NITRO · Nitro Nomad Splitboard
Nitro Nomad Splitboard
25/26 season
Colour
Color makeup
Gradient
Design
Simple solid
Expert reviews 1
The 2026 Nitro Nomad Splitboard is a directional splitboard designed for riders wanting to get into backcountry touring at a reasonable price. A Cam Out camber construction and mid-wide shape give it excellent powder float and turn forgiveness, and splitboard-specific hardware plus the Koala skin system provide a practical touring experience. A proven model kept in the lineup for eight years, it suits intermediate and advanced riders who want to explore the nature beyond the lifts.
Base shape (camber)
Hybrid camber
A Cam Out Camber construction with traditional camber underfoot and Early Lift (rocker) at the nose and tail tips — a hybrid profile. It's forgiving when linking turns and makes kick turns easier when skinning up.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
A Split Grip core profile thickens the section between the bindings, providing ample support and responsiveness when skinning up. A tip-to-tail poplar wood core makes it strong and solid, with a medium flex suited to backcountry touring.
Where it shines
Who it suits
Splitboarding itself calls for a degree of riding experience, and this board is designed for exploring the backcountry beyond the lifts. A forgiving camber construction and reasonable price make it suitable for intermediates starting splitboarding through to advanced riders who enjoy the backcountry.
Good
- ✓The most reasonable price among splitboards lowers the barrier to entering the backcountry
- ✓Cam Out camber plus early rise gives it excellent powder float and turn forgiveness
- ✓Mid-wide width and a directional shape improve powder float performance
- ✓It carries durable split-specific hardware including Power Pods, forged T775 aluminium hooks and Nitro tip-and-tail locks
- ✓The extruded base holds wax well and is easy to repair after rock strikes
- ✓The Koala skin system makes skin attachment and removal stable, with dedicated-size skins available separately
Not so good
- —The extruded base is somewhat inferior to a sintered base in speed and durability
- —It isn't optimised for multi-purpose in-resort riding such as park, carving and freestyle
