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Archive Home > 2002 > January > 24 > For boarders, a split decision

For boarders, a split decision

Versatile new snowboard gives riders increased access to the backcountry

By Keith Ridler / The Bulletin
January 24, 2002

Step one: Saw your snowboard in half down the middle.

Step two: Attach a versatile set of bindings so that the snowboard will work like telemark skis on the way up but convert back to a snowboard for the run down.

Step three: Head for the backcountry.

Snowboarding has almost always been about....

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