Men’s 2026 Proto Type 3 Snowboard
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Following in the footsteps of the revolutionary Proto Type 2, the NEW Proto Type 3 is poised to make waves. U.S. Snowboard Team Rider Chase Blackwell spent two years researching and developing this board to be THE ride everywhere, slay everything snowboarding innovation. A completely balanced board that’s true twin with an identical rating for flex and damp of 6 out of 10. Key features include our new Precision Stitched Carbon Matrix, the future of snowboard performance, highlighted by our T3 Twin Carbon Mapping. Our Triple Camber Recurve Profile with R.I.P. Edge-hold Technology provides unmatched pop and stability and the added Blower Stance makes this board ready for everything.
All Mountain
 
      Freeride
 
      Freestyle
 
      Powder
 
     
          Flex
 
          Damp
 
      Beginner
Expert
 
      Soft / Playful
Stiff / Aggressive
 
      The Original 3-Year Warranty
Key Features:
 
          
          R.I.P. Edge-Hold Technology
 
          
          Precision Stitched Carbon Matrix
 
          
          T3 Twin Carbon Mapping
 
          
          Blower Stance Inserts
 
                    **BASE DESIGNS AND COLORS MAY VARY**
(X – WIDE VERSION OF THE ORIGINAL)
(DF – WIDER VERSION OF THE X)
Proto Type 3
Profile
               
  
Proto Type 3
Precision Stitched Carbon Matrix
T3 Twin Carbon Mapping
 
  
Proto Type 3
Damping System
               
  
Proto Type 3
Wood Core Construction
NS SuperLight Wood Core
 
  
Proto Type 3
Power Grip Sidecut
               
  
 
  
Technology Details
- Co-Extruded Polymer Topsheet
- STS Pre-tensioned Fiberglass
- Bi-Lite Fiberglass
- NS SuperLight Wood Core
- RDS 2 Damping System
- Sintered UHMW Polyethylene Sidewall
- Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 Base
Additional Technology
- Triple Camber Recurve Profile
- T3 Twin Carbon Mapping
- Precision Stitched Carbon Matrix
- Blower Stance Binding Inserts
- Extended Transition Area
- Power Grip Sidecut
- Early-Rise Float Mechanics
- Elastomeric Underfoot Stabilizers
- P-Tex Nose/Tail Protection
- Full Wrap Metal Edge
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Proto Type 3 Specifications
| Type: | All Mountain Twin | 
| Shape: | True Twin | 
| Profile: | Triple Camber Recurve | 
| Flex: | 6 | 
| Damp: | 6 | 
| Width: | Regular, Wide, Drag Free | 
| Mounting Pattern: | 2x4 | 
| Sidewall Type: | UHMW | 
| Core: | NS SuperLight Wood Core | 
| Laminates: | Precision Stitched Carbon Matrix, Bi-Lite Fiberglass, STS Pre-tensioned Fiberglass | 
| Topsheet: | Co-Extruded Polymer with T3 Twin Carbon Mapping | 
| Base: | Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 Base | 
| Stance Setback: | Centered with Blower Inserts | 
| Ability Level: | Intermediate/Expert | 

 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
