G3 engineering, design, and testing is entirely focused on the backcountry experience. That is what we do and who we are. Our splitboards are designed for splitboarders by splitboarders. Through design thinking, advanced materials use, progressive layups, and more we work to improve all aspects of backcountry riding - uphill, at transition, and on the down.
G3 uses only premium carbon fibre laminates in the AXLE and SCAPEGOAT splitboards. These are the same 100% multi-directional stitch bonded fabrics used in aerospace industries. The AXLE is made with a carbon fibre matrix for torsional stiffness & improved edge control, while the SCAPEGOAT has 2 full layers of triaxial stitched carbon fibre for a strong but light, torsionally stable splitboard. To optimize the flex, rigidity and power transfer specific to each ski, we meticulously engineer the orientation, amount and structure of every layer of carbon above and below the core.
WET VS. DRY LAYUP
G3 starts with dry and flexible sheets of carbon fibre for each splitboard. This allows us to use exactly the right amount of resin for each board’s size, weight, and the amount of carbon laminate. This takes advantage of high precision compaction and an optimized fibre to resin ratio. Our process minimizes unnecessary resin weight and maximizes the carbon’s contribution to flex, rigidity and power transfer.
MATERIALS THAT CAN HANDLE THE ABUSE OF BACKCOUNTRY SKIING
G3 produces the highest performing products and doesn’t hold back on crucial materials to save weight. Durability and performance are paramount. Hardened, corrosion resistant, alloy steel edges featured in G3 splitboards allow for extreme durability and integrity through multiple tunes.
FULL THICKNESS BASES
While other splitboard manufacturers may be using thinner bases to cut weight, G3 utilizes full thickness Electra 2000 bases for optimal performance in the field. These allow for multiple tunes to maximize the performance of the splitboard throughout the life of the product. More importantly, these thicker bases are far less susceptible to impact damage from hidden rocks and other potential obstacles.
The AXLE isn’t just a split version of an all- mountain snowboard. Its progressive shape makes it THE one-board quiver created by backcountry splitboarders for backcountry splitboarding. The AXLE design ensures the skin to the top is as smooth as the ride down.
A powder slaying beast with a powder-specific rocker profile and 25 mm of taper in the tail for superior flotation. Its insanely light and responsive full carbon construction with PU sidewalls is ready for big days. Go as far and deep as you can.
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