NEVER SUMMER · Swift Splitboard
Swift Splitboard
25/26 season
Colour
Color makeup
Multicolour
Design
Simple solid
Expert reviews 1
The Swift Split (2023/24) is a backcountry-dedicated board delivering best-in-class powder float and surfy ride feel among splitboards through 20mm of taper, generous setback and a Fusion profile. A stiff flex and high damping let it perform stably on technical alpine lines and in rough snow. Durability details such as Phantom hooks and aluminium tip/tail protection are excellent too, making it a premium splitboard suited to long-term use.
Base shape (camber)
Hybrid rocker
It uses the Fusion profile, a rocker-based hybrid that provides outstanding float in powder. It adopts a rocker-centred design realising a surfy feel and top-tier float.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
A stiff flex pattern overall, providing settled damping even on technical terrain such as high alpine lines, wind-scoured snow and spring slush.
Where it shines
Who it suits
It suits broadly from beginners to experienced backcountry enthusiasts. A stiff flex and high damping mean it handles technical lines with room to spare.
Good
- ✓20mm of taper, generous setback and the Fusion profile deliver best-in-class powder float among splitboards
- ✓The Phantom hook system provides stability similar to a solid board even in split configuration
- ✓A stiff flex and high damping deliver excellent riding performance on technical alpine lines and in rough snow
- ✓Full-wrap P-tex protection and aluminium tip/tail reinforcement give it excellent durability
Not so good
- —Its powder- and backcountry-specialised design makes it unsuitable for park or freestyle use
- —By the nature of splitboards, hardpack carving performance can be limited compared with a normal solid board
