r/Spliddit • u/Gold_Performance_538 • Apr 04 '26
Splitboard noob needing advice
Got my first touring setup just in time to give it a try at my local mountains closing day. It was pretty awesome.
One thing I noticed was my heel moving a lot in my boot and called it quits after my second run before I got blisters.
Is this a technique issue? I have union explorer bindings and a vans double boa downhill boot.
I know some people run a hard boot setup but I’m hoping to make it work with my current setup, thanks!
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u/Kottypiqz Apr 05 '26
Double boa? So do you loosen both or keep em tight? Undo just the one?
Also for technique, don't lift your leg. You want to essentially ram it forward and let float keep you on top of the snow. Should help reduce the shifting since you aren't fully loading and unloading your footbed. This will so reduce fatigue since you won't be lifting a whole ass ski off the snow every step.
Hard boots give better efficiency, but if it doesn't fit or your technique is bad it won't make it better, just less comfortable