Another option..

Some folks out there are appalled at the idea of trading in their normal board for a split. The idea that a board that is cut in half can perform as well as a solid board just does not make sense, to some. Luckily there are some alternatives. Like these
MTN Approach: Keep It Together from Snowboarder Magazine on Vimeo.
I can think of many times where I would use this system instead of a splitboard. Just another option.