Features
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***Shipping Beginning of January***
The CARDIFF SWELL™ Splitboard is refined for surf-inspired riding in deep terrain. Designed with a range of sidecuts—6.5m, 7.5m, and 8.5m—and 30 mm of taper, the SWELL blends float, flow, and smooth carving with a surfy camber profile and surf-inspired nose. Its RADIcAL SIDECUT™ geometry combines a larger front-foot arc with a tighter rear-foot radius for fluid transitions and responsive turns. With three distinct sizes, the SWELL family offers a quiver of shapes for riders who chase the steep and deep with style. Each size features a different tail shape!***
Product Origin
UNITED BY SNOW™
Designed in Utah | Made in Canada
At Cardiff Snowcraft, product creation is rooted in purpose and place. Each board is proudly built in Canada using renewable energy and fast-growing wood species sourced from sawmills within 60 miles of the factory. This regional approach supports local jobs, reduces environmental impact, and reflects Cardiff’s commitment to crafting high-performance snowboards with a lighter footprint.
Core Technologies
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AMERIcore™ SL Split
High-performance layup of 65% Northern White Cedar and 35% Eastern Aspen, reinforced with with web-fused carbon for super-light strength, smooth dampening, and responsive flex. -
SWELL HALFcamber™ 60
A proprietary 60% camber / 40% rocker blend that balances edge control, float, and versatility. Each model features a unique camber-to-rocker ratio tailored to its terrain and riding style. -
PERFECTpivot™ - SWELL
Directional shape with rear-starting HALFcamber™, moderate edge, swallow-tail, and surf-style nose for floaty, stable performance in steep terrain.
Performance Features
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RADIcAL SIDECUT™ – TAPERED DIRECTIONAL SURF
Tapered directional surf carve with 30 mm of taper and 11 blended radii. A larger front-foot sidecut combined with a tighter rear-foot sidecut enables smooth, surf-style turns. Inspired by surfboards, the SWELL family includes: - 156 – Alternative surfboard
- 160 – Daily driver
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164 – Big-gun
Each size is tuned for float, control, and flow in trees, couloirs, and open faces, offering surf-inspired performance across a wide range of conditions. -
SPEEDbumps™
Reverse sidecut bumps aligned with bindings to enhance grip underfoot. SWELL™ features 1mm bumps on both toe and heel sides. -
NOVERhang™
Eliminates toe drag with rider-specific board designs and binding-area measurements marked on each board. -
FLOATilla™
Places more surface area underfoot to reduce leg fatigue and enable a neutral stance. Each board is marked with its surface area for optimal float sizing. -
BUTTERblunt™ Nose and Tail
Shaped to increase float, reduce swing weight, and provide a smooth, stable surface for buttering. -
SWALEtail™ (Patented)
A subtle tail recurve that securely holds any climbing skin clip—regardless of brand. Integrated into every splitboard for reliable skin retention and seamless touring transitions.
Construction and Materials
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UNIwall™
Seamless, impact-absorbing sidewall fused into the wood core to prevent delamination and dampen vibration—like a skateboard wheel smoothing out rough terrain. -
RACEbase™+
High-speed, sintered black base with 15% graphite for superior wax absorption and easier maintenance. -
LAUNCHpads™
Cross-grain wood inlays that efficiently transfer rider input from bindings to edges for enhanced response and control. -
FORGEDtail™
Injection-molded urethane protectors integrated into the tail to absorb and deflect impact while maintaining lightweight durability. -
ENDUROedge
2.2mm, 48 Rockwell-hardened metal edges for superior durability and precision tuning.
Factory Finish and Glide
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GROOMtune™
Ready-to-ride ceramic finish with a precise 1° base and 1° side bevel, detuned at nose and tail for optimal control. Ensures perfect base and edge flatness. -
RACEfinish™
Unique linear stonegrind for a fast, smooth, high-performance flat base in all conditions. Enhances wax absorption for improved glide and durability. -
FACTORYwax
Swix Fluoro-Free General Wax provides excellent glide in all snow conditions with an environmentally responsible, fluorocarbon-free formula.
Size Chart
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| Board Size (cm) | 154 | 160 | 164 |
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| Surface Area (cm²/in²) | 4144 cm² / 642.3 in² | 4392 cm² / 680.8 in² | 4478 cm² / 694.1 in² |
| Contact Length (mm/in) | 950 mm / 37.4 in | 950 mm / 37.4 in | 980 mm / 38.6 in |
| Effective Edge Length (mm/in) | 1180 mm / 46.5 in | 1180 mm / 46.5 in | 1180 mm / 46.5 in |
| Waist Width (mm/in) | 268 mm / 10.6 in | 268.8 mm / 10.6 in | 269.4 mm / 10.6 in |
| Underfoot Width - Front Foot (mm/in) | 289.6 mm / 11.4 in | 289.6 mm / 11.4 in | 289.6 mm / 11.4 in |
| Underfoot Width - Rear Foot (mm/in) | 276.4 mm / 10.9 in | 276.4 mm / 10.9 in | 276.4 mm / 10.9 in |
| Tip Width (mm/in) | 330 mm / 13.0 in | 330 mm / 13.0 in | 330 mm / 13.0 in |
| Tip Length (mm/in) | 310 mm / 12.2 in | 320 mm / 12.6 in | 330 mm / 13.0 in |
| Tail Width (mm/in) | 300 mm / 11.8 in | 300 mm / 11.8 in | 300 mm / 11.8 in |
| Tail Length (mm/in) | 280 mm / 11.0 in | 300 mm / 11.8 in | 310 mm / 12.2 in |
| Sidecut Radius (m) | 7.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Taper (mm/in) | 30.0 mm / 1.2 in | 30.0 mm / 1.2 in | 30.0 mm / 1.2 in |
| Reference Stance (mm/in) | 580 mm / 22.8 in | 580 mm / 22.8 in | 580 mm / 22.8 in |
| Min Stance (mm/in) | 520 mm / 20.5 in | 520 mm / 20.5 in | 520 mm / 20.5 in |
| Max Stance (mm/in) | 640 mm / 25.2 in | 640 mm / 25.2 in | 640 mm / 25.2 in |
| Insert Pack | 14x14 | 14x14 | 14x14 |
| Stance Setback (mm/in) | 20 mm / 0.8 in | 20 mm / 0.8 in | 20 mm / 0.8 in |
