Never Summer Easy Rider Review: A Triple Camber Freestyle Board with Real Precision

Introduction

The Never Summer Easy Rider joins the lineup as a new freestyle and all-mountain focused snowboard for the 2024 season, and it brings something genuinely different: it is the first twin offering in the Never Summer range to use the brand’s triple camber profile. The board remains overall rocker dominant, but a camber section added between the feet changes the feel in ways that matter for park riders and resort explorers alike.

This review breaks down the technology built into the board and how it actually performs across the resort, from jumps and jibs to high-speed carving.

Who This Board Is For

The Easy Rider is aimed at intermediate to experienced riders who want a capable resort board with a strong freestyle platform, while keeping the benefits of reverse camber. It is a true twin, so it rides the same in both directions, and the flex sits a little on the stiffer side of medium both lengthwise and torsionally, which gives it a notably sturdy, stable character.

Riders who want a loose, surfy rocker board may find this one more demanding, but those who value precision and stability will feel right at home.

Main Strengths

The Triple Camber Profile

The defining feature is the triple camber profile. On a traditional rocker board, the middle section between the feet is full rocker, which gives that pivoting, rock-from-nose-to-tail feel without loading tension into the board. The Easy Rider adds a camber zone in that middle section, and that changes two things. First, the board can hold a bit more tension, giving it extra snap and energy when you load it up. Second, and more noticeably, it tracks straighter on flat base. Instead of the loose pivoting feel typical of Never Summer boards, you get a more locked-in, precise feel that rewards deliberate movement when initiating turns.

Compared to the brand’s traditional rocker camber, it feels like one step closer to a positive camber board while still keeping the benefits of a rocker-dominant ride.

Pop, Presses, and Butters

When you ollie or pop off features, the camber zones load up and work together with the carbon inside the board to deliver a surprising amount of energy. Presses and butters also benefit: when you flex the board, it hinges right between the camber zones, between your feet, creating a nice leverage platform for taller presses. The stiffer flex and carbon mean you have to muscle it a little, but it is a genuinely fun board for flat-ground tricks. The added precision does mean you should keep your edge control focused while swiveling around on the snow.

Carving and Stability

Carving was a standout during testing. The board holds a really solid edge, and as soon as you get it on edge, the rocker-dominant profile naturally throws you into a carve. Turn initiation is quick and smooth, it is nimble edge to edge, and at higher speeds it stays confident with no chatter found in the tips. It also mows through chopped-up variable terrain with composure, which is impressive for a freestyle twin. That stability also pays off on landings: if you come in deep on a bigger jump, the board is more likely to keep you on your feet.

Things to Consider Before Buying

There is a lot of supporting tech worth understanding before you buy. The Power Grip sidecut adds mellow contact points for extra grip in icy, firm, or variable conditions where holding an edge gets difficult. Carbon is used generously: an X pattern under the feet plus V-shaped stringers running from the bindings out to the contact points, improving edge-to-edge responsiveness, adding snap, and keeping weight down. Multiple dampening technologies mellow out vibrations at higher speeds and in choppy snow, which is particularly helpful given the rocker-dominant profile.

The board also runs a sintered (higher-end) base that is harder, faster, and more durable than an extruded base, but it needs regular waxing to maintain glide. Build quality is reassuring: the durable top sheet has filed-down edges to resist chipping in lift lines, and a centered sidewall runs 360 degrees around the board for a very clean finish.

One practical note: at 154cm the waist is 25cm with a 7.42m sidecut, which is a bit narrow for the size. Riders with larger boot sizes should consider the wide option.

Buying Advice

The Easy Rider leans slightly toward the jump-focused side of freestyle. It has the stability to step up to larger features and bigger tricks, it spins well thanks to a quick turn feel, and it handles jib features at speed without feeling aggressive or awkward on smaller terrain. For butters and presses, expect to work a bit harder for the taller presses, but the leverage between the camber zones helps.

If you ride a lot of varied resort terrain and want one board that transitions between park laps, carving, and all-mountain exploring, this is a strong candidate. Just plan on regular waxing to keep the sintered base running fast.

Conclusion

The Never Summer Easy Rider is a versatile freestyle twin that adds genuine precision to the rocker-dominant formula. The triple camber profile brings more snap, better flat-base tracking, and a confident carve, while the carbon layup and dampening keep it lively yet stable. For intermediate to experienced riders who want a fast, durable board for freestyle progression without giving up all-mountain capability, it is a solid choice worth a close look.