Vista del Mont Blanc, Chamonix.
Already ten years ago, I used a splitboard for the first time, a Duotone which was a complete package; I worked the company that imported the brand. It was magic to discover new playgrounds with our snowboard... away from ski resorts. Admittedly, the first tests were not really conclusive, the board was too soft, the system very fragile. So back to snowshoes or walking approach. But since, I never stopped thinking about this system. By chance, 5 years ago, I came across a Burton S series in a shop, and while talking to the boss, he told me that the system had evolved. I bought the board directly to try it.... I do not know if that day the condicions were perfect...but I was finally caught in splitboarding, I dreamed every night with free spaces... Since, I created www.splitboard.fr, because I had a lot of trouble finding information, it was just available about the mountains and I decided to create this site and I made it in one day. I wanted to share this passion and to allow everyone to experience this incredible snowboard touring. We’ve heard more and more about Splitboarding over the past 2 or 3 years, and the release of the movie Deeper, whith Jeremy Jones and Xavier de la Rue has definitely validated the concept. There are still some times when I cross surfers with snowshoes, but with the arrival of mass brands such as K2, VOLKL, LIB-TECH, JONES,...it will be easier to find equipment at reasonable prices. One thing is for sure, splitboarding will allow many snowboarder of the Alps and the Pirinees to discover the true mountain, the one that gives you so much happiness, but we must also respect it for its beauty and its dangers; Of course we must always remain aware and never go out without the trilogy (shovel, probe, avalanche transceiver....ABS BAG) and always treat all the people we meet out there with courtesy .. Enjoy Splitboarding!!!