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Snowboarders: Anyone evere ride a split board?
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:09 am
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:09 am
Moving up to Montana in a few weeks and have been doing a little research on all the off-piece trails they got. Apparently they have developed split boards that allow snowboarders to access all the same terrains as skiers.
Anyone ever used them? How difficult is it to hike in them but more. Important, do they feel extremely different when you're riding them? Any tips or advice would be very welcomed!
Anyone ever used them? How difficult is it to hike in them but more. Important, do they feel extremely different when you're riding them? Any tips or advice would be very welcomed!
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Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:10 am to FootballNostradamus
That just doesn't seem like it would feel right
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:12 am to FootballNostradamus
So like... Skis ?
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:15 am to FootballNostradamus
quote:Not to be that guy, but back country riding is called "off-piste".
off-piece
Unfortunately, I've never been, but I can definitely see how the split boards would be helpful.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:22 am to Grit-Eating Shin
Split boards are fine. Like any backcountry equipment that isn't specific for downhill, you may lose something, but I know a few guys that use them and like it. Just being able to hike is huge.
That said, if you've skied, you'd be better served getting a good touring setup and go that route.
That said, if you've skied, you'd be better served getting a good touring setup and go that route.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:23 am to Grit-Eating Shin
quote:
Not to be that guy, but back country riding is called "off-piste".
Yea, gotta love autocorrect.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:23 am to FootballNostradamus
I watched a documentary on split boarders a few weeks ago. Looks awesome. Early in the evolution of the split board they had problems with materials and the boards weren't structurally sound when placed under extreme areas. As the Materials evolved, the boards got stronger and stronger. I'd definitely look into it if I didn't live in Baton fricking Rouge.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:28 am to ULSU
quote:
Posted by ULSU Split boards are fine. Like any backcountry equipment that isn't specific for downhill, you may lose something, but I know a few guys that use them and like it. Just being able to hike is huge.
Do they use them exclusively for backcountry or for anything? I'm going to buy a board, but I can't afford two different boards. I plan on going backcountry as much as I can so if the split boards ride like a regular board then I'll get it and just use it for everything.
quote:
That said, if you've skied, you'd be better served getting a good touring setup and go that route.
Can you elaborate? Not sure what you're getting at?
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:30 am to Grit-Eating Shin
Split boards are a bit of a compromise but I like them. I have used one all over the crested butte area. A guy in skis with skins will climb faster then you but you can keep up. Once at the top the board is good enough for a fun ride down. That's where the compromise comes in. Performance is fine though and you will like the ride enough. Your only other option is a pair of snowshoes and carry you're normal board on your back if going off piste.
If I was living in Colorado and going to do a lot of resort boarding with a little off piste then I would just use my normal board with snowshoes because that's the best performance.
If I was living in Montana with less reaort style boarding and more off piste then a split board is a great investment. You can always rent to try out a split board on your own also.
Lastly, if going off piste take some avalanche safety classes and find a group to go with. It's the only way to be safe out there. I lost a few friends while in Colorado due to them going back country with not enough back country skills. Take it upon yourself to learn how to be safe.
If I was living in Colorado and going to do a lot of resort boarding with a little off piste then I would just use my normal board with snowshoes because that's the best performance.
If I was living in Montana with less reaort style boarding and more off piste then a split board is a great investment. You can always rent to try out a split board on your own also.
Lastly, if going off piste take some avalanche safety classes and find a group to go with. It's the only way to be safe out there. I lost a few friends while in Colorado due to them going back country with not enough back country skills. Take it upon yourself to learn how to be safe.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:34 am to FootballNostradamus
quote:
Do they use them exclusively for backcountry or for anything? I'm going to buy a board, but I can't afford two different boards. I plan on going backcountry as much as I can so if the split boards ride like a regular board then I'll get it and just use it for everything.
I would only want to use one for back country. I would buy a normal board because you know you will use it a lot and look at renting when going back country.
I wouldn't buy anything until you have tested it out. No sense in getting stuck with something that doesn't work for you if you are on a budget.
Keep in mind you can ride the ski resort any day of the week. You should only be going off piste when conditions are right. That might play A role in how much you go off piste.
You'd be surprised on un patrolled land what kind of mundane hills can cause an avalanche that would kill you.
This post was edited on 7/15/14 at 9:41 am
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:41 am to FootballNostradamus
quote:
I plan on going backcountry as much as I can so if the split boards ride like a regular board then I'll get it and just use it for everything.
You can probably use it for everything, but I'd guess you'd sacrifice performance.
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Can you elaborate? Not sure what you're getting at?
What I am getting at is that you should ski because snowboarding sucks and no one likes to be held back by slow arse snowboarders
j/k
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:42 am to FootballNostradamus
quote:
Anyone evere ride a split board?
So that's what they're calling sex with LLOTOT's nowadays...
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:51 am to ULSU
quote:
What I am getting at is that you should ski because snowboarding sucks and no one likes to be held back by slow arse snowboarders
Touche
Posted on 7/15/14 at 10:04 am to FootballNostradamus
A couple buddies I go BC with have them, some snowshoe up instead. I have 2 BC ski setups and skins, so I don't have to worry about it.
Make sure you take a 3 day avy level 1 class before you go and have the essential avy gear with you when you do. If nobody in your group has been educated and trained to move through avy terrain safely, you're not going to have a good time.
Make sure you take a 3 day avy level 1 class before you go and have the essential avy gear with you when you do. If nobody in your group has been educated and trained to move through avy terrain safely, you're not going to have a good time.
This post was edited on 7/15/14 at 10:11 am
Posted on 7/15/14 at 10:07 am to PoppaD
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You'd be surprised on un patrolled land what kind of mundane hills can cause an avalanche that would kill you.
People get killed in Vail's sidecountry pretty much every season, specifically in the east chutes. As well as Loveland's sidecountry around the pass.
ETA: It's only around 30-35 degree slope where you start getting getting into avalanche terrain. 35-45 is prime avy terrain.
This post was edited on 7/15/14 at 10:16 am
Posted on 7/15/14 at 10:15 am to FootballNostradamus
Snowboarders are dirty, filthy hippies.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 10:25 am to LT
CAIC's stats for Colorado. This last season 27 people were caught in an avy, 11 of them buried, 8 of them killed. Your chances of survival if buried are slim to none, even with a beacon. Your friends better be quick and efficient trying to search for your signal, which comes from training and practice. If you've been buried for 10 minutes or more, county sheriff's search and rescue will likely be doing body recovery for your family.
CAIC
CAIC
This post was edited on 7/15/14 at 10:27 am
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