Radical Snowflake Splitboard 4.0

A supportive touring brief in narrower sizes: the Snowflake 4.0 puts Radical’s versatile approach onto a shape for smaller boots and lighter women. Actual fit matters more than the women’s label alone.

Is the Radical Snowflake Splitboard 4.0 26/27 right for your tours?

Freeride and alpine splitters get 153 and 157 cm options with little taper and 25 mm setback. This is less specialised than the Scout’s broad fish shape. For controlled turns in variable snow, consider width, flex and stance together.

What should you consider on the ascent?

Camber, a central board connection and dedicated skin attachments describe its touring construction. A narrower deck can make pressure transfer easier with smaller boots. It cannot make every traverse effortless; boots and bindings still need adequate lateral support.

How do you choose suitable length and width?

Waists are 24 and 24.4 cm. Radical lists 48–85 kg for the 153 and 50–90 kg for the 157. The respective 2.85 and 2.95 kg board weights are manufacturer figures, useful when comparing equivalent sizes and included components.

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 Radical Snowflake Splitboard 4.0, 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 Radical Snowflake Splitboard 4.0 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?

Radical Snowboards 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.

Compare our 25/26 model page.

Earlier model introduction in the archive.

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

Radical lists the prepared, waxed board with hooks and clips. Add suitable bindings, skins and other equipment. A premium board-only price says little on its own about whether the complete setup is the right investment for you.

Which alternatives should you compare?

Compare Radical Rider Splitboard 4.0 and Salomon Bellevue Split. 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?

Is the Snowflake 4.0 simply a shorter Rider?

It shares a versatile brief but has its own widths, lengths and rider ranges. Fit is a separate decision. The older Snowflake model page does not replace our own current 4.0 test.

Which size and width suit me?

Waists are 24 and 24.4 cm. Radical lists 48–85 kg for the 153 and 50–90 kg for the 157. The respective 2.85 and 2.95 kg board weights are manufacturer figures, useful when comparing equivalent sizes and included components.

Have you tested this model yourselves?

We have not yet tested the Radical Snowflake Splitboard 4.0 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 Radical Snowflake Splitboard 4.0, 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?

Radical lists the prepared, waxed board with hooks and clips. Add suitable bindings, skins and other equipment. A premium board-only price says little on its own about whether the complete setup is the right investment for you.

What differs from the previous season?

Radical Snowboards 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: 153, 157 cm. These are manufacturer specifications, not our own measurements.

Where do the data, images and tests come from?

Radical Snowflake Splitboard 4.0 – manufacturer page. Checked 19 October 2026. Product photographs and size charts come from the manufacturer.