Splitboarding – Twenty Years of Evolution in Split Tech by Aaron Rose Prior to the 1990’s, splitboarding was more of a concept than a reality with people pushing heavy duty prototypes into the backcountry on a trial and error basis. In the words of split pioneer Brett “Cowboy” Kobernik’s, splitboarding experienced a “slow progression” and took time to catch on
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Disrupting SplitTech with the Disruptive Splitboard Boot Aaron Rose of Engearment interviews Hampus Cederholm and Christophe “Tal” Etallaz on the Disruptive Splitboard Boot and how they are changing the hardboot game. ENGEARMENT: In Fall of 2021, newly formed Key Equipment out of France announced the arrival of their new splitboard boot, the Disruptive. Created by Hampus Cederholm (of Furberg Snowboards)
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Phantom Splitboarding Slipper, Phantom M6 Binding Review – Awesome Hard Boot Splitboarding Set Up Phantom Splitboarding Setup – Phantom Slipper, Phantom M6 Binding, all the hardware (and how they work) for hard boot splitboarding are covered in this review. Colorado made and built to take splitboarding to the next level. Phantom Splitboarding Phantom Splitboarding started with the idea of
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Never Summer Proto FS Splitboard – Great Camber to Enjoy the Alpine The new Never Summer Proto FS Splitboard is a climbing powerhouse that can handle the steeps of the alpine, thanks to its tried and true camber profile. Never Summer Proto FS Splitboard I have been a fan of Never Summer for the last two decades, and this is
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Jack Wolfskin JWP Hybrid Jacket – Comfortable and Warm for Winter The Jack Wolfskin JWP Hybrid Jacket is a really nice midweight down jacket for stop-and-go activities. I used it for splitboarding in single-degree temps, playing with our dogs in the snow, and training people at our gym in the outside. Jack Wolfskin JWP Hybrid Jacket Again, Jack Wolfkin impressed
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Patagonia DAS Light Hoody – Best Belay Jacket for Moderately Cold Temps Drew Thayer Patagonia DAS Light Hoody is the “Micro Puff for climbers”: a minimalist, wind-proof belay jacket designed for rock climbing in moderately cold conditions. Patagonia DAS Light Hoody Review This is the jacket that I wanted the Micro Puff to be for climbing. I started bringing my
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