Spark R&D Archives - Engearment

Spark R&D Hardboot set up on Sean's Oz splitboard

Spark R&D Hardboot Setup Review

July 9, 2019

splitboarding, backcountry, climbing, Fitness, Gear Review, made in the USA, snowboarding, Spark R&D

Spark R&D Hardboot Setup Review Evan Green and Aaron Rose Hardboot setups (using AT ski boots for backcountry snowboarding) were once an obscure corner of the niche sport of splitboarding, relegated to ...

Front Range Splitfest – Colorado’s Newest Backcountry Splitboard Festival

Sean Sewell

March 15, 2019

splitboarding, Avalanche Safety, backcountry, education, Events, Fitwell, Gear Review, Karakoram, Never Summer Snowboards, Spark R&D

Front Range Splitfest - Colorado's Newest Backcountry Splitboard Festival Front Range Splitfest April 4-7 Front Range Splitfest is all about backcountry brands coming together to support backcountry safety...

Spark R&D Tip & Tail Clips – Keep Your Splitboard Together

Sean Sewell

February 15, 2019

Spark R&D, backcountry, Gear Review, made in the USA, splitboarding

Spark R&D Tip & Tail Clips - Keep Your Splitboard Together If you are a splitboarder, then you have probably dealt with your board getting a little sloppy after time. The board halves tend to separate...

Spark R&D Women’s Surge Splitboard Binding – Alex’s Favorite

Sean Sewell

February 12, 2019

Spark R&D, backcountry, Gear Review, made in the USA, splitboarding

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Spark R&D Women's Surge Splitboard Binding - Alex's Favorite Gear, our favorite pieces are those that we barely remember is doing a job for us because they do it so well. If you are anything like me th...

Gear Search – Find the Best Price on the Gear you Want

Sean Sewell

November 12, 2018

Use this search window to find YOUR gear at the BEST price! We do the hard work for you. We search the internet to find you the best price on your next gear purchase. It is simple, just type in the gear you ...

Spark R&D Surge Splitboard Bindings and Whammy Bar

Sean Sewell

September 5, 2018

Spark R&D, Splitboard, splitboarding

The Surge splitboard binding is the top dog of the Spark R&D lineup. It is the culmination of 10 years of innovation from Spark R&D, and we feel it is the best overall splitboard binding out there. Ther...

Splitboard Binding Comparo Redux – Spark vs Karakoram 2016-2017

Sean Sewell

September 5, 2018

splitboarding, backcountry, Karakoram, made in the USA, Spark R&D, Splitboard

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It’s that time of year again when we compare the 2 main splitboard bindings - Spark R&D and Karakoram. Both bindings have a lot going for them. Both are handmade in the USA and both work well for your split...

Spark R&D Pillow Line Straps

Sean Sewell

September 5, 2018

backcountry, Spark R&D, Splitboard, splitboarding, Uncategorized

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Spark R&D has broken the mold, so to speak, with creating their own Pillow Line straps for the Arc and Surge splitboard bindings. What makes these ankle and toe straps so amazing? Why would Spark want to ma...

Spark R&D Pro Surge Splitboard Bindings – Lighter and Stronger!

Sean Sewell

September 5, 2018

Avalanche Safety, backcountry, Gear Review, Spark R&D, Splitboard, splitboarding

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Spark R&D Pro Surge Splitboard Bindings - Lighter and Stronger! The Spark R&D team examined the already solid Surge and Arc splitboard bindings to see how they could improve them. From a hig...