salomon assassin
Shape/setback/taper
Directional Twin - No Setback - No Taper
Flex rating BY MFR.
Twin Flex: 5 out of 10 (but on the softer side)
Profile
Rock Out Camber (Camrock)
Riding Style
All-Mountain Freestyle/Park
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
spec sheet
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Overview
The Salomon Assassin is an all-mountain freestyle & park board designed for intermediate riders and up. This is one of the hallmark boards in the industry for freestyle versatility. Making it popular and beloved by many, especially with its more approachable mid-flex and Rock Out Camber (camrock).
The camrock profile offers camber between the feet for edge hold, stability, and pop. With rocker in the nose & tail for playfulness, easy turn initiation/exit, and float in deeper snow. The Quadralizer sidecut allows for all types of carving, from quick, tight turns to long, drawn-out carves. The mid-flex on this board allows for stability when riding at higher speeds and in variable terrain. While also enabling forgiveness and playful energy when in and outside the park.
From the factory, you get beveled edges to help prevent edge catches on snow or jibs. As well as a base tune and wax right out the gate. Lastly, the core-embedded Popster Eco Boosters add liveliness and snap to this deck, making it easy to ollie onto features and boost side hits with ease.
profile
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Sintered EG - Engineered for faster glide speeds & maximum wax retention in all conditions. Gallium strengthens impact resistance & durability, while the Electra finish enhances speed.
Fine Stone Finish - Salomon’s fine stone finish is particularly efficient on their Sintered EG base. Helps with speed in powder and softer snow conditions.
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2 x 4 Inserts
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Quadralizer - A combination of Equalizer and Quadratic allows high-speed carving as well as exceptional edge control in tight spaces.
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Aspen SLCT - Every wood strip is hand-selected to ensure core quality & weight reduction.
Popster Eco Booster - Popster Booster plus Bamboo rods provide eco pop & performance.
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BA MD fiberglass - Medium-density European-made fiberglass layers guarantee a consistent quality for a light & lively ride.
30% Bio-based resin - The bio-epoxy resin is made with 30% of its molecular structure derived from plants.
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Royal Cork Rails - Full-length cork sidewalls provide a high level of dampening & protection.
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Freestyle EB - Equipped from the factory with a 2-degree bevel around the nose & tail and a 3-degree bevel between the feet, providing a balance of edge hold & forgiveness on rails.
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ABC Wrapper - More pop, less plastic! ABC Wrapper is a patented process using structural wood veneers to reduce fiberglass and resin content in each Salomon board by 40%.
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Natural wax - A paraffin-free wax compound made from natural ingredients. A non-pollutant compound held to the highest standards of glide speed.
salomon assassin in Action
salomon assassin Review by Slash Board Shop
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Rider review
I rode the 2024/2025 Salomon Assassin at Mt. Rose and was stoked to ride this board because of all the hype I’ve heard about it. It initially surprised me at how playful it was. The rocker in the nose and tail makes it easy to get in and out of turns, butter, press, and engage quick ollies. I felt this playful feel was mainly due to the mid-flex and the amount of rocker in the nose and tail. With that said, I did feel a bit of flap and chatter at higher speeds and in more varied terrain. But on groomed runs, this was not an issue. I could go fast, ollie, and land with ease. However, with the amount of rocker in the nose and tail, it was possible to lean too heavily into the nose or tail and have it fold or wash out.
Carving felt nimble edge to edge, and although the edge hold felt solid, I didn’t always feel 100% locked in. Especially when riding at higher speeds, in varied terrain, or on icy spots. Once again, I believe this was due to the shorter camber zone and the more mellow flex, which allowed the board to “slip out” a bit when pushed harder. Simply put, you can tear up a groomer, slush, or pow on this board with no problem, but it wouldn’t be my top choice for aggressive freeride (the Assassin Pro would likely fit that bill better).
I also got to take the Assassin into the park and had a great time! I was able to boost jumps, throw spins and grabs, and jib with minimal effort. It felt very “familiar” in the park. A skate-like ollie, reliable pop, no hooky feelings, easy to press, and getting sideways on jibs felt natural. I think this would be a great option for working on progression in the park.
In summary, I think the Assassin is a perfect option for a rider who wants to smash pow in the morning and hit park in the afternoon. This board wants to be ridden with freestyle flair. It is versatile enough to ride piste, trees, and powder. Additionally, with its mellow mid-flex, I’d say that a confident, high-level beginner could invest in this board as they progress into that intermediate range. At the same time, I think an advanced rider could also have a blast on this board if they want something a bit more playful but can still handle a bigger jump line.
Jibs
7/10
RELIABLE PERFORMANCE
JUMPs
8/10
SOLID PERFORMANCE
POW
7/10
RELIABLE PERFORMANCE
CARVING
6/10
RELIABLE FOR MOST SITUATIONS
STABILITY
6/10
GETS THE JOB DONE
VERSATILITY
8/10
BORDERLINE QUIVER-KILLER
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Capita Outerspace Living (more mellow), Yes Typo (more aggressive), Ride Shadown Ban (more directional), Jones Mountain Twin (more stable), Rome Agent (more snappy).
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