The Splitboard Project - Preseason Shakedown - Episode 1

The Splitboard Project Presented by Spark R&D Episode One   Hosted by:  Will Ritter and Mark Sullivan   Produced by: Mark Sullivan Dustin H James   Business Development:  Dustin H James  [email protected] Subscribe to us on YouTube for video content {including Real Talk} www.youtube.com/c/thesnowboardproject   Please support The Snowboard Project: www.patreon.com/thesnowboardproject   The Splitboard Project is a new ‘magazine style’ podcast for splitboarders of every ability. Each month, The Splitboard Project will release a new episode to educate and entertain its listeners.   In this first episode, our segments include:   Will’s Mind Pretty much anything on Spark R&D founder Will Ritter’s mind this month.      First Ascents   Jay Moore from World Boards  (http://www.worldboards.com)  talks a little bit about his history in splitboarding (He started selling them in 1994), then gives some advice to first time splitboard customers.    FEATURE: The Shakedown   Will gives some tips on things not to forget as we head into the season. Here is a checklist of gear to make sure you have sorted out before the snow flies:   Riding and Touring Gear   Splitboard Spark Bindings Split Crampons Skins Glop Stopper Boots Pack Boot Crampons Whippet Poles Sunglasses Goggle  Helmet   Safety and Orienteering Beacon / Transceiver Shovel Probe First Aid Kit GPS Spot Beacon / Delorme InReach / Satellite Phone Map Spark Tool Leatherman Voile Strap Zip Ties Duct Tape Spare Parts Altimeter Watch   Miscellaneous and Everyday Gear Phone Charger Wallet Keys Batteries Headlamp Food Water Sunscreen Chapstick Extra Socks Extra Layers   Feature: Bucket List We talk to Spark R&D ambassador Frankie Devlin about his best splitboarding trip, ever. A few years back, Frankie went to Denali for 25 days - and make the summit twice.  We cover the ups and downs - and some details to think about before planning an expedition trip like this one.    Tool Belt I think everyone can agree, more people are heading to the backcountry this season than ever before - beyond the gear and the knowledge to use it - an essential skill is understanding avalanche conditions for the area you plan to go out. In this segment, we talk about some of the resources available to splitboarders to make the experience safe.   This episode is sponsored by:   Spark R&D @sparrandd www.sparkrandd.com   Cardiff Snowcraft  @cardiffsnow www.cardiffsnow.com Coupon Code: “THESNOWBOARDPROJECT15” {15% off at their website)    Never Summer Snowboards @neversummerindustries http://neversummer.com