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Drift Boards – Approach Skis

$420.00 – $575.00

A powsurfer’s best friend for long tours and travel in deep snow. Drift boards combine elements of snowshoes and touring skis into a completely new tool for moving through snow. Handmade in Utah from carbon fiber and CNC aluminum, Drift boards are smaller, lighter, and more agile than skis while being faster and more efficient than snowshoes. Like a snowshoe, Drift boards are wide enough to stay atop the snow. Unlike snowshoes, Drift boards are able to slide forward on the snow like a ski. Permanent climbing skins on the bottom of the boards allow them to glide forward on the snow while maintaining grip while climbing. The patented Drift boards work with any type of soft boot and weigh only 5 pounds. Drift boards fit in backcountry skin tracks and are excellent at breaking trail in deep powder. Drift boards are ideal for anyone who wants to move efficiently through snow, but they are uniquely suited to backcountry snowboarders, allowing them to climb with the weight of their board on their back instead of on your feet.

VARIATIONS:

Beyond the Classic Carbon Drift Boards we offer the option of  MOHAIR SKINS– These glide easier to save energy on long approaches but may not have as good of grip on steeper ascents.  We also offer the CASCADE version, which are slightly more narrow than the classic Drift Boards. These are ideal for coastal snowpacks where you don’t need as much “float” for blazing trails in fresh snow. They also fit better in established skin tracks.  The OXYGEN Drift boards are less expensive, but weigh a bit more than the classic Carbon Drift Boards. 

Specs:

CARBON DRIFT BOARDS

  • Ultra-lightweight carbon fiber construction (5 lbs per pair)
  • New polyurethane sidewall 
  • Permanent nylon climbing skin
  • Minimalist composite bindings 
  • Steep nose ramps and built-in skins for traction and glide 
  • Webbing straps with cam lock and folding heel cup 
  • Heel riser bars with two height options 
  • Stainless steel hardware 
  • Dimensions 6.75″ W x 35″ L  (171mm W X 89cm L) 222 in^2 Per Board

OXYGEN DRIFT BOARDS

  • Glass fiber construction. (one pair weighs just under 6 lbs.)
  • New polyurethane sidewall 
  • Permanent nylon or Mohair climbing skin
  • Minimalist glass composite bindings 
  • Steep nose ramps and built-in skins for traction and glide 
  • Webbing straps with cam lock and folding heel cup 
  • Heel riser bars with two height options 
  • Stainless steel hardware 
  • Dimensions 6.75″ W x 35″ L  (171mm W X 89cm L)

 

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SKU: DRIFTS Categories: Backcountry Travel, Powsurf Accessories
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Description

Drift boards combine elements of snowshoes and touring skis into a completely new tool for moving through snow. Handmade in Utah from carbon fiber and CNC aluminum, Drift boards are smaller, lighter, and more agile than skis while being faster and more efficient than snowshoes. Like a snowshoe, they are wide enough to stay atop the snow. Unlike snowshoes, the Drifts are able to slide forward on the snow like a ski. Permanent climbing skins on the bottom of the boards allow them to glide forward on the snow while maintaining grip while climbing. The patented Drift boards work with any type of soft boot and weigh only 5 pounds. They fit in backcountry skin tracks and are excellent at breaking trail in deep powder. This tool is ideal for anyone who wants to move efficiently through snow, but they are uniquely suited to backcountry snowboarders, allowing them to climb with the weight of their board on their back instead of on your feet.

The real beauty of the Drift boards is that your quiver options remain wide open. You can bring any powsurfer or snowboard you wish and enjoy all the feelings in your powder quiver. They fit any sized boot and will attach to most any pack that will carry a snowboard. Excellent for hopping on existing skin tracks or blazing your own trail to find the conditions and terrain your heart desires. 

Drift boards are a powsurfer’s and quiver lover’s best friend for long tours and travel in deep snow.

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Variations

Carbon Drift Boards, Oxygen Drift Boards, Cascade Drift Boards, Carbon Drift Boards Mohair Skins

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