About to Drop on the Korua Transition Finder Splitboard | Photo Mike Hardaker Mountain Weekly News
I tested the Korua Transition Finder splitboard last year here in the Tetons and had a blast with the boards mix of backcountry touring into splitboard terrain and then just how dang fun the board was to ride. Think traditional snowboard vs riding a splitbaord on the downhill and you get a good feeling for what this Korua Splitboard is all about.
Splitboard Profile
The Korua Transition Finder splitboard is built around a mostly camber profile that starts at the tail and extendeds up toward the nose befog shifting to rocker for a little extra lift in deep snow. Korua calls this “Float Camber”
The float camber profile underfoot led to efficient touring, and reliability on the way up hill. There was no sliding backwards on this splitboard, instead each step helped propel me in the rite direction.
Then when it came to riding in really deep snow which is typical of what we splitboard in here in the Tetons the rockered nose really allowed the board to plane above the snow’s surface.
Weight
The Korua Transition Finder Splitboard I tested was in a size 157 but the board felt like it rode closer to a 160 with it’s float camber profile, rockered nose and stout construction. One thing I did notice about this splitboard is it felt heavier than other splitboards I have reviewed. the 157cm version has a weight of 7.2 lbs or (3.3 kg) which was noticeably mostly on the way uphill with the little bit of added weight under foot.
When riding downhill the weight of the board balanced well and seemed to ride more like a traditional snowboard vs a splitboard. Especially with it’s to the point profile without too much gimmicks or blends in the middle of the board.
Day in the Life Touring on Korua Splitboard in the Backcountry Video
Touring Starts at: 5:40 Riding Starts at: 28:55
Riding Performance
I really enjoyed ripping this board around on deep powder days, but more so it was perfect for sending cliff drops and pillows. I noticed with the board being a bit wider it really always wanted to land fall line and keep moving anytime I got it off the ground. It was a fun feeling and something that built confidence in the board.
With a directional tapered shape the board felt at home going fall line and even getting freestyle friendly off natural hits. Now you could most likely ride out switch on this board but with a shorter tail and the tapered design I opted to always keep the nose pointed downhill on this splitboard.
Touring Performance
Korua was one of the first splitboard brands to offer custom cut skins with all their splits. Having built a partnership with KOHLA out of Austria for skins, Korua splitboards have always had some of the best skin to board connection. Including the added tip and tail hooks that are standard on most splitboards. Korua essentially was one of the industry leaders here. Clearly the company, as a whole actually goes splitboarding and that shows in their shapes, the boards touring abilities and the brands commitment to making rad snowboards and splitboards.
If you haven’t already jumped on a Korua board, make 2025 the season to do it. You will be stoked that much I can guarantee. And the Kohla splitboard skins ($199.00) are pretty impressive as well. Easily one of the best splitboards we tested last season.
Union Hooks
Korua opted to partner with Union for the tip and tail hooks and board connectors bringing in some new age technology to splitboarding. If you have been following along you know that Union has taken over the splitboard binding industry. There are no other bindings that even compare. They brought snowboard technology and comfort to splitboarding. And again that tech is shown on the progressive tip and tail hooks and board connectors.
If you value a tight board connection and don’t want to see a gap through the board, the Union + Korua mashup works wonders. A lot of this does also come from the over construction of the board. Korua boards are built stout and come with a higher price point because of that.
Korua Transition Finder Splitboard: Pros & Cons
Pros:
Excellent Downhill Performance: The Float Camber profile and directional shape provide exceptional stability and responsiveness on the descent, making it feel more like a traditional snowboard than many splitboards. It excels in deep powder and handling larger features.
Reliable Touring: The board’s design and the high-quality Kohla skins ensure efficient uphill travel with a secure connection and minimal slippage.
Cons:
Weight: The board is heavier than some competitors, which may be noticeable on longer tours. This added weight is a trade-off for the board’s robust construction and downhill performance.
Price: The Korua Transition Finder has a higher price point than many splitboards, reflecting its premium construction and components.
Overall Impression
The construction, look, edge hold and just overall Korua Snowboards vibe is apparent in this splitboard. The Korua Transition Finder Splitboard ($780.00) is perfect for shorter to mid length tours. Great for riders that want to explore different zones in their local backcountry.
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