United Shapes Cadet vs United Shapes Deep Reach Split

How they compare

Both target freeride terrain, while the United Shapes Cadet leans more freestyle/all mountain, while the United Shapes Deep Reach Split leans more backcountry/powder/splitboard. They share a directional shape — different nose and tail; built to ride forward with better float in powder and drive on groomers. The United Shapes Cadet is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the stiff range. At $799 vs $949 MSRP, the United Shapes Cadet is the more budget-friendly option.