25. October 2017

The Splitboarding.eu Editors Selection and more than 30 other current splitboards and splitboard bindings of the season 2018 in review. All results of the Splitboard Test 17/18 are summarized here for you:

Splitboarding Editors Selection 2017/18:

Since the beginning of the year we have taken a closer look at more than 30 splitboards and bindings for you and tried them on different tours. Once again we have awarded the most interesting and outstanding among the large number of good products with the Splitboarding Editors Selection.

What else, apart from our focus on a good all-round performance, was the deciding factor for the choice? This and more you can read in the detailed test reports and you are welcome to add your own experiences, questions and comments.

Combined with your preferred area of use and your special preferences, you will find your personal test winner.

The criteria of our Splitboard product tests reflect the points to which you should pay attention if you have the opportunity to try out your desired setup before buying. An extensively testing opportunity is for example, our Split& Relax Testival at Livingroom Hochkönig.

Describes the orientation of the splitboard, whether it is more powdery, all-mountain, speed or freestyle oriented. With the generally used several testers who had a board on the test bench, it is a joint statement. Riding Performance: Here we evaluate the riding characteristics of the Splitboard models based on the most important factors in splitboarding, agility and edge grip.

Here we evaluate the riding characteristics of the Splitboard models based on the most important factors in splitboarding, agility and edge grip. Uphill Performance: The most important thing in the ascent is a good skin for splitboarding (in the test all with a 70/30 Kohla mix skin), good edge grip when traversing, good traction to the front (the board should not turn like a compass needle on the snow, but pull cleanly forward - the forward traction or traction is integrated in the traverse parameter) and a low weight.

The most important thing in the ascent is a good skin for splitboarding (in the test all with a 70/30 Kohla mix skin), good edge grip when traversing, good traction to the front (the board should not turn like a compass needle on the snow, but pull cleanly forward - the forward traction or traction is integrated in the traverse parameter) and a low weight. Features: Since splitboards are usually a somewhat larger investment, we also consider the finishing to be very important. Apart from that, if we have our fun in nature, we should also make a contribution to environmental protection. Sustainability is thus also becoming a criterion.

Splitboard Bindings Test results Plum Feyan 17-18 What did we like while testing the Plum Feyan 17-18? The new Baseplates, got almost one chocolate bar lighter

The new buckles, doesn't slip anymore, this is a great improvement if you like it tight

The U-Profile which encloses the axis - gives great stability and edge pressure ascending

The fixation of the little safety hook at the lever - easy handling while closing your binding

The enclosing highbacks which give aditional stability and edgehold at challenging traverses

The Ski-Mode works amazing

The Design and super high quality processing

Made in Chez Nous What we didn't like?+ read full review Spark Surge 2017-18 What we liked at the Spark Surge 17-18? The Pillowline Straps feel like you don't have a binding even if you are strappped in tight your power transmissinion is amazing

The Whammy Bar eases up the use of the Heel Risers so no fiddling any more when you want to use it. Big plus for more comfort

The power transfer

The stability

The overall performance on the way up and down

The easy changeover

The Rip N Flip Highback

The smooth fitting with the new pucks What we didn`t like? We are still searching for it.

We have heard about, that sometimes the crampons get loose and fall off, but we cannot confirm that. Sometimes it is a bit dificult to get them in but this is just a matter of practice. + read full review

Also new in winter 2017/18 and already tested for you: Burton: Dump Truck Split and Flight Attendant Split

Dump Truck Split and Flight Attendant Split Rossignol: Sushi

Sushi Union: Expedition Bindung and Expedition FC (Fordged Carbon) Binding Other new releases, interesting updates and fresh designs for splitboards and bindings that we have had already under our feet are listed here:

Find out more about the companies taking part in the Splitboard Test and see their entire Splitboard equipment range on our respective brandpages.

Do you have own experiences, opinions or questions?

Then post these directly to the corresponding products. You are helping other splitboarders to choose the equipment they need and you are also push the development of even better splitboard stuff.