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Splitboard knowledge base.
Gear choices, safety, packing, and technique — everything you need beyond the board itself.
Choosing gear
How to Choose a Splitboard in 2025/26: The Complete Guide
Flex, shape, profile, width, terrain classification, and budget — everything that actually determines your choice. Based on data from all 326 boards on the market.
How to Choose Splitboard Skins: The Complete Guide
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.
How to Choose the Right Splitboard Bindings
Puck vs. pin systems, flex, touring efficiency, compatibility — and a comparison of every major binding brand currently on the market.
The Complete Guide to Splitboard Boots
What makes a boot splitboard-specific, how to balance warmth and walkability, and which boots work best for different touring styles.
Avalanche safety
Avalanche Beacons: The Lifeline of Every Splitboarder
How beacons work, what to look for when buying, and why the cheapest option is the wrong decision in avalanche terrain.
Touring
What to Pack for a Splitboard Tour – The Ultimate Backcountry Checklist
A complete packing list for a day tour or multi-day objective — gear, safety equipment, nutrition, and what people almost always forget.
Technical
Extruded vs Sintered Base — Which Do You Actually Need?
The real difference between base types, how it affects glide and maintenance, and when paying more for a sintered base is actually worth it.