The 7 Best Splitboard Skins of 2022-2023
By: Stew Langner: Snowboard Buyer | September 23, 2022
Splitboarding has taken snowboarding and all-mountain exploration to a new level over the past decade with more accessible equipment that holds up in any condition. But what good is that equipment without a proper way to get up the hill? We’ve dialed in the best splitboard skins in the game to ensure there are no snags on the climb and all you need to worry about is getting the perfect line on the way down.
New This Year:
With material innovations, this year’s lineup of splitboard skins features ultra-lightweight options with unrivaled traction and feel, making it easier than ever when choosing splitboard skins.
evo x Pomoca Pro Glide
If you're looking for the best skins in the business, one name stands out from the pack. That's why we partnered with Pomoca to produce the evo x Pomoca Pro Glide Splitboard Skins. Engineered for versatility across the full range of backcountry conditions, these skins combine Pomoca's super grippy mohair/nylon Climb 2.0 plush with their premium Glide treatment for optimal skin track performance. The evo x Pomoca Pro Glide Splitboard Skins are ready to rumble from mid-Winter pow missions to the Spring corn harvest.
The evo x Pomoca Pro Glide Splitboard Skins offer next-level versatility for riders who may find themselves skinning up both powder and more variable conditions. With plenty of grip and easily compatible with any splitboard, the Pro Glide Skins are up to any task.
| Material | Compatibility | Original Price |
| 70% Mohair / 30% Nylon | Trim to Fit | $219.95 |
Spark R&D Summit Skins
The Spark R&D Summit Skins Splitboard Skins will have you motoring along the diciest skin tracks in supreme confidence. They're grippy, durable, easy to pull apart and feature dual-angled hooks with an extended slot design that ensures they attach to the wackiest of board shapes. Never worry about slipping or losing your way on the skin track again, the Summit Skins have you covered.
Premier performance comes in the form of nylon skins for ample grip and water resistance. For advanced splitboarders, the Spark R&D Summit Skins accommodate all splitboard shapes and are designed to handle some of the steepest and deepest conditions.
| Material | Compatibility | Original Price |
| Nylon | Trim to Fit | $209 |
Karakoram Smart Skins
Skin smart this season with Karakoram Smart Skins. Their Mohair / Nylon blend hits the sweet spot of glide and grip, and they're sealed with vulcanized rubber for waterproof performance when things get warm and slushy.
Traction and glide make for a super responsive feeling skin. Whether you’re exploring a new zone early season or going to your favorite springtime patch, the Karakoram Smart Skins are built to help riders focus more on the way down than up. Use your head, and grab the Karakoram Smart Skins!
| Material | Compatibility | Original Price |
| Mohair/Nylon | Trim to Fit | $219.99 |
Karakoram Ranger Skins
The Karakoram Ranger Skins are the workhorses of the backcountry. They're built with a grippy Mohair / Nylon blend for added confidence on sketchy skin tracks, with robust and easy-to-use tip and tail clips designed to fit any splitboard.
The Karakoram Ranger Skins are one of the best options for riders who don’t want to break the bank. With the Karakoram name, you know you are getting quality and this Mohair / Nylon blend provides not only that but stability and a predictable feel for the whole climb.
| Material | Compatibility | Original Price |
| Mohair/Nylon | Trim to Fit | $164.99 |
G3 Splitboard+ Grip
Steep skin tracks got you down? With the G3 Splitboard+ Grip Splitboard Skins you can grip even the most vertical of snow paths. High traction nylon plush and PFC water repellency set you up for an efficient adventure, while asymmetrical tip connectors and camming tail connectors are compatible with almost any shape, making the uphill nearly as effortless as the down.
Designed to accommodate riders who are looking to charge some of the most aggressive lines, the G3 Splitboard+ Grip skins feature a blend of maximum traction and water-repelling technology, resulting in a super light and grippy feel.
| Material | Compatibility | Original Price |
| 100% Nylon | Trim to Fit | $198 |
Jones Nomad Pro Quick Tension Tail Clip
The Jones Nomad Pro Quick Tension Tail Clip Splitboard Skins are ideal for riders on the up and up. Up and up the skin track, that is. They come with a Glide Tech coating to keep things speedy season after season, and an Ever Dry coating that helps eliminate the dreaded skin glop. The Quick Tension Tail Clip system makes your transitions easy as pie, and they come in pre-cut sizes ready to roll for your Jones split.
| Material | Compatibility | Original Price |
| 70% Mohair / 30% Nylon | Pre-Cut | $279.95 |
Jones Nomad Quick Tension Tail Clip
The Jones Nomad Quick Tension Tail Clip Splitboard Skins are ideal for riders on the up and up. Up and up the skin track, that is. They're made with a 70/30 Nylon/Mohair mix for optimal glide, grip, and durability, with an Ever Dry coating that helps eliminate the dreaded skin glop. The Quick Tension Tail Clip system makes your transitions easy as pie, and they come in pre-cut sizes ready to roll for your Jones split.
| Material | Compatibility | Original Price |
| 70% Mohair / 30% Nylon | Pre-Cut | $239.95 |
Learn More With Our Other Backcountry Guides:
- Backcountry Basics - How to Get Started
- Backcountry Gear - Checklist
- Backcountry Backpacks - How to Choose
- Avalanche Beacons / Transceivers - How to Choose
- Avalanche Shovels - How to Choose
- Avalanche Probes - How to Choose
- Avalanche Airbags - How to Choose
- Alpine Touring Skis - How to Choose
- Alpine Touring Ski Boots - How to Choose
- Alpine Touring Ski Bindings - How to Choose
- Dynafit (Tech) Bindings - Getting Started
- Backcountry Basics - How to Skin
- Climbing Skins - How to Choose
- Climbing Skins - Size Guide
- Climbing Skins - Weight Chart
- Climbing Skins - How to Cut/Trim
- Outerwear & Layers - How to Dress for the Backcountry
- Splitboarding - How to Get Started
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The Selection Process:
Our snowboard buyers have an endless amount of knowledge on all things snowboarding stemming from years of experience in the snowboard industry in tandem with their countless hours spent on slopes everywhere from groomers to the remote backcountry around the world. evo's buyers assess all products coming to market, lean into this knowledge, and put together this selection of the best products. They have a unique perspective as they truly see everything offered across the category.
