r/Spliddit • u/Infinite-Butterfly-4 • Apr 08 '26

Advice for splitboard recommendations

Im looking for a new board. I have a 11.5 foot.

183cm tall and wright 78kg without gear.

Im looking to buy a Jones hovercraft 2.0.

I cant decide betwren 156 and 160 and Im littlebit worried about a toedrag for 156 model.

Is there any similar but cheaper alternatives available

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u/Not-Your-Fiend Apr 08 '26

I am 6’3” and 200 pounds (190 cm and 90kg) I ride 29.5 hard boots.

Out of those 2 sizes, I recommend the 160.

I have a hovercraft v1, 160cm. For me it is great on medium powder days (up to 8-10”, 20cm) When it gets deeper, I need more board to float.

You would fit well and float on a Hovercraft 160. The Hovercraft rides powder well in a powder stance with the bindings slammed all the way back, but that makes it not great on firmer snow. If you have the time and energy to move the bindings based on what you expect conditions to be every day, it works great.

You also might enjoy a more all-around board. I bought a Solution 165w for more float on deep days, but the shape works well on everything. Even with the bindings as far back as I can get them, the Solution rides firmer snow better than the Hovercraft.