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161 to 166 (5cn) doesn’t seem like much of a difference to me, so I’m probably not the best person to make a recommendation.

6′, 185lbs everyday board is 170, big board is a 195. Making kick turns skinning the 195 is not very fun, but going down is amazing!

Functionally the system would work fine, but a smaller binding and lower high-back would be more confidence inspiring/comfortable. Apart from function, I’m not sure my body could handle more than a couple hours of packed snow runs, but powder would be no problem.

The fit of the Columbia boots isn’t perfect, but they work for now. I’m actually…[Read more]

Not sure why this won’t post – testing 1, 2…

@karkis Only pics are from instagram
It’s a cambered board and its pretty burly
I’ve been to Canuckistan once on business and was detained for hours by immigration officials who insisted that I’m a US fugitive – I was told not to come back until I can prove otherwise. Anyways theres nothing to prove, so no not coming back. Sucks because you have…[Read more]

Been a fantastic season so far!
First ride anywhere season we’ve had for a few years

Did a fun car door -to- car door yesterday in Big Cottonwood

Hey Neil

All splitboard builders follow the original hole pattern specification established by Voile

As a die hard Salomon trail shoe user I’ve been keen to try these. The price (like their trail runners) is indeed pretty high, so maybe after I wear out my K2 boots I’ll give them a try. Right now I’m exploring the viability of using my powsurf (hiking) boots for splitting as they have a much more open stride. Main obstacle is whether my sz Med…[Read more]

Hmmm? For carving groomers it’s probably rad, but from a splitboard perspective it appears mostly useless.

No Tech binding compatibility
No hinged ankle pivot (e.g. for reward stride), walk mode
Hard to imagine any of the existing splitboard hardboot toe bails fitting onto the fat toe-box

even removing the highbacks will not increase rearward stride with my boots.
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+1 ^This^

Yep, the only time I really engage the highbacks these days is on hard packed, narrow exits and thats primarily because I ride long boards and my non-powder riding skills are approaching 100% atrophy

My hallux (big toe) is right above the touring pin on my Sparc Arcs. This allows about 55° of forward pivot or climbing angle and is a natural feeling pivot point. (Med Arcs, Sz 9.5 K2 snowsurfers)

I’d definitely recommend you reposition your setup so you aren’t toeing-out on the top of the board when climbing uphill and/or putting undue…[Read more]

@scooby2 I will. Thanks again for sharing your build experiences & Andy’s url

Cheers!

@Scooby2 Figured I reply here (re: the Amplid thread)

I’m riding a 143 Shark Chuna (36cm nose) and its obviously lighter than my split. Actually its quite a bit lighter than the wooden snurfs built up in Logan. Its primarily bamboo. Very happy with the design and the ride, but I’d like to recreate it with lighter materials and construction, as…[Read more]

@Scooby2 thanks for the info and apologies for the thread jack Amplid.
I’ll reply in the “Whats it going to weigh” thread

@scooby2 enjoy reading about your board building. More curious than ever and wondering how light do think you could go on a powsurf (no inserts, no hardware)?

@taylor still hoping for good snow for a trip to the Henries.

Hope you both are getting some turns

Cheers!

Thanks Scooby! I have the Voile XLM. Cool that the ortovox shovels can can be converted into other tools. I really like the pro, as a replacement for the XLM. Def between that and the G3 (e.g. best price wins)

Hope you’ve been able to get out during the stretch since Thanksgiving. Much improved over our last season.

Thanks for the reply! The spadetech looks like it will solve the issue I’m dealing with. That snowclaw is good deal for a backup.

The prival shovel concept is cool, but if you notice in the photos its tiny.

Hope your season is providing, happy turns!