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Fathom
$649.00 – $669.00
A classic all-mountain shape for any conditions and every rider; designed for ease of uphill travel.
Description
Go Catch the alpenglow. The Niche Fathom splitboard is not bound by resort operating hours. This tapered, directional, cambered splitboard with early rise is meant for cruising, carving, floating through pow, charging steeps, chasing freshies, making memories and leaving no trace. Responsibly sourced, constructed with modern, eco-friendly materials and a zero-waste manufacturing process make the Fathom a new standard for all splitboarders.
Please note: Alternate base color schemes are used to avoid extra plastic base material waste during production! Base colors vary between grey and black. Base colors may not always be guaranteed, however we do our best to honor any special requests.
Pair the Niche Fathom splitboard with any Niche binding for 10% off your purchase!
14 reviews for Fathom
DIRECTIONAL CAMBER, ROCKER NOSE
Rocker in the nose leading into traditional camber under foot. Float effortlessly through powder and lock-in on groomers.
STIFF FLEX: 8/10
Powerful, snappy and stable. Directional flex.
2X TRACTION BUMPS
Extra edge contact points to give your board more edge control and stability, especially in icy conditions.
Union Hardware
Clips and hardware are buried, leaving the base clean and flush
Unisex Design & Size Range
Size and flex scaling capable of accommodating the stature of riders of all genders.
Splitboard
Uphill travel made easy, smooth and fun. A lightweight, classic all-mountain shape for every rider.
Finding the right size snowboard for you can be confusing and complicated. The range of possibilities can make it challenging to get a good general idea of what to look for, however the specific details for each model of snowboard might change a general recommendation for a few reasons! Waist width, effective edge profiles, etc. Please feel free to use this initial guide below, but we encourage you to reach out to us for more detailed and specific recommendations per model.
| RIDER HEIGHT (IN) | RIDER HEIGHT (CM) | RIDER WEIGHT (LB) | SNOWBOARD SIZE (CM) |
| 4’10” | 147 | 85 – 110 | 128 – 136 |
| 5′ | 152 | 90 – 130 | 133 – 143 |
| 5’2″ | 158 | 100 – 140 | 139 – 149 |
| 5’4″ | 163 | 115 – 150 | 143 -152 |
| 5’6″ | 168 | 120 – 160 | 145 -153 |
| 5’8″ | 173 | 125 – 170 | 149 -156 |
| 5’10” | 178 | 135 – 180 | 153 – 160 |
| 6′ | 183 | 150 – 185 | 156 – 160+ |
| 6’2″ | 188 | 160 – 195 | 160+ |
| 6’4″ | 193 | 190-250 | 160+ |
Rune HIGHLIGHTS
Stitched Memory Gel Straps
They’re so comfortable, they’re like couches for your feet.Tool Free Adjustments
You shouldn’t need to carry tools around to adjust your strap length. Tool free adjustability on all our bindings.Tool Free Forward Lean Adjuster
Simply lean the highback forward and click it into position for the perfect angle.Cast Aluminum Buckles
The lightweight performance of our cast aluminum buckles, are so good they come with an industry-first lifetime warranty.Nylon Basetray & Highback
First shot pure nylon with zero regrind filler. Strong & Durable.Hex HIGHLIGHTS
Multi-Angle Toe Strap
Standard on all Fix Bindings. Use over the toes or as a toe cap. Stretches to fit your boot.Tool Free
You shouldn’t need to carry tools around to adjust your strap length. Tool free adjustability on all our bindings.Extruded Aluminum Heelcup
Provides unparalleled strength and rigidity and can be slid in-and-out.Ultralight Injected Straps
Stretches as you tighten, evenly distributing the pressure & eliminating pressure points. Lightweight performance.Urethane Dampening Pad
Dampen vibrations, prevent board breakage and make for a silky smooth ride.Made proudly with our friends at FIX
Rory –
I am 6’1″ weigh 215 lbs. with size 11 boots. I LOVE this board!!
When the box was first delivered to my door step I honestly thought that they forgot to put the board in the box. It is that light weight.
I have since taken this board out on a handful of backcountry missions. In tour mode it is extremely light under foot and holds an edge even on steep icy side hill terrain. This is by far the best touring set up I have ever used, this is my 4th split board.
But the real question? How does it ride? AMAZING!
This board rides like a solid board. I rips in powder. I even went out of my way to ride it in icy chunder because what board doesn’t do well in powder. The camber profile with rocker in the nose allowed the board to break through the chop and hold an edge when most solid boards would bounce out. Also the extra stiffness in the tail allows you to be able to stop big airs even if you are slightly off when you land. It is like it wants to help you self correct.
I can’t recommend this board enough! I am still blown away by the price! How are they making such a quality split board for 300 dollars less then all the competition?
If you are looking for a new split, this is your board!
Thanks Niche!
Wren Pullig –
BEST SPLITBOARD!! I’ve used it in multiple states, multiple conditions, and it’s held strong! Anything from pillows, big terrain, and even jumps, this board has felt like my normal board! Firm under the feet but still playful! Tours uphill as good as it shred down the mountain
Michael G –
Loved it. Good and stiff handles well does what I want it to do. Really chargy. Hikes like a dream and has a great price point.
Fred –
Bonjour
Voilà une évaluation en Francais :
Acheté à l’automne 2021 chez snowcountry pour 499€ mais ce n’est pas le prix qui m’a attiré.
J’ai choisi ce split car j’ai enfin trouvé un split agile, équilibré et rigide à ma taille, en 151cm. Je suis un petit homme de 1m65 qui chausse du 42EU je pèse environ 70kg.
A l’usage :
J’ai fait environ 30 petites sorties rando entre 1h30 et 4 heures, entre 400 et 900m de Dénivelé positif, toutes dans les Pyrénées (pas loin d’un “petit pays” où se déroule une étape FWT ).
Dans toutes les conditions poudre, gelée, croutée neige qui fond …
De la descente tranquille en champ de poudreuse jusqu’ à des pentes étroites de 45°.
Quelques sorties en station de la verte à la noire avec et sans bosses.
Eh bien, j’ai toujours été en confiance, ce split est stable à vitesse élevée (je suis allé régulièrement à 65kmh en station sans une seule vibration ou perte de contrôle il peut prendre des vitesses bien plus importantes), En freeride il est suffisamment rigide pour tout encaisser les creux les bosses les trous les talus..Il accroche la glace et répond immédiatement, aussi bien qu’une planche solide.
La seule limite que je lui ai trouvé c’est lors de la tempête de Décembre 2021 dans 1m20 de poudreuse dans des petits sapins serrés (c’était de la natation) , J’aurai peut être dû prendre un 154 et sacrifier un peu d’agilité….il faudrait avoir deux tailles 151 pour les pentes raide et 154 pour la grosse poudreuse. C’était peut être aussi mes propres limites …
Cette planche est quand même un régal quand j’en prends une autre je regrette toujours
La qualité :
Le rapport qualité prix est imbattable, le topsheet ( ” la couche de décoration supérieure” pour nos amis québécois) est super solide et résiste aux rayures et aux accrocs car il est souple. J’ai été scotché par la qualité de la semelle qui est très résistante, en plus je ne l’ai encore jamais fartée (contrairement à mon autre split). Les protections en métal au niveau du nose et tail sont efficaces. J’aime pas les clips Union mais c’est un choix personnel.
L’éthique :
Un vrai plus bravo pour tous ces efforts, Niche est une vraie marque écolo sur le plan technologique bien sûr. Mais je considère niche “en dehors” de l’industrie du snowboard, loin du matraquage publicitaire, des expéditions couteuses à l’autre bout du monde, du sponsoring criard et des effets de mode. Niche va droit au but comme Erika VIKANDER sur le FWD qui est une des meilleures snowboardeuse du moment :).
Pour conclure :
J’ai fait une belle découverte avec ce splitbaord, du plaisir et tout un monde…
Je n’ai pas mis 5 étoiles car on peut toujours s’améliorer, Une plage plus large de 5mm ? quelques ondulations de plus sur les carres ? pourquoi pas ?
Bravo Niche !
Kelli –
I love this split! The first time I rode it I was so impressed with how much it rode and felt like my solid! I am a female rider in my 30’s, 145lb, 5’5″ and ride the 151cm. I have toward on pow days and on days where the snow conditions were questionable but this board never lets me down!
lucas g –
This board is so rad!
The Maelstrom is my favorite snowboard I own and I have A LOT of boards. This is just the split version with all the trimmings of a great touring board. First time riding this I backfliped a 30 foot jump and stomped! Love it.
Joe H (verified owner) –
Insane value at $600. This board is light on the uphill and rips on the down – variable conditions, powder, cliffs, pillows. Highly recommend!
Kumpy Kump –
Great splitboard! I have the Niche Fantom splitboard. This is my 3rd splitboard, and my 33rd snowboard. I really like how it’s eco-friendly. Love the graphics. Love the shape, I can ride all mountain, and solid on groomers. I’m surprised for its traditional all-mountain shape how awesome in fresh pow! It floats really well compared to my all-mountain true twin board. It’s has just the right amount of flex that I don’t get rear leg pump when trying to keep the nose from sinking in pow when the terrain flattens out.
VEG (verified owner) –
I don’t know why anyone would spend more money on a splitboard than this. I’ve had my fathom for almost a year now. It does everything better than my old flight attendant split – it’s lighter, poppier, more floaty in powder, and more lively, but stays composed straight lining through bumpy, variable snow conditions at speed. It’s super quick edge to edge – capable of quick pow slashes and skidded turns in the tight trees of New England, but can hold long heelside carves on icy groomers at the resort and has so much pop to spring you right into the next one. As an added bonus, the top sheet graphic is gorgeous – and in my opinion the most visually compelling artwork on any splitboard in its general category (stiff cam-rocker splitboards). My only gripe is that the Union hardware it comes with hasn’t been the most reliable. Thankfully the tip and tail clips and hooks come right out with a screwdriver (no drilling rivets!!)…..I replaced them with the spark clips and hooks – a much more secure setup that stiffens it up substantially and unlocks the board’s true potential. This board is so good that I wish I had the solid equivalent (maelstrom) for resort riding, and I even enjoy riding the Fathom over either of my solid boards (Rome national and Jones stratos). In summary, this board is phenomenal and outrides splitboards that cost nearly twice as much. Buy the Fathom and save some money that you would have spent on an equivalent or even inferior splitboard to pay for a fancy dinner date, your dog’s vet bill, a hut trip, or all of the above.
Jess –
A split that actually rides like a solid! This board has given me such a confidence boost in the backcountry. It’s stiff, but lightweight, charges hard, but yet is nimble enough to turn on a dime..huge fan, by far the best split I’ve been on!
Honestly though, one of my very favorite things about riding this board is knowing that it was sustainably produced… Niche snowboards is such a rad company!
Adi Sadeh –
LOVE THIS SPLITBOARD!!! I have it in a 147, and it absolutely rips! It’s super lightweight and feels like a solid which gives me sooo much confidence in the backcountry! This is my second touring set up and its truly a night and day difference compared to my old split. I have brought this on several backcountry trips already and all I can say is that I am in love!
Juan Peon –
I have been riding this board for the last 3 years and I love it. My first impression was that it still felt good underfoot in bad snow which my last splitboard from another brand definitely didn’t. Lightweight but not so super light that it can’t take a hit from some rocks (I have hit many). Nice pop to it. Agile turning but can handle straight-lining at high speed. Overall very versatile and high performance splitboard. I’m 6ft 160lbs and use the 157cm.
Sarah –
I had the Burton Flight Attendant Splitboard before I started riding the Niche Fathom. I was so impressed the first time I strapped in and started taking some turns on the Fathom. She maneuvers so easily at slower speeds on slick groomers (exactly like a solid board underfoot) but somehow she stays super smooth and reliable carving at higher speeds, probably due to the directional flex pattern. I love this board and can’t recommend it enough. The board can handle all types of terrain and floats like a dream in powder. I am 5’10”, 155 lbs and size 10 women’s boots. I have the 157. Seriously, if you are one the fence, you should just add it to the cart and see for yourself why this board rocks for more reasons than the inclusive price point.
Chris –
I have now ridden the 154 and 157 fathom. I am 5-6 with a size 9 boot and would recommend either of those boards for people who like to charge or just go out for a cruise. I ride a 157 solid (Maelstrom) and my 157 fathom is very similar.
As for the board, I have ridden a few other splits and these boards feel like the lightest splits that I have ridden and are very nice for the approach. For the decent, I think that these boards are aggressive but do not feel like plywood when you need to do fast turns. Both boards feel like my solid and I like that a lot. I think this board is a perfect match for beginner to expert riders! You will be very excited about the purchase.