Updated for the 24/25 season
The United Shapes Covert Split is a splitboard built for freeride. The United Shapes Covert Split is a freeride-split uit Californische expat-shaper United Shapes, built op a directional camber-shape with relatief stiff flex and traditional construction.
Who is the United Shapes Covert Split for?
The Covert Split is best suited for advanced riders weighing 70-95 kg. It rides best in carving, technical terrain, touring, for splitboarders who want one board that handles these conditions.
Construction & specs
- Shape: Directional
- Profile: Classic Camber
- Base: Sintered 4000
- Flex: 7/10 (medium-stiff)
- Sizes: 152cm · 158cm · 161cm Wide · 164cm Wide
- Rider weight: size dependent — see size guide below
Available Sizes
| Size | Best suited for |
|---|---|
| 152cm | Average height, versatile all-rounder |
| 158cm | Average height, versatile all-rounder |
| 161cm Wide | Taller riders, more stability and float |
| 164cm Wide | Taller riders, more stability and float |
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
the board is gepositioneerd als ‘big-mountain doe-alles’ — niet de lichtste, maar stabiel op speed and with voldoende edge-hold for harde steep lines. for rijders that de niche-brands opzoeken and a betaalbaarder alternatief willen for de premium Cardiff/Venture-categorie.
Verdict: United Shapes Covert Split
The United Shapes Covert Split 152cm is from a small-batch Austrian brand making genuinely thoughtful backcountry shapes. Flex 7, freeride-focused, and directional — built for riders 58–75 kg who want a board from a brand that thinks carefully about where and how it’s ridden. United Shapes has a strong reputation among serious European backcountry riders.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is the United Shapes Covert Split for?
Ervaren. Beginners can ride it but won’t fully benefit from the responsiveness and flex this board offers.
What rider weight suits the United Shapes Covert Split?
The mid size targets riders of 70-95 kg. Across all sizes the Covert Split covers 50-110 kg — choose the size that matches your weight.
What terrain suits the United Shapes Covert Split?
Carving and technisch terrein, touring sessions. For pure powder days or competitive alpinism there are more specialized options, but as an all-rounder the Covert Split scores well.
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