What size should my Splitboard be?

What size should my Splitboard be?

For a majority of riders and terrain, your ideal size splitboard is the same as your freeride/powder board. If you primarily ride a freestyle board in bounds then you’ll want to size up 5 cm for best performance in pow.

How much bigger should a powder board be?

You want a longer (and preferably rockered) board to allow the nose of the board to float above the deep powder snow. Upsize 1-2cm for rockered powder boards and 2-6cm for cambered powder boards.

Can you ski with a Splitboard?

Can I downhill ski with my splitboard? No. While you can throw some mellow tele turns while touring and safely slide down easy rolling terrain, splitboard bindings while in tour mode are not designed for the stress of downhill skiing at speed and the one-sided sidecut isn’t designed for turning.

Should I size up my splitboard?

Should you wax your splitboard?

Minor wear and tear to the base of your splitboard is normal and most of the time, a fresh wax is all you need to keep your turns effortless. Check the base of your splitboard for visible dirt, sap, and oils; also, look for dry areas, which often first appear along the contact points.

Are splitboard skins universal?

This model stands out even more when you factor in its streamlined and reliable attachment system. The product is thoughtfully featured and is an easy to use, reliable skin. We recommend the Universal for any splitboarder looking for a well balanced and straightforward skin that is at home anywhere.

What size Jones hovercraft should I ride?

Hovercraft / Ultracraft If you normally ride a 157-162 cm board and you’re an average sized guy (most riders), you will want the Hover/Ultra-craft 156 cm. If you normally ride a 162+ cm board, or you have size US 11/11.5 boot or bigger, grab a Hover/Ultra-craft 160 cm.

What kind of split board do I Need?

If you own a freeride or powder snowboard and like the way it rides, you will probably be happy on the same size splitboard. If you currently ride a freestyle board inbounds, you may want a splitboard that’s a few centimeters longer for better performance in soft snow.

How big is the nose of a split board?

It’s worth pointing out that there are a handful of splitboards that are quite a bit wider than the numbers you see above. For instance, some are upward of 320mm in the nose, 275mm in the waist and 300mm in the tail. These boards are designed to provide superb flotation in really deep powder.

How big is a men’s split Board boot?

This chart gives you an approximate waist width for men’s and women’s boot sizes: It’s worth pointing out that there are a handful of splitboards that are quite a bit wider than the numbers you see above. For instance, some are upward of 320mm in the nose, 275mm in the waist and 300mm in the tail.

What should the weight of a Rei split board be?

At REI, we list recommended rider weights in the spec charts of individual boards on REI.com product pages. For instance, you might see that a 158cm board has a recommended rider weight of 150–200 lbs. The following size chart can also be used to give you a good idea of the right board length based on your weight: