Comments on: The San Jacinto Report

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:25:52 +0000

Charlie,

I cut my own using Voile’s Split Decision Kit. I bought a really stiff board (Ride Yukon 168), and cut it. It works better than I thought it would! I also bought the Spark R and D bindings, which are amazing. I didnt have the money to buy a new splitboard…

By: Charlie

Charlie — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:27:53 +0000

What kind of splitboards does everyone have. Do you like them? What would you buy if you were buying now?

I got my first burton in 1986 (I was 12) and have ridden them ever since. But the Burton splitboard doesnt come with bindings or skins and it is about the same price as the VOILE (that has all the goodies).

Any strong opinions to share?

By: Charlie

Charlie — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:15:52 +0000

Eric, my e-mail is cagerman45@gmail.com. Email me so we can discuss.

Jeff, I will shoot you an e-mail now.

Thanks for the responses!

Charlie

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:29:47 +0000

Eric, Charlie, or Tom,

I have a splitboard and climb/ski at last once a week–both locally and in the sierras. I have 5 friends who all splitboard too. I’m always looking for people to go with. Email me if you want to go: jscommit@hotmail.com
–Jeff

By: Eric

Eric — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:10:10 +0000

Charlie or Tom,
This is my first year splitboarding (have been out 4 times both in socal and the sierras) and still learning constantly about route finding and snow pack. Would love to have a partner just to bounce ideas off — especially considering Andy’s discussion on avies. Can only really ride on weekends however.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:33:06 +0000

Anyone who doesnt want to go solo, I am looking for ski mountaineers to hit the trails with. I am also looking into a splitboard. I would buy one tomorrow if I had friends who were into it in socal…..especially midweek.

I climbed hiked SJ many times, whitney, doing russell this summer and can ride just about anything.

By: Jake

Jake — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:22:07 +0000

Skied Jean on Sunday and it was excellent (best so far this year for me)…especially the steep portion near the top. Mid to lower section was a bit wind scoured, but still great fun in the tighter trees. There was 6 inches to 1 foot of soft stuff depending on wind and altitude. It was so good we went for a second lap.

By: Chad

Chad — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:36:00 +0000

I’ve heard the north aspects of SJ are better reserved for Spring. Baldy had similar conditions on Saturday. Lots of Ice and breakable crust. Not much fun to ski but those who stayed the night were well rewarded on Sunday. The drive up in the dark was terrifying.

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:57:44 +0000

Brent, you got some great shots! Looking over them I’ve having flashbacks of being soaked and very, very cold. Brrr!

By: Brent

Brent — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:41:11 +0000

Thanks for coming out on Saturday... I think we made the most of a stormy day with some less than ideal precip. My pics from the day are here.