TahoeLab PowFish Split Phantom

A swallowtail for days when snow quality chooses the route: the PowFish Split is TahoeLab’s clearest powder brief. A broad nose, directional stance and cut-out tail focus on flowing turns in soft snow. This page covers the Phantom carbon build.

Is the TahoeLab PowFish Split Phantom 26/27 right for your tours?

Freeride splitters get 13 or 14 mm taper and 20 mm setback. Forward riding matters more than on a twin. The manufacturer rates the shape at flex 7/10; that is not our test team’s own stiffness measurement.

The Phantom version uses four full carbon sheets on a bamboo core. TahoeLab also describes damping materials. We do not infer a specific gram saving for your size. Phantom names the board construction here, not an included Phantom binding.

What matters on the skin track?

The broad shape accompanies you uphill. With a 263 or 270 mm waist, lateral boot support matters. Check skin fitting at the swallowtail and the correct cut length. A powder tail is not a reason to assume any standard skin tail clip will fit.

How do you choose length, width and stance?

Current sizes are 159 and 170 cm. Our older model introduction listed 161 and 172, which is precisely why we recheck current charts. The new lengths are not a silent relabelling of earlier experience.

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 TahoeLab PowFish Split Phantom 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?

TahoeLab 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.

Our 25/26 model page.

Earlier model introduction in the archive.

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. The original price is quoted in US dollars. For a European order, account for shipping and possible import costs in the actual offer; we do not invent a euro conversion.

Which alternatives should you compare?

Compare TahoeLab PowFish Split and TahoeLab Directional 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?

What differs between standard and Phantom?

The Phantom version uses four full carbon sheets on a bamboo core. TahoeLab also describes damping materials. We do not infer a specific gram saving for your size. Phantom names the board construction here, not an included Phantom binding.

Which length and width suit me?

Current sizes are 159 and 170 cm. Our older model introduction listed 161 and 172, which is precisely why we recheck current charts. The new lengths are not a silent relabelling of earlier experience.

Have you tested this board yourselves?

We have not yet tested the TahoeLab PowFish Split Phantom 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. The original price is quoted in US dollars. For a European order, account for shipping and possible import costs in the actual offer; we do not invent a euro conversion.

What differs from the previous season?

TahoeLab 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: 159, 170 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?

TahoeLab PowFish Split Phantom – manufacturer page. Checked 19 October 2026. Product images and size charts come from the manufacturer.