Is it worth it to invest in a kayak?

We're gonna need some more information about you to answer that, bud.

Ah nm, I see you're trying to get to the ten post limit. Give it a minute.

 

The question is are you gonna do backcountry often?

 

Not only do you need split board, you need all the other stuff- Avy class, beacon, shovel, probe, backpack, etc etc.

It's only worth it if you can commit to going, not worth it if don't use it enough.

 

Do you have your avy classes done? Have you done guided back country outings? Do you have a group of friends who split board?

I feel like the simple answer is if you have to ask a bunch of strangers if you need a split board you don’t need a split board.

 

Pretty much this. If you need to ask this question to internet strangers and with this little specificity, don't buy a splitboard.

 

Depends on your goals, want to find powder, avoid crowds and lift ticket prices? It’s sweet, but costs money, and time to learn the safety and risk mitigation skills to get out there.

if you are buying new, budget $5k for gear and courses.

 

Don't people ever just do low angle stuff without any avalanche risk? Hiking up hills without snow is workout, and I honestly can't ever see myself going UP anything that would be seriously dangerous. So maybe that's just a no for me... though I see Big White is closing April 7th and they haven't opened yet, so I do wonder about extending the season to some extent.

 

Yes, going solo is less impossible than it seems at first. But it goes through a bit of training indeed, planning and experience (and accepting the risk). Low angle is one thing, well trodden trail is a second one if you have a problem, being more or less sure to have a way out etc.

 

I feel like deciding if you need a splitboard or not is the easiest decision one can make in snowboarding.

 

He was just trying to get to 10 posts to buy something...

 

Probably something that was listed for sale back in 2002. I hear those Mt Dew boards are a hot commodity

 

The Mountain Dew board thread is comedy gold and I hope it never stops