Should I size up for splitboard?
For a majority of riders and terrain, your ideal size splitboard is the same as your freeride/powder board. If you primarily ride a freestyle board in bounds then you’ll want to size up 5 cm for best performance in pow.
Is it better to have a longer or shorter splitboard?
A longer splitboard supports your body weight and that of your gear better than a shorter one for excellent flotation in soft snow. During ascents, the extra length provides better glide, thus better efficiency, when skinning.
Can you go downhill on a splitboard?
With ‘skis’ on your feet you can quickly navigate up and down those small undulations that you always encounter while on a tour, sliding downhill on splitboard ‘skis’ is a skill but clearly quicker and easier than walking down. 2.
How much should I spend on a splitboard?
Rough Cost for Factory splitboard $500-1000 New OR $300-$800 used.
Do you need crampons for splitboarding?
Crampons are a very important element in the backcountry, becoming a necessity for many splitboarding routes. Made of resistant aluminum alloy, their weight should not exceed 200g per piece.
What are pucks for splitboarding?
Splitboard Pucks (Discs) Splitboard pucks attach to your bindings and the two parts of your board and allow you to drop in when you’re ready to board (vs. tour). There are a few types of pucks to choose from—here are the most popular options.
What’s the point of a splitboard?
A splitboard is essentially a normal snowboard which splits into two halves. These halves become skis for travelling uphill, or touring. To enable the rider to walk uphill, adhesive-backed ‘skins’ are attached to the base of the skis to provide traction on the snow.
Do you need special snowboard boots for splitboarding?
You can use your normal snowboard boots for splitboarding. A stiffer freeride style snowboard boot is recommended for better control and grip on icier slopes. The best option is a splitboard-specific snowboard boot.
Do I need special snowboard boots for splitboarding?
YOU DON’T NEED SPLITBOARD SPECIFIC BOOTS All snowboarding boots are compatible with splitboard (soft boot) bindings, with maybe the exception of some of those late 90’s step-in binding style boots.
Can you use regular snowboard bindings for Splitboarding?
Make sure you’re using the same brand of pucks as your bindings (since they need to attach to each other). You can grab the Voile puck kit so you can use your regular bindings on a splitboard, but it will make your setup heavier and affect how you go down the mountain.
Why choose a Jones splitboard?
The quality and environmental ethos of our splitboards are guaranteed no matter what model you choose. All Jones splitboards are backed by a 2+1 year warranty and your purchase helps protect clean air, clean water and a healthy planet through our 1% For The Planet donation to environmental organizations.
What kind of snowboards does Jones offer?
All Jones men’s splitboards are also offered as men’s snowboards. This allows you to get comfortable with one board shape riding in the resort or backcountry. And for ultimate inbounds performance, match your Jones board with Jones bindings featuring Skatetech.
What is the best splitboard for snowboarding?
The Solution is the ultimate all-terrain splitboard and delivers unrivaled backcountry performance in any snow condition. Featuring a directional freeride shape, directional rocker profile and a mid-stiff flex, the Solution is playful in soft snow, yet confidence inspiring on steep, hard snow.
What are the best splitboard Poles?
Jones splitboard poles are designed to be the perfect poles for day-in day-out backcountry touring. Both models feature innovative pole tech like the floating, Snow Claw 2.0 basket, and our Scraper Grip for maximum comfort and traction in any snow condition.