Niche Aether vs Niche Sonnet

How they compare

the Niche Aether leans more freestyle, while the Niche Sonnet leans more all mountain. The Niche Aether uses a directional twin shape while the Niche Sonnet is directional. The Niche Aether has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the Niche Sonnet uses rocker (lifted contact points for easier turn initiation, float in soft snow, and a catch-free feel). The Niche Sonnet is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the stiff range.