Splitboard knowledge base.

Forget the chin rule — sizing starts with your riding weight. How to read weight ranges, when to size down, and when you actually need a wide.

What makes a boot splitboard-specific, how to balance warmth and walkability, and which boots work best for different touring styles.

Puck vs. pin systems, flex, touring efficiency, compatibility — and a comparison of every major binding brand currently on the market.

Mohair vs nylon, tip and tail attachments, sizing, adhesive care, and an honest breakdown of the major brands — Pomoca, Black Diamond, G3, Kohla, and Dynafit.

Flex, shape, profile, width, terrain classification, and budget — everything that actually determines your choice. Based on data from every board in our database.

Spark R&D vs. Karakoram vs. Voilé — hard vs. soft interfaces, tourability and stiffness, and how to match bindings to your riding.

The beacon that talks you through the rescue. How the Ortovox Diract Voice works, plus a plain-English walkthrough of using it when it counts.

There’s a budget option — but ‘cheapest’ isn’t ‘good enough.’ The entry-level Arva EVO4 and an honest look at what you give up: narrower search strip, slower multiple-burial handling, no updates.

Most riders don’t need the flagship and shouldn’t settle for the cheapest. Why the Mammut Barryvox 2 hits the sweet spot — plus the rule that beats any beacon: training first.

The danger scale, avalanche problems and aspect diagrams — how to actually use the bulletin, and what it can never tell you.

How beacons work, what to look for when buying, and why the cheapest option is the wrong decision in avalanche terrain.

Glide instead of stepping, flat-foot grip, smart riser use and the kick turn that actually works — the fundamentals that save energy on every tour.

Ride-to-tour and tour-to-ride in a practiced routine — save 5–10 minutes per lap, keep your skins dry and your fingers warm.

A complete packing list for a day tour or multi-day objective — gear, safety equipment, nutrition, and what people almost always forget.

Four extra edges, pucks, straps and glue that all want attention — the routine that keeps your setup fast and reliable, from weekly to summer storage.

What each profile really does for edge hold, float and skinning grip — and how to pick the right one for your snow.

The real difference between base types, how it affects glide and maintenance, and when paying more for a sintered base is actually worth it.