Never Summer Epik Split
The Never Summer Epik Split is a splitboard built for all-mountain. Handles the full range of backcountry conditions — from groomed skin tracks to variable off-piste descents.
Who is the Never Summer Epik Split for?
The Epik Split is best suited for advanced riders weighing 77-100 kg. It rides best in touring, all-mountain, for splitboarders who want one board that handles these conditions.
Construction & specs
- Shape: Directional
- Profile: Rocker Camber
- Base: Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 Base
- Flex: 6/10 (medium)
- Sizes: 156cm · 160cm · 164cm · 165cm Wide
- Rider weight: size dependent — see size guide below
Available Sizes
| Size | Best suited for |
|---|---|
| 156cm | Average height, versatile all-rounder |
| 160cm | Taller riders, more stability and float |
| 164cm | Taller riders, more stability and float |
| 165cm Wide | Tall or heavier riders, maximum float and drive |
Choose a smaller size for a more playful, manoeuvrable feel in tight terrain. Go larger for more float in deep snow and higher-speed stability on longer descents.
Ride Feel
This board is designed als a robust all-mountain workhorse that geen terrein schuwt. Het features a specific Shock Wave Rocker Camber profile, which provides a enorme hoeveelheid pop and stability door de verlengde cambersecties, while de rocker tussen de voeten zorgt for agility and float. The Power Core is reinforced with carbon to verhogen de torsiestijfheid, wat cruciaal is for control in technisch terrein and op ijzige traverses. such as all Never Summer boards the Epik is also equipped with a extremely durable topsheet and a snelle, low-maintenance base. Het is a reliable instrument for the serieuze tourer that a board wil that for years of meegaat in the meest uitdagende omstandigheden.
Verdict: Never Summer Epik Split
The Never Summer Epik Split 156cm is NS’s most accessible touring board — flex 6, all-mountain, and built on Never Summer’s proven Rocker-Camber-Rocker profile. NS constructs boards in Colorado, which matters for quality consistency. The Epik suits riders 60–80 kg who want a versatile first splitboard from a brand with real manufacturing credibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is the Never Summer Epik Split for?
advanced. Beginners can ride it but won’t fully benefit from the responsiveness and flex this board offers.
What rider weight suits the Never Summer Epik Split?
The mid size targets riders of 77-100 kg. Across all sizes the Epik Split covers 63-100 kg — choose the size that matches your weight.
What terrain suits the Never Summer Epik Split?
Touring and all-mountain. For pure powder days or competitive alpinism there are more specialized options, but as an all-rounder the Epik Split scores well.