time period. That number significally increased as well from 4.3 million to 6.3 million when resort backcountry terrain was included. The popularity of splitboarding in the last decade has prompted many outfitters to offer half day, full day or even multi-day excursions across the globe. In the last decade there has been an emergence of splitboarding companies. Such as Karakoram splitboard bindings, Spark R and D bindings, Jones Snowboards. These three companies have revolutionized the sport and created an affordable splitboarding market which has helped increase participation in the sport. Before 2006, Voile was the leading splitboarding company which sold the early track system binding that was a precursor to the modern style split specific binding and puck systems. Since 2006 much lighter weight metals and plastics have been introduced into the binding systems creating a more responsive and durable split board binding. Also, there are a wide variety of splitboards to choose from on the market then previous years. Companies like Jones Snowboards have developed splitboard lines into their brand which are high performing and relatively affordable. Splitboards can come in hybrid camber styles, full camber styles, volume shifted shapes, powder shapes, and also are designed for women and children. References External links Freeride Alliance Where is Kyle Miller Splitboard Education & Community DIY Kits & Boards splitboard.com SplitboardReviews.com splitboarding.eu / German and English Team SPLIT Splitboard Tirol - Splitboard and Freeride Community http://www.splitfest.nl / dutch community https://www.mendiboard.com/ spanish community Sports equipment Snowboarding