seemore 66 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 So OzBum What degree of accent can you use splits too? I have never done either but wouldn't it be easier walking up a steep in shoes than traversing around on flats as you would have to take a different route Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 The accent best to use splits, is a French one... Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 You have to attack the approach in a different way. With shoes its a direct line to where you want to go, with a split its a series of zig zags if the terrain is steep enough. Shiribetsu south face for instance is basically a ridge line the whole way, you need to travel in a direct line but many sections are too steep to do so on a split If your split is a rocker board the angle you can skin before slipping is even less. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 The accent best to use splits, is a French one... http://youtu.be/UTDZacuREcc Link to post Share on other sites
ozsnowbum 9 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 So OzBum What degree of accent can you use splits too? I have never done either but wouldn't it be easier walking up a steep in shoes than traversing around on flats as you would have to take a different route yes and no. the route might be shorter but is it easier if you're spending more energy carrying a board on your back all day and using more energy climbing steeper terrain punching holes in powder compared to no weight on your back and gliding along the top of skin tracks on more mellow terrain for a longer route? its personal preference i guess and comes down to what you're actually going to ride. short hikes snow shoes would be absolutely fine, theyre cheap and do the job. for me, my riding is moving more towards ski touring and multiday trips so im actually wishing i could ski but a splitboard is the next best thing with snowshoes not an option at all. Link to post Share on other sites
ozsnowbum 9 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 We went along the ridge from the resort at rusutsu. Lots of steep sections where the splits were difficult to negotiate. We all ended up bootpacking in the end with our boards on our backs. I was dreaming of snowshoes that day. Im not trying pick a fight lol. Just giving my honest opinion. Shoes arent that bad for what the op wants to do. i agree with you, shoes are fine for op i think, but he should consider a split as it would give him more options later on too. Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Well if ski touring is your shit, I wouldn`t worry about splits. Can`t really keep up with skis anyway and skiers and boarders look at the terrain differently Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 And skiers wear tight pants Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 They look like torture devices are they your shoes Goz? Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 They are my lightning ascents. One with flotation tail. Could be considered torture devices i guess haha Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 All shoes are torure device , some more than others. Ever tried ice skating on the old Dutch wooden shoes (or clogs ? are they called?) with blades ... Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 The Dutch got round that by schmoking a hell of a lot of weed and eating pancakes Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 ^ I tried that, cant remember if it worked or not Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 ACTUALLY, This is something we can all make ( snowshoes) and Japanese living in the snowcountry used to make them, Hell of a lot easier than making snowboards by stripplanking Link to post Share on other sites
pdoull 2 Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 Ended up biting the bullet and got the ascents with tails. I had forgotten what they meant when they said you have to earn your turns - ouch - that hurt a little Only a few more things. Will look into a split next year. Thanks to all for the info - appreciate it Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Did you take them for a spin already? Link to post Share on other sites
pdoull 2 Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 Not yet - it was parting with the money that hurt at this point. but looking forward to putting them to work. Just ordered today - under way from Melbourne. Should be here next week Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Oh hahaha! You bought the right shoes anyway, You should come to splitfest and try out splitting. Link to post Share on other sites
ozsnowbum 9 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 which splitfest are you going to goz? im headed to nsw and nz Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Ill be at nsw again, maybe vic too if I get excited Link to post Share on other sites
pdoull 2 Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 Oh hahaha! You bought the right shoes anyway, You should come to splitfest and try out splitting. To be honest I haven't been to the Aussie snow fields for years but am keen to try out gear. I'II look into it (again tbh first I've heard of it) or do you have some details/ link. Sounds like fun and just the motivation to get me off my ass and down to the Aussie snowfields . Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Dont ask me to link anything lol. Just search the webz for splitfest downunder. Its just an awesome get together with give aways on the friday night and then splitboarding sat/sun and most of us camp at island bend and have a big bon fire etc. Great times and great way to meet people. Link to post Share on other sites
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