Building on the award-winning original Paragon, Venture cut down on weight while boosting its overall power by using a carbon fiber wrap for the Paragon Split-Carbon Splitboard. This split is the lightest and most versatile option in their line-up, with a tapered directional shape, medium flex pattern, and playful yet stable hybrid profile for everything from low-angle powder in the trees to checking iconic lines off your list on low-danger days. The Straight-Line Rocker profile provides stability and edge hold on hardpack and steeps, with a long, wide nose that keeps your tip up in the deep stuff and gives pow turns a surfy feel. Precise craftsmanship prevents sloppiness in the seam so the board rides more like a solid snowboard and takes on technical lines with confidence. The textured Carbonium topsheet prevents icy buildup on top of your board, while aspen makes the core lightweight, and ash and poplar stringers maintain strength and snappiness.