The Tsitika is wide, cambered and clearly aimed at active riding. Its progressive sidecut invites changes in pressure distribution. It is especially interesting if you seek edge engagement and speed rather than simply the easiest board to pivot downhill.
Is the Kindred Tsitika Split right for your tours?
A clean arc remains enjoyable to you after the powder is tracked. Effective edge, radius, width and weighting then work together. A broad shape can allow greater edge angles but must fit your boots. A long radius also does not automatically produce a tight tree turn. On a demo, try both a driven arc at speed and a slow direction change near the end of a tour. That reveals whether the sporting character suits your actual days.
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 148, 152, 156, 158, 160, 162, 164, 168 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 Tsitika 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 MRK5 Split, Kindred Tofino Split, Kindred Arrowsmith 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 Tsitika is wide, cambered and clearly aimed at active riding. Its progressive sidecut invites changes in pressure distribution. It is especially interesting if you seek edge engagement and speed rather than simply the easiest board to pivot downhill.
Which size and width suit me?
Confirmed sizes are 148, 152, 156, 158, 160, 162, 164, 168 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 Tsitika 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: 148, 152, 156, 158, 160, 162, 164, 168 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 | 148 | 152 | 156 | 158 | 160 | 162 | 164 | 168 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Running length | 1087 mm | 1126 mm | 1161 mm | 1180 mm | 1198 mm | 1214 mm | 1231 mm | 1262 mm |
| Nose length | 222 mm | 222 mm | 225 mm | 225 mm | 228 mm | 228 mm | 230 mm | 235 mm |
| Tail length | 174 mm | 174 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm | 178 mm | 178 mm | 180 mm | 185 mm |
| Nose width | 299 mm | 309 mm | 321 mm | 323 mm | 325 mm | 330 mm | 331 mm | 334 mm |
| Tail width | 287 mm | 294 mm | 306 mm | 308 mm | 311 mm | 316 mm | 316 mm | 320 mm |
| Waist width | 254 mm | 260 mm | 270 mm | 271 mm | 272 mm | 274 mm | 277 mm | 280 mm |
| Sidecut radius | 6.5 / 7.75 m | 6.75 / 8 m | 6.75 / 8.25 m | 6.75 / 8.25 m | 6.75 / 8.25 m | 7 / 8.5 m | 7 / 8.5 m | 7.25 / 8.75 m |
| Camber profile | Camber | Camber | Camber | Camber | Camber | Camber | Camber | Camber |
| Flex pattern | Mid | Mid | Mid Stiff | Mid Stiff | Mid Stiff | Mid Stiff | Mid Stiff | Mid Stiff |
| Carbon weight (g) | 2791 | 2900 | 3098 | 3138 | 3218 | 3276 | 3390 | 3430 |
| Fiberglass weight (g) | 3110 | 3233 | 3452 | 3496 | 3585 | 3650 | 3733 | 3863 |
| Surface area (cm²) | 3974.12 | 4130.46 | 4409.92 | 4466.91 | 4580.96 | 4664.03 | 4770.02 | 4936 |
Where do the data, images and test reports come from?
Kindred Tsitika 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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