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Whether you've been on a board for years or are just taking your first steps on a splitboard, few people think about what's actually beneath their feet. Yet it's precisely this that determines the riding experience, stability, and control.
Why does one board feel lively and snappy while another flexes or reacts sluggishly? The difference often lies in the construction—in the fiber layers on and under the core.
In the snowboarding world, big names and marketing buzzwords are thrown around. We're different: Our engineers develop the boards – not a marketing department. Therefore, we have no fancy names, no hidden compromises – just honest materials and clear communication.
WARNING: The following paragraphs contain a high degree of snowboard nerd knowledge. Read on at your own risk!A snowboard consists of several layers that together determine flex, stability, and feel. At the core is wood—the heart of every board. Surrounding it are fiber layers made of glass, carbon, or basalt, which provide stiffness, pop, and responsiveness. The topsheet is on top, and the base with steel edges is on the bottom .
Even small differences in construction change how a board feels on the mountain. And this is where things get exciting: The type of fiber layers —biaxial, triaxial, or quadraxial—determines how direct, stable, and lively your board feels.
Fig. 1: Layer structure of the Nordstau snowboard
To understand the function of the fibers in a board, imagine them like a guitar string: When stretched, it wants to spring back to its original shape – this is the “pop” you feel when riding.
However, this restoring force only works in the direction the fibers run. So, the more directions covered, the more energy, control, and precision you get back from the board.
Biaxial fabrics consist of two fiber directions (usually -45° and +45°). They are lightweight and inexpensive—ideal for regular entry-level snowboards where price is more important than performance.
Fig. 2: Illustration of a biaxial laminate with -45° and 45° fiber orientation
These days, however, they're also found on many splitboards , and there's usually only one reason: cost savings. Such designs are often hidden behind fancy names like "BiLite" or "SuperFlex." It sounds good, but the ride and handling are different.
Biaxial boards flex more easily, lose edge hold, and react imprecisely. They quickly feel unstable and unsafe on ascents, and you lack control on descents—a safety risk that has no place in open terrain.
Triaxial fabrics add a third fiber direction (-45°, 0° , and +45°). This provides greater torsional stiffness, better edge grip, and a more direct, precise ride. You'll notice this immediately, especially with splitboards: more control on the ascent , more confidence on the descent.
Fig. 3: Illustration of a triaxial laminate with -45°, 0° and 45° fiber orientation
While other brands only use triaxial laminates in their top-of-the-line models, they're standard at Stompede Snowboards. Because we sell directly to you, you get high-performance boards at mid-range prices.
Quadraxial fabrics add a fourth fiber direction (-45°, 0°, 45°, and 90°), ensuring consistent power transmission in all directions. The result: maximum stability and reliable edge hold on ascents, and more smoothness at high speeds or in challenging conditions. You'll feel the precise control and confident feel that splitboards with quadraxial fabrics provide, especially on long tours and challenging descents.
Fig. 4: Illustration of a quadraxial laminate with -45°, 0°, 45° and 90° fiber orientation
We use quadraxial laminates on our premium splitboards so you can fully rely on your board in every situation – on the ascent as well as on the descent.
Touring enthusiasts want safety, control, and efficiency on the ascent and descent – qualities that a biaxial laminate simply can't offer. That's why at Stompede Snowboards, we only use triaxial and quadaxial laminates to keep you safe.
More than 1,000 customers already trust our boards and have mastered millions of meters of altitude with them – let yourself be inspired and enjoy unparalleled performance on the ascent and descent.
We only sell directly to you . No dealers, no distributors. The result? Award-winning boards at the best price.
The Tyrolean Alps are our test laboratory. Here we can test new ideas quickly and extensively in order to continually perfect our snowboards.
We know our boards down to the last detail. We're happy to help you find your perfect board or splitboard set.
