2020-2021 Spark R&D Women’s Arc Pro Splitboard Binding
We’re big fans of the Spark R&D Surge Pro, but what about the lighter, surfier version? Check out our review of the Women’s Arc Pro Splitboard Binding.
Snowboards
2019-2020 Venture Carbon Storm Splitboard
Venture designed their Carbon Storm splitboard to handle everything from tight tree lines to big, open faces. While we often hear things like that, we don’t think Venture’s claims are far off. The Carbon Storm is a very versatile, approachable splitboard for the masses — check out our full review.
2019-2020 Spark R&D Women’s Surge Pro Splitboard Binding
Spark recently released women’s versions of their “Pro” line of splitboard bindings, and after spending much of last season on the Women’s Surge Pro, it received our “Best Of” award. Check out our full review to see why.
2019-2020 Amplid Snommelier
As part of Amplid’s “Future Shapes” collection, their Snommelier is designed to “create a unique personality” on snow. And after spending a lot of time on this big-mountain gun, we’d say that Amplid’s claims are pretty spot-on. Check out our full review for more.
2019-2020 Weston Riva
After spending 30 days on it, the Weston Riva has proven to be an intuitive, stable, and surprisingly versatile powder-oriented board. Check out our full review.
2019-2020 Amplid Creamer
If you’re someone who loves riding hard and fast through nasty conditions and who wants an exceptionally damp and stable board to keep up with you, the new Amplid Creamer is worth a look. Check out our full review.
2019-2020 Jones Ultra Mountain Twin
The Jones Ultra Mountain Twin takes a freestyle shape and combines it with their stiff, carbon-laden “Ultra” construction. The result? One of the better freestyle boards we’ve used for aggressive, hard-charging riders. Check out our full review.
2019-2020 Amplid Millisurf
The extremely lightweight, powder-oriented Amplid Millisurf splitboard won a “Best Of” award in our Winter Buyer’s Guide this year, and you can now check out our full review to see why.
2018-2019 Rossignol Krypto
Rossignol says the Krypto is based on their big-mountain charger, the XV. So just how burly is the Krypto, and could it also work for more playful and less aggressive riders? Check out our full review.
Black Diamond Expedition 3 Ski Poles
After using it for more than 50 days, Black Diamond’s Expedition 3 pole has proven to be a reliable piece of equipment that’s worth a look for splitboarders, skiers, or anyone who wants a packable and durable pole for year-round use.
2018-2019 Never Summer Swift Split
We’ve recently seen an increasing number of surf-inspired boards hit the market, but the Never Summer Swift Split stands out as a splitboard that’s not only surfy, but that’s also stable enough for riding fast and dropping cliffs.
2018-2019 Spark R&D Surge Pro Splitboard Binding
We’re big fans of Spark R&D’s simple and reliable splitboard bindings, and they just released an even lighter version of their Surge binding. So what, if any, compromises are made by going with the new, lighter Surge Pro?
2018-2019 Rossignol Angus
After over 60 days on it, we’ve come to really like Rossignol’s all-mountain twin, the Angus, and think it could make for a capable 1-board quiver.
DPS Phantom Permanent Base Glide Treatment
We’ve now had 4 reviewers on DPS’ new permanent base glide treatment, Phantom, so it’s time for an update.
2018-2019 Union Ultra FC Snowboard Binding
The Union Ultra FC is one of the highest performing, most responsive snowboard bindings we’ve ever used. Check out our review.
2018-2019 K2 Ender Snowboard Boot
We’ve been very impressed by K2’s Ender snowboard boot, and would recommend it to a wide variety of riders.
2017-2018 Prior Brandywine Split XTC
The Prior Brandywine Split XTC provides an impressive blend of low weight, playfulness, and strong downhill performance across a wide range of conditions.
2018-2019 K2 Cool Bean
If you’re looking for a dedicated board for the deepest days, K2’s short and stubby Cool Bean is a surfy, playful option that provides a unique feel in soft snow and deep snow.
2018-2019 Rossignol XV Sushi LF
While it’s not the hard charger you’d expect from Xavier De La Rue, the new XV Sushi LF is a very fun board that could change the way you approach the mountain.
Peter Bauer on the Past, Present, & Future of Snowboarding (Ep.55)
We talk to Peter Bauer (4-time world champ, freeriding pioneer, and co-founder of Amplid) about the history and culture of snowboarding, its inextricable ties to skiing, and the current health of the sport.