Korua Dart Split

When the route leads to soft snow, the Dart Split makes a clear statement. A large nose, wide waist and swallowtail focus on relaxed powder turns. It is a deliberate riding-style choice rather than an automatic touring all-rounder for every foot.

Is the Korua Dart Split 26/27 right for your tours?

Freeride splitters who prefer letting the shape work instead of constantly loading the rear leg have a useful comparison here. Korua also positions it for corn and slush. A twin is a more natural starting point for frequent switch landings; the Dart tail encourages a different approach.

What matters on the skin track?

Width remains relevant on the approach. A 268 or 275 mm waist needs appropriate boot overhang and lateral support. Listed weights of 3.3 and 3.5 kg fit its short-to-medium approach brief; compare the complete setup for long traverses.

How do you choose length, width and stance?

The two lengths are 156 and 162 cm. The guide lists respective rider ranges of 55–90 and 65–95 kg. Compare sole-length limits directly with your boots: shoe size alone is an incomplete sizing aid for broad shapes.

How should boots, bindings and skins work together?

Boot fit, board width and lateral support work together. An oversized boot moves before your pressure reaches the edge. Match binding size to the actual boot and the highback to your weight. Playful descending need not mean a touring setup that collapses sideways. Practise the complete transition at home using the interface and screws you will actually carry. For skins, consider length, trimming and suitable nose and tail fittings. A general splitboard description does not approve every interface.

Read more in our Splitboard Gear Guide.

Which of our test experiences help you choose?

We have not yet tested the Korua Dart Split ourselves. This advice uses current manufacturer information and our Gear Guide principles. Earlier model introductions provide development context rather than our own riding tests. Manufacturer flex, damping and terrain numbers are therefore not converted into our editorial scores.

For a demo, choose a suitable size with your own boots and keep a familiar stance where possible. Check whether the board feels manageable in slow turns as well as at speed. After a longer climb, it can become clearer whether width and flex match your effort. A board may be enjoyable on an open powder face yet unnecessarily demanding on a tight exit. Include that combination of your typical touring conditions in the comparison.

What has changed since 25/26 and earlier models?

Korua Shapes includes this version in its current regular range without assigning every change to a model year. This is our guide for the 26/27 season rather than a claim of a newly developed annual construction. Compare actual shape, dimensions, build and hardware with an earlier offer.

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

Budget for suitable bindings, their interface and skins in the complete setup price. Check actual package contents rather than assuming a complete touring setup from a product photograph. Korua offers model-specific skins separately. Match length and fittings; a skin for another Korua model is not compatible solely because the brand matches.

Which alternatives should you compare?

Compare Korua Quill Split and TahoeLab PowFish Split. The shape and usage differences are discussed above. A demo is especially useful when deciding between widths or constructions. Use your own boots and a familiar stance where possible, so you can identify what changed the feel instead of comparing two entirely different setups.

FAQ: What should you know before the first tour?

Is the Dart Split a proven choice for hard snow too?

We have not yet tested the current split version ourselves. Camber and edges are part of the construction, but your balance of powder and firm approaches should guide the choice. A demo with a suitable setup helps.

Which length and width suit me?

The two lengths are 156 and 162 cm. The guide lists respective rider ranges of 55–90 and 65–95 kg. Compare sole-length limits directly with your boots: shoe size alone is an incomplete sizing aid for broad shapes.

Have you tested this board yourselves?

We have not yet tested the Korua Dart Split ourselves. Our assessment uses manufacturer information and our Gear Guide. We do not assign our own riding scores to it.

How should boots, bindings and skins fit the board?

Boot fit, board width and lateral support work together. An oversized boot moves before your pressure reaches the edge. Match binding size to the actual boot and the highback to your weight. Playful descending need not mean a touring setup that collapses sideways. Practise the complete transition at home using the interface and screws you will actually carry. For skins, consider length, trimming and suitable nose and tail fittings. A general splitboard description does not approve every interface.

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

Budget for suitable bindings, their interface and skins in the complete setup price. Check actual package contents rather than assuming a complete touring setup from a product photograph. Korua offers model-specific skins separately. Match length and fittings; a skin for another Korua model is not compatible solely because the brand matches.

What differs from the previous season?

Korua Shapes includes this version in its current regular range without assigning every change to a model year. This is our guide for the 26/27 season rather than a claim of a newly developed annual construction. Compare actual shape, dimensions, build and hardware with an earlier offer.

Which sizes and specifications does the manufacturer list?

Sizes: 156, 162 cm. These are manufacturer specifications, not our own measurements. Pound figures also include rounded kilogram conversions; missing values remain unspecified.

Where do the data and images come from?

Korua Dart Split – manufacturer page. Checked 19 October 2026. Product images and size charts come from the manufacturer.