Ive been eyeballing it and just dont know.

[@flyby130]

My girlfriend just bought that for this season after demoing it last year, rides identical to the mens just catered more for women. She loves hers!

[@harrythom1529]

Hey Kevin I’m coming to whistler in the New Years and was wondering to meet up so you could teach me some trick on the board thanks

[@peterherron9899]

Lol I’m just here for the clips

[@maxborst2231]

Can you guys review the libtech skatebanana 2017 it would be sick

[@Miikeeeyyyy]

Could you compare the Never Summer Proto Type Two with the GNU Riders Choice?

[@keeganstafford8964]

do you guys think you could review the ride fleetwood?

[@alconstruction3622]

Do a review on the k2 www

[@lacrosse4higher]

any chance you guys review the warlock from never summer

[@sauenrolf]

Do you have experience with nitro boards?I'm curious about the last year model of the nitro slash board, since I need a powder board that's also decent on no-powder days.

[@javinblanchard2463]

Hey guys im looking for a new park board and im stuck between the salomon Huck knife, the Villian, and the Capita DOA. Which one do you recommend?

[@everyliker]

What do you think of the gilson pioneer? Thinking about getting it

[@connorwolbert9591]

How about the lib tech skate banana or a signal board?

[@0ffaI]

I got a skate banana and it's a great freestyle board. It hits jibs and ramps well, but it's pretty meh outside of the park.

[@estancovich2301]

What board do you prefer??proto or the west model ??

[@duncanharmon4318]

Can you guys help me with sizing? I'm 5'9" and 145 with a size 10 boot. Should i ride a 154 or a 153x?

[@bellalouisa1209]

Hey, I like to do hard and deep Carves with Powder Sprays, ..so I cant see anything ..only a big Cloud of Snow.. I love

[@TeddyBearrrs]

I want this instrumental in the very beginning of video please !

[@White1404]

Hi, you described the Funslinger as catch-free. Do you think Proto is also catch-free when straight lining/Buttering or is it less forgiving? Also, I know it carves well, but do you have to exert much pressure during carves, and will it leave you exhausted after a day on the mountain? For example, I can carve all day on a Lib TRS and feel fresh the next morning. But for some reason, the Travis Rice Pro kills my feet after a modest run, as I think it has much greater torsional rigidity. I hope my question makes sense. BW, J

[@Peter_Joseph]

Jon Volta I've been watching a lot of reviews because it's so damn hard to buy a board without riding it . Pretty sure I saw somewhere that if you get lazy this board will toss you. Also saw that it's suppose to have great pop but saw more than a few reviews that said it has average pop.

[@CultureKids1]

This board is absolutely catch free. I've never had problems catching with this board even when buttering at higher speeds. It's a bit above average pop I would say. More of a skate style pop then a true snowboard load up the camber and let it throw you kinda pop.

[@whoisthe1412]

What size did you test for this board?

[@RobGams]

Do you have any insight on the capita Outerspace living 2018 with union flite pro bindings for a beginner? Thanks tj!

[@mougabo]

i have never tried one but i have seen that board under 400 somewhere (can´t remember where) im guessing for that price and the tech the board has is a good choice...... just know that it does have positive camber (i learn with positive camber and it makes you pay when you make mistakes, so be ready for some pain, lol)

[@DarekB007]

Hi Guys, 185 cm 84 kg weight: Would you recommend getting 157 or 160 ? Would ride mostly on groomers, and begin with some park activities. Thanks in advance.

[@stevros48]

What did you get in the end ? I'm very similar weight but only 175cm , did you consider the 155cm wide version ? not sure if I get this or the salomon huck knife

[@saintsko]

Just got one 3 weeks ago but im thinking of selling it got their shortest size whch is 152, but i lose 7 pounds since i bought it im like 133lbs now and 5'4, i was thinking its too long for me now, im a freerider. what you think TJ ?

[@mougabo]

i´m 160 pounds and I ride a 154 backcountry and i love it....... wouldn´t see why you would have a problem

[@Samsung15057]

What length are you riding and how big are you? Would you recommend buying longer or shorter for the Proto type 2?

[@mougabo]

you mean than the size you normally use?

[@mougabo]

well..... why would you use this board in particular shorter than the recommended size for you?? i use mine just 2 centimeters longer than normal cause i freeride on this board

[@fasdglkads]

Hi, i am 6ft 1 Inch , I will buy this Board, got 10.5 Us salomon dialogues and small weighing just about 80kg (170lbs?). I can choose between 155X and 157, what would be the bed option? 65% groomers, 25% in Deeper snow off the tracks and 10% parks, but mainly jumps. Thanks! :)

[@CultureKids1]

I'm 5'9, 175 lbs with a size 10.5 Burton Ambush boot and own the 157. It rips everywhere, I rode all last season in the Austrian Alps and used this as my powder twin and park board (mainly jumps). It does great! I will say I would prefer full camber under foot for jumps 50+ but this still held up great on 50 footers. It's a perfect powder twin though since the nose and tail are pretty wide 👍

[@dimitrenkovlad]

Waiting for WARLOCK video

[@itslloyd123]

What’s the width like? Noticed they don’t do a wide version I’m a size 11

[@SidiNic]

Lloyd Rice-Cook they do. I have the 158X. X means the wider version

[@luketenhundfeld479]

So let me get this straight. All-mountain means you can basically do anything right?

[@benjaminkoenig759]

LukeTenh some all mountain boards have higher flex rating and are better for freeride and some have lower flex and are better for freestyle. I don't really know it's just a stick to me

[@luketenhundfeld479]

Benjamin Koenig Thanks!

[@b414banchee4]

Ride burnout review?

[@mougabo]

got a friend and loves it, uses it for everything

[@alright106]

Is it good if the snowboard is aggressive?

[@CultureKids1]

1,000 Subscribers For no Reason depends on your riding skill and style.

[@bartekmikos6273]

Riders choice plzzzzz!

[@mishaSNK]

would be nice. I am thinking of Capita Doa, Lobster Parkboard, NS proto2 or GNU Rc.

[@jesuscondom7456]

Holy shit balls MY FUCKING COUSINS OWN THAT COMPANY Never summer

[@SnowboardProCamp]

Tell him to send us some boards to review!

[@chriswhite6052]

Hello! I'm a 6'8'' and 200-210 lbs rider. Is a viable to take 154? And what consequences would be if so?

[@thevoiceoftruth55]

What is your shoe size? I 'd bet if nothing else your feet need a wide at least.

[@christophermatthews555]

Given your stats, take a look at the NS Ripsaw. It is a true twin and has the same camber profile as the Proto Type Two but is a stiffer board. Stiffer will feel more stable and generally better than a mid flexing board for your someone in your weight range. You'll lose the asym sidecut with the Ripsaw but your legs will feel much better at the end of the day. I definitely would not recommend a 154--much too small for you. It would feel unstable, have poor edge hold and transmit more bumps and vibrations to your legs. I'm guessing your boot size is 11+, so size-wise, I would look at a 163X (X is the wide version of the board) for the Ripsaw and the 164X for the PT2. Both boards are catch free and very easy to get on with.

[@chriswhite6052]

@thevoiceoftruth55 My original size is 43EU. Seems it like from 9 no 10 US. But my current boots is 32 Binary 11 US. I hope they have a reduced footprint or something like this

[@chriswhite6052]

@Christopher Matthews Thanks for you answer! It was very informative. I'm very appriciated. As I've respond above my current boots (32 Binary) have an 11 size but seems that they have a reduced footprint because my original size is 9-10 US. My issue becomes worse due to my local stores have a very limited options. For the Ripsaw we have 157X. Is it viable? Boards longer then 158 very uncomfortable to me (due to my height) PS. I know that I have a lot of extra weight but currently I'm working on this. My expectation is at least 190 in the end of the season

[@computerman01]

Chris White I'm looking at this board, im 6'0 and 195lbs and wearing a US 12 boot. I'm going to be looking for something in the 160 length and probably a wide board so I don't get toe drag. You CAN use a shorter board if you are tall and heavy, it is just going to seriously affect your float in powder. If you primarily ride in the park you could probably get away with it but if I were you I'd go with a bit longer - 160 or more. Weight is more important consideration when choosing how long a board to go with. Hope this helps!

[@ltr2518]

Yeah but Proto Type 2 or C DOA?? Money not an issue

[@TurnerMillsDesign]

DOA more for park, Proto more all mountain - especially in the ice coast. That edge holds. They're both super capable of being your only board.

[@SnowboardPaul]

I loved this board at Springbreak testing week, then bought it but didn't get on with it and sold it 3 weeks later. Also. The graphics are lame.

[@Calisnr]

How about a West review!?

[@bluewhite1901army]

Sorry but this big Goggles looks shit... Really love the NS Boards but can you make an review from the Capita Outsiders ?

[@casteliastv6186]

what is this called? 1:13

[@JackWutang]

Castelias TV revert carve

[@amatanonp]

Yeah boy!!! First comment

[@leevi2138]

pattanan amatanon you were sixth