Pack Splitboards

Just like ski touring, splitboarding is all about exploring off-piste and freeride. Setting off from the bottom of the resort with your snowboard split in two, you climb the mountain with your skins and poles. Once you've reached the top, put your poles away, set your skis to snowboard mode, set your bindings to downhill mode, and enjoy the ride. The splitboard pack includes a splitboard, sealskin, bindings, knives and poles.

Your splitboard is a snowboard cut into two parts, which you use like skis. You'll need: a splitboard, an assembly kit, splitboard bindings, sealskins, poles for your ascent, preferably telescopic. Bear in mind that everything you take with you must fit into your backpack on the way down. Another type of equipment seems indispensable for splitboarding and all freeride activities: an avalanche beacon, a backpack with shovel, probe, first-aid kit, survival blanket, food and water.

When choosing a splitboard, as when choosing a snowboard, you need to take into account your body size and the way you want to practice. If you mainly want to ride along the slopes and jump, you won't choose the same splitboard as someone who just wants to go downhill and make nice curves without jumping. Choose your splitboard pack according to your level of practice: There are several types of riding: beginners, intermediate riders and experienced riders. For beginners who practice freeride on the slopes, an all-mountain board that's accessible, supple, light and easy to use is the best choice. For intermediates, an all-mountain freeride splitboard is the best choice, with a good weight-to-strength ratio. For an expert looking for committed freeriding on steep slopes, a splitboard that's light, efficient and, above all, solid.

As with the snowboard, depending on your size. However, you can go a little bigger. In fact, the bigger the splitboard, the better the gliding sensation. It's important to remain reasonable, though, as a splitboard that's too big will make itself felt on the way up. For example, a 1.75 m tall person would choose a board between 155 and 165 cm. Foot size should also be taken into account.