"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""This is the split I grab when I know the approach is long and steep. It’s crazy light underfoot, and the Hike Pods really help with edge hold on tricky traverses. On the descent, the True Camber gives me the confidence to charge—stable, responsive, and surprisingly powerful for such a lightweight board.""Who It’s ForDedicated Backcountry Riders Seeking Efficiency:The Vertical is for splitboarders who prioritize uphill speed and energy savings without compromising downhill control. Ideal for advanced riders tackling big tours, steep ascents, and technical alpine terrain where weight and edge hold matter most. What It’s ForHigh-Efficiency Touring and Steep Descents:Built to handle demanding backcountry missions, the Vertical Splitboard shines on long approaches, icy traverses, and big-mountain lines. Its narrow outline reduces drag on skin tracks, while the medium-stiff flex and True Camber profile ensure precision and stability when it’s time to drop in. Why We Like ItLightweight Power and Touring Confidence:We like how Nitro trimmed every gram while maintaining a powerful ride. The Koroyd Powerlite and SplitLite core keep it featherweight, while carbon Diamond laminates add snap and strength. Hike Pods improve grip on tricky climbs, and the Sintered Speed Formula HD base makes sure no energy is wasted on the way down. It’s purpose-built efficiency for riders who want the lightest tool possible."