NEVER SUMMER PROTO SWIFT DT

Tech Specs

Price: $739.99

Size Options: 156, 160, 161x

Flex: Stiff

Profile: Recurve Triple Camber (Triple Camber arched into a traditional camber feel)

Shape: Directional All-Mountain Freeride

Performance Review

First Impression. It is a stiff, energetic charger built for more experienced riders who value absolute stability and power— make no mistake—it’s built to charge. 

Toe vs. Heel Edge Hold

• Toe Edge: The edge hold is phenomenal. Thanks to the heavy profile footprint and Never Summer’s aggressive edge tech, it locks into the snow with absolute authority. 
• Heel Edge: Rigid and reliable. It holds down a heavy line through the apex of a turn without washing.

Edge Transition. Transitions are exceptionally quick and exciting. It features a slightly tighter sidecut radius that allows the board to turn on a dime. 

Drive Out of Turns. This thing is a weapon when exiting turns. The Recurve Triple Camber profile ensures that when you load up the board, it acts like a springboard, launching you out of the turn and down the fall line with an explosive sensation.

Stability at Speed. This board is completely at home going fast and going large. You can distinctly feel the texture of the snow and what’s happening underfoot. 

Fun Factor. The fun factor stems directly from its high-powered, lively personality. It is an exciting deck to ride if you like a board with some muscle. It gives you the confidence to charge hard and hunt for airtime, turning the whole mountain into a fast-paced playground.

The Deep Dive

Overall Impression The Proto Swift DT is an absolute powerhouse. If you are an experienced rider looking for a board with massive energy, relentless edge hold, and the ability to charge anything with confidence, this is an excellent board to add to the quiver.

Where it shines:

• Terrain: It is built for groomers, spicy steep faces, hiking lines, powder, and potentially even backcountry days
• Speed: Fast!
• Turn Radius: Short-to-medium radius turns where you can fully abuse the sidecut to whip across the hill.

Who is this board for? More experienced riders who want a high-performance all-mountain deck with a freeride slant.