What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I ran the Ascension Splitboard Skins on a long approach out of Berthoud Pass, and the two-direction stretch on the tail meant I could swap them between two different splitboards without any fuss. Traction held strong through a mix of crust and soft snow on the way up, and they packed down small enough that I barely noticed the weight in my bag."The split comes apart at the trailhead, skins go on, and the Ascension Splitboard Skins from Black Diamond get you moving before the coffee even kicks in. Switchback up through the trees, and the grip stays steady whether the snow is refrozen or freshly fallen, letting the climb settle into something closer to meditation than effort. That versatility runs deep in the build. The adjustable tail stretches in two directions, so the same pair of skins fits a range of board shapes without needing a new setup every season, and the redesigned tip attachment locks in fast at every transition. Nylon plush material keeps the pack light and the glide efficient, so the only thing left to think about is the line waiting at the top.