Nidecker Gamma 25/26 – First Thoughts

Freestyle roots, all-mountain ride.

The 2025/26 Nidecker Gamma carries the creativity of the park into the rest of the mountain. With its asymmetrical twin shape, spooned nose and tail, and a cam-rock profile, it offers quick edge-to-edge feel, smooth turn initiation and a playful personality underfoot. It’s ideal for riders who want to mess around on side-hits, carve groomers with style, and still have fun in varied terrain. While it shines most in the park and on groomers, it may feel less at home in deep powder or super aggressive carves.

The Snowboard International First Thoughts are back for another season of in-depth gear reviews, giving you the lowdown on the best snowboard gear for winter 25/26. This time around, the team spent two weeks up in Åre, Sweden, putting the latest kit to the test: five riders, three videographers, and one epic resort.