I recommend this

By Olivier Le Blanc Ranked #428 - Backcountry Snowboarding June 8, 2010

I rode the 161 all winter and had the best time. I have snowboarded for about 15 years but splitboarding in the backcountry is a totally different thing that opens up a whole new world of possibilities.

The Mojo is the only split I ever tried so I don't know how it compares to others. What I liked about it is that it came with the whole kit and set up instructions to have your gear ready to hit the backcountry in no time. The skins are very good and offer impressive traction. The switching system from ski to board is very efficient and simple although it takes a little practice and time to efficiently and rapidly do all the manipulations - fellow skiers always take a fraction of the time.

The board itself is good, but I would not say outstanding. I think it is a little bit too narrow esp. for deep fluffy powder in not so angled slopes which I ride do a lot due to the high level of avalanche risks in the area where I live - Kazakhstan. Overall the board rides particularly well in not so deep powder, corn snow or older snow, including slush. The construction of the board is made for the lightest possible so the risks of damaging the top layer / delamination is relatively high. The board is pretty stiff and responsive. It is true that with all the gear mounted on the board, including the skins, the whole thing gets a bit heavy but I did not find that it slowed my movements or ascents at all since the whole thing just glides on the ground as opposed, for exemple walking or snowshoeing where you have to raise your legs to make steps.

What I do not like about this board is that some screws and bolts sometimes become loose and if you don't regularly check the gear you can lose some parts (happened to me). Also, if you are not carefull while moving around with the ski/skins set up, you can hit the little hook parts of the skis at the very front and back of the skis and that really damages them quickly - If they end up completely breaking then it would be quite disastrous. As mentioned earlier, I think the board is a bit too narrow and limits its versatily in regards to snow conditions.

Overall, this is an excellent option for guys like me who are not immensely rich and have limited split board knowledge since putting the gear together is super easy and fast. In this regards, guys that are impatient or lazy will love this all inclusive and ready to go formula.

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