| Model: KHYBER Split XTC Carbon Length: 160 cm Weight: 2890 g Radius: 8 m Nose / Waist / Tail width: 314 / 256 / 287 cm Setback: 25 mm Base: 4001 Sintered Core: Aspen / Poplar (wood) Edges: Rockwell 48 Steel Interface: Chinese Hooks / Voile Pucks |  |
I amply tested this board for 5 month now and I’m happy to share my experiences with you.
Handcrafted by PRIOR, Whistler Canada, the KHYBER has a hybrid rocker design. The nose and tail rocker support the playful character of the board and the camber in between guarantees stability down- and uphill. The massive taper (nose is significantly wider than the tail) of 27 mm and the setback provide floatability. The tight radius makes it easy to turn and allows quick maneuvers.
Handcrafted by PRIOR, Whistler Canada, the KHYBER has a hybrid rocker design. The nose and tail rocker support the playful character of the board and the camber in between guarantees stability down- and uphill. The massive taper (nose is significantly wider than the tail) of 27 mm and the setback provide floatability. The tight radius makes it easy to turn and allows quick maneuvers.
On paper the KHYBER seems to be a perfect powder-board for deep days in the trees. For sure it is, and we all want to enjoy as many of these epic moments. But in the Alps there are a lot of different conditions and snow is shaped by wind, variation in temperature and insolation.
I rode this in fact playful, easy rotating and super surfy splitboard in deep pow, where it performs best. But I also experienced the KHYBER as fast friend in all other conditions with those winter served us so far - hardpack, firn, crust and spring snow. The versatility of this board is great. It bridges the gap between conveying confidence and persisting playful.
I must admit that there are more stable boards for high-speed straight lining, but for me the surfy feeling is of greater importance.
For what concerns the uphill quality it made all hikes in the mentioned snow conditions without objection. I want to highlight that the XTC carbon construction helps to save energy during ascent. Going more in detail is quite difficult as uphill performance also strongly depends on boots and bindings.
I rode this in fact playful, easy rotating and super surfy splitboard in deep pow, where it performs best. But I also experienced the KHYBER as fast friend in all other conditions with those winter served us so far - hardpack, firn, crust and spring snow. The versatility of this board is great. It bridges the gap between conveying confidence and persisting playful.
I must admit that there are more stable boards for high-speed straight lining, but for me the surfy feeling is of greater importance.
For what concerns the uphill quality it made all hikes in the mentioned snow conditions without objection. I want to highlight that the XTC carbon construction helps to save energy during ascent. Going more in detail is quite difficult as uphill performance also strongly depends on boots and bindings.
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This board fits perfectly for riders who prefer lightweight uphill performance and really like it deep. If you are doing high alpine touring, having fun in your backyard and like touring in favor of your fitness, the KHYBER does it all as well.
My advice: go for the TXC carbon version and enjoy!
My advice: go for the TXC carbon version and enjoy!
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