/r/Spliddit
Welcome to a subreddit full of kooky splitboarders. We love posts about rad trips, uphill and downhill stoke, pics, & gear questions.
Lets talk Splitboarding.
A splitboard is a snowboard that can be separated into two parts. The two parts are used like skis with climbing skins to ascend slopes the same way alpine touring or telemark skis are used. The two halves can then be connected to form a regular snowboard for descent.
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19:43 UTC
First splitboard
Hi everybody,
I am looking for a first splitboard. And it would be nice if I could keep it under 500 euros. I already have an avanlanche safety set. What do we think of this price?
Splitboard K2 Marauder 162. - 490 euros. Maybe I can talk something off it.
15:02 UTC
Touring Partner in the Sun Valley / Galena / Sawtooth / Pioneers area on Idaho
I’m heading over to Ketchum on Sunday and staying through Feb 7th. I’m looking to do some touring with someone who’s in the area or is going to be. If that’s you give me a shout if you want to ride. I’ve done a small amount of touring in the Galena pass area. I will have a couple of sleds for deeper access if that seems like the move. Video of the kind of riding I enjoy. Cheers!
08:58 UTC
ISO Karakoram Prime Connect Crampons
Ideally for pickup in Whistler, Squamish, Vancouver, Bellingham, or Seattle. Or hmu if you are willing to ship
23:16 UTC
Fischer BCX Traverse for splitboarding?
I just came across these looking for something for a mate today and wondered if anyone has tried to snowboard with them?
23:16 UTC
Seeking touring buddies in Alagna or in the Aosta Valley...
I'm based near the Aosta - 90mins from Alagna - until May 1st and am seeking touring partners.
I am a 45 y.o. UK/Aussie guy, English speaking, fit, positive attitude. I've been snowboarding for about 15 years and have been split boarding since 2020.
Most of my touring experience is in the Kootenay's in Canada, last year I went to Turkey for a week of guided touring, just about to go for another week. I am keen to gain more high alpine experience.
I have taken Canadian AST 1 and 2 courses in 2020/21. I have all my avi gear including an avi bag. I have wheels. I am keen!
DM me if you'd like to chat more!
19:57 UTC
Swain Uphill Community Meet Up
Gather with us on Saturday, Feb 1st for an uphill community meet-up! Led by Mr. Splitboard Guy himself! Join us at the bottom of Mile Sweep at 8:30am, introduce yourself to the group, and maybe meet a new friend! A cozy fire and coffee break await at the top before making your first lap down. More information about registration to come!
22:00 UTC
Tahoe Splitfest
Just sharing in case anyone is interested. Conditions look to be good and they usually have a great raffle.
20:03 UTC
One of the best split films I've seen in ages
09:52 UTC
Hardboot Setup Question
Having a hard time finding any information online about this, hoping someone on here can shed some light.
I'm a long time backcountry skier and resort boarder. Average skills, I don't do anything crazy, but I enjoy steep turns and trees with powder just like everyone else.
Im gonna be replacing my board and boots this year but I'd like to get a splitboard set up for touring as well. I've determined I want to try hardbooting as I'm very accustomed to uphill travel with pin bindings.
Wondering if anyone has used the La Sportiva Vega AT boots for a hardboot set up? Will they work or are they too stiff? If I can avoid buying another pair of boots I'd like to do that.
And as far as the rest of the set up goes, I'd just need a board, hardboot bindings, toe pins, and risers? Anything I'm missing?
TIA
21:54 UTC
UK EBAY - Medium Burton Hitchhiker bindings and crampons
Just found this on UK eBay... £295 or Best Offer! Get yourself a bargain...
21:05 UTC
Low Price Point bindings?
I have done a decent bit of research about splitboard bindings as I am trying to get a setup. I have seen that the Union Explorers seem to be the cheapest but almost everybody recommends not getting them due to the pin system being annoying during transitions/just straight up failing. What are other recommended bindings that I might be able to get for $300~ USD? I do have some pro deals that might make costs decent. Thank you!
20:01 UTC
Choosing the right board and setup.
Hi! I’m looking to get in splitboarding before the end of the season, but need the equipment on a budget. I found various interesting offers on marketplace and would now like to know which would yall recommend. First here’s some background:
- I own a Yes basic snowboard 155cm, this is what i am used to riding. ( i am 155lbs, 5ft11)
- my main expedition partner is converting his old board into a split, so his setup is probably gonna be shitty.
- i live near Montreal, Canada, this means I will be touring mostly on small groomer mountains, and even if i get off the groomers there is max 2-3 feet of snow.
- i am organizing a splitboarding trip in Gaspe, the Chic-Choc range (powdery backcountry, >1000m high mounts) at the start of March.
Here are the options im considering: Setup 1: Brand new:
- Stone White splitboard (either 156 or 159)
- Spark Arc bindings M
- Stone Stony skins
- Stone 3 sections foldable poles
- Stone backcountry bag
1760$ CAD
Setup 2: Used
- salomon premiere 2018 157cm
- Pomoca skins, glue redone
- Burton Hitchhiker bindings M
- Crampons
675$ CAD
Setup 3: Used
- Libtech Orca 2021 159cm
- Union expedition bindings M
- Jones Nomad Pro skins
- Black Diamond z poles
- Black diamond dawn patrol 32L bag
1800$ CAD or 1660$ whitout bag
Setup 4: Used barely
- Board Salomon Takaharu Nakai 2023 158 cm
- Salomon Trek s/Lab boots 9 US
- Union bindings
- Salomon Pomoca skins
- G3 foldable poles
2000$ CAD
Setup 5: new
- K2 marauder 156cm
- K2 bindings
1495$
I am also wondering how necessary splitboarding boots would be or werher i am fine with my current snowboard boots. I know this is a exhaustive post, sorry and big thanks to those who read and care to offer their advice
17:02 UTC
Compact ski crampons
I just got an ad for these and I had never seen anything like them. I like how compact they are but I would worry a bit about them staying put. Anyone tried them or something like it?
05:54 UTC
Mt. Washington Conditions?
Does anyone know what the conditions are around the area currently. I'm heading up there on Thursday, for about a week, and trying to plan ahead some. Thanks.
19:16 UTC
Spark Arc ST or Surge ST for a Jones Women Solution 149?
I just got a great offer on a Jones Women Solution and I would like to get some Spark bindings to go with it. Which one would you get Arc or Surge? I see Arc is softer and lighter while the Surge are stiffer and also a bit heavier. I'm thinking Arc would be my preference especially since it's a bit lighter but not sure if I should go for a stiffer binding.
I do know I want Spark though. I have tested others and I prefer Spark over Union or Karakoram.
Also I'm newbie in splitboarding, if that makes any difference in choosing one binding over the other
12:42 UTC
Upper Midwest deep steeps
03:58 UTC
Is this a good deal?
01:13 UTC
What climbing technique to use on 30 degree steep terrain?
I see my (more experienced) skier friends climb easily in relatively steep terrain. Instead with my splitboard, even with blades, I keep sliding down. While I go up, the up-hill half is very tilted on its edge and the blades hold very well, while the down-hill half keeps sliding down, especially when I release the weight from the up-hill half in order to step forward.
Just keeping the splitboard with these angles, like shown in the video, won't work for me:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-lX5mGvrto&t=54s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-lX5mGvrto&t=54s
I guess split boarders should use a different technique, but I have trouble finding videos or resources.
11:42 UTC
Karakoram toe strap replacement
Does anyone know how to easily remove these strap without stripping them? The bolt securing them are plastic and metal Allen keys will eat these up :(
06:24 UTC
Backlands gaiter
Purchased April 2023, so really just 1.25 seasons on them. This normal? Looks like I could just glue them down, or should I try and warranty?
04:57 UTC
Jones splitboards for women
Hi everyone,
I’m on the hunt for a women’s splitboard and could use some advice! I’m 163 cm tall, weigh just under 50 kg, and ride at an intermediate/advanced level in the Alps. Right now, I’m considering the Jones Solution or the Jones Stratos—does anyone have experience with either or suggestions for other boards I should look into?
Thanks in advance!
22:56 UTC
Splitboard Binding damages Boot
Hi,
I need your help. I started splitboarding last year. Now I recognized that my binding damages my boot. I attached two pictures. Does any body expierenced something like this before? Has anyone tips oder a solution?
With Regards
05:38 UTC
Snoqualmie Pass WA
Had to check out the conditions on the south side of I90 last weekend.
Let me tell you what, it was just as bad as the north side of I90.
Still shred it though.
00:29 UTC
Hard boot - budget friendly options?
Soft boot guy here considering a possible change to hard boots with out breaking the bank.
Curious to know what people’s set ups are. What’s worked well/what doesn’t etc.
Looking at the phantom set up but it’s looking pretty steep in price, so curious to know what options there are out there that maybe some folks have experimented with.
22:24 UTC