Niche Maelstrom vs Niche Minx

How they compare

the Niche Maelstrom leans more all mountain, while the Niche Minx leans more freestyle. The Niche Maelstrom uses a directional shape while the Niche Minx is twin. The Niche Maelstrom has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the Niche Minx uses flat (neutral base between bindings; predictable, often paired with rocker toward tips/tail). The Niche Maelstrom is noticeably stiffer at 8/10 versus the Niche Minx's 4/10, suiting more aggressive riding.