The splitboard is, as its name suggests, a board that separates into two (or more) parts. This board therefore allows you to snowboard and ski touring. Indeed, the board is divided in two along its length, which makes it possible to transform it into ski touring skis.
Choose a splitboard that suits your height, weight and size
To determine the length and width of your splitboard, you must take into account your height, weight (with your equipment) and your size.
Board length
Your height and weight
It is recommended to take a board that reaches your chin. To do this, remove 15 to 20 cm from your size and you will find the size of your board. The weight of the rider is also important to choose his splitboard. But be careful, when you practice, you are equipped: outfit, shoes, fixings, bag and equipment are to be taken into account. And the heavier you are, the larger the size of your splitboard will be, and vice versa, the lighter you will be, the smaller the size of your splitboard will be. Thus, you will have to add or remove 2 to 3 cm from the size of the board already defined.
Board width
Your size
In addition to determining the size of your bindings, it will determine the width of your splitboard. If you choose a splitboard that is too small for your size, you may hang your toes or heels in the snow when you take deep turns. On the contrary, if the board is too large, you will lack manoeuvrability and you will have difficulty controlling the transitions between turns.
What are your riding habits?
The splitboard is for freeriders. Indeed, no need for a splitboard when you remain confined to the slopes and their surroundings. But, depending on your sliding habits, you will have to take into account the shape and arch of your board.
1. The shape
The shape of your board
You can quite simply base yourself on the size of your feet. This is a metric to be taken into account in particular to ensure better control of the bends. Obviously, this is a notion to adapt to your personal situation, especially to your riding style. If you mainly do freestyle, you can turn to a twin tip board to gain maneuverability, centred on its inserts with as much nose as tail. If you want to do small jumps, favour the edges of slopes and do powder you can evolve on an all mountain splitboard (goes everywhere). If you only want to do freeride you can go on a more freeride-type splitboard with an asymmetrical nose and tail, well set back on the back foot (set back).
2. The camber
The curvature of your spliboard
For a beginner, we will favour flexible snowboards that are generally more tolerant. A rigid snowboard will offer better stability at high speed and a more precise response, and will therefore be preferred for slightly more confirmed riders.
The necessary equipment to take with you on a splitboard outing
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