Spark R&D The Splitboard Binding Company

Long live Spark R&D and the remarkable nerd science behind these products. These dudes are passionate about backcountry efficiency and they do not settle for the status quo. The result is what seems to be the foundation of this company: invention, Ride & Development, improve, rinse and repeat. Spark R&D is an industry leader in nearly everything Split-boarding, minus boards and skins. Turns out there are a lot of other mechanisms to split-boarding and Spark is set up to create these inventions in-house. I passed through Bozeman last month and had the pleasure of visiting the headquarters. Thank you, Keith, for the tour and glimpse into Spark's soon to be available updated products. The guys at Spark R&D make, mold, or manipulate every piece of there products to get custom perfection. This company is doing things that might melt your face if I described them. For example, they have figured out how to injection mold chemistry (beyond my grasp) into their own ankle/toe straps that will not deteriorate... seemingly ever. It was explained to me, but I don't entirely get it. I just know its awesome. If Gotham city existed, you better believe Batman would have needed Spark Nerds to develop those crimefighting doohickies that don't seem possible and you better believe that Morgan Freeman would seductively describe the innovations of Spark R&D in a way we all could easily understand. But I digress. Keep an eye on this company as they raise the bar for the split-boarding industry. The products are expensive, but this guy says it's worth every penny. One binding to rule them all!!! And if you're local, pay them a visit. They are great guys and more than willing to nerd out on backcountry gear. I received welcoming smiles and bro fives left and right. Oh and I had my split with me and Keith offered to look my Spark Burner bindings over for typical signs ware and tear. Survey says... still in great shape and needed no TLC. Thanks again, Keith. I also want to add that I once had an issue with the bushings on my first generation binding model, which has been fixed in the models since, and at the time the customer service was top tier. They sent me parts that I could not buy because they are now obsolete and spent a great deal of time with me on the phone to install. They genuinely seemed motivated to get me out riding asap. Respect. My only Spark complaint is that my first gen bindings are so bomber that it will take a long time to destroy before I get to upgrade to the things I saw at HQ. Keep it up!
5 9 years ago (13-04-2018)