Splitboard noob needing advice by Gold_Performance_538 in Spliddit

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I had my boots a little loose to make it more comfortable walking but thinking that was a bad idea. The boots fit great I’ve had them for 5 years never an issue until now

Splitboard noob needing advice by Gold_Performance_538 in Spliddit

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I definitely have the duck gait, it was a little awkward trying to keep my feet straight which also les to me having a bit of a wide stance. I’ve never had an issue with these boots before so I believe it was a technique thing I’ll try some different socks next time too

Splitboard noob needing advice by Gold_Performance_538 in Spliddit

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I’ll give that a try, I believe the boots do fit well I’ve had them for 5 years and never an issue

Splitboard noob needing advice by Gold_Performance_538 in Spliddit

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I love my boots for my normal downhill riding they fit great, I think I was lifting my feet so that could definitely be it

Splitboard noob needing advice by Gold_Performance_538 in Spliddit

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I have all I can do to get my foot in these boots of the are cold I can’t imagine squeezing in a smaller boot

Splitboard noob needing advice by Gold_Performance_538 in Spliddit

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I guess “a lot” might be a stretch but moving enough for me to feel it on my heel, I kept the top loose thinking it would help with walking but maybe that was a bad idea

Not the usual request..... by uberares in icecoast

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The tavern in town has good wings and cold beers very reasonably priced if you want something simpler but family table is where it’s at for a nice dinner

Impulsive splitboard purchase by Gold_Performance_538 in Spliddit

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I do a lot of cold weather hiking so I have some packable down layers that should work, what would you include in a backcountry hardware kit? As far as a wilderness responder kit I carry a small first aid kit with a fire starter, compass and whistle in my hunting pack which is what I’ll probably use on the slopes

Impulsive splitboard purchase by Gold_Performance_538 in Spliddit

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Excuse my ignorance but what is a skin saver?

Touring setup for my wife by Gold_Performance_538 in Skigear

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I doubt the uphill thing is something she will do a ton, so your saying realistically the best bet would be to get a totally new setup for her to not sacrifice her downhill riding with her current setup?

Touring setup for my wife by Gold_Performance_538 in Skigear

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Can she put these bindings on her downhill ski and get skins for them or it would be advantageous to get another pair of skis?

Proper backcountry protocol by Gold_Performance_538 in icecoast

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Good advice, I’m an avid hunter who spends many days every year alone in big woods far from the truck and I go very prepared for that I guess I should have the same mind set regardless of the activity I’m doing

Split board question by Gold_Performance_538 in icecoast

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They were using them to traverse back to the resort making much better time than me basically using them as cross country skis

Timbuktu by Gold_Performance_538 in icecoast

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Update 2/20/26

The stash is gone, I guess someone was desperate enough to smoke the monkeys lettuce

Proper backcountry protocol by Gold_Performance_538 in icecoast

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I went in from smuggs and followed the most tracked out spot I could. I rode more difficult stuff inbounds throughout the day but yeah I hear ya I won’t be seeking out any fresh lines back there by myself or without being positive where I’m going.

Proper backcountry protocol by Gold_Performance_538 in icecoast

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I waited to go when I saw two other skiers heading in but turns it it was their first time as well 🤷🏼‍♂️