Never Summer Proto Type 3 Snowboard 2026 - Men's

2026 Never Summer Proto Type 3 Snowboard – Men’s

The Proto Type 3 is a high-energy all-mountain twin designed with U.S. Snowboard Team rider Chase Blackwell to dominate everything from park laps to steep lines and high-speed carving. Featuring the new Triple Camber Recurve profile and R.I.P. Edge-Hold Technology, it delivers exceptional grip, powerful pop, and smooth control in variable conditions. With a true twin shape and a balanced 6/10 flex, the Type 3 rides equally well regular or switch while offering the stability and snap needed for performance-driven all-mountain and freestyle riding.

Who is this board best for?

Riders who want a precision-tuned all-mountain twin with strong freestyle capability and confidence-inspiring edge hold across the entire mountain.

What is new on the 2026 model?

All-new model featuring Triple Camber Recurve, R.I.P. Edge-Hold Technology, and T3 Twin Carbon Mapping.

Summary

Ability	Intermediate to Advanced
Rider Type	All-Mountain / Freestyle
Camber Profile	Triple Camber Recurve
Flex	6/10 (Medium)
Shape	True Twin
Core	NS SuperLight Wood Core
Laminates	T3 Twin Carbon Mapping, Precision Stitched Carbon Matrix, STS Pre-Tensioned Fiberglass, Bi-Lite Fiberglass
Base	Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 (Sintered)
Binding Mount	2×4 Insert Pattern
Warranty	3-Year