Rome Artifact vs Rome Rene

How they compare

Both target freestyle terrain, while the Rome Rene leans more all mountain. The Rome Artifact uses a twin shape while the Rome Rene is directional twin. The Rome Artifact has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the Rome Rene uses hybrid (rocker/camber) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile). The Rome Rene is noticeably stiffer at 7/10 versus the Rome Artifact's 4/10, suiting more aggressive riding. At $499.95 vs $569.95 MSRP, the Rome Artifact is the more budget-friendly option.