ThirtyTwo Permanent Vacation Carbon vs ThirtyTwo XXX Fava Pro

How they compare

the ThirtyTwo Permanent Vacation Carbon leans more all mountain, while the ThirtyTwo XXX Fava Pro leans more freestyle. The ThirtyTwo Permanent Vacation Carbon uses a directional twin shape while the ThirtyTwo XXX Fava Pro is twin. The ThirtyTwo Permanent Vacation Carbon has a hybrid (camber/rocker) profile (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile), while the ThirtyTwo XXX Fava Pro uses camber (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise). The ThirtyTwo Permanent Vacation Carbon is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the stiff range. At $599.95 vs $629.95 MSRP, the ThirtyTwo XXX Fava Pro is the more budget-friendly option.