SKU: 1100 Voile Split Kit - DIY

I have built 3 split boards over the last 20 years using these kits and the kits work really well. \nWhat I like is that the end result is a direct reflection of the time and care I put into the project. A straight cut from tip to tail looks good and fits together nicely. \nRemember to seal the inside edges and let it dry before you get carried away drilling holes, you only get one shot at placing the hardware.\nWhat I don’t like is that there is no adjustability in the board hooks and tip clips. If a hook on each end had an eccentric insert, you would be able to tune the placement and lock-up/rigidity of the board. That’s less critical in pow-pow and more reassuring when you get on something gnarly hard.\nI learn something new each time. I tried a Burton with the three hole pattern; it destroyed the saw blade and the exposed inserts had to be filled with epoxy (not very smart on my part).

Over five years I’ve built two split boards using this kit, both boards turned out great and have opened up an entire new realm of backcountry for me. Since my first board I got my entire family into some kind of AT gear. This split kit is a great project and I highly recommend it!

With a lot of misgivings, but psyched up by repeatedly watching the videos above, I cut my board last season and used this kit to get my split going in just a few days. The sticker templates ensure the fit is tight. I ended up not using the included Ptex discs, instead just using epoxy, because I wasn't too worried about the drag and was in a hurry to get going. Be sure to plan the cut so you don't hit any inserts and remember not to use your circular saw to cut through any edging at the tip or tail! Downloading the instructions ahead of time helped to get some of the necessary tools together before the kit arrived.

You'll always like buying gear, that's obvious. But imagine your satisfaction knowing you're outdoor adventure powered by your own two legs is on something you took the time to make. That's what this kit does. It's suoer easy to do..if I, an idiot, can do it, you can do it better. The crappy board I used was on its 3rd wind, ready for a garbage dump, so I chopped it in half, used this kit, and now it's my favorite board once again, because of where it takes me. Get this kit, and make a splitboard now

I found the kit and instructions easy to follow and use. It got me on a split for $160 instead of dropping money on a new split board and bindings.