The Nootka is Kindred’s versatile choice with camber sections and a rockered centre. This aims for a more playful character than continuous camber. Your choice depends on how freely you want it to pivot and how you manage this profile on firm traverses.
Is the Kindred Nootka Split right for your tours?
A tour rarely ends where the best powder lies. Wind-affected patches, a narrow section or a firm exit often come between. For the versatile freeride or recreational touring rider in our Gear Guide, the whole-day balance matters. Choose a size you can still guide cleanly with tired legs. Looking only for maximum composure can buy unnecessary work in slow turns; looking only for easy pivoting can overlook support in rough snow.
What matters on the skin track?
The whole setup matters on the skin track. A board can pivot easily downhill and still need lateral support from boots and bindings. Keep a calm stride and assess edge loading on traverses. A useful balance point matters more for repositioning than weight alone. In deep snow the nose should clear the track; tight kick turns need room for the actual length. Include slow track changes and firm passages in the comparison. An impressive downhill outline alone does not answer that question.
How do you choose length, width and stance?
Confirmed sizes are 143, 147, 151, 155, 159, 163, 167 cm. Start with the manufacturer’s rider-weight range where specified for this version, then check actual boot width at your chosen stance. Height alone is not a reliable sizing method. Between two suitable lengths, the shorter can be easier to move; extra area may help with higher weight or deeper snow. This is not a fixed rule. Distinguish overall length, effective edge and width underfoot. Additional equipment and a heavy pack also change the load.
How should boots, bindings and skins fit?
Our Gear Guide recommends matching boots and bindings together. Lateral support matters in the changing conditions often found in the Alps. Boots should hold your heel, bindings must fit the actual outer sole, and highbacks should suit your weight and riding. Check overhang at your own binding angles; a wide waist alone does not guarantee a good fit. Practise the complete transition at home before doing it with cold fingers on tour. For skins, length, trimming and nose and tail fittings must match. A shared brand name does not mean a skin fits every outline.
Our Splitboard Gear Guide explains the setup relationships.
Which of our test experiences help you choose?
We have not yet tested the Kindred Nootka Split ourselves. This advice uses manufacturer data and our Gear Guide; we do not assign our own riding scores to this version.
For a demo, use the same boots and a familiar stance. Try slow turns, a firm section and transitions as well as the best powder slope. After a longer climb, it is easier to tell whether the size remains manageable. Manufacturer claims about lightness, grip and damping are starting points for that comparison, not editorial measurements.
What has changed since 25/26 or earlier models?
The manufacturer currently lists this model as a regular offer without clearly assigning the entire construction to a new annual development. This is our 26/27 buying guide. A different graphic or price does not prove a changed ride, and we do not assume identity with earlier versions unchecked.
What is included in the price and what else do you need?
Compare like package contents: board, joining hardware, bindings with interface and matching skins are separate items. A product photograph alone does not describe a complete touring setup.
Which alternatives are worth comparing?
Within the brand, compare Kindred Black Creek Split, Kindred Arrowsmith Split, Kindred Tsitika Split. Start with intended use, then compare price and construction. Pay particular attention to width differences at similar lengths. A more expensive construction of a different shape does not guarantee a better fit.
FAQ: What should you know before choosing?
Who should consider this splitboard?
The Nootka is Kindred’s versatile choice with camber sections and a rockered centre. This aims for a more playful character than continuous camber. Your choice depends on how freely you want it to pivot and how you manage this profile on firm traverses.
Which size and width suit me?
Confirmed sizes are 143, 147, 151, 155, 159, 163, 167 cm. Start with the manufacturer’s rider-weight range where specified for this version, then check actual boot width at your chosen stance. Height alone is not a reliable sizing method. Between two suitable lengths, the shorter can be easier to move; extra area may help with higher weight or deeper snow. This is not a fixed rule. Distinguish overall length, effective edge and width underfoot. Additional equipment and a heavy pack also change the load.
Have you tested this board yourselves?
We have not yet tested the Kindred Nootka Split ourselves. This advice uses manufacturer data and our Gear Guide; we do not assign our own riding scores to this version.
What needs to match in the setup?
Our Gear Guide recommends matching boots and bindings together. Lateral support matters in the changing conditions often found in the Alps. Boots should hold your heel, bindings must fit the actual outer sole, and highbacks should suit your weight and riding. Check overhang at your own binding angles; a wide waist alone does not guarantee a good fit. Practise the complete transition at home before doing it with cold fingers on tour. For skins, length, trimming and nose and tail fittings must match. A shared brand name does not mean a skin fits every outline.
What is included in the price and what else do you need?
Compare like package contents: board, joining hardware, bindings with interface and matching skins are separate items. A product photograph alone does not describe a complete touring setup.
How does it differ from the earlier version?
The manufacturer currently lists this model as a regular offer without clearly assigning the entire construction to a new annual development. This is our 26/27 buying guide. A different graphic or price does not prove a changed ride, and we do not assume identity with earlier versions unchecked.
Which sizes and dimensions does the manufacturer list?
Confirmed sizes: 143, 147, 151, 155, 159, 163, 167 cm. Figures are manufacturer data rather than our measurements. Missing or conflicting entries are not filled with estimates. Manufacturer flex and editorial riding scores are different scales.
| Specification | 143 | 147 | 151 | 155 | 159 | 163 | 167 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Running length | 1019 mm | 1056 mm | 1082 mm | 1125 mm | 1146 mm | 1187 mm | 1222 mm |
| Nose length | 209 mm | 212 mm | 215 mm | 220 mm | 230 mm | 230 mm | 230 mm |
| Tail length | 201 mm | 204 mm | 206 mm | 209 mm | 218 mm | 218 mm | 218 mm |
| Nose width | 284 mm | 289 mm | 295 mm | 300 mm | 302 mm | 306 mm | 312 mm |
| Tail width | 279 mm | 284 mm | 289 mm | 294 mm | 296 mm | 300 mm | 306 mm |
| Waist width | 240 mm | 244 mm | 249 mm | 250 mm | 253 mm | 256 mm | 265 mm |
| Sidecut radius | 6.25 m | 6.5 m | 6.8 m | 7 m | 7.25 m | 7.5 m | 8.5 m |
| Stance width | 458 mm | 495 mm | 528 mm | 528 mm | 559 mm | 559 mm | 584 mm |
| Camber profile | Dual | Dual | Dual | Dual | Dual | Dual | Dual |
| Flex pattern | Mid Soft | Mid Soft | Mid | Mid | Mid | Mid Stiff | Mid Stiff |
| Carbon weight (g) | 2404 | 2527 | 2642 | 2712 | 2883 | 2981 | 3094 |
| Fiberglass weight (g) | 2679 | 2830 | 2944 | 3021 | 3200 | 3322 | 3447 |
| Surface area (cm²) | 3550.37 | 3731.59 | 3901.59 | 4004.28 | 4257.56 | 4402 | 4568.44 |
Where do the data, images and test reports come from?
Kindred Nootka Split – manufacturer offer. Checked 19 October 2026. Images and dimensions come from the linked current manufacturer offer. These are manufacturer views, not evidence of our own riding test.
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