Weston Backwoods Splitboard
And now, a play in three acts...
Act One: Weston built the Backwoods Splitboard to all-around performance, but that's not the whole story. This "Powder + Freeride" board boasts a super-wide nose and a tapered tail, making it a flotation machine in the deepest and softest. But, with a mid-stiff flex, Weston's Freeride camber-dominant profile, and only 10mm of setback, the Backwoods confidently handles the trees with brilliant turn initiation and the ease with which you can get it on plane, not to mention dominating groomers and boilerplate ice with more than enough edge hold. In other words, if you're going down you're psyched.
Act Two: Outdoor GearLab rarely dabbles in hyperbole so it's impressive when they drop a line like, "Climbs like a bird in thermals," but that's exactly what the Backwoods was constructed for. That's probably why they gave it their coveted Editor's Choice Award for '22/'23! A core of poplar and bamboo stringers helps keep this board lightweight on the uphills, while that heavier tail sinks immediately into the snow, aiding your ascent. The aforementioned camber profile promotes edge contact on the hairest of sidehills while remaining stable yet maneuverable.
Act Three: This is the definition of a one-quiver splitboard.
- Fin -
- Purpose-built for every condition, an ace on the uphills, and simpy one of the finest one-quiver splitboards on the market
- Wide nose and tapered tail deliver excellent flotation while putting you in the perfect attitude for the most efficient uphill possible
- Mid-stiff flex, a slight 10mm setback, and Weston's Freeride camber-dominant profile leads to top-notch maneuverability and power on the downhill
- This thing crushes even the tightest trees no matter where you prefer to pin your speedometer
- A core of poplar (91%) and bamboo (9%) stringers helps keep this board smooth and surfy while tip to tail carbon stringers give it a little extra pop
- The castor bean-based Rugged Nylon topsheet helps shed snow and adds durability
- Sintered Durasurf 4001 base provides top-of-the-line speed in a minimalist black design to create seamless repairs
- A more forward-oriented touring bracket serves up effortless kick-turns
- Karakoram Ultra Clips 2.0 installed with holeless base technology creates a responsive ride
- 4 Year Warranty
| Length (cm) | 152 | 157 | 160 | 163 |
| Tip Width (mm) | 299 | 308 | 312 | 315 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 250 | 256 | 259 | 262 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 281 | 290 | 294 | 297 |
| Effective Edge (mm) | 1130 | 1180 | 1150 | 1235 |
| Sidecut Radius (m) | 7.3 / 6.5 / 7.5 | 7.5 / 6.7 / 7.8 | 7.7 / 6.9 / 8 | 7.8 / 7 / 8.2 |
| Stance Setback (mm) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Rider Weight (lbs) | 105 - 155 | 135 - 185 | 150 - 200 | 165 - 215 |
| Board Weight (lbs) | 6.82 | 7.37 | 7.63 | 7.92 |
