Construction and Materials

YES. are giving the Optisplitstic a flex rating of 9/10, which makes sense given it adopts much of the same DNA as its olid counterpart. A triple woodcore configuration comprised of poplar paulownia and bamboo keep things light enough for those long slogs up to the summit, but you’ll feel the full force of the stronger, more powerful wood stringers on the descent.

The split specific hardware is provided by Spark R&D (let’s be honest, if you’re going to make the best possible splitboard at your disposal, where else are you gonna look?) and the clip system helps to bolster up the Optisplitstic’s torsional rigidity so it will ride about as close to a solid board as you could ever hope for.

That’s finished off with a Sintered True base – and one that will retain plenty of wax and make the top end speeds pretty inviting on every line.

“The Optisplitstic means business. Just look at it for crying out loud — it even looks like it’s dressed in a suit”

Roundup

The Optisplitstic means business. Just look at it for crying out loud — it even looks like it’s dressed in a suit. Thankfully, there’s a lot more than it’s understated monochrome colourway might at first suggest. It’s a real beast of a split. If youre after the occasional yomp in the sidecountry, save your money. This one’s reserved for pretty dedicated backcountry boffins.