Why choose an Amplid splitboard?

AMPLID WAS CREATED FROM A MEETING BETWEEN THE PASSION AND TALENT OF TWO MEN

Amplid is a brand of splitboards and snowboards, created by the great snowboarder Peter Bauer and his friend Anian Thrainer in 2005. Their mission is to offer high-quality equipment with impeccable finishing to ensure innovative and unique products, as well as a wide cheap snowboard equipment and high-end splitboards. Amplid was born and continues to develop in the European Alps, a region rich in industrial and sports expertise.

The missions of Amplid

Thanks to Peter Bauer's experience, Amplid knows that quality equipment makes all the difference in the mountains. Therefore, it works diligently to create top-notch freeride equipment of the highest quality. Exceptional finishing, sustainable reflection, and a keen eye on details are essential pieces of the puzzle, which is why Amplid snowboards are made in one of the most advanced factories in the world. Don't forget to check out our guide to choosing splitboard bindings to fully enjoy your equipment.

Amplid's goal is to shape the future of freeride by sharing its passion for the discipline, for great ideas, for cutting-edge technology, but above all for its responsible identity. To complete your equipment, consider exploring our selection of cheap splitboard accessories perfectly suited for practice.

THE LIGHTEST SPLITBOARD IN THE WORLD

By reducing its environmental impact, Amplid has also succeeded in offering THE lightest splitboard on the market, the Milligram split. The combination of innovative materials that save weight has allowed Amplid to reduce the previous title holder by 200 grams. It is the ideal companion for long hikes and epic descents. Also discover our selection of sustainable outdoor equipment for a more responsible practice.

Thanks to the Antiphase technology, developed in-house by Amplid, you can ride on all terrains and in all snow conditions, this technology improves the board's stability by reducing vibrations.

Within the range of splitboards, there is also the split Tour Operator, known for its excellent quality-price ratio, the Surf Shuttle for its perfect blend of the Milligram and Milisurf and its fish tail. The Mahalo split is specific to women to provide them with the lightweight response and stability they require, all available in recyclable materials on our site.

A CONTINUOUS PROCESS TO REDUCE ITS ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT

Amplid strives to preserve the planet and actively works to further minimize its impact on the environment. Aware that snowboard manufacturing will always have an environmental footprint, Amplid's goal is to minimize this footprint by developing new eco-technological manufacturing processes to maintain the enjoyment of outdoor activities. It is the first snowboard company to follow such an environmentally friendly manufacturing process by eliminating harmful materials for the planet as much as possible. Amplid has found the right balance between performance and sustainability. The challenge is not necessarily easy to meet, but the brand is convinced that sustainability plays a crucial role in environmental impact and strives to develop it while engaging in associations aimed at preserving nature. Also try our products made in an eco-responsible manner to complete your equipment.

The use of more environmentally friendly materials

Wood is sustainably harvested and is certified FSC (The FSC label is mobilized against environmental degradation, in terms of biodiversity and landscapes, but also against the social upheaval that can be caused by poor forest management), regarding the textile range, the digital prints comply with the AZO certification, meaning they are free of heavy metals and therefore ecological, environmentally friendly, and hypoallergenic for the user, its quality is certified by the Oeko-Tex standard which imposes very strict rules to avoid harming the health of consumers and the planet. The energy chosen for the production of Amplid items is a photovoltaic system because today solar panels significantly limit CO2 emissions and are 99% recyclable. Also find our purchase natural outdoor materials for your next adventures.

Collaboration with Plant For The Planet

In November 2020, Amplid signed a partnership with the Plant-for-the-Planet foundation to support tree planting on the Yucatán Peninsula and the fight against the climate crisis. Indeed, planting trees generates jobs, is good for biodiversity, and reduces greenhouse gases. Trees save us precious time and help keep temperature rise below 2°C. Be sure to check out our selection of sustainable outdoor equipment to further limit your impact.

6 REASONS TO TRUST THE SPLITBOARD BRAND AMPLID

Antiphase: Technology developed by Amplid, which reduces vibrations and improves board stability without adding weight.

Independent brand, owned by former world snowboard champion Peter Bauer.

Pioneer of green technologies and works exclusively with environmentally friendly factories.

Les splitboard and snowboard geometries from Amplid are unique and designed and tested for YOU. By choosing this brand, you benefit from products made from eco-responsible manufacturing.

Innovation is constant and in relation with one of the best packaging companies "Planet Earth”, which allows it to offer a product quality that other small brands cannot match.

Déveloped in the Alps - Amplid skis and snowboards are developed in-house in the European Alps. Skiing possibilities all year round in some of the most impressive mountains in the world, and a true commitment to the use of natural materials for healthier equipment.