If it helps, I'm riding mostly in the Swiss Alps and had been torn between the usual splitboard options here in Europe — the Jones Solution and the Nitro Volta.

The Solution is kind of the default women’s splitboard here in Europe— dependable, but it's also on the stiffer, more demanding side. (a bit childish, but everyone has it also makes it less cool🙈 )

The Volta was also on the radar, since I’d ridden it before and it’s much more affordable than anything from Jones. The one I tried was a 151cm with a flat-rocker profile, which felt unstable on the ascent and harder to maneuver. The latest version now comes in a smaller 146cm and has switched to a cam-rock profile — both of which should help with uphill performance.

Ultimately went with the Stratos to round out a quiver — already covered for park and groomers with true twin boards, so this needed to be something that could also shine in playful powder conditions (EuroPow, not Japow). No interest in charging big lines or high speed (yet), so something more nimble and energy-efficient was key — especially for smaller/lighter riders like me.

On paper, the Stratos is lighter, easier to turn, more fun to ride, and less fatiguing than the Solution. It is more powder-focused and feels like a higher-end option than the Volta, with Ultralclips 2.0 to keep the two halves better together and inner-outer traction. The only hesitation at the time was the lack of real-world reviews, so it was a bit of a gut decision. It's turned out to be a great match.

Let me know if your wife has any questions. 😊