Rossignol After Hours Splitboard

Powder, carving and a more demanding line on the same tour: the After Hours is Rossignol’s freeride split developed with Marion Haerty. It combines a narrower outline with an active, versatile brief.

Is the Rossignol After Hours Splitboard 26/27 right for your tours?

For women seeking freeride and alpine tours, fit is particularly relevant. Rossignol describes it as narrower than the Sashimi, with a longer tail and more camber. Those are separate design choices, not a reason to inherit older Sashimi scores.

What does the shape offer on the descent?

The longer tail and tighter radii are intended to make the feel more playful while retaining support for powerful turns. That mix deserves comparison if different snow types frequently share one descent. Choosing the shortest possible powder length would be a different decision.

What matters on the ascent?

On firm snow, lateral pressure still has to travel through boots and bindings. A suitably narrower shape can help smaller boots, but check actual dimensions rather than assuming a women’s label establishes fit.

How do you choose the right size?

The currently offered selection is 153 and 156 cm. Some generic size charts on the page contain additional lengths. Your order should follow the specific After Hours variant rather than every row of a universal sizing guide.

How do boots, bindings and board work together?

Heel hold and a highback matched to rider weight are sensible starting points. To improve control on the track, check overly soft or oversized boots first. A particularly stiff deck cannot solve that problem by itself.

Plan the touring setup as a whole: a lighter board offers little benefit if your boot lacks support or excessive width makes every traverse tiring. Choose a suitable board for your descents, then match boots, highback and bindings. Skins also need the right length, width and attachments. Before the first tour, practise a complete transition at home with the actual components you will carry.

Read more about matching your equipment in our Splitboard Gear Guide.

Which of our test experiences help you choose?

We have not yet tested the Rossignol After Hours Splitboard ourselves. Our assessment uses manufacturer information and the principles in our Gear Guide. We do not assign our own riding scores to it.

On a demo we would use a suitable size and our own boots where possible. Check whether you can still apply pressure cleanly after a long ascent and whether the board feels as manageable in slow turns as on an open face. A firm traverse is particularly revealing about the match between boots, highback and board. A short piste demo cannot replace every aspect of touring experience, but it can reveal unsuitable width or an overly demanding setup early.

What has changed since the previous season and earlier models?

Rossignol identifies this version with 26/27. The current product page does not publish a complete list of technical changes from 25/26. A season label alone therefore establishes neither a new shape nor improved riding feel. Compare length, width, construction and hardware of the two actual boards. Moving between standard and carbon versions is a comparison of different builds as well as model years.

Which alternatives should you compare?

Compare Rossignol XV Sashimi Splitboard and Weston Eclipse Splitboard. The differences in riding style and use are discussed above. A useful demo starts with comparable sizes, your own boots and a familiar stance. What matters is whether the board also suits you in tight terrain and after a long climb.

FAQ: What should you know before the first tour?

Is the After Hours just a smaller Sashimi?

Rossignol specifies a narrower shape, longer tail, tighter radii and more camber. This is a separate design. We have not yet tested the current splitboard version ourselves.

How do I choose length and width?

The currently offered selection is 153 and 156 cm. Some generic size charts on the page contain additional lengths. Your order should follow the specific After Hours variant rather than every row of a universal sizing guide.

Have you tested this board yourselves?

We have not yet tested the Rossignol After Hours Splitboard ourselves. This advice uses manufacturer information and our Gear Guide; we do not assign our own test scores to it.

How should I match boots and bindings to the board?

Heel hold and a highback matched to rider weight are sensible starting points. To improve control on the track, check overly soft or oversized boots first. A particularly stiff deck cannot solve that problem by itself.

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

Budget for suitable skins, bindings and the required interface. Check actual package contents so your price comparison includes the same parts.

What differs from the previous season?

Rossignol identifies this version with 26/27. The current product page does not publish a complete list of technical changes from 25/26. A season label alone therefore establishes neither a new shape nor improved riding feel. Compare length, width, construction and hardware of the two actual boards. Moving between standard and carbon versions is a comparison of different builds as well as model years.

Which sizes and specifications does the manufacturer list?

The table shows manufacturer specifications, not our own measurements. Sizes in the current model range: 153, 156 cm.

Where do the information and images come from?

Rossignol After Hours Splitboard – manufacturer page. Checked 16 October 2026. Product photographs and size charts come from the manufacturer. Our own test experience is assigned to the ridden board in the test section.