Niche Aether vs Niche Maelstrom

How they compare

the Niche Aether leans more freestyle, while the Niche Maelstrom leans more powder. They share a twin shape — same shape at nose and tail; rides switch naturally. Common for park and freestyle. The Niche Aether has a other profile (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile), while the Niche Maelstrom uses camber (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise). The Niche Maelstrom is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the stiff range.