Why We Like The Weston Backwoods Splitboard
TheWeston Backwoods Splitboardis our go-to for backcountry adventures, offering the perfect blend of float and control in powder while staying nimble on technical terrain. Its directional shape and multi-radial camber-rocker profile give us the confidence to tackle deep snow and steep lines with ease, while the carbon-reinforced core delivers the power we need without adding weight. Whether we’re chasing untouched powder or carving down an alpine face, the Backwoods Splitboard ensures a smooth, responsive ride. With Karakoram UltraClips 2.0 providing a rock-solid connection, we trust this board to handle any challenge the backcountry throws our way.
Details
- Versatile splitboard designed for backcountry powder and all-mountain rides
- Directional shape enhances float in deep snow and control on technical terrain
- Multi-radial camber-rocker profile offers stability and pop with easy turn initiation
- Carbon-reinforced core provides a lightweight yet powerful ride
- Sintered base delivers durability and high-speed performance
- Karakoram UltraClips 2.0 ensure a secure connection between board halves
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- Length
- 152cm, 157cm, 157cm wide, 160cm, 160cm wide, 163cm, 163cm wide, 167cm, 167cm wide
- Profile
- Directional Multi-Radial Camber Rocker (gradual increase from nose to more aggressive camber radius in tail)
- Shape
- directional
- Flex
- medium-stiff (7 of 10 on Weston's scale)
- Effective Edge
- [152cm] 1130mm, [157cm] 1180mm, [157cm wide] 1180mm, [160cm] 1210mm, [160cm wide] 1210mm, [163cm] 1235mm, [163cm wide] 1235mm, [167cm] 1275mm, [167cm wide] 1275mm
- Waist Width
- [152cm] 250mm, [157cm] 256mm, [157cm wide] 269mm, [160cm] 259mm, [160cm wide] 271mm, [163cm] 262mm, [163cm wide] 274mm, [167cm] 268mm, [167cm wide] 281mm
- Sidecut Radius
- [152cm] 7.3 / 6.5 / 7.5m, [157cm] 7.5 / 6.7 / 7.8m, [157cm wide] 7.5 / 6.7 / 7.8m, [160cm] 7.7 / 6.9 / 8m, [160cm wide] 7.7 / 6.9 / 8m, [163cm] 7.8 / 7 / 8.2m, [163cm wide] 7.8 / 7 / 8.2m, [167cm] 8 / 7.2 / 8.4m, [167cm wide] 8 / 7.2 / 8.4m
- Stance Setback
- 0.39in
- Mount
- 4-hole
- Core
- Slayer (bamboo/poplar), Tip to Tail Carbon
- Laminate
- triax
- Sidewalls
- polyurethane
- Base
- Sintered Durasurf 4001
- Hardware Included
- Karakoram UltraClip 2.0
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 3 year
- Activity
- backcountry splitboarding
Reviews
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Overall Rating
5 based on 7 ratings
Review Summary
Fits True To Size
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageDecember 3, 2024
Does it all
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 152
- Height:
- 5' 6"
- Weight:
- 160
The Backwoods split is an all-time favorite for me. This board surfs pow with so much play and nimbleness. The directional taper allows me to ride a 152 with a pack and not have to worry about sinking my 5'6" 160lb self. The only area that it isn't utterly perfect in is the chunderiest of snow in which case I like the one step stiffer of the Ridgeline.
December 3, 2024
160 Backwoods for 162 lbs, Size 10 dude.
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Size Bought:
- 160
- Height:
- 5' 11"
- Weight:
- 162
I debated 157 vs 160. Eventually I went 160 and happy I did. I test rode this board at my local lift accessed resort. The size was perfect. This board rides smaller than it is. My other solid boards are 152 (volume shifted), 158 (twin) and 159 (freeride). I was concerned the 160 would be too large. Not the case. This board handles so well and seems to have the best attributes of my other boards all in one (float, nimbleness, edge hold and changeability through crud). Looking forward to taking this in the backcountry once I have my skills and safety education complete.
November 20, 2024
Excels at Gnarth East Trees
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 157
- Height:
- 5' 10"
- Weight:
- 145
As the title says, the Weston Backwoods is THE splitboard for tight New England glades. The Backwoods loves making tight turns, darting between birch trees all the while the large nose keeps you floating above the pow! The short tail is perfect for slipping around trees as you hammer through the glades and the rugged polyamid top sheet keeps snow from sticking. When your legs are too burnt to make short tight, turns, pop out onto the trail and lay beautiful arching turns in the corduroy! And don’t worry, there’s plenty of camber underfoot for when things are less powdery!
November 17, 2024
Pow Shape but More
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 160
- Height:
- 5' 10"
- Weight:
- 195
This board definitely has a pow board DNA with the rocker wide nose but it really hold its own everywhere on the mountain. I'm able to get it edge to edge really easily in very tight trees (which is often the case in the PNW). But it's rigid and damp enough to high speeds. When I travel for touring, I definitely have powder in mind but conditions can't be controlled. So it's so great to have the Backwoods so I know it will be great for ideal soft snow conditions but still super capable if snow isn't piling up.
November 16, 2024
Swiss army split!
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
The perfect go-to ride for any situation. This is a pow centric board that won't let you down in variable or poor conditions. I like to think of it as the one board does it all kind of ride, a true quiver killer! Between its performance and durability makes for an extremely reliable ride! from trees to steeps from ice to pow it gets the job done. definitely the go to choice regardless of conditions!
November 9, 2024
Does It All
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 160
- Height:
- 5' 9"
- Weight:
- 165
This board really can do it all. From ripping big open faces, to surfing tight trees, to bottomless face shots this board feels right at home. The directional set up feels super surfy and turns on a dime. While in big terrain it feels great just opening it up. You can score pow turns in the northern aspects then rip corn in the south all in the same day feels like this board is just made for it. When I'm not sure what the conditions are going to be I’m pulling the Backwoods off the shelf (also most days when I do know what the conditions are).
November 7, 2024
What an incredible board!
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 167W
- Height:
- 6' 4"
- Weight:
- 180
This is the board you want. Lightweight, durable, and an absolute blast to ride. I have used this board in a variety of conditions and terrain, and have yet to be disappointed. Long runs down volcanos, back-to-back gladed laps, open bowls, technical lines, and even the variable! Truly love this thing.
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