The Splitboard Project

Presented by Spark R&D

Episode One

Hosted by:

Will Ritter and Mark Sullivan

Produced by:

Mark Sullivan

Dustin H James

Business Development:

Dustin H James

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The Splitboard Project is a new 'magazine style' podcast for splitboarders of every ability. Each month, The Splitboard Project will release a new episode to educate and entertain its listeners.

In this first episode, our segments include:

Will's Mind

Pretty much anything on Spark R&D founder Will Ritter's mind this month.

First Ascents

Jay Moore from World Boards (http://www.worldboards.com) talks a little bit about his history in splitboarding (He started selling them in 1994), then gives some advice to first time splitboard customers.

FEATURE: The Shakedown

Will gives some tips on things not to forget as we head into the season. Here is a checklist of gear to make sure you have sorted out before the snow flies:

Riding and Touring Gear

Splitboard

Spark Bindings

Split Crampons

Skins

Glop Stopper

Boots

Pack

Boot Crampons

Whippet

Poles

Sunglasses

Goggle

Helmet

Safety and Orienteering

Beacon / Transceiver

Shovel

Probe

First Aid Kit

GPS

Spot Beacon / Delorme InReach / Satellite Phone

Map

Spark Tool

Leatherman

Voile Strap

Zip Ties

Duct Tape

Spare Parts

Altimeter Watch

Miscellaneous and Everyday Gear

Phone

Charger

Wallet

Keys

Batteries

Headlamp

Food

Water

Sunscreen

Chapstick

Extra Socks

Extra Layers

Feature: Bucket List

We talk to Spark R&D ambassador Frankie Devlin about his best splitboarding trip, ever. A few years back, Frankie went to Denali for 25 days - and make the summit twice. We cover the ups and downs - and some details to think about before planning an expedition trip like this one.

Tool Belt

I think everyone can agree, more people are heading to the backcountry this season than ever before - beyond the gear and the knowledge to use it - an essential skill is understanding avalanche conditions for the area you plan to go out. In this segment, we talk about some of the resources available to splitboarders to make the experience safe.

This episode is sponsored by:

Spark R&D

@sparrandd

www.sparkrandd.com

Cardiff Snowcraft

@cardiffsnow

www.cardiffsnow.com

Coupon Code: "THESNOWBOARDPROJECT15" {15% off at their website)

Never Summer Snowboards @neversummerindustries

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