Does Burton make Splitboards?

Does Burton make Splitboards?

Splitboards help you explore the backcountry and experience total freedom. Pair your splitboard with the Burton x G3 Splitboard Skins and the Hitchhiker Splitboard Binding and you’ll be good to go for the trek up and the ride down.

What is the point of a split board?

A splitboard is essentially a normal snowboard which splits into two halves. These halves become skis for travelling uphill, or touring. To enable the rider to walk uphill, adhesive-backed ‘skins’ are attached to the base of the skis to provide traction on the snow.

What is a snowboard split board?

Splitboard: A splitboard is a snowboard that has been split in half down the middle (lengthwise) so that each half can be used independently like a ski to tour uphill. A factory splitboard will have metal edges on all sides to improve edge hold while touring and integrated climbing skin attachments.

How do you split a splitboard?

To split your board, undo all clips and latches and pull the board apart with your hands by sliding one ski forward and one ski backward. Find the left and right ski: With your board split, you now have two skis. Before you go any further, it’s helpful to identify the left ski from the right.

Can you ski with a 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.

Can you use regular bindings on a Splitboard?

Yes, you can use your normal boots in a splitboard binding. Snowboarders who primarily splitboard usually have a vibram or high traction sole for climbing or hiking though, when you’re not in snowboard mode. Splitboarding is a damn good time—and a new way to experience the mountain.

Who invented the split board?

Brett Kobernik
The original splitboard was created in the early ’90s by Brett Kobernik and the founder of Voile. But that was in 1994, and now, more than two decades later, the world of snowboarding is finally getting a new piece of gear — the Convert bindings from Ross Snow Tech.

What kind of boots do you use for splitboard?

You can use your normal snowboard boots for splitboarding. A stiffer freeride style snowboard boot is recommended for better control and grip on icier slopes. The best option is a splitboard-specific snowboard boot.

What kind of bindings do I need for a splitboard?

Soft-boot bindings are what most splitboarders use. Staying true to traditional snowboard binding design, they look and perform a lot like regular snowboard bindings—they have similar ratcheting straps and highbacks, and they work with conventional, soft snowboard boots.

Why choose burburton splitboards?

Burton’s selection of splitboards will help you explore the hidden gems & high peaks like never before. Splitboards help you explore the backcountry and experience total freedom. Our splitboards feature a split-channel system, providing easy adjustability and superior strength on the mountain, allowing you to tweak until you have the perfect setup.

What kind of snowboards does Burton make?

Since day one, Burton has been built on boards. Explore the industry’s most diverse snowboard lineup for park, all-mountain, powder, splitboarding, and the backcountry. Expand your riding quiver with Burton’s deep selection of women’s, men’s, and kids’ snowboards. There’s a shape, bend, core, flex, for every rider and any type of terrain.

How do I get Started with splitboarding?

Practice your transitions. Don’t be the jerry who makes everyone wait because it’s the first time you’ve ever tried your new splitboard gear. Put your skins on; take them off. Put your splitboard bindings on; take them off. Make sure you understand how the tip clips work and the collapsible poles collapse.

What are splitboard skins and crampons?

Skins are removed at the top of the run and folded in half (to protect the glue) before being stowed for the ride back down. 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.