Hovercraft 2.0 Splitboard 2027
Pickup available at Boutique Adrénaline
Usually ready in 24 hours
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Quick Specs
| Rider Type | Backcountry Splitboarder |
| Terrain | Backcountry · Powder |
| Shape | Directional · High Tapered |
| Flex | 3 / 5 (Medium) |
Product Description
Built for riders who live between the skin track and the shredline, the Hovercraft 2.0 Splitboard turns the backcountry into a full-day playground. A directional camber/rocker profile pairs with a high-tapered shape to keep you nimble through chutes, bowls and tight trees in any condition. With a medium flex and a full stack of recycled materials, this board asks one thing of you: keep climbing.
Product Details
| Rocker Type | Directional Camber / Rocker with Rockered Tail: camber underfoot for grip and powerful response, nose rocker for smooth turn entry, float in powder and maneuverability, with a touch of rocker at the tail to release turns |
| Flex | 3 / 5 (Medium) |
| Shape | Directional · High Tapered · Progressive Sidecut: sidecut radius increases progressively toward contact points for smoother turn initiation and exit |
| Core | Control Split Core: dual density Paulownia and Poplar woodcore in a 2:1 ratio, lightweight, damp and durable, splitboard version |
| Laminates | Biax Fiberglass: biaxial fiberglass laminate, dual-layer dual-directional, mid-soft torsional flex, quick energy transfer, forgiving feel |
| Topsheet | Flax Fiber: carbon neutral flax fiber layer, abrasion resistant, absorbs chatter in rough snow |
| Base | Sintered 8000 Base: premium sintered base material, ultra fast, highly wax absorbent, easy to repair |
| Base Shape | High 3D Contour Base: 7 mm spoon bevel at nose, 0 to 7 mm at tail, reduces tip drag and enhances glide and float · Speed Hull: base shape technology for float and speed in powder |
| Edges | Recycled Edges: bombproof recycled German steel on outer edges · Inner Thin Recycled Edges: thinner recycled steel on internal edges, reduces weight |
| Sidewalls | Recycled ABS: 100% recycled ABS with rounded finish to reduce chipping |
| Epoxy | Durabond Bio-Epoxy [27]: bio-based epoxy with 27% plant-based carbon content, 33% lower CO2 vs conventional epoxy |
| Traction | High Traction Tech: high-level serrations along the running length, adding multiple contact points for edge grip · Inner Edge Traction Tech: 3 sidecut bumps on each side of the bindings for grip on icy skin tracks during traverses |
| Splitboard Hardware | Boltless Bridge: eliminates split clip hardware from the base, with thicker woodcore under clips for better torsional stiffness and a more powerful split clip connection · Karakoram Ultra Clips 1.0: strongest and lowest profile clips in the industry, adjustable · Karakoram Tip Clips: durable ABS tip clips that swing closed and stay tight · Quick Tension Tail: integrated skin tensioning system using a pre-cut notch, no traditional tail clip needed |
Hovercraft 2.0 Splitboard 2027 FAQ
How does the Hovercraft 2.0 Split perform in powder compared to firm backcountry terrain?
The Hovercraft 2.0 Split is purpose-built for float. The High Tapered shape (17 mm), High 3D Contour Base (7 mm spoon nose bevel), and Speed Hull base technology all prioritize lift and glide in deep snow. On firm terrain, camber underfoot still delivers real edge grip, and the High Traction Tech serrations compensate for reduced contact from the directional rocker profile. It excels in powder but remains capable across varied backcountry terrain.
What clip system does the Hovercraft 2.0 Split use?
The Hovercraft 2.0 Split uses Karakoram Ultra Clips 1.0, described as the strongest and lowest-profile clips in the industry. Any splitboard binding compatible with Karakoram pucks mounts on these clips for ride mode. The Boltless Bridge also reinforces the clip attachment zone by thickening the woodcore under the clips, providing better torsional stiffness at the connection point than bolt-through hardware allows.
The 17 mm taper seems extreme — will this board feel weird to ride?
The 17 mm taper creates a strongly directional float feel that is very natural in powder: the wide nose planes up while the narrow tail sinks and snaps cleanly out of turns on firmer snow. Switch riding is genuinely awkward by design. For backcountry touring where you are always riding forward, the high taper is a major asset, not a liability.
What is Speed Hull and what does it actually do?
Speed Hull is a special base shaping technology Jones developed for the Hovercraft 2.0 family. It is a secondary base geometry applied on top of the standard 3D Contour Base profile to help the board plane and glide in deep powder more efficiently. In touring mode this translates to better glide on flat sections; on descents the board gets on top of the snow rather than plowing through it.
What level of splitboarder is the Hovercraft 2.0 Split designed for?
The medium flex (3/5) and all-terrain profile make the Hovercraft 2.0 Split accessible to splitboarders who have moved past beginner terrain and want to explore backcountry chutes, bowls, and tree runs. The medium flex is forgiving on variable and chopped-up snow while responsive enough for committed backcountry lines. It is not a hard-charging expert board, but a versatile mid-level tool for all-conditions touring.
How does it compare to the Stratos Splitboard?
Both run medium flex (3/5), but they have different priorities. The Hovercraft 2.0 Split has 17 mm taper and Speed Hull, optimized for deep powder and float-first riding. The Stratos Split has 10 mm taper and a short sidecut tuned for nimble slashing in tighter, more technical freeride terrain. Choose the Hovercraft for powder-heavy objectives, the Stratos for dynamic all-terrain agility.