Spark R&D founder, Will Ritter, on the Current State of Splitboarding

GEAR:30 · May 13, 2022 · 57m

We talk with Spark R&D founder, Will Ritter, about the current happenings at Spark; compare the splitboarding and backcountry skiing communities and gear trends; go over design highlights from their current lineup; and more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

Bozeman backcountry conditions (3:54)

Spark R&D: Background (5:52)

Spark’s new building (7:35)

Current supply chain & shipping logistics (13:00)

Splitboarding State of the Union (19:40)

Ski Touring Gear vs. Splitboarding Gear (23:36)

Touring gear that never sees the backcountry (28:45)

Weight preferences & the “gram race” (32:38)

Spark R&D’s latest product…