Sims Fakie vs Sims Vanilla
Snowboards comparison — 2026-2027 season
How they compare
the Sims Fakie leans more all mountain/freeride/powder, while the Sims Vanilla leans more freestyle. The Sims Fakie uses a directional shape while the Sims Vanilla is twin. The Sims Fakie has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the Sims Vanilla uses hybrid (camber/rocker) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile). At $480 vs $650 MSRP, the Sims Vanilla is the more budget-friendly option.
Ratings
Piste
Sims Fakie
8
Sims Vanilla
6
Powder
Sims Fakie
6
Sims Vanilla
3
Freestyle
Sims Fakie
4
Sims Vanilla
10
Freeride
Sims Fakie
7
Sims Vanilla
2
Stiffness
Sims FakieN/A
Sims VanillaN/A
Versatility
Sims Fakie
7
Sims Vanilla
5
Sims Fakie
Sims Vanilla
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride, Powder
TerrainFreestyle
ShapeDirectional
ShapeTwin
CamberCamber
CamberHybrid (Camber/Rocker)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelN/A
Riding LevelN/A
Stancesetback
StanceN/A
MSRP$650
MSRP$480
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceKids & Adults
Shape Profile
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Camber Profile