diff --git a/tmux/tmux.conf.symlink b/tmux/tmux.conf.symlink
index 8accda6..127beef 100644
--- a/tmux/tmux.conf.symlink
+++ b/tmux/tmux.conf.symlink
@@ -55,9 +55,9 @@ bind r source-file ~/.tmux.conf \; display "Config Reloaded!"
 # quickly open a new window
 bind N new-window
 
-# split window
-bind | split-window -h
-bind - split-window -v
+# split window and fix path for tmux 1.9
+bind | split-window -h -c "#{pane_current_path}"
+bind - split-window -v -c "#{pane_current_path}"
 
 # synchronize all panes in a window
 bind y setw synchronize-panes