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Burton NUG vs Never Summer Proto HD - HELP!

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#1 ·
Hi all! New to the site here and have been enjoying all the posts about the upcoming season!! Found a post on here addressing almost exactly what I was looking for (which size in the Proto HD) and thanks SAVETHISNOOB for asking your question as I am almost in the same predicament you were in. (one click away from ordering the Proto HD in a 154/157) I just cant get over this one little word….NUG! I’m 5’9 165 and having a hard time pulling the trigger on a Proto HD($550) or trying my hand at the new burton nug flying-V($350). I consider myself an intermediate rider that likes to do pretty much everything on the mtn. Although not at all good in the park, looking to really progress this season and ready to invest in a new board! Please, have any of you rode/had experience with any of the burton nug boards? Had ACL surgery in May and thought that a small board like a nug would be easier progress in the park and easier on my knee. Or on the other hand, will a longer board like the proto 157 be better because of the dampening and from what others say “cadillac” ride! Any input would be much appreciated, thanks!
 
#8 ·
Thanks for the replies guys…supra hows the nug at speed? I currently ride a Burton twin 154 with traditional camber. Would either one of these boards(nug or proto) be as or more stable than a board with traditional camber as I feel that sometimes high speed on my board gets a bit sketchy. Thanks.
 
#9 ·
Traditional camber will be more stable at speeds than either. The Nug is a lot of fun and suprisingly versatile, but stability at high speeds is not a hallmark. Haven't ridden a Proto but I have busted my ass on my Nug trying to mach over bumps that are no sweat on my Gnu Riders Choice (same basic profile as the proto).
 
#18 ·
I have a nug, and have put some time on a proto.

My main board for 1' or less days is directional nug. The board is so much fun, It isn't necessarily as stable as a longer board when it gets bumpy, but I've never really had any problems. For how much fun it is, I still choose it over almost everything else.

I ride the nug probably 75% of my days. It is so much fun.
 
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