United Shapes Cadet vs United Shapes Covert Splitboard

How they compare

Both target freeride terrain, while the United Shapes Cadet leans more freestyle/all mountain, while the United Shapes Covert Splitboard leans more backcountry/splitboard. They share a directional shape — different nose and tail; built to ride forward with better float in powder and drive on groomers. Both feature hybrid (camber/rocker) profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile. The United Shapes Cadet is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the stiff range. At $799 vs $999 MSRP, the United Shapes Cadet is the more budget-friendly option.