split boards vs snowshoes

[ricardo 0]

Cool!

Thanks for the tip spud. I'll have to check into that. of course it's a non-issue here...Korea doesn't have $#i+ for snow! I need to move to Japan...or somewhere with snow.

8^)

[IM 0]

Split boards, I think, have some serious drawbacks in Japan. Many around me don't use them anymore.

 

1. Boards/bindings get heavy.

2. Decreased riding performance (to some extent)

3. Skins are may be heavier than shoes

4. Unless you are trained skier, tough to turn on a switch back on a steep and traverse.

 

Of course it is always a good idea to have all parties have the same clibming equipment.