Chimera Unicorn Chaser

The Unicorn Chaser takes powder seriously: a broad nose, much narrower tail and a compact impression compared with a traditional long freerider. It is relevant if turns between trees matter more than always choosing an open face.

Is the Chimera Unicorn Chaser 26/27 right for your tours?

Freeride splitters get a pintail approach with substantial area up front. Its 314 mm nose and 285 mm tail distinguish it from the less tapered Sceptre. Chimera pairs the flotation idea with small camber under the rear foot. It stays a forward-riding board even when the intended feel is playful.

What should you consider on the ascent?

The long nose is intended to aid trail breaking and the narrow tail to aid manoeuvring. That is not our own proof of performance on hard traverses. With a 258 mm waist, consider how well your boot-and-binding combination can engage the edge.

How do you choose suitable length and width?

The current option is 159 cm. A 1210 mm running length, 8.9 m radius and 70 mm setback are clearly specified. Check whether the far-back position suits your preferred stance.

How do boots, bindings and skins work together?

Start by matching boot fit, board width and lateral support. An oversized boot loses support before pressure reaches the edge. For the Chimera Unicorn Chaser, we would prioritise heel hold and a highback suited to your weight over choosing the stiffest possible binding. Playful downhill handling need not mean a setup that collapses sideways on a traverse. Practise both touring and riding modes with your actual interface and its specified screws. Plan suitable skins too: length, width and nose and tail fittings need to work together.

Read more in our Splitboard Gear Guide.

Which of our test experiences help you?

We have not yet tested the Chimera Unicorn Chaser ourselves. Our advice uses current manufacturer information and our Gear Guide principles. An older model introduction provides history rather than our own riding test. Manufacturer-shop customer ratings are not used as our editorial scores either.

For a demo, start with a suitable size and your own boots. Check whether you can apply pressure comfortably in slow turns as well as at speed. After a longer climb, consider whether width and flex still feel manageable. A consistent setup is more useful than comparing random boards with very different lengths or stance settings.

What has changed since 25/26 and earlier models?

Chimera Splitboards currently includes this model in its regular range. The manufacturer page does not identify a separate technical redesign for 26/27 or a complete change list from 25/26. This page is therefore our guide for the 26/27 season rather than a claim of a newly developed annual model. Compare the actual generation, length, width, hardware and package contents. A new graphic or different price alone does not establish changed tuning.

Earlier model introduction in the archive.

What is included in the price and what else do you need?

Budget for bindings, interface and suitable skins alongside the board. Check touring-toe compatibility particularly carefully for the Guide Series and Hermit. A regional euro display does not establish shipping and delivered costs for your country.

Which alternatives should you compare?

Compare Chimera Shop Rat and Fjell MT 1180s Hokkaido Splitboard. The riding-style differences are discussed above. Use comparable sizes and your own boots on a demo where possible. A different stance or substantially softer binding can change more than a small dimensional difference between boards. Decide by how well the setup suits your usual tours.

FAQ: What should you know before the first tour?

Unicorn Chaser or Shop Rat for playful powder riding?

The Unicorn Chaser puts greater emphasis on pintail powder riding. The Shop Rat highlights a longer tail and natural freestyle features. Suitable sizing and an on-snow comparison help more than choosing by name.

Which size and width suit me?

The current option is 159 cm. A 1210 mm running length, 8.9 m radius and 70 mm setback are clearly specified. Check whether the far-back position suits your preferred stance.

Have you tested this model yourselves?

We have not yet tested the Chimera Unicorn Chaser ourselves. Our assessment uses manufacturer data and our Gear Guide; we do not assign riding scores to it.

Which boots, bindings and skins suit it?

Start by matching boot fit, board width and lateral support. An oversized boot loses support before pressure reaches the edge. For the Chimera Unicorn Chaser, we would prioritise heel hold and a highback suited to your weight over choosing the stiffest possible binding. Playful downhill handling need not mean a setup that collapses sideways on a traverse. Practise both touring and riding modes with your actual interface and its specified screws. Plan suitable skins too: length, width and nose and tail fittings need to work together.

What is included in the price and what else do you need?

Budget for bindings, interface and suitable skins alongside the board. Check touring-toe compatibility particularly carefully for the Guide Series and Hermit. A regional euro display does not establish shipping and delivered costs for your country.

What differs from the previous season?

Chimera Splitboards currently includes this model in its regular range. The manufacturer page does not identify a separate technical redesign for 26/27 or a complete change list from 25/26. This page is therefore our guide for the 26/27 season rather than a claim of a newly developed annual model. Compare the actual generation, length, width, hardware and package contents. A new graphic or different price alone does not establish changed tuning.

Which sizes and specifications does the manufacturer list?

Sizes: 159 cm. These are manufacturer specifications, not our own measurements.

Where do the data, images and tests come from?

Chimera Unicorn Chaser – manufacturer page. Checked 19 October 2026. Product photographs and size charts come from the manufacturer.