evo.com | Never Summer Snowboards > The Never Summer Proto FR DF Snowboard is an ultra-wide freeride tool for riders with huge feet (the DF stands for "Drag Free") or those seeking ultimate float. A stiffer flex suitable for aggressive riding styles, a durable WooBoo wood and bamboo core, and Carbon Max reinforcement add up to big boy performance across the board. 2 x 4 Insert Pattern Sintered UHMW Polyethylene Sidewalls Never Summer was the first snowboard company to use and perfect Sintered P-Tex Sidewalls, and they've never seen one crack. Unlike conventional ABS sidewalls that have a tendency to crack in colder temperatures, Sintered P-Tex Sidewalls maintain their integrity at any temperature. Flex Rating 8 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff) Vario Power Grip Sidecut Vario Power Grip Sidecut utilizes multiple radiuses creating extra contact points to enhance edge hold. A flat section in the rocker area provides a broad contact point when flexed, however when unbent allows the board to track straight and not catch. Flanking this straight section are two shallow radii which provide the second and third contact points. Towards the ends of the sidecut are deep radius which renders quick turn initiation and the final contact points. Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 Base Crown Plastics has developed an exclusive, super fast, durable sintered base specifically for higher end boards. Just the right amount of graphite has been added making the Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 Base the fastest Never Summer has ever used. | Never Summer Proto FR DF Snowboard 2025 - 166Uw /Bamboo/Plastic