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  • Never Summer Swift Split

    Never Summer Swift Split

    The Never Summer Swift Split is a splitboard built for powder. Optimised for deep snow and open faces, it prioritises float and edge-free riding over resort versatility.

    Who is the Never Summer Swift Split for?

    The Swift Split is best suited for advanced riders weighing 73-95 kg. It rides best in powder, freeride, surf-inspired, for splitboarders who want one board that handles these conditions.

    Construction & specs

    • Shape: Directional
    • Profile: Fusion Rocker Camber
    • Base: Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 Base
    • Flex: 7/10 (medium-stiff)
    • Sizes: 157cm · 162cm · 167cm
    • Rider weight: size dependent — see size guide below

    Available Sizes

    Size Best suited for
    157cm Average height, versatile all-rounder
    162cm Taller riders, more stability and float
    167cm 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

    The directional outline combined with a full camber produces predictable, confidence-inspiring turn initiation across deep snow and variable backcountry conditions. At flex 7, 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.

    Verdict: Never Summer Swift Split

    The Never Summer Swift Split 157cm is NS’s powder-focused touring board — flex 7, directional, with a shape that prioritises float and smooth powder riding over all-mountain versatility. For riders 62–82 kg who tour specifically for deep snow and want NS’s Colorado construction behind the choice.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What skill level is the Never Summer Swift Split for?

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

    What rider weight suits the Never Summer Swift Split?

    The mid size targets riders of 73-95 kg. Across all sizes the Swift Split covers 64-95 kg — choose the size that matches your weight.

    What terrain suits the Never Summer Swift Split?

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

  • Never Summer Lady West Split

    Never Summer Lady West Split

    The Never Summer Lady West 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 Lady West Split for?

    The Lady West Split is best suited for advanced riders weighing 50-73 kg. It rides best in freeride, touring, for splitboarders who want one board that handles these conditions.

    Construction & specs

    • Shape: Directional
    • Profile: Fusion Rocker Camber
    • Base: Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 Base
    • Flex: 7/10 (medium-stiff)
    • Sizes: 149cm · 151cm
    • Rider weight: size dependent — see size guide below

    Available Sizes

    Size Best suited for
    149cm Shorter riders, playful feel, tight terrain
    151cm Shorter riders, playful feel, tight terrain

    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 a wide range of backcountry conditions. At flex 7, 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.

    Verdict: Never Summer Lady West Split

    The Lady West Split 149cm is Never Summer’s women’s all-mountain entry — flex 7, slightly stiffer than the Epik, and tuned for women riders 50–65 kg who want confident edge hold without sacrificing touring efficiency. NS’s Colorado build quality stands out at this price point.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What skill level is the Never Summer Lady West Split for?

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

    What rider weight suits the Never Summer Lady West Split?

    The mid size targets riders of 50-73 kg. Across all sizes the Lady West Split covers 45-73 kg — choose the size that matches your weight.

    What terrain suits the Never Summer Lady West Split?

    Freeride and touring sessions. For pure powder days or competitive alpinism there are more specialized options, but as an all-rounder the Lady West Split scores well.

  • Never Summer Proto Split

    Never Summer Proto Split

    The Never Summer Proto 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 Proto Split for?

    The Proto Split is best suited for advanced riders weighing 77-100 kg. It rides best in freeride, touring, for splitboarders who want one board that handles these conditions.

    Construction & specs

    • Shape: Directional Twin
    • Profile: Shockwave Rocker Camber
    • Base: Durasurf XT Sintered 5501 Base
    • Flex: 8/10 (stiff)
    • Sizes: 157cm · 160cm · 163cm · 164cm Wide
    • Rider weight: size dependent — see size guide below

    Available Sizes

    Size Best suited for
    157cm Average height, versatile all-rounder
    160cm Taller riders, more stability and float
    163cm 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

    This board is designed for the rijder that overal a speeltuin ziet, with a focus op freestyle-georiënteerd freeriden. Thanks to het Triple Camber profile has the Proto Split drie zones of camber that zorgen voor a waanzinnige edge grip, wat vooral tijdens de climb on the vellen a enorm advantage is. De flex is perfect gebalanceerd: stiff genoeg voor stability op tempo, maar playful genoeg voor natuurlijke hits and landingen in powder. The construction is equipped with the WooBoo Core (a mix of hout and bamboe) voor a unique pop and demping. This board is de ultieme “do-it-all” splitboard for riders that geen concessies willen doen between technische beklimmingen and creatieve descents.

    Verdict: Never Summer Proto Split

    The Never Summer Proto Split 157cm is NS’s aggressive backcountry board — flex 8, directional, and built for riders who want a stiff, powerful platform for demanding terrain. Colorado construction means consistent quality. At 157cm it’s the short, precise option for technical riders 65–82 kg.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What skill level is the Never Summer Proto Split for?

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

    What rider weight suits the Never Summer Proto Split?

    The mid size targets riders of 77-100 kg. Across all sizes the Proto Split covers 64-100 kg — choose the size that matches your weight.

    What terrain suits the Never Summer Proto Split?

    Freeride and touring sessions. For pure powder days or competitive alpinism there are more specialized options, but as an all-rounder the Proto Split scores well.

  • 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.