"Korua's founders Nicholas Wolken and Stephan Maurer were already in their 30s when the brand started, and specifically set out to build boards aimed at riders their age and above. The concept was inspired in part by a trip to Japan, where they were wowed by the homegrown, snow surf culture, with its emphasis on carving (both on piste and off) as opposed to conventional freestyle."
"What sets this apart is that it's been shaped not for the descent, but for the climbs too. An evolution of the brand's Escalator splitboard, it's super lightweight. (The 162cm version weighs just 2.6kg, almost a full kilo lighter than the Korua Dart splitboard, for example). It also features a sidecut designed to make the split skis easier to handle on the climbs."
"The notches at the tip and tail and the holes for the z-hook skins (sold separately) are the most obviously distinctive features of the Korua Elevator Split. The nose notch, lined with metal on the base, helps the board handle more like skis on the climb and prevents the sharp corners from snagging, while the tail notch acts like a miniature swallowtail. The z-hook skin holes, meanwhile, make getting your skins on and off easier."
Korua's Elevator Splitboard targets riders in their 30s and above who prioritize carving and climbing efficiency on long backcountry days. The board emphasizes turns and is specifically shaped to improve uphill performance as well as descent handling. The design is an evolution of the Escalator splitboard and is notably lightweight — the 162cm version weighs 2.6kg, nearly one kilogram lighter than the Korua Dart. Distinctive tip and tail notches plus z-hook skin holes facilitate skin management and reduce snagging, while a shallow sidecut with a long average radius favors long carves and stable open-face riding.
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