Hey guys,
I'm a snowboarder who has only done backcountry skiing, but now I want to try splitboarding. There is a used Jones Solution in 154cm size that I could buy, but I am worried that this might be small for me?
I am 174cm tall and weighs between 67-73kg (it fluctuates quite a bit with the different types of training I do). My shoe size is 26.5cm, which usually is between US 8.5 to 9.5.
I want to start researching a Lofoten trip, would love some pointers on how to keep it affordable as Norway's gonna Norge all my budget if I'm not careful. I don't have a price in mind, but can tell you I don't want to sleep in a car to give an idea of what my minimum requirements are. Are guides necessary if your winter/general navigation skills are good? Can you multi day via municipal huts? How about access at start and end or do you plot a loop? France has the Toponeige book series for a lot of routes by region. Is there a similar bible or series for Norway?
Hi Guys,
I use a pair of Union Charger Pro bindings on my split setup and am trying to find crampons that I can pair with them. From what I can see, the "Union Serrated Splitboard Crampon" is sold out worldwide and listed on their site as 'restocking soon in 2024', I've had no answer to my enquiries from Union (which is unusal for me, Union customer service is usually pretty good)... I have a few questions below, if anyone can offer any info or advice it would be greatly appreciated.
For context; I live in Australia, I'm an advanced boarder, relatively basic but capable splitboard experience, and 90% of my splitboarding over the next 5 years will be in the Japanese alps (unlikely to tackle super steep, icy, high altitude terrain).
The Union Expedition crampon seems like an alternate possibility to the above but has rounded teeth (may be OK for Japanese terrain?). I've seen some DIY jobs on these to sharpen and resshape - does anyone have any experience with this? I'd be interested to hear your thoughts
Are there any other crampon options for Union bindings? Has anyone modified or retrofitted any other pair of crampons to work with them? I've seen strap on studs from companies like 'Skin Cleats' but they seem like a bandaid solution.
Thanks in advance for any info that you can share, I'd just ask that you refrain from the usual "ditch the union bindings" feedback. These are the bindings I have and I'm quite happy with them, I'll entertain the Spark/Karak options on the next go-around.
Thanks Muchly, M
Wondering if I should get a new pair or if there is something better out there.
I’ve used them extensively since 2022, and I think they’ve held up very well except for the last couple of times, where I can’t get the middle section to slide out (where it clicks with the spring-loaded nub). If I do get it to slide out half way, I can’t get it to slide back.
Is there a possibly a way to repair them, or not worth it? I’m actually in Argentina right now and wanted to use them for some side country support, and that’s where I realized the problem.
Hi everyone!
This seems like the best place to ask this question! I wanted to see if anyone had any experience with the Karakoram quiver line and there opinions on the feel/performance compared to a regular binding? Currently live out of my van and just don’t have space to carry extra bindings but definitely wan to carry a few boards. I’m usually getting 100+ days so I’m curious on how well they hold up. Any info would be greatly appreciated!!!
Trying to get my first set up, found this on FB Market place for $950 - board, skins, and Voile hardware.
I guess my question is does this hardware lock in a specific binding I would be choosing? I was looking at sparks, but would I have to remove the hardware on this board, keep the pucks, and install the hardware that comes with the sparks?
Please excuse my ignorance, am trying to do my own research but getting confused.
I’m going to Norway for 2 weeks at the end of February 2027 and want to Splitboard in the arctic. I fly into Oslo and will rent a vehicle. Any suggestions for arctic Norway guide? I don’t need anything fancy and would be open to winter camping/basic food. I’m a proficient snowboarder with backcountry/Splitboard experience in the Canadian Rockies and am AST1 certified. I have my own avy gear. Thank you in advance for any suggestions !
