Gear

Grassroots Powdersurfing introduces their 2016-17 "Classic" and "Transformer" Split-surfer models. The "Classic" allows for several binding options during the skin up and binding free riding during the...

After years of marketing jargon and hype, it seems that riders have become more cautious or dismissive when it comes to new "tech." Especially when these new “tech” pieces demand a large chunk of your...

Ian Tarbox-Recon Line Review The snowsports industry saw some very cool new waves for the 2015/2016 winter season. One of these swells was the rise of touring-specific outerwear. Patagonia dropped the...

When I heard Justin Ibarra was excited about the new outerwear he was rocking, I was interested to hear what it was and how it was performing. I wasn't expecting to hear he was wearing Ortovox outerwear...

Fitwell boots shook the splitboard world when it introduced the Backcountry Boot. The handbuilt, highly durable, technical splitboarding boot, became one of the go-to boots for riders who needed a boot they...

"There's a way to do it better - Find it." -Thomas Edison When TREW was getting feedback that their gear was, "Too heavy, too beefy, and not breathable enough." they set out to find a better way to meet...

While not everyone needs to carry a rope kit, Petzl realized that those who should have carried one, often left it behind due to weight. Petzl's designers went to work on developing an ultra lightweight and...

It's no secret that the outerwear needs of backcountry enthusiasts is much different than what is offered by typical outerwear. Splitboarder's are always searching for that holy grail where breathability,...

Gone are the days of having to skin without tail clips or having to install your own. New for the 15/16 season, Voilé skins now include tail clips which utilize their tried and true Voilé straps. While you...

For the second season, Jones Snowboards is offering their Mohair splitboard skins. Last season's skins sported 100% Mohair while this season's feature 70% Mohair and 30% Synthetic Nylon fibers. New to the...

Burton teamed up with Will Ritter, from Spark R&D , to develop a boot for splitboarding. These efforts created multiple prototypes, which were revised until the Burton Tourist was born. The Tourist, was...

The folks over at G3 have made some revisions to their Alpinist Splitboard Skins for the 2015/2016 season. G3's two models, the Alpinist and Alpinist High Traction will remain virtually unchanged in terms of...

Without a doubt, buying a splitboard is a big investment. Because it's such a large investment, many riders spend their time geekin out on specs, asking questions, and listening to people's opinions. After all...

Okay Ladies, you've been hearing about this super, mega, Godzilla El Nino that may, or may not hit some part of the world this season. While the weather men and women talk in circles of uncertainty, we are...

Fitwell, the Italian handmade boot maker that introduced the Backcountry boot is set to introduce the Freeride boot to their lineup this season. The Freeride will maintain the same exceptional build quality...

Tired of foot pain and numb feet from your straps? The Karakoram AirForm ankle strap conforms to your boot with independent compression pods eliminating pressure points and allowing for pinch-point free flex....

Phantom splitboard bindings is now accepting orders for the 15/16 season (order form.) This will be the last season for creating your own custom colored bindings so now's the time to jump on it. Bindings will...