It’s Saturday, you have a 45-minute window before the weekend warriors destroy the fresh runs at the resort. Look around and there’s so much more to be had. It’s just a matter of, how to get there. The SL Split is your ticket to out of bounds exploration and freestyle fun. Its lightweight setup and NS Superlight wood core make it easy for long distance tours that will set you up to session a cornice, spin a wind lip, or build a backcountry booter. The SL Split is slightly setback for a more centered freestyle ride. So, bring some snacks, a pack, and a few friends and get to trekking. It’s gonna be a good day.

CORE:

NS SuperLight Wood Core - Taking our custom flight core even further, never Summer's designed the SUPERLIGHT WOOD CORE specifically for their new Carbonium series. This core blends extremely light wood with durable hardwood for unmatched strength to weight ratio.

BASE:

Durasurf Sintered 5501 Base - Crown Plastics has been the industry leader in sintered materials for over 36 years and has created the DURASURF 4501 sintered base exclusively for Never Summer. This new high density base is extremely fast and will provide unmatched performance and durability.

CAMBER PROFILE:

Original Rocker Camber Profile - Never Summer’s Original Rocker Camber Profile is the best of both worlds… rocker underfoot for floatation, mobility, and a forgiving feel, combined with camber extending from the outside of the mounting area, to the transition area for superior edge hold and explosive pop. The transition area at the end of the camber extends to the effective edge keeping the board from pushing against the snow for effortless glide, while making it less likely to catch an edge. Rocker Camber delivers all the benefits of a rocker design with the spring, stability and edge hold of a camber snowboard.

EDGE TECH:

Vario Power Grip - Vario Power Grip Sidecut utilizes multiple radiuses creating extra contact points to enhance edge hold. A flat section in the rocker area provides a broad contact point when flexed. However, when unbent, it allows the board to track straight and not catch. Flanking this straight section are two shallow radius which provide the second and third contact points. Towards the end of the sidecut are deep radius which render quick turn initiation and the final contact points.

THE INSIDES:

Carbonium Laminate Technology - More Carbon equals more power and performance. The new Carbonium Laminate Technology combines an advanced top and base carbon matrix to maximize torsional response and strength where it’s needed most. The result is a lightweight yet powerful design that will keep the carbonium series boards going strong for years. NOTE: The Chairman has long Carbon V’s on the bottom of the core to put direct pressure over snow with a big Carbon X on top of mid section of the core for torsional rigidity between the feet..

STS Pretensioned Fiberglass - STS ADVANCED FIBERGLASS is a pre-hardened, pre-tensioned, layered laminate that has added elastomer stringers between the 0 degree and 90 degree glass fibers that run the length of the effective edge. This produces a stronger bond between the individual  glass laminates giving Never Summer snowboards unmatched strength, edge hold and performance.

Bi-Lite Fiberglass - BI-LITE fiberglass combines many of the strength characteristics of STS ADVANCED fiberglass with an ultra light glass fiber matrix. This delivers incredible freestyle and freeride performance without sacrificing durability.

Elastomeric Underfoot Stabilizers - Elastomeric Rubber Stabilizers directly below the mounting area provide optimum vibration absorption and increase high speed stability while reducing foot fatigue.

RDS 1 Damping System - The Laminated damping layers on the RDS1 are more extensive the full length of the effective edge, less extensive in the tip and tail. This combines high speed stability with reduced tip and tail swing weight.

THE OUTSIDES:

Sintered P-tex Inner and Outer Sidewall - Unlike conventional ABS sidewalls that have a tendency to crack in colder temperatures, SINTERED P-TEX Sidewalls maintain their integrity at any temperature.

Carbonium Top Sheet - A very durable, scratch, and chip resistant material with a high tech carbon fiber like visual. This textured material also provides more grip than a gloss topsheet, working as a built in stomp pad.

Full Wrap Metal Edge

P-Tex Tip and Tail Protection