Guest Andrew S Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Do any of you guys have some suggestions about a good split board that excells in powder? I'm really trying to prevent myself from completely turning to tele's when theres fresh snow, so any input would be greatly appreciated. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 I had one many many many years ago made from a Lib Tech Doughboy...6 feet 4 inches of pure powder pleasure I saw a new Prior split in a shop in breckenridge a few months back - it looked pretty sweet, but I think it was like 165cm which I think is way too short for powder... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark.Andersen Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 You've got a few choices. Prior, Voile, Never Summer, Burton, possibly Winterstick. Where are you riding? I've been on the Priors and Voiles and feel that there is a bit of a home field advantage. The Priors are stiffer and excel on heavier coastal snow while the Voile is pretty soft and does well on the dry Utah/Colorado fluff. If you are riding plates/hardshells, the Voiles are a bit narrower, though I believe that Prior has built a few custom splits in the 21>24cm range to be more hardboot friendly. Also, you'll get lots of answers at the www.couloirmag.com forum and at www.splitboard.net/talk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zach Davis Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 The Prior 172 Swallowtail Splitboard. It's, bar-none, the best all-around powder/soft-snow conditions splitboard on the market. My only complaint is that it is a little wide for my stance... Fortunately, Prior can make custom shapes, so i'll probably get it in a 24.5cm waist. Zach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skatha Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Voile also make a kit that you can do-it-yourself....if you can bring yourself to cut up a board.... Burton splits are heading for "splitsville"-you'll have to cruise eBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy S. Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Where's that splitboard article that Fin wrote? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy S. Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Oh yeah. I think it was over HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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