New for 2017/18 is the ‘Pillow’ ankle strap, a feather-light yet durable model that is purpose-built for the demands of splitboarding. Thanks to its one-piece construction there’s not much that can go wrong, and a small flex window gives you just the right balance of support and maneuverability. It’s also fully waterproof, so won’t take on any excess weight as your tour progresses – something known to afflict bulkier straps with too much padding.

“At only 638 grams, you’d be hard pushed to find a lighter splitboard binding than the Spark R&D Arc”

As for the highback, you can switch between riding mode and touring mode with one easy flip of the rear lever. Forward lean can be set anywhere between 0 and 22 degrees, while in touring mode it sits at -13 degrees to give you maximum comfort and efficiency whilst skinning.

At only 638 grams, you’d be hard pushed to find a lighter model than the Spark R&D Arc splitboard binding, and as far as features and functionality are concerned it’s untouchable. For female splitboarders there’s also a women’s version of the Arc, tweaked a little for female feet but otherwise boasting the same top tech.