Niche Aether vs Niche Maelstrom

How they compare

the Niche Aether leans more freestyle, while the Niche Maelstrom leans more all mountain. The Niche Aether uses a directional twin shape while the Niche Maelstrom is directional. Both feature camber profiles — 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.