Split boards are a great ride if you are heading off the beaten path. Not only for touring into spots, but for the hike out when the wind dies and you are miles from the carpark.
I had a Voile split last year, and it came complete with skins and all hardware. The main benefit of a production Splitboard is the inside metal edges, they really help while traversing steep terrain. My only complaint about the Voile is it is directional; while its perfect for steep downhilling, its not the best for switch riding.
This year I am taking an old twin tip thats sitting in the garage, and I'm buying a split kit to convert it. I won't have the inner edges, but I'll have a cheap kiteboard for backcountry snowkiting.
There's a local Utah rider that rides his split board in ski mode with his kite, and he's always jamming around having a good time.
That's my thoughts on the splits.
Windzup,
Brian Schenck
http://www.ozonesnowkites.com