SPLIT SKI | HOW TO XV

When splitboarding you often find yourself with a short transition pitch, where it doesn’t make sense to assemble back your splitboard into riding mode but where “split ski” is a much more efficient way to go through it.( it also very often involves a bit of comedy...)

In this episode of How To XV, I go through some of the tips I have learnt through my many split missions. Either with skins on or without skins we will go through a few pointers which will save you a ton of energy and keep you moving quickly .

Let me know if you have any questions in the comments below.
Edit by: Tim Burgess
Motion Graphics by: FX Pergola.
Thanks to: The North Face, Rossignol & FATMAP

[tarik]

Wow xavier, didn’t know you know how to ski!😂🤟🏻

[Simon-bukc]

as an instructor for both, snowboarding and skiing, I love how he basicly explains the very behinner rules of skiing 😛

[sauce]

You inspired me to try out split skiing this weekend on a mellow trail! I went about 8km downhill without falling and got a few turns in with your tips, thanks!

[BryanPortmann]

i fell 4 times yesterday trying to do this, and i see now that i was doing everything the opposite of what you are recomending. it was a great laugh, but im now looking forward to trying again, Thanks Xav!

[swizman]

I never knew my splitboard could do that. Whether I can do it remains to be seen... Thanks for all of these great videos...come back to your Pyrénées sometime!

[bandotherando]

Tip I can provide, use the ski strap through the highback. My spark rnd bindings have slots to run a ski strap through the highback and around your shin. This is for support when edging into the hill while sidehilling on the up track, but it can provide extra control and stability while split skiing too

[Lk]

Yes, the comedy part is on point! Gotta try it without the skins. For now, short descents (max 20m) always with skins - but it will definitely come in handy one day :) Thanks XV!

[neillee]

i have snowboarded for 30yrs now and have never skiied before. touring mode on anything but the mildest inclines scare the shit out of me. i have thought about taking a beginner skiing class on my split just to learn basics like the pizza.

[alexfaber]

Now I gotta brush up on my skiing!! Wondered what that ski mode on my bindings were!!

[gangger]

Thx again. I have to say, i lean back last winter in ski mode and broke both of my bindings. So bindings are generally not made for this - also there is no security to open when you fall. Take care ✌️ and thx again for all the tipps

[cypriano]

they had it figured out in the 90s. split decision and hardboots!

[PostcardsfromAlaska]

I’m surprised more splitboarders don’t embrace the tele turn, and use fishscale bases. You really don’t need skins in most situations. I’m tempted to turn some fat tele fishscale boards into a “snowboard” with voile plates, using 75mm plastic boots, and a voile 3pin binding for the ascent.

[emmypoole]

This was crazy helpful! Thank you so much!!

[SkateCrisis]

Excellent tips! I just need the split skis now!😅

[IamAgrocerybag]

I'm a life long snowboarder who also mountaineers, and can cross country ski. I ask this in earnest. What is the advantage to boarding down big mountains? In my case it just seems like I would do it because I cannot currently ski downhill and as an active athlete I am concerned about the acl and other leg injury risks I might be exposed to during early mid life. It seems as though the ski is better fitted to the mountain in every way. Hence needing to turn my snowboard into a cross country ski.

[andyholohan]

Love the content and super keen to try some splitboarding hopefully this season.

I’d also love to know what jacket you’re wearing? 😊

[TJinHakuba]

Looking forward to investing in a splitty in the future but for now snowshoes get me to where I need to go. Lucky I have easy access bc.

[alpinekiwi]

Shame Spark bindings can't lock down.
Obviously it would be good to be able to ski also. The hilarity being with a group of splitboarders when it comes time to descend even slight downhills! I am just as bad, but it is funny as hell to watch!

[AlexanderGeorgiev-Marck]

Maybe it is time of a gear video - all gear incl.split boarding one :-)

[kameau-qmcz]

Thank you Xavier!!
This is the video I requested!!