{"id":242383,"date":"2024-09-17T16:30:16","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T14:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radical.swiss\/splitpin-the-hard-shell-splitboard-boot\/"},"modified":"2024-09-17T16:57:29","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T14:57:29","slug":"splitpin-the-hard-shell-splitboard-boot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radical.swiss\/en\/splitpin-the-hard-shell-splitboard-boot\/","title":{"rendered":"SplitPin &#8211; the hard shell splitboard boot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Hard shell splitboard boots: a brief introduction<\/h2>\n<p>Today, ski touring is more popular than ever.<br \/>\nAway from the hustle and bustle, you can head into the snow-covered Alps.<br \/>\nThe quality of equipment has improved considerably and the choice is enormous.<br \/>\nImpressive places can be reached with a splitboard.<br \/>\nThanks to high-quality systems, the fun of splitboarding is comparable to that of a conventional snowboard.    <\/p>\n<p>Powder snow and bright blue skies are the dream, but the reality is often different.<br \/>\nContinuous powder snow from the summit to the end of the tour is a rarity.<br \/>\nThe snow conditions are constantly changing, and therefore the demands on splitboarders also vary.<br \/>\nFrom powder to hard snow, wind-pressed snow to ice slabs and frozen avalanche cones &#8211; an experienced winter sports enthusiast can adapt to these different conditions.<br \/>\nThe lack of performance of splitboard bindings and the corresponding snowboard boots is well known on the ascent.<br \/>\nParticularly in hard snow conditions when traversing, problems with stability can occur during the ascent.     <\/p>\n<p><strong>Here we present a solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A boot based on a high-quality ski touring boot that has been modified to meet the demands of a snowboarder.<br \/>\nIt combines the best of both worlds &#8211; the quality of ski touring boots and the spirit of snowboarding. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#A82828&#8243; module_class=&#8221;pa-add-accordion-icon&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#A82828&#8243; toggle_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css_toggle=&#8221;margin-bottom: 0 !important;&#8221; custom_css_open_toggle=&#8221;margin-bottom: 0 !important;&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; icon_color__hover=&#8221;#F7695C&#8221; title=&#8221;Kann man mit dem Schuh auch Skifahren'&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_accordion_item open=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;display: none&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What are the main advantages of Hardboots?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lightweight and robust<\/li>\n<li>The ascent is much more relaxed and energy-saving. More metres in altitude and distance with the same effort<\/li>\n<li>Significantly better grip on the ascent<\/li>\n<li>Hairpin bends are easier because the pivot point is further forward<\/li>\n<li>Downhill performance is top: power transmission is significantly better and more precise.<br \/>\nEspecially backside. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What are the disadvantages&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Walking with a hard shell is less comfortable than a soft boot<\/li>\n<li>Pressure points can be removed by professional boot fitting, but cost extra<\/li>\n<li>Price is higher than for a soft boot<\/li>\n<li>Cushioning is less good than with soft boots, but we have a solution for that at Radical.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Is the shoe suitable for everyone?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]The clear answer is: Yes and no!<br \/>\nEveryone has different needs and requirements in terms of performance and material.<br \/>\nBut watch out now: With us, you have the unique opportunity throughout Switzerland to test a hard boot with splitboard and system for yourself!<br \/>\nYou no longer have to listen to the opinions of others, you can experience it for yourself.<br \/>\nTrue to our motto: Radical makes you ride better![\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Can you test the shoe?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]Yes, with us in Zurich-Wollishofen.<br \/>\nYou can also rent the complete system from us: Hardboots, splitboards, bindings, skins, poles, avalanche transceivers.<br \/>\nFurther test possibility in Chur: Reina Outdoor GmbH, Reto Freim\u00fcller, 079 669 14 40[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Is the shoe compatible with all systems?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Compatible with all pin systems<\/li>\n<li>We see the following brands as ideal: Voile, Spark and Plum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Various systems can be viewed and tested in our store.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Is the shoe suitable for freeride and\/or freestyle?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]Absolutely.<br \/>\nIt&#8217;s like a robust freeride soft boot.<br \/>\nFor example, the XV from Deeluxe or DriverX from Burton.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How does the shoe compare to the competition?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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