Niche Maelstrom vs Niche Nightshade
Snowboards comparison — 2020-2021 season
Compare two models
How they compare
Both boards are designed for all mountain riding. The Niche Maelstrom uses a directional shape while the Niche Nightshade is directional twin. Both feature camber profiles — arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise. The Niche Maelstrom is noticeably stiffer at 8/10 versus the Niche Nightshade's 5/10, suiting more aggressive riding.
Ratings
Piste
Niche Maelstrom
8
Niche Nightshade
8
Powder
Niche Maelstrom
6
Niche Nightshade
5
Freestyle
Niche Maelstrom
4
Niche Nightshade
5
Freeride
Niche Maelstrom
7
Niche Nightshade
6
Stiffness
Niche Maelstrom
8
Niche Nightshade
5
Versatility
Niche Maelstrom
7
Niche Nightshade
7
Niche Maelstrom
Niche Nightshade
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain
TerrainAll Mountain
ShapeDirectional
ShapeDirectional Twin
CamberCamber
CamberCamber
Flex8/10
Flex5/10
Riding LevelN/A
Riding LevelN/A
Stance
Stance
MSRPN/A
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
Not available for this model
Not available for this model
Camber Profile