OUR REVIEW OF THE STONE FOREST SPLIT SELECTION 2027
This season, every splitboard in the Stone lineup benefits from the addition of the Floorboard System. It gave us the perfect excuse to revisit the Forest, a board we hadn’t ridden for several years—and we’re glad we did. The new system adds a noticeable boost to the board’s overall performance, particularly in the 159 cm version we tested.
The Forest is a true freeride splitboard that also excels on backcountry tours. Considering its weight of just over 3 kg, its performance is genuinely impressive. Built from the same platform as the Natural, it also stands out with its bold, original graphics, a refreshing contrast to the understated designs that dominate today’s market.
On snow, the biaxial fiberglass construction and medium flex strike an excellent balance between forgiveness, responsiveness and low energy consumption during long days in the mountains. Easy to ride and confidence-inspiring, it still comes alive the moment you start pushing it. Whether weaving through trees, popping off pillows or playing with natural terrain features, it encourages a dynamic, playful riding style. Its traditional camber delivers precise edge control, reliable grip and just the right amount of pop. The board also retains enough torsional stiffness to remain reassuring on firm snow, where edge hold is particularly solid. Stone’s dedicated Stony climbing skin attachment system completes an already very appealing package.
The result is a highly attractive splitboard for riders who want to keep a true freeride snowboard feel without committing to an overly demanding or specialized model.
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MANUFACTURER’S OPINION
A versatile splitboard for backcountry adventures
The Stone Snowboards Forest is designed for riders looking for a versatile splitboard capable of handling a wide range of terrain and snow conditions. Built for all-round backcountry touring, it combines balanced climbing efficiency with confident downhill performance for everything from day tours to more ambitious alpine objectives.
For the 2026/2027 season, the Forest features Stone Snowboards’ new Floorboard construction, introduced across the brand’s entire splitboard range.
New Floorboard construction for 2027
The updated construction has been developed to optimise the board’s overall performance while maintaining the brand’s commitment to European manufacturing. The Forest also retains Stone Snowboards’ proprietary hooks and Kohla climbing skins, designed to deliver a reliable and efficient touring setup.
This evolution reflects the brand’s focus on producing durable, high-quality splitboards for modern backcountry riding.
Built for season-long versatility
With its balanced shape and new construction, the Forest is designed to provide a combination of edge hold, manoeuvrability and stability across changing snow conditions. Its versatile character makes it suitable for both mid-winter powder days and spring touring missions. Available in several lengths, it is intended as a single-board solution for riders seeking all-season backcountry performance.
Designed to explore the mountains
The Stone Snowboards Forest is aimed at splitboarders looking for a modern, versatile board capable of tackling a wide variety of backcountry adventures. Combining the new Floorboard construction with European manufacturing and premium touring components, it is built for riders who want reliable performance throughout the winter.
FEATURES
- Sidecut: 300-262-305
- Radius: 8,5m
- Weight: 3100g
- Sizes: 155 159 163 167 cm
- Price: 649€
- SIMILAR MODEL SINCE 2026/2027 (new!)
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