ThirtyTwo Middle Earth Pro vs ThirtyTwo Permanent Vacation Carbon

How they compare

the ThirtyTwo Middle Earth Pro leans more freestyle, while the ThirtyTwo Permanent Vacation Carbon leans more all mountain. The ThirtyTwo Middle Earth Pro has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the ThirtyTwo Permanent Vacation Carbon uses hybrid (camber/rocker) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile). The ThirtyTwo Permanent Vacation Carbon is noticeably stiffer at 9/10 versus the ThirtyTwo Middle Earth Pro's 5/10, suiting more aggressive riding. At $599.95 vs $629.95 MSRP, the ThirtyTwo Middle Earth Pro is the more budget-friendly option.