Weston Ridgeline Carbon Splitboard

If you like to spend your time bagging peaks in the high alpine, getting after mountaineering objectives, or committing to multi-day tours with a heavy backpack, the new ultra-light Ridgeline Carbon Splitboard is what you'll want under your feet for big mountain riding and the long tours to get you there.

The Ridgeline splitboard is available with or without carbon construction, but the advantage of the carbon is clear. In a 158 length, the weight is cut from 3380g to 2740g for a whopping 640g reduction; that’s nearly 20%! This is primarily thanks to the light and snappy carbon layer in the board's core which is composed of sustainably harvested poplar, paulownia stringers, and bamboo inserts. All this combines into a lightweight, responsive feel that offers pop and dampening that is more approachable than a traditional freeride board.

The board features a tapered directional shape, freeride camber-dominant profile, mid-stiff flex and a 20mm stance set back. This all comes together to offer confidence inspiring edgehold, playful pop, and all the float required for deep days.

Durability meets sustainability with a castor bean based Rugged Nylon topsheet that sheds snow.

The Sintered 4001 base offers top-of-the-line speed in a minimalist black design.

Aluminum edges and tip/tail protection combined with UHMW sidewalls which offer both performance and enhanced durability.

The Weston Ridgeline Carbon Splitboard is kitted out with Phantom Hercules Hooks that shave weight and create the most responsive ride.

As with all Weston splitboards, the Ridgeline Carbon's touring bracket is shifted forward to make kick turns easier. This works by promoting the tip to rise and the tail to stay closer to the ground so you don’t get hung up while swinging 1/2 the board around.

Tip Holes and Tail Notches offer secure skin attachment when combined with compatible skins.

All this tech comes together to create a hybrid all-mountain & freeride splitboard that is equally at home in open bowls, steeps, hucking cliffs, and all those deep powder days that keep us coming back for more.

• Topsheet: Castor Bean Based Rugged Nylon
• Core: 15% Poplar, 82% Paulownia, 3% Bamboo, <1% Aluminum
• Layup Fibres: Tri-Axial Carbon Fiber
• Base: Electra PTex 5920 Graphite + Aluminum Tip
• Sidewall: Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMW)
• Clips: Phantom Hercules Hooks, Phantom Spinner

• Rugged Castor Bean Topsheet
• Sustainable Wood Core
• Black Sintered Base
• Split-Tech
• Tip Holes and Tail Notch Skin Attachment

Yet another weapon from Weston! Aggressive, yet playful. Hard-charging, yet easy to maneuver. Versatility, power, and play are all words one might use to describe the Ridgeline Carbon Splitboard.

First off, let’s talk about the uphill. The Ridgeline’s carbon construction is noticeably light underfoot, meaning you spend less time thinking about the big sticks strapped to your feet and can direct that attention to your route finding during the ascent with plenty of energy left over for the descent that follows. The forward-shifted touring bracket really does make kick turns effortless, keeping your tips up out of the snow. I also noticed the camber profile offered excellent edge hold when climbing icy ridges. It's safe to say that this board climbs as well as it rides. Speaking of riding, the Weston Ridgeline Carbon Splitboard was a real treat. It took no time at all to get the feel for the board. Its responsive nature makes for quick turns and the aggressive build means it handles all snow conditions without issue. I rode a mixture of wind-effected snow, hard crusts, and deep powder, and always felt the Ridgeline respond the way I wanted it to—stable, floaty, and fun.

It’s worth noting that the Ridgeline Carbon Splitboard also skis quite well. The camber profile and aggressive flex provide a solid and responsive feel when you need to do those split-ski descents or traverses.

While my time with the Weston Ridgeline Carbon was limited, I can attest to the durability of Weston snowboards over the long haul (I own a couple). The Rugged Castor Bean top sheet is truly as rugged as the name suggests and all other parts and pieces of the board have stood the test of time. Building a board with more sustainable materials only makes a difference if that snowboard has comparable longevity, and Weston pulls through on this, and then some!