A Little Backstory I live up in Big Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch with backcountry access out of my door. I’m no pro. I like to ride medium to big lines, but if the avalanche danger is high, you’ll likely see me on my pow surf with my dog lapping a neighborhood meadow. I’ve been…
Review: Cardiff Snowcraft Crane Enduro Splitboard
The author finding excellent mid-March Wastach snow on the Crane Enduro split. Photo: Pete Vordenberg
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This article is a great example of why split choices can be so personal/varied. I own a Cardiff Crane solid that I’ve loved for years so bought the split shape and never got along with it. It toured great but the glide and especially the float in softer snow was really lacking for me so off it went to a new owner. I’m now on WNDR splits, the Belle and the Shepherd, after demoing several brands’ shapes. The Belle Tour I agree is more of a stability point and shoot type of board I typically save for big lines and volcanoes. The Shepherd is my all time favorite split though, climbs great (definitely better than the Belle or Cardiff) and has decent stability while being really nimble and offering good float in the powder. Different strokes for different folks!
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