Review: 2012 Never Summer Proto CT - Page 82 - Snowboarding Forum

Leo · 12-30-2012, 10:58 PM

Are you still growing?

152 would be a more freeride orientated size for you.

lachyzee · 01-02-2013, 01:24 AM

So I'm strongly considering spending $100 more just to get the LTD edition graphics...

I think they would look excellent paired with my black Now IPOs

Leo · 01-02-2013, 05:00 AM

Well, if you got the dough, why not?

sleev-les · 01-02-2013, 12:34 PM

Got to ride my Proto finally on NYE... Love it... Paired it up with some Vita's and I had a badass night. Good start to the season.

Leo · 01-07-2013, 10:09 AM

Awesome glad you liked it!

TRBO2NR · 01-08-2013, 09:00 AM

Hopefully some knowledgeable people are still watching this thread. I am going to be purchasing a Never Summer Proto CTX probably today and was wondering if you could help me on sizing. I am 6' and 165 pounds to start with. I currently ride an old cambered Morrow Revert X 157 just so you know where I am coming from (I know, OLD BOARD 1997). I am looking at either getting the CTX in a 155 or a 158. I need the CTX version due to my size 12 Nike Kaiju's and Never Summer suggests I ride a wide. I mainly do freeride and freestyle as I live in the midwest, but I try to take an annual Mountain trip out west. I am actually going to Crystal Mountain in Washington Friday-Sunday this weekend!

With all of this in mind, since I have heard with the blunted tips make this board ride like it is 3cm longer than normal, what would you suggest that I purchase? 155 or 158? My other option is the Legacy, but I have never had a true twin tip, so I am not fully sure... I think I want to try something different since it would be nice to learn to ride switch better...

Leo · 01-08-2013, 09:32 AM

155 in my opinion all the way. I'm 180lbs and ride a 157. I wouldn't want it any bigger.

The 157 is a more freeride orientated size for your weight.

Mysticfalcon · 01-08-2013, 09:41 AM

I agree with Leo. I was surprised how well the 154 I demoed did for my 200lbs weight. If I can ride that then the 155 should be fine for you.

TRBO2NR · 01-08-2013, 09:49 AM

Leo, a 157 isn't an option for me as I need the CTX which only comes in 155 or 158 in my size range. Do you think I would have any issues with stability on the 155? Keep in mind, I do like to bomb runs sometimes just for fun, but for the most part I am just carving at a fast pace. I like speed, but I love to pop off any roller or jump whenever I find one. Also keep in mind that I will be using this an an all-mountain board whenever I go out west with the chance to hit powder... I can't afford multiple boards, nor do I go enough to justify it, hence why it has taken me this long to upgrade my boards! ha ha! Thanks again for the fast responses.

Mysticfalcon - How tall are you? Just wondering so I can gauge the difference between us.

kctahoe · 01-08-2013, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRBO2NR

Leo, a 157 isn't an option for me as I need the CTX which only comes in 155 or 158 in my size range. Do you think I would have any issues with stability on the 155? Keep in mind, I do like to bomb runs sometimes just for fun, but for the most part I am just carving at a fast pace. I like speed, but I love to pop off any roller or jump whenever I find one. Also keep in mind that I will be using this an an all-mountain board whenever I go out west with the chance to hit powder... I can't afford multiple boards, nor do I go enough to justify it, hence why it has taken me this long to upgrade my boards! ha ha! Thanks again for the fast responses.

Mysticfalcon - How tall are you? Just wondering so I can gauge the difference between us.

That's why he suggested the 155. I'd say go 155, I feel like 158 would be overkill if you mainly ride smaller hills.

12-30-2012, 10:58 PM	#811 (permalink)
Leo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 6,212	Are you still growing? 152 would be a more freeride orientated size for you. __________________ www.aGNARchy.com Reviews and David Z's rants

01-02-2013, 05:00 AM	#813 (permalink)
Leo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 6,212	Well, if you got the dough, why not? __________________ www.aGNARchy.com Reviews and David Z's rants

01-07-2013, 10:09 AM	#815 (permalink)
Leo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 6,212	Awesome glad you liked it! __________________ www.aGNARchy.com Reviews and David Z's rants

01-08-2013, 09:00 AM	#816 (permalink)
TRBO2NR Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 5	Help me please! Hopefully some knowledgeable people are still watching this thread. I am going to be purchasing a Never Summer Proto CTX probably today and was wondering if you could help me on sizing. I am 6' and 165 pounds to start with. I currently ride an old cambered Morrow Revert X 157 just so you know where I am coming from (I know, OLD BOARD 1997). I am looking at either getting the CTX in a 155 or a 158. I need the CTX version due to my size 12 Nike Kaiju's and Never Summer suggests I ride a wide. I mainly do freeride and freestyle as I live in the midwest, but I try to take an annual Mountain trip out west. I am actually going to Crystal Mountain in Washington Friday-Sunday this weekend! With all of this in mind, since I have heard with the blunted tips make this board ride like it is 3cm longer than normal, what would you suggest that I purchase? 155 or 158? My other option is the Legacy, but I have never had a true twin tip, so I am not fully sure... I think I want to try something different since it would be nice to learn to ride switch better... Last edited by TRBO2NR; 01-08-2013 at 09:25 AM.

01-08-2013, 09:32 AM	#817 (permalink)
Leo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 6,212	155 in my opinion all the way. I'm 180lbs and ride a 157. I wouldn't want it any bigger. The 157 is a more freeride orientated size for your weight. __________________ www.aGNARchy.com Reviews and David Z's rants

01-02-2013, 01:24 AM	#812 (permalink)
lachyzee Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 16	So I'm strongly considering spending $100 more just to get the LTD edition graphics... I think they would look excellent paired with my black Now IPOs

01-02-2013, 12:34 PM	#814 (permalink)
sleev-les Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 333	Got to ride my Proto finally on NYE... Love it... Paired it up with some Vita's and I had a badass night. Good start to the season.

01-08-2013, 09:41 AM	#818 (permalink)
Mysticfalcon lost in the ugly trees Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Jay Peak Posts: 2,344	I agree with Leo. I was surprised how well the 154 I demoed did for my 200lbs weight. If I can ride that then the 155 should be fine for you. __________________ Robert Boskind Photography

01-08-2013, 09:49 AM	#819 (permalink)
TRBO2NR Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 5	Leo, a 157 isn't an option for me as I need the CTX which only comes in 155 or 158 in my size range. Do you think I would have any issues with stability on the 155? Keep in mind, I do like to bomb runs sometimes just for fun, but for the most part I am just carving at a fast pace. I like speed, but I love to pop off any roller or jump whenever I find one. Also keep in mind that I will be using this an an all-mountain board whenever I go out west with the chance to hit powder... I can't afford multiple boards, nor do I go enough to justify it, hence why it has taken me this long to upgrade my boards! ha ha! Thanks again for the fast responses. Mysticfalcon - How tall are you? Just wondering so I can gauge the difference between us. Last edited by TRBO2NR; 01-08-2013 at 09:51 AM.

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