Gear for a split? - Snowboarding Forum

AdamBQ · 02-17-2012, 09:34 PM

Ok, so Ive got all my avy gear, I've got my AST 1 scheduled in 3 weeks, so now I need a split. Even got a smoking deal on some poles.

For some reason I am still a bit confused but the hardware required and have some questions.

If I split my board, or buy a split without gear, all I need to buy is a Voile Universal kit right? (Voile Universal Splitboard Interface from Backcountry.com), and some skins of course.

If so does that mean I could do something like this : Rome Whiteroom Split Snowboard from Backcountry.com , combined with the universal kit and get a full split for under $700?

From there I can just use all my regular gear right? I understand there are split-specific bindings that make a big difference, but i think I will hold off for a bit on those.

linvillegorge · 02-17-2012, 09:47 PM

You'd need skins with that Rome too.

I know they say this: "—all you need is a universal splitboard hardware kit and some bindings." But, if you look over on the right side, you'll also see this: "Skins Included: no"

Online product descriptions can be a little confusing to downright misleading. I'd put this one pretty close to being the latter. Always look for the detailed description of exactly what is included.

AdamBQ · 02-17-2012, 09:49 PM

Yeah, I actually went back and added in skins to the list. I was well aware of those, but just forgot.
Can I go with the Voile "Light Rail" System if its a factory split? That saves me $70

AdamBQ · 02-18-2012, 08:11 PM

So either would work? If the Light Rail system is better, why is it cheaper?

AdamBQ · 02-26-2012, 07:40 PM

I currently ride a Raptor X with a waist of 26.8 and I am thinking of a Venture Zephyr NOT wide, but the waist is still 26. Will this be alright with L/XL bindings?
Im thinking that that 0.8 cm combined with being a bit higher up on the bindings should be fine, but would like some confirmation before I bite the bullet?

02-17-2012, 09:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
AdamBQ Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 266	Gear for a split? Ok, so Ive got all my avy gear, I've got my AST 1 scheduled in 3 weeks, so now I need a split. Even got a smoking deal on some poles. For some reason I am still a bit confused but the hardware required and have some questions. If I split my board, or buy a split without gear, all I need to buy is a Voile Universal kit right? (Voile Universal Splitboard Interface from Backcountry.com), and some skins of course. If so does that mean I could do something like this : Rome Whiteroom Split Snowboard from Backcountry.com , combined with the universal kit and get a full split for under $700? From there I can just use all my regular gear right? I understand there are split-specific bindings that make a big difference, but i think I will hold off for a bit on those. Last edited by AdamBQ; 02-17-2012 at 09:41 PM.

02-17-2012, 09:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
linvillegorge Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 4,501	You'd need skins with that Rome too. I know they say this: "—all you need is a universal splitboard hardware kit and some bindings." But, if you look over on the right side, you'll also see this: "Skins Included: no" Online product descriptions can be a little confusing to downright misleading. I'd put this one pretty close to being the latter. Always look for the detailed description of exactly what is included. __________________ "People say that marijuana smoking is going to get in the way of my career. I say to them that on the contrary, my fighting career is getting in the way of my marijuana smoking." -Nick Diaz

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02-17-2012, 09:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
AdamBQ Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 266	Yeah, I actually went back and added in skins to the list. I was well aware of those, but just forgot. Can I go with the Voile "Light Rail" System if its a factory split? That saves me $70

02-18-2012, 08:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
AdamBQ Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 266	So either would work? If the Light Rail system is better, why is it cheaper?

02-26-2012, 07:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
AdamBQ Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 266	I currently ride a Raptor X with a waist of 26.8 and I am thinking of a Venture Zephyr NOT wide, but the waist is still 26. Will this be alright with L/XL bindings? Im thinking that that 0.8 cm combined with being a bit higher up on the bindings should be fine, but would like some confirmation before I bite the bullet?