Winterstick Tom Burt Splitboard

The Tom Burt combines firm camber with a long radius. It suits deliberate turns and open lines. If you prefer slowly surfing from gap to gap in trees, compare it with a shorter shape with a tighter sidecut.

Is the Winterstick Tom Burt Splitboard right for your tours?

You place turns deliberately, want support on open lines and are willing to ride actively. This is closer to the alpine or sporting freeride rider in our Gear Guide. Still judge the whole day: after substantial climbing, a demanding build can require more effort than on a fresh demo lap. An elaborate construction makes sense when flex, width and riding style fit together. A demo with familiar boots helps more than comparing carbon names.

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 156, 159, 162, 166, 166w, 172, 172w 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 Winterstick Tom Burt Splitboard 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. The original price is in US dollars. For a European order, consider the actual shipping and import terms; we do not invent a supposedly fixed euro price.

Which alternatives are worth comparing?

Within the brand, compare Winterstick Roundtail Splitboard, Winterstick Dauntless Splitboard, Winterstick ARK Splitboard. 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 Tom Burt combines firm camber with a long radius. It suits deliberate turns and open lines. If you prefer slowly surfing from gap to gap in trees, compare it with a shorter shape with a tighter sidecut.

Which size and width suit me?

Confirmed sizes are 156, 159, 162, 166, 166w, 172, 172w 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 Winterstick Tom Burt Splitboard 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. The original price is in US dollars. For a European order, consider the actual shipping and import terms; we do not invent a supposedly fixed euro price.

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: 156, 159, 162, 166, 166w, 172, 172w 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.

Where do the data, images and test reports come from?

Winterstick Tom Burt Splitboard – 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. Winterstick uses a shape illustration on several splitboard pages that is also shown as a solid. It illustrates outline and finish; the splitboard version determines the actual order and hardware.