Triple Camber: Hybrid or Recurve?

Snowboarding tech is always evolving here at Never Summer, and if you’re into charging hard, carving deep, and floating through pow, you’ve probably heard about triple camber. It’s the newest innovation in snowboarding, creating new profiles by combining different camber profiles to give you better edge grip, smoother turn initiation, and extra stability at high speed.

But here’s the thing—there’s not just one type of triple camber. You’ve got hybrid and recurve, and each one rides totally different. So which one’s right for you? Let’s break it down.

The Basics: Camber, Rocker, and Everything in Between

Before we dive into triple camber, let’s get one thing straight—your snowboard profile makes a huge difference in how your board rides. Here’s a quick refresher:

Traditional Camber – The OG

A cambered board arches up between the bindings. When you put weight on it, it snaps back with energy, giving you:

• Powerful edge hold for carving

• Solid pop for ollies and jumps

• Precision and control on packed snow

Rocker Profile – The Floaty Surfer

The rocker profile (a.k.a. reverse camber) curves upward at the tip and tail, making it:

• Super playful and forgiving

• Great for surfing through pow

• Less grippy on hardpack

Flat Camber Boards – The Middle Ground

A board with a flat section in the center of the board has:

• More contact with the snow for stability

• A smoother ride without feeling too catchy

• Decent control for all-mountain shredding

Now, enter triple camber—a design that throws all these elements into a blender and spits out something totally fresh.

What the Heck is Triple Camber?

Triple camber throws in three cambered zones along the boards effective edge:

✔ One section of camber between your feet 

✔ Two more camber sections near the tip and tail

This setup means your board stays locked in at contact points, giving you unreal edge hold, but still has enough rocker mixed in for smooth turn initiation. Whether you’re railing turns at high speed or just cruising, this profile does it all.

But not all triple camber boards ride the same—some go hybrid, others go recurve. So let’s see which one fits your riding style.

Triple Camber Hybrid: The Versatile One

A hybrid triple camber board blends rocker and camber profiles for a more balanced ride. There’s a camber section between your feet and small rocker points under your feet, with additional cambered zones outside the feet that extend to the contact points giving it an overall rocker shape from the tip and tail. What does this mean?

• Smooth, easy turn initiation

• Strong but not overly aggressive edge grip

• Works in almost any conditions—packed snow, pow, whatever

If you want a board that does a bit of everything—freeride, freestyle, carving—the hybrid is the move.

Triple Camber Recurve: The Aggressive Charger

If the hybrid is the chill, go-anywhere board, the recurve is its no-nonsense older brother. This design goes all in on edge grip and high-speed control, with an overall camber profile extending from the tip and tail for more contact with the snow. The result?

• Insane stability when you’re bombing runs

• Razor-sharp edge hold on hardpack

• A super responsive ride that wants to carve all day

If you love locked-in turns, big mountain lines, and pushing your limits, the recurve is your board.

Hybrid vs. Recurve: Which One’s Your Ride?

Alright, so which one should you strap into? Here’s a quick rundown:

If you love exploring the mountain, hitting natural features, and mixing up your riding, go hybrid. If you’re all about carving trenches and going fast, recurve is the move.

Final Thoughts: Hybrid or Recurve?

Triple camber is no gimmick—it’s changing the way we ride. Whether you go hybrid or recurve, you’re getting a board that grips, carves, and handles like a dream.

So what’s it gonna be? Hybrid for versatility, or recurve for max power?