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}\n    .ccbb-rating:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }\n    .ccbb-rating:nth-child(-n + 2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccbb-border); }\n    .ccbb-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n  @media screen and (max-width: 640px) {\n    .ccbb-ski-page { margin: 24px auto; }\n    .ccbb-section { padding: 26px 0; }\n    .ccbb-grid-2, .ccbb-rating-grid, .ccbb-fit-grid, .ccbb-spec-columns { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .ccbb-rating, .ccbb-rating:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccbb-border); border-right: 0; }\n    .ccbb-rating:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }\n    .ccbb-spec-details summary { align-items: flex-start; padding: 18px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-icon { font-size: 21px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-heading { font-size: 17px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-content { padding: 18px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-row { gap: 4px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-ski-page\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section ccbb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-eyebrow\"\u003ePremium Big-Mountain Freeride Splitboard\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCardiff Goat Pro Carbon Splitboard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ccbb-lead\"\u003eThe Cardiff Goat Pro Carbon Splitboard is a stiff, premium big-mountain split for strong riders who tour long approaches to steep lines and want Cardiff's premium build of the Goat. A 10.5 to 11.5 m sidecut and a PRO FLEX rating of 7 to 9 hold an edge at speed and on hard, exposed traverses, while HALFcamber 59, a profile that is 59% camber and 41% rocker, and a 17 mm setback keep the nose from diving when the snow turns deep. Cardiff builds the Goat Pro Carbon by hand around its MASTERcore PRO Split core, a 92% paulownia and 8% poplar wood core damped with flax and vertical Titanal, which suits big days where stability and a lighter wood core both matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-expert-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-expert-badge\"\u003eSpecs Verified\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRatings and setup guidance verified against manufacturer specifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs This the Right Splitboard for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-card-title\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-quick-answer\"\u003eStrong, expert riders who tour for steep, big-mountain lines and want a stiff, stable split that holds an edge at speed and on icy traverses.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-card-title\"\u003eConsider Another Splitboard If\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-quick-answer\"\u003eYou want a softer, more forgiving board, sizes below 158 cm, or more float and taper; the Cardiff Goat Enduro and Swell Enduro cover those.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCCBB Splitboard Ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eUphill Efficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e4\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003e92% paulownia core, carbon build\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eDownhill Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e5\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003ePRO FLEX 7 to 9, vertical Titanal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eSoft Snow Float\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e3\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003e11 mm taper, 17 mm setback\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eFirm Snow Grip\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e5\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003e10.5 to 11.5 m sidecut, 1 mm SPEEDbumps\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ccbb-rating-key\"\u003eRating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCCBB Splitboard Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e300.6-265-289.9 mm (162 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eTurn Radius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e10.5 to 11.5 m (158 to 166 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eRocker Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eHALFcamber 59: 59% camber, 41% rocker\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eFlex Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eCardiff PRO FLEX 7 (158), 8 (162), 9 (166)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eCore and Laminate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003ePaulownia and poplar, flax, vertical Titanal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eMount Point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e17 mm setback on every size\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eSkin Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eSWALEtail recurve holds any brand's tail clip\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eBig-mountain freeride splitboarding\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe MASTERcore PRO Split core is 92% paulownia, one of the lightest wood species used in boards, with 8% poplar, flax for damping and vertical Titanal strips for stability, so the Goat Pro Carbon gets its stiffness without a heavy core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 10.5 to 11.5 m sidecut is long for a splitboard, and paired with a PRO FLEX rating of 7 to 9 it gives the Goat Pro Carbon the longest sidecut and stiffest flex of the Cardiff boards in this drop, which is what holds an edge on firm snow and exposed sidehills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlex steps up with size, 7 on the 158, 8 on the 162 and 9 on the 166, so heavier riders on longer boards get proportionally more support rather than the same flex in a bigger shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board keeps Cardiff's touring details: 1 mm SPEEDbumps at each binding, a SWALEtail that seats any brand's skin clip, FORGEDtail urethane tail protectors and 2.2 mm edges hardened to 48 Rockwell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep, committing big-mountain lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed descents in variable snow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIcy traverses and exposed sidehills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong approaches where a lighter wood core helps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong riders who find most splits too soft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSplitboard Selection Advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize the Cardiff Goat Pro Carbon Splitboard on rider weight and boot width, then let the flex follow. The run is 158, 162 and 166 cm, with flex rising from 7 to 9 across those sizes, so a rider between sizes who wants a softer board should take the shorter one. Surface area runs 4,227 cm² on the 158, 4,386 cm² on the 162 and 4,584 cm² on the 166, and Cardiff marks the width at each binding, 276.1 mm at the front foot and 269.8 mm at the rear on the 162, so check boot overhang there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Goat Pro Carbon is sold on its own, so the binding interface and skins are separate purchases; confirm the puck pattern of your binding system before mounting. The 17 mm setback is the same on every size. With a long sidecut and a stiff flex, the board rewards an active, centered stance and plenty of speed; riders who want a looser, more forgiving Goat should look at the Goat Enduro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ccbb-rating-key\"\u003eSize and setup guidance reviewed by CCBB splitboard staff. Confirm size against your weight, boot size and terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ccbb-spec-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-summary-main\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-icon\"\u003e📏\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-heading\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-subheading\"\u003eManufacturer specs · Click to expand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-toggle\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShape and Sizing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLengths\u003c\/strong\u003e158, 162, 166 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e296.3-262-285.6 mm (158 cm), 300.6-265-289.9 mm (162 cm), 306-270-295 mm (166 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSidecut Radius\u003c\/strong\u003e10.5 m (158 cm), 11.0 m (162 cm), 11.5 m (166 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaper\u003c\/strong\u003e10.9 mm (158 cm), 10.7 mm (162 cm), 11 mm (166 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective Edge\u003c\/strong\u003e1,190 mm (158 cm), 1,220 mm (162 cm), 1,260 mm (166 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Area\u003c\/strong\u003e4,227 cm² (158 cm) to 4,584 cm² (166 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlex\u003c\/strong\u003eCardiff PRO FLEX 7 (158 cm), 8 (162 cm), 9 (166 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetback\u003c\/strong\u003e17 mm on every size\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConstruction and Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003eTapered directional twin, RADIcAL sidecut of 13 blended radii\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile\u003c\/strong\u003eHALFcamber 59: 59% camber, 41% rocker\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore\u003c\/strong\u003eMASTERcore PRO Split wood core: 92% paulownia, 8% poplar, flax damping, vertical Titanal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSidewall\u003c\/strong\u003eUNIwall, a urethane sidewall fused into the wood core\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003eRACEbase+ sintered base with 15% graphite\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdges\u003c\/strong\u003eENDUROedge steel edges, 2.2 mm, hardened to 48 Rockwell\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip\u003c\/strong\u003e1 mm SPEEDbumps on toe and heel edges at the bindings\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTail\u003c\/strong\u003eSWALEtail skin-clip recurve, FORGEDtail urethane protectors\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e1° base and 1° side bevel, detuned nose and tail, fluoro-free wax\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003eSplitboard-specific binding systems. Interface and skins sold separately\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/strong\u003eBig-mountain freeride splitboarding\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare the Cardiff Goat Pro Carbon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGoat Pro Carbon vs. Cardiff Goat Enduro Splitboard\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame Goat name and the same HALFcamber 59 profile, different boards. The Cardiff Goat Enduro Splitboard runs a 9.3 to 10.0 m sidecut, 12 mm of taper and a 20 mm setback on a cedar and aspen core, in sizes from 150 cm. The Goat Pro Carbon is stiffer and longer-radiused for speed and firm snow. Most riders are better served by the Enduro; strong riders who want maximum stability take the Pro Carbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/search?q=Cardiff+Goat+Enduro+Splitboard\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop Cardiff Goat Enduro Splitboard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGoat Pro Carbon vs. Jones Howler Splitboard\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are built for steep, technical descents. The Jones Howler Splitboard runs full tip-to-tail camber at a mid-stiff flex. The Goat Pro Carbon keeps 41% rocker for float but runs stiffer, with a PRO FLEX rating of 7 to 9 and vertical Titanal in the core. Choose the Howler for a pure carving profile, the Goat Pro Carbon for more float at a similar level of stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/search?q=Jones+Howler+Splitboard\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop Jones Howler Splitboard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGoat Pro Carbon vs. Nitro Alternator FX Splitboard\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are stiff boards for firm snow and speed. The Nitro Alternator FX Splitboard runs full camber with no taper at a flex of 8. The Goat Pro Carbon adds rocker and 11 mm of taper, so it floats better when a firm-snow day turns deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/search?q=Nitro+Alternator+FX+Splitboard\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop Nitro Alternator FX Splitboard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section ccbb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho should buy the Cardiff Goat Pro Carbon Splitboard?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Cardiff Goat Pro Carbon Splitboard suits strong, expert riders who tour for steep, big-mountain lines and want a stiff, stable board. A 10.5 to 11.5 m sidecut and a PRO FLEX rating of 7 to 9 hold an edge at speed and on icy traverses, and the paulownia-heavy MASTERcore PRO Split core keeps the stiffness from coming with a heavy core.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat bindings and skins work with the Cardiff Goat Pro Carbon Splitboard?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Cardiff Goat Pro Carbon Splitboard takes splitboard-specific bindings that mount to splitboard hardware and transition between tour and ride mode. Standard solid-board snowboard bindings are not compatible. The board is sold on its own, so the binding interface and skins are separate purchases. The SWALEtail recurve holds any brand's tail clip. Confirm the puck pattern of your binding system against the board before mounting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the Goat Pro Carbon the same shape as the Goat Enduro?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eNo, and the size charts show it. The Goat Pro Carbon runs a 10.5 to 11.5 m sidecut, 10.7 to 11 mm of taper and a 17 mm setback in 158, 162 and 166. The Goat Enduro runs a 9.3 to 10.0 m sidecut, 12 mm of taper and a 20 mm setback from 150 cm. Cardiff's own product copy describes both Goats with a 10 m sidecut and 12 mm of taper; for the Pro Carbon, the published size chart is the figure to go by.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow stiff is the Cardiff Goat Pro Carbon Splitboard?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eStiff, and stiffer as it gets longer. Cardiff rates the 158 at 7, the 162 at 8 and the 166 at 9 on its PRO FLEX scale. Vertical Titanal in the core adds stability at speed. Riders who prefer a softer, more forgiving board should look at the Goat Enduro.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is in the MASTERcore PRO Split core?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe MASTERcore PRO Split core is 92% paulownia and 8% poplar, damped with flax and reinforced with vertical Titanal strips. Paulownia is one of the lightest wood species used in board cores, and the flax and Titanal add damping and stability without much weight.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich Goat Pro Carbon size should I ride?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eSize on weight and boot width first, then on flex. Because flex rises with length, from 7 on the 158 to 9 on the 166, a rider between sizes who wants an easier ride should size down. Cardiff marks the width at each binding, 276.1 mm at the front foot and 269.8 mm at the rear on the 162, so riders in large boots can check overhang directly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-verdict\"\u003eThe Cardiff Goat Pro Carbon Splitboard is Cardiff's premium Goat, built for strong riders on steep, fast lines. A 10.5 to 11.5 m sidecut, a PRO FLEX rating of 7 to 9 and vertical Titanal hold an edge on firm snow, while HALFcamber 59 and 11 mm of taper keep the nose up when it gets deep. The hand-built MASTERcore PRO Split core, 92% paulownia with flax and Titanal, delivers that stiffness without a heavy core. Riders who want a more forgiving Goat should take the Goat Enduro; riders who find most splits too soft should start here.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cardiff","offers":[{"title":"156","offer_id":67525641011391,"sku":"2026-GOAT-SPL-PRO-156","price":1349.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"158","offer_id":67525641076927,"sku":"2026-GOAT-SPL-PRO-158","price":1349.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"162","offer_id":67525641109695,"sku":"2026-GOAT-SPL-PRO-162","price":1349.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"166","offer_id":67525641142463,"sku":"2026-GOAT-SPL-PRO-166","price":1349.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/7103\/files\/goat-carbon-splitboard-27v2.png?v=1791908233","url":"https:\/\/cripplecreekbc.com\/products\/cardiff-goat-pro-carbon-splitboard-1","provider":"Cripple Creek Backcountry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}