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First Impression Splitboard Review 21-22

11 March | News

This year our annual First Impression Splitboard Test 21-22 was different than expected. Due to Corona we were not able to test the boards at the Shops First Try. So another solution had to be found. Flexibility is needed - what can we do? We have the splitboards sent to us and try to get a work permit in Austria. No sooner said than done.

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Splitboard Test 20-21 - Splitboarding Selection

10 November | News | 1

Splitboard Test and Splitboarding Editors Selection 2020/21: We have taken the most interesting innovations of the 20-21 season and tested them for you on downhill and uphill performance.

Surf Strength Coach for splitboarding

The best fitness App for splitboarding, surfing and MTB - Surf Strength Coach

12 October | News

Always the same question how do I stay fit for the winter in summer and vice versa. Surf Strength Coach gives the answer. Find out more now and stay fit!

Interview Situation

First Impression Review 2020 - 21

10 May | News

We were again in the beautiful Alpbachtal at Shops First Try 2020 and tested the newest splitboard material for you.

Wintersafari Splitboardbinding diagonal front

Wintersafari Splitboard Binding

19 February | News

This year, two new bindings will be presented.

Splitboard Binding Enfuse - El Stylo

Splitboard Binding El Stylo by Enfuse

19 February | News

After many years there is a new splitboard binding in development. This year after ISPO we had the chance to get this binding under our feet.

Saison: 2021/22

Amplid Mahalo Split

A mega ladies splitboard from which all testers were thrilled

for girls Tested Selected Amplid Mahalo Split 21-22

Amplid Milligram 21-22

Amplid Milligram with Stratospheric Top Sheet is most innovative ultralight splitboard on the market.

Tested Amplid Milligram 21-22

Arbor Bryan Iguchi Pro Split

The Brian Iguchi Pro from Arbor has been revised 2 years ago and has gained strength again. With this tool, we would feel comfortable tackling ambitious tours. For the 21-22 season the shape has remained the same due to its great features.

Tested Arbor Bryan Iguchi Pro Split 21-22

Arbor Coda Split 21-22

The Coda is still playful and versatile. For 2021-22 they gave it a little more camber which is good for both the descent and the ascent!

Tested Arbor Coda Splitboard 21-22

Arbor Swoon Split 21-22

The Swoon from Arbor is the surfiest splitboard in the Arbor line.

for girls Tested Arbor Swoon Splitboard 21-22

Arbor Veda Split

The Arbor Veda is a beautiful women's splitboard. It is rather soft, forgiving and easy and pleasant to ride. Ascending with it is also great. It was tested by 3 ladies with a weight between 55 and 62kg.

for girls Tested Arbor Veda Split

Baguette Laced Split

Baguette ist ausser Konkurrenz. Sie bauen hoch individualisierte Split- und Snowboards die genau auf Dein Gewicht und Deine Vorhaben abgestimmt werden.

Tested Baguette Laced

Baguette Safari

Baguette builds highly customized splitboards and snowboards that are tailored exactly to your weight and all your design wishes.

for girls Tested Baguette Safari

Burton Hometown Hero X

The Hometown Hero is Burton's classic splitboard for all adventures.

Tested Burton Hometown Hero X

Burton Leaderboard Split

The Burton Leaderboard Splitboard is the stiffest in the Burton lineup and best suited for very strong riders.

Tested Burton Leader Board Split

Burton Pow Wrench Split

Pow Wrench is almost like a surfboard in the snow. When ridden very precisely, it is a very agile and fun board. However, it does not forgive any mistakes!

Tested Burton Pow Wrench Split 21-22

Burton Straight Chuter

The Straight Chuter is a bit more aggressive and recommended for the powerful riders.

Tested Burton Straight Chuter Split

Comera Camos

The Comera Camos has a super cool look and feel - apart from the color scheme, which as we all know is a matter of taste. It is one of the lighter boards on the market, but not super light.

Tested Comera Camos Split

Furberg ALL MTN Split

The All Mtn Split from Furberg is the little brother of the Freeride Split which has already led our splitboarding selection here a few times. The shape and hybrid camber profile are very similar.

Tested Furberg All Mtn Split 21-22

Furberg Freeride Split

Riding wise, with this splitboard there is almost no difference from solidboards.

Tested Furberg Freeride Split 21-22

Goodboards GB Split

Goodboards has in addition to its classic board, now a splitboard with nose rocker to offer. We are very happy how good the boards have become. Besides, we like the philosophy and in terms of sustainability, Goodboards is a leap ahead of the bigger brands

Tested Goodboards GB Split 21-22

Jones Frontier Split

The Frontier is similar to the former Explorer Split. The flex is in the middle range. It is very agile and great fun, even with a weight up to 77 kg.

Tested Jones Frontier Split 21-22

K2 Freeloader Split

The Freeloader Split is very versatile with a strong orientation towards freestyle.

Tested K2 Freeloader Split

Konvoi Nevado Split 21-22

The Award Winning Nevado has been optimized internally and has become slightly lighter. The ascent and descent characteristics are almost identical to last year's model.

Tested Selected Konvoi Nevado Split 21-22

Korua Escalator Split Plus 21-22

With the Escalator Split from Korua the name says it all - Both in the ascent and downhill you are well equipped. The Korrua Escalator combines the strengths of Trannifinder and the Coffee Racer into an excellent splitboard with many capabilities. The upd

Tested Selected Korua Escalator Split Plus 21-22

Mendiboard Backcountry 21-22

The Mendiboard Womens Backcountry has excited our testers so much that it wins this year's award!

for girls Tested Selected Mendiboard Backcountry 21-22

mr.splitboards High Mountain Split

The first release from Mr. Splitboards is very well done. With massive camber it is very strong on the accent.

Tested mr.splitboards High Mountain Split

Nitro Slash Split

The Nitro Slash is a splitboard optimized for powder that is great to surf without demanding much effort.

Tested Selected Nitro Slash Split

Nitro Squash Split 21-22

The Ladies Nitro Squash Splitboard is powder-oriented and yet strong on the slopes and in the ascent.

for girls Tested Nitro Squash Split 21-22

Rossignol Sashimi Split

The Rossignol Sashimi is a powder machine with top all-round capabilities.

Tested Selected Rossignol Sashimi Split 21-22

Sandy Shapes Fantastica Split

Handmade in Italy, the Sandy Shapes Fantastica is something very special.

Tested Sandy Shapes Fantastica Split

Stone Forest Split

The Stone Forest is a lot of splitboard for little money. A long-term test would be very interesting.

Tested Stone Forest Split

Stone Neon Split 21-22

The Stone Neon Split must be revised in our opinion. But there are certainly riders who will like it very much.

Tested Stone Neon Split

Stranda Descender Split

The Decender Split accompanies you safely on demanding tours and in all conditions. Four year warranty says something about the quality.

Tested Stranda Descender Split 21-22

Stranda Tree Surfer Split

The Stranda Treesurfer is built for 100% fun during treeruns.

Tested Stranda Tree Surfer Split

Weston Ridgeline Split

The Weston Ridgeline is a classic splitboard with modern tuning that is great fun from minute number one!

Tested Selected Weston Ridgeline Split 21-22

Weston Riva Split 21-22

The Weston Riva is a beautiful women's splitboard, with a great versatile shape.

for girls Tested Weston Riva Split 21-22

Saison: 2020/21

Amplid Milligram

The Amplid Milligram with the Stratospheric Top Sheet is the most innovative ultra light splitboard on the market.

Tested Amplid Milligram 20-21

Amplid Surf Shuttle

The Amplid Surf Shuttle Splitboard is equipped with the heat radiation reflecting Stratospheric Topsheet, developed and tested in the Alps. So it has to withstand harsh conditions, and it does it brilliantly!

Tested Selected Amplid Surf Shuttle

Top and base

A solid overall package in terms of durability, performance and price.

Tested Amplid Tour Operator 20-21

Burton Pow Wrench Split

The Pow Wrench Split is a purebred powderboard with good climbing characteristics. Kudos to Burton this year!

Tested Burton Pow Wrench Split

GoodBoards GB Split

Classically shaped, moves within the range of the right weight and is ready for any kind of action. You prefer classic camber profiles? Then take a close look at it and test it yourself!

Tested Goodboards GB Split

Jones Dream Catcher Split

With its soft flex and almost twin shape, it is ideal as backcountry all-round board with a good dose of freestyle

for girls Tested Jones Dream Catcher Split 20-21

Jones Solution 20-21

Well known and loved, the Jones Solution has again become much better after a complete revision including implementation of the 3D nose.

Tested Selected Jones Solution Split 20-21

Splitboard Kantar Konvoi

The Kantar is the wonder weapon of convoy. The ultimate all-rounder with extra grip in both ascent and descent.

Tested Konvoi Kantar Split 20-21

Splitboard Nevado Konvoi 20-21

Use it and let yourself be surprised. Start the conversion and grin up to both ears. Perfect splitboard for cruising and full speed shredding. Light and super durable - thanks to optimally integrated reinforcements!

Tested Konvoi Nevado Split 20-21

Korua Escalator Split Plus

With the Escalator Split of Korua the name says it all - both in ascent and in descent one can nicely escalate with it.

Tested Selected Korua Escalator Split Plus 20-21

Mendiboard Backcountry Split

No compromises for a very fair price.

Tested Selected Mendiboard Backcountry

Salomon HPS Taka Split

The Taka Splitboard from Salomon is tested and developed in Japan. If you choose the days in the Alps with good conditions and little hardpack in the ascent, it might be just right for you.

Tested 2 Salomon HPS Taka Split

Stranda Descender Split

With the Descender, Stranda has a splitboard in its program that will accompany you safely on challenging tours and in all conditions. Four years warranty says a lot about the quality.

Tested Selected Stranda Descender Split

Weston Backwoods Carbon Split

Lightweight carbon tool with hard flex. For heavy guys or people with a lot of strength in their legs.

Tested Weston Backwoods Carbon Split

Yes Optisplitstic

Extra wide and with additional contact points, the first splitboard from YES cuts a fine figure. Ingenious first throw also for people with big feet.

Tested Yes Optisplitstic

Saison: 2019/20

Splitboard Top and Base

Durability, performance and price are the ingredients of the Tour Operator from Amplid. A well-rounded package with a high fun factor replaces the proven Creamer Split.

Tested Amplid Tour Operator

Splitboard Top and Base

The Brian Iguchi Pro from Arbor has been reworked and has gained even more strength. With this device we would also tackle ambitious tours.

Tested Arbor Bryan Iguchi Pro Split 19-20

Splitboard Top and Base

Capita's young wild NeoSlasher has now become a little more gentle and playful. The strong ascent qualities are unchanged.

Tested Capita Neo Slasher 19-20

Splitboard Boot

Tested Deeluxe Spark XV 19-20

Splitboard Top and Base

With the tongue & groove technology Furberg has once again made a home run. The time has come, with this splitboard there is almost no difference to solidboards.

Tested Selected Furberg Freeride Split 19-20

Splitboard Top and Base

With inserted carbonstringers, the Jones Mind Expander's ascent performance is much improved. On the descent it is again mind-expanding.

Tested Selected Jones Mind Expander 19-20

Splitboard Top and Base

The Marauder Split is the best performing and most versatile splitboard from the K2 range yet!

Tested K2 Marauder Split

Splitboard Top and Base

The Kantar is the magic weapon of Konvoi. The ultimate all-rounder with extra grip in both ascent and descent.

Tested Selected Konvoi Kantar Split

Splitboard Top and Base

The Korua Escalator combines the strengths of Tranny Finder and Coffee Racer to an excellent splitboard with a wide action radius.

Tested Korua Escalator Split Plus

Splitboard Top and Base

Never Summer made a spot landing with the Atom.

Tested Selected Never Summer Atom Split

Splitboard Top and Base

The Plum Transition is an excellent high alpine splitboard with great allmountain qualities.

Tested Selected Plum Talps Transition

Splitboard Top

The handmade Pusu Pyhä presents itself with a fine walnut topsheet and soft flex.

Tested Pusu Pyhä Split

Splitboard Binding

Tested Spark Arc 19-20

Splitboard Binding

Tested Spark Surge 19-20

Splitboard Top and Base

The Stranda Shorty convinces with a surfing feeling and an extra portion of safety for small and medium jumps and drops.

Tested Stranda Shorty BC 19-20

Splitboard Top and Base

The Telos Backslash is strongly powder oriented (short and wide) and still has a distinctive camber that keeps it stable on the edge in all snow conditions.

Tested Telos Back/Slash Split

Splitboard Top and Base

Das Telos DST Split ist mit seinem dezentem Wingprofil spielerisch und lebendig. Ein Board für die, die den Freestyle leben und auch im Pulver zu Hause sind.

Tested Telos DST Freeride Split