1. Splitboards

2. Technical issues
The actual bindings are old-fashionned
and not practical
• There are many small parts, specially the pins
that you have to lock/delock for the change of
the position.
• There´re existing solutions that are more
efficient (faster procedure of assembly, handier
parts)
• With icy conditions you get snow in every part
of the actual bindings wich must be cleaned.

3. Technical issues
The gloves are big and not handy
• The pin (from the bindings), the hooks, and the
lock of the skins are really unconfortable to
handle with the gloves.
• “...I freeze my fingers every time I have to split
the board...” - (Michele from LaGlisse)
• Mobile communication is impossible with gloves.

4. Technical issues
The PROs are not happy with their boards
• “The screws of the hooks shoudn´t get to
the other side”
• “You can not adjust the bindings as you
want”
• “The radius should be between 15º-18º”
• “The board is to heavy specially when you
have to carry uphill” - (Pietro Lamiani)

5. Technical issues
The skin can´t be attached when the
board is not clean
• The board must be dry
• The skins must be warm
• “In bad wheather it´s impossible to
clean the board” (Michele from LaGlisse)

6. Education
If you don´t have the right preparation
you can´t practice this sport
• “You have to be aware of the avalanches, once you get in
it´s impossible to get out” - (Michele/Pietro)
• Read and obey all posted signs on the mountains, they
are there for a purpose.
• Complete and certified gear (apparel, splitboard,
helmets, boots, etc)
• Safety equipment in case of emergency (shovel, gps, first
aid kit, etc)

7. Feelings in matter
Splitboard is not made for women
intermediate
• Is too extreme for just an intermediate
• The hole procedure is too hard
(climbing, split-attach)
• “Women are always more cautious” -
(Michele from LaGlisse)
• Less physical strenght

8. Design Challenges

9. How to introduce
splitboard into women
intermediate
• Develop a faster procedure on assambly
• Appeal to women in design and functionality
• Increase safety
• Make handier parts