How much slower is a splitboard on the uphill compared to touring skis?

Splitboards are noticeably slower on the uphill compared to touring skis. The narrower touring halves provide less float on the skin track (especially in deep snow), transitions take 3–5 minutes versus 30–60 seconds for skiers, and the setup is typically heavier. On moderate terrain, a splitboarder might be 15–25% slower than a comparable skier on the same skin track. However, the descent experience as a snowboarder is the payoff that makes the uphill effort worthwhile for most splitboarders.