Choosing a Splitboard and Equipment

Choosing a splitboard, splitboard bindings and other splitboard equipment

Before you read this, it's a good idea to read our " choosing a snowboard " guide, which has lots of useful explanations for choosing a board that suits you. In addition, we have a few extra things to consider when choosing which splitboard/binding you want.

Watch our video about buying a Splitboard

Choosing a splitboard

How much will you ride my board and what do you want it to be good for? Is weight a priority for you or should it be durable, maybe both? Will you want to ride backwards or maybe just one way?

We have many models, and many boards have a similar model for "solid" as a splitboard. Sometimes you can find more information about how the board is in the solid model. Some of the most common ones we sell are Jones Solution (called Flagship as a solid model), as well as TUR Labb and Tica (called Buteo and Pluv as solid models).

But let us know if you have any questions about which model you are looking for.

Jones and TUR splitboards come with Karakoram nose and tail hooks and Karakoram clips that sit between the bindings and nose/tail (stainless steel clip or ultraclip depending on the model). Korua uses Union clips and hooks, and their boards are a little cheaper even in production. That means you can get a board for a little less money =)

Choosing skins

There are also universal skins that come in different lengths (S, M, L), which fit all splitboards. They come with a knife/cutter to adjust the width.

It doesn't take long to fix it yourself, see the video below for more info.

Then there are ready-made riser skins for your splitboard if you choose the right model, which is listed for each splitboard.

We also have great accessories for hiking skins where you can treat the hiking skin for better glide and better resistance to getting damp (and thus freezing).

Choosing bindings

We work with the 3 biggest brands for splitboard bindings

Karakoram, Spark R&D, Union

We get a lot of questions about which is best, and unfortunately it's a matter of taste. There are almost equal numbers of people who like each brand.

But we have a film here that goes through what sets them apart.

Different bindings for splitboard

Choosing rods

Here we have selected those that we think are suitable for splitboarding, this means that they take up little space in the backpack and are reliable. Then you can choose a little on weight, fixed length or adjustable length.

Three-piece poles take up less space, and telescopic poles are a little more durable. Carbon is light and stiff, but is a little more sensitive to impacts. But they all hold up well if you are careful with them!

It's a bit personal, but all the rods we have in our range are good, and we can help you specifically if you contact us.

Other equipment

A must-have when leaving the piste and entering the off-piste is a shovel, probe and tranciver.

A good backpack that can hold what you want and need to bring with you, keep in mind that hiking boots, poles, shovel and probe are things that you always bring. If you want to take a packed lunch, water and an extra jacket, it will quickly become full.

We have most of it with us, and you are welcome to contact us if you have any more questions.

What do we have in the bag?