Climbing to find natural take-offs and soft landings: the Phalanx brings that freestyle idea into Prior’s powder selection. A centred stance and tapered overall shape create an interesting middle ground beside the fully symmetrical Wildcard.
Is the Prior Phalanx Split 26/27 right for you?
26/27 season guide: the version currently offered by the manufacturer.
Which type of splitboarder does it suit?
Freestyle splitters with powder in mind. You tour to find natural take-offs and soft landings. The Phalanx brings freestyle and powder closer together. If switch makes up most of your descent, still put the symmetrical Wildcard directly alongside it.
What does the shape offer on the descent?
Prior specifies zero stance offset while also describing a tapered overall outline. Standing centrally and having geometrically identical nose and tail are therefore different things. If you ride switch frequently on tours, make that comparison deliberately. If you mainly approach forwards but want freedom in landings, the mixed concept may appeal. We do not have a current hands-on test establishing the pop of today’s configured build.
What should you consider on the skin track?
Reaching the take-off is still a touring day. Choose enough width for your boots without making firm traverses unnecessarily difficult, and match the binding setup to actual boot size. The Phalanx configurator offers Tri-glass alongside Quad-glass and XTC. That affects more than price, so discuss the intended feel with Prior before choosing purely on the lightest material.
How do you choose the right size and setup?
Listed lengths are 156, 159 and 162 cm. The Slaylok provides shorter twin options and the Wildcard offers more sizes and Wide versions. If you are deciding between them, settle stance position, symmetry and boot width first. Only then does the additional carbon-construction decision become truly useful.
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?
A mobile freestyle feel does not have to come from boots that collapse sideways. Look for heel hold and highbacks that transmit enough pressure for traverses. The ascent and descent need to work in the same setup, even when the jump is the goal.
For construction, discuss the desired flex and your weight first. The most expensive configuration is not automatically the one that feels best for your landings.
Read more about matching the components in our Splitboard Gear Guide.
Which test experience helps you choose?
We have not yet tested the Prior Phalanx 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.
For an older offer, confirm the dimensions and construction of that exact version. A claimed weight saving is only comparable when board length and the components included in the measurement match.
Which other current boards fit your riding style?
Compare Prior Wildcard 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 Phalanx a true twin?
Prior describes a centred twin stance but also a tapered overall shape. The Wildcard is explicitly symmetrical from nose to tail. Keep that distinction in mind if identical forward and switch behaviour is your main priority.
Which Prior Phalanx Split size should I choose?
Currently listed sizes are 156, 159, 162. Listed lengths are 156, 159 and 162 cm. The Slaylok provides shorter twin options and the Wildcard offers more sizes and Wide versions. If you are deciding between them, settle stance position, symmetry and boot width first. Only then does the additional carbon-construction decision become truly useful.
What hands-on test experience is available?
We have not yet tested the Prior Phalanx 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 Wildcard 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?
A mobile freestyle feel does not have to come from boots that collapse sideways. Look for heel hold and highbacks that transmit enough pressure for traverses. The ascent and descent need to work in the same setup, even when the jump is the goal.
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 |
|---|---|
| 156 | Hybrid |
| 159 | Hybrid |
| 162 | Hybrid |
Where do the information and images come from?
Current product information, price and product images: Prior Phalanx 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)
