What splitboard bindings should I get?

The 7 Best Splitboard Bindings of 2020-2021

• Spark RD Arc Pro.
• Karakoram Prime Connect.
• Spark RD Arc Women’s.
• Union Expeditions.
• K2 Farout.
• Nitro Vertical.
• Karakoram Prime x Split.

Are all splitboard bindings the same?

Many parts of a splitboard binding are the same as a standard snowboard binding but there are differences that make split bindings perform better when splitboarding. Splitboard bindings differ in the following ways: Split bindings place a focus on being lightweight for easier travel when touring/hiking.

Are splitboard bindings universal?

If a rider owns any factory-built splitboard that has inserts, he or she can mount their existing snowboard bindings to the included Voilé Slider Track and be in business. Almost any conventional snowboard binding on the market today is compatible with the Slider Track.

Does Salomon make splitboard bindings?

The Salomon Premiere comes as a package, with custom skins and pucks that suit a wide array of splitboard binding systems. It’s one of the easiest ways to get all the kit you need at once, although you do need to be fairly lofty to be suitable for its limited size range.

Do you need special bindings for Splitboarding?

What is splitboarding? Using a split snowboard to climb mountains and freeride down. Apart from the splitboard, you need special bindings for ascending, skins for grip and poles for balance.

Do you need splitboard pucks?

You will need a set of Spark Pucks or Spark Canted Pucks to attach your bindings to your factory splitboard. We also recommend getting the Ibex Crampons to help get you up steep or icy terrain.

Should a splitboard be longer?

A longer splitboard supports your body weight and that of your gear better than a shorter one for excellent flotation in soft snow. During ascents, the extra length provides better glide, thus better efficiency, when skinning.

Do you need special boots for a splitboard?

Splitboard-specific boots aren’t exactly an essential, either, as you’ll be just fine riding your resort boots in the backcountry, but they do make a big difference. A good splitboard boot should be comfortable during long touring days and stiff enough to respond to micro-movements on unforgiving terrain.

What kind of boots do you wear with a splitboard?

The Deeluxe XVe Speedlace boot, 32 Jones MTB Boot, and Burton Tourist are good examples of boots made for splitboarding. But there is no right or wrong answer here. You can basically splitboard in any boot; any good, stiff boot like the Burton Ion boot will also work.

Can you downhill ski on 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.

What are good binding brands?

The 7 Best Snowboard Bindings of 2020-2021

• Union Force & Trilogy Women’s.
• Burton Cartel X & Lexa X Women’s.
• Union Atlas.
• Arbor Hemlock.
• Bent Metal Transfer.
• Ride C8.
• Jones Mercury.

Which is the best splitboard binding on the market?

Spark R&D Tech Toes – ($160) Spark R&D year after year makes the most reliable, durable splitboard bindings on the market. What makes the Spark R&D Arc Pro Splitboard Bindings special is the weight, at only 1.23 lb per binding (557g) this the lightest soft boot splitboard binding on the market.

What kind of crampons do you use for splitboarding?

Crampons: Splitboard crampons are essentially metal spikes that mount to the underside of splitboard bindings and provide additional uphill traction in icy conditions or steep ascents. Puck system: A puck system allows snowboard bindings to be used for splitboarding, both in touring mode and downhill mode.

Do you need adapters for split board bindings?

But if conventional bindings with adapters are what get you out and climbing uphill, then go for it. Even though the vast majority of splitboarders choose one type of binding, a discussion about splitboard bindings would be incomplete without mentioning all the options.

What are the pros and cons of splitboarding?

The other side effect is that the splitboard ‘skis’ curved edge just doesn’t grip the side of a hill like a normal ski does, it has too much side cut and too short, therefore icy traverses can be ‘interesting’ lets say (less interesting than on snow shoes!) 3. Splitboards aren’t super light, they are heavier than a lightweight ski touring set up.