ThirtyTwo Permanent Vacation Carbon vs ThirtyTwo Women's Gemini

How they compare

the ThirtyTwo Permanent Vacation Carbon leans more all mountain, while the ThirtyTwo Women's Gemini leans more freestyle. The ThirtyTwo Permanent Vacation Carbon uses a directional twin shape while the ThirtyTwo Women's Gemini is twin. Both feature hybrid (camber/rocker) profiles — 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 Women's Gemini's 4/10, suiting more aggressive riding. At $529.95 vs $629.95 MSRP, the ThirtyTwo Women's Gemini is the more budget-friendly option.