Merk: Amplid

The Amplid Surf Shuttle is a splitboard built for powder freeride. A dedicated backcountry tool built to perform where lifts don’t go and the snowpack does the work.

Who is the Amplid Surf Shuttle for?

The Surf Shuttle is best suited for advanced to expert riders weighing 75-100 kg. It rides best in powder, freeride, tree runs, for splitboarders who want one board that handles these conditions.

Construction & specs

• Shape: Fishtail Directional
• Profile: Cruise Camber (camber with lichte rise in nose)
• Base: Sintered 7 HD Base
• Flex: 6/10 (medium)
• Sizes: 161cm
• Rider weight: size dependent — see size guide below

Available Sizes

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.

Available Sizes

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 directional outline combined with a full camber produces predictable, confidence-inspiring turn initiation across deep snow and variable backcountry conditions. At flex 6, this board balances edge hold and forgiveness — responsive enough for demanding terrain without punishing imperfect technique. The construction keeps the board responsive underfoot without adding unnecessary swing weight for the way up.

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Verdict: Amplid Surf Shuttle

The Amplid Surf Pistol Split is Amplid’s most radical shape — a snowsurf board that prioritizes surfing sensation over everything else. Wide, short, and with a pronounced swallowtail, it generates float and pivot in a way that feels genuinely surf-like on powder days. Compared to the Freequencer, the Surf Pistol is far more specialized and demands confidence in the backcountry. Buy the Amplid Surf Pistol Split if you’re an experienced backcountry rider drawn to snowsurf aesthetics and want the ultimate soft-snow experience from Amplid. Skip it if this would be your primary board — the specialized shape needs deep snow to perform at its best.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What skill level is the Amplid Surf Shuttle for?

advanced to expert. Beginners can ride it but won’t fully benefit from the responsiveness and flex this board offers.

What rider weight suits the Amplid Surf Shuttle?

The mid size targets riders of 75-100 kg. Across all sizes the Surf Shuttle covers 65-100 kg — choose the size that matches your weight.

What terrain suits the Amplid Surf Shuttle?

Powder and freeride, bosritten. For pure powder days or competitive alpinism there are more specialized options, but as an all-rounder the Surf Shuttle scores well.

The Amplid Kodama is a powder-specialist splitboard built for tight tree lines and deep backcountry forests. Its name translates from Japanese as “the spirit living in the forest” — and the board delivers on that promise. With a wide nose, tapered tail, and swallow-tail finish, it generates cork-like float in deep snow while staying nimble enough for quick direction changes between trees.

Key Specs — 156 cm

Shape & Geometry

Tapered Directional shape with a setback stance (30 mm back) and significantly wider nose than tail (312 mm vs 296 mm). The result is built-in float without needing to ride fully setback — the board does the work for you. The swallow tail lets the tail sink just enough to lift the nose in deep snow, and allows quick edge-to-edge changes in tight terrain.

Directional Cruise Camber sits between traditional camber and full rocker. You get precise edge hold on hardpack approaches, combined with improved float in soft snow. The early rise at the tip prevents tip-diving in deep powder.

Construction

• Omni Core — superlight wood core, industry-tested and refined over many seasons
• Biaxial Glass — lightweight construction with a playful, responsive feel
• Extruded Base — near-sintered glide properties, rarely needs waxing
• Bolted Tip Clips — replaceable in the field without tools
• Skin Holes — fastest skin attachment available, standard on all Amplid splits
• Impact Pads — multidirectional glass in binding area for durability
• Split Tune — edges blunted outside effective edge to reduce topsheet chipping

Riding Ratings (Amplid)

Who Is It For?

The Kodama is for intermediate-to-expert backcountry riders who spend the majority of their days in powder and forested terrain. It is not an all-mountain board — on hardpack, firmer conditions, or groomed approaches it feels like overkill. But the moment you hit waist-deep snow in the trees, the Kodama becomes one of the most fun boards in the database. The swallow tail and wide nose combination is difficult to find at this price point.

Rider weight range 55–95 kg covers most adult riders well. At 3.35 kg it’s not ultralight, but the construction holds up to heavy use in rocky terrain.

Verdict

If your ideal splitboard day is touring into dense forest and surfing powder between tight trees, the Kodama is purpose-built for exactly that. The swallow tail gives it a character that’s hard to find in other boards in the database — playful, floaty, and quick in confined spaces. The flex 6/10 keeps it accessible without being boring. Best-in-class for forest/powder specialist use.