what do you think will it hold up to a thrashing or is this just the gimmick it looks like
. . . Just seems a little too good to be true
I saw these at SPO and also the Nobile version (under the same patent). Both appeared to be pretty strong, they had a board propped up that people could come up and jump on to test how strong it was. It didn't break but it definitely had a pretty odd shape bend in the middle that I think would be far from ideal for a bigger rider on the water. That being said I guess the idea itself serves it's purpose pretty well and if the board actually rides ok I can't see why you shouldn't buy it if it's the product for you.
That all being said however. I think the idea itself is pointless. Why would you want a board that splits in-half??? What, maybe you will save 50-100 dollars/euro (max, usually nothing) on luggage and then when you get to your ideal location you are stuck with a less than ideal board to ride... Personally I would just rather pay the extra 50 dollars/euro baggage fee and have some decent boards to ride!
p.s.
Also I'm not sure on the cost, but if it actually costs more than a conventional board it further highlights my point.
The has been a few of these around, woodboards get a great review in Europe and have released an identical option, carnt see the reason myself,
Also your flex will be affected. IE the middle has to be very stiff. As Mr rowdy states it will be a compromise. But. Imagine if you are a travelling salesman who flys around the place all the time. You may want something like this so you can take board and kite with and go for a session. In that instance a split board is better than no board at all.
That same could be said if you want to "stash" your board into the boot of you car for "secret" sessions.....
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But. Imagine if you are a travelling salesman who flys around the place all the time. You may want something like this so you can take board and kite with and go for a session.
Yeah just imagine... I'm sure there's millions of them 
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Makes me laugh why you would need a twin tip to fold in half for travelling. In a past life I spent 2 years travelling with 2 windsurfers, a surfboard, 5 sails 3 masts and 2 booms. The only time I ever got stung for excess baggage was between Oahu and Maui. Suppose airlines are more onto it now, what with charging fees other than airfares, but pretty sure now all Ozzie carriers now charge on weight only.
Qantas & Jetstar go by weight and as long as your boards are under the following lengths.
QANTAS
Surfboard/Surfski
To carry a surfboard or surfski as baggage, fins must be removed where possible and placed in an enclosed compartment or taped to the board. Paddles must also be taped to the board. Qantas Check-in will attach a Fragile tag to the bag and you must complete and sign the limited release portion of the baggage tag.
Australian Domestic and International Routes
Only accepted if enclosed in a surfboard bag and does not exceed 32kg (70lb) in weight and 277cm (109in) in length. Any additional bags will each be assessed at the Airport Excess Baggage rates. You can pre-purchase Additional Baggage Allowance at lower rates than Airport Excess Baggage rates.
Boards/skis that exceed 277cm (109in) in length must be sent as freight and freight charges will apply.
Note: Due to size restrictions some equipment may not travel on the same aircraft as the customer.
JETSTAR
Surfboards
A surfboard, (including the surfboard bag), must not exceed 1.9 metres for Jetstar flights operated by an A320, A321 or B737 aircraft, and 2.77 meters for Jetstar flights operated by an A330.
Surfboards will not be accepted for carriage unless they are placed in an appropriate surfboard bag.
Surfboard fins must be removed, where possible, and placed in an enclosed compartment in the bag, or taped to the board.
Windsurfers (Sailboards)
Windsurfers cannot be carried as baggage due to the length of the sail mast.
LION AIR
They allow any boards and will deliver your board via red carpet to Airport left, Airport right & middles in Bali guarantied!
I've never had an airline give me any grief about checking in kite gear with a twin tip board, except that it has to be dropped off at the 'oversize' counter. The all-up weight of the check-in luggage is the primary concern.
