A touring board for smaller boots needs to offer more than a short length. The Brandywine is Prior’s directional freeride option with a narrower waist and softer flex than the BC Split. It targets women who want versatility without moving unnecessary width from edge to edge.
Is the Prior Brandywine Split 26/27 right for you?
26/27 season guide: the version currently offered by the manufacturer.
Which type of splitboarder does it suit?
Freeride and relaxed tourers with smaller boots. You want versatile freeride tuning without moving excessive width. This is where the Brandywine deserves attention as a separate shape. Waist and adapted flex matter more than simply classifying it as a women’s board.
What does the shape offer on the descent?
Hybrid rocker combines camber underfoot with raised ends. Limited taper leaves room for an occasional switch turn alongside conventional freeriding. That places it closer to the BC’s all-round approach than a dedicated powder speciality. If your descents frequently end with tracked, mixed snow lower down, that breadth is relevant. The shortest powder board is not automatically the most comfortable answer for those days.
What should you consider on the skin track?
Flex needs to suit rider weight and strength. More give than the BC may help lighter riders, but that does not establish the feel of every carbon upgrade. Choose the shape and length first, then the layup. On frequent firm traverses, a suitable waist can be more valuable than extra materials that sound exclusive but do not improve the leverage your boots provide.
How do you choose the right size and setup?
The configurator lists 147, 150, 153 and 156 cm. The Slaylok offers a different, twin-oriented brief in overlapping lengths. Start with the Brandywine if you mostly ride forwards and want traditional freeriding. Put the Slaylok alongside it if switch riding and natural take-offs matter regularly.
Configuration is part of buying a Prior. The shown figure is the starting price; XTC Carbon, particular connectors, topsheets, bases or other requests can change the total. Prior claims an average saving of around 500 grams against Quad-glass. That is a general manufacturer figure, not a weight prediction for your individual size.
Choose shape, length and width first, then construction and connectors that suit your binding interface. A custom graphic does not automatically change flex. For a Canadian order, confirm lead time, shipping and the full delivered amount for your country. A euro display establishes currency, not European warehouse stock or a final price including every import cost.
How should boots, bindings and board work together?
Match binding size and boots carefully. Heel hold and a supportive cuff help you edge without automatically choosing the stiffest highback. Extra stiffness only becomes useful once fit and rider weight work together.
A suitably narrower board can help on traverses more than an expensive layup on an overly broad model. For frequent switch riding, make the Slaylok your main comparison.
Read more about matching the components in our Splitboard Gear Guide.
Which test experience helps you choose?
We have not yet tested the Prior Brandywine Split ourselves. The advice on this page is based on manufacturer information and the principles in our Gear Guide. We therefore cannot yet describe the feel of this exact board from personal riding experience.
On a demo, we would focus on the points discussed above for your riding style: can your boots put enough pressure on the edge, does the board remain comfortable to move after a longer climb, and does the size work when the snow becomes heavier lower down? Use your usual boots where possible and compare a suitable length.
What has changed since 25/26 and earlier models?
Prior currently sells this shape through its custom configurator without unambiguously assigning model year 26/27 on the product page. This is our guide for the 26/27 season, not a claim of a newly developed annual version. Compare older offers by length, width, Quad or XTC construction and installed hardware; a different price or custom graphic alone does not establish a changed shape.
Earlier model page in the archive: Prior Brandywine 17-18.
Which other current boards fit your riding style?
Compare Prior BC Split and Prior Slaylok Split. The shape and usage differences are discussed above. For a demo, similar sizing, your own boots and a familiar stance help more than comparing random available lengths.
FAQ: What should you know before your first tour?
Is the Brandywine just a small BC Split?
They share a versatile freeride idea. Prior explicitly gives the Brandywine a narrower waist and softer flex, however. It is a separate design, so BC dimensions and test impressions cannot be carried over unchanged.
Which Prior Brandywine Split size should I choose?
Currently listed sizes are 147, 150, 153, 156. The configurator lists 147, 150, 153 and 156 cm. The Slaylok offers a different, twin-oriented brief in overlapping lengths. Start with the Brandywine if you mostly ride forwards and want traditional freeriding. Put the Slaylok alongside it if switch riding and natural take-offs matter regularly.
What hands-on test experience is available?
We have not yet tested the Prior Brandywine Split ourselves. Our assessment is based on manufacturer information and our Gear Guide. We do not assign our own riding scores to it.
Which current alternatives should I compare?
Prior BC Split and Prior Slaylok Split are the relevant comparisons discussed on this page. Choose shape, boot fit and your usual tours first. A different construction level becomes useful after those basics fit.
Which boots and bindings suit this board?
Match binding size and boots carefully. Heel hold and a supportive cuff help you edge without automatically choosing the stiffest highback. Extra stiffness only becomes useful once fit and rider weight work together.
Is this a new construction for 26/27?
Prior currently offers the shape without an unambiguous 26/27 model-year label. This is our seasonal guide. The actual configuration matters more than the year alone.
Which sizes and specifications are available?
These are manufacturer specifications, not our own measurements. The current configurator does not provide a complete public dimensional table. Confirm waist, effective edge and rider-weight range directly with Prior before ordering.
Which measurements and sizes does the manufacturer specify?
| Length (cm) | Profile |
|---|---|
| 147 | Hybrid |
| 150 | Hybrid |
| 153 | Hybrid |
| 156 | Hybrid |
Where do the information and images come from?
Current product information, price and product images: Prior Brandywine Split – manufacturer page. Checked 15 October 2026. Photographs and size charts are provided by the manufacturer. Our own and historical test experience is described in the test section and assigned to the relevant boards.
What does the board look like? (2 photos)
