established - 1995
snowshark monoskis
2021 Advanced performance Monoskis
ABOUT US
Snowshark was founded in late 1994 for the design, development and production of advanced composite monoskis and snowboards in addition to manufacturing of other composite structures. In the monoski/snowboard manufacturing it was immediately obvious that the best method of manufacturing was using a capped construction rather than the lower cost straight sidewall. The original location was in Costa Mesa, California very close to Swift Engineering, an F1 and Indy car chassis manufacturer, some of who's engineers and/or employees would stop by from time to time and offer suggestions in the world of advanced composite structures.
We moved from California to Washington State in 2004, dropped manufacturing of snowboards to focus on monoskis and composite structures in aerospace and architecture. As one would expect, snow sports is a very seasonal market so other income is vital to keep the lights on and the doors open.
In 2008 the decision was made to sell monoskis only by order to the end user. This was to keep costs down to the monoskier and eliminate selling through ski shops and resorts some of which very seldom if ever paid their bills. I can cite one ski shop in Mammoth, California who has not paid their bill from 2002....you get the point. Another factor contributing to this decision was the unwillingness of any binding manufacturer to indemnify for use on a monoski. After significant argument and attempts were made to change their policy we ended our demo program.
In 2004 we made the change from screen printed base and top sheets to digital prints which opened up an almost unlimited ability to do "custom graphics" which can be from your own digital file or sources such as Shutterstock. Costs for this service are minimal.
Our model names have not changed but refinements to design, dimensions and technology has. In the aspect of Monoski Technology we pioneered the following:
a. 1995- Introduced capped construction of monoskis.
b. 1995- Developed and incorporated an aerospace grade composite binding plate.
c.2000- Introduction of quadraxial hybrid fiberglass/carbon into monoskis.
d. 2001- Developed a full one piece steel edge wrapping from tail to tip and back to tail.
e. 2001- Developed and introducted the first twin tipped monoski.
g. 2015- Developed and incorporated an interwoven aluminum/carbon fiber tail piece.
h. 2016- Developed and changed to a BPA free epoxy manufacturing.
Overall we have made over two hundred and fifty different models, sizes and variations of monoskis since 1995.
In our Aerospace & Composite Structures, we have been involved in:
a- Consulting to and manufacturing products for ACELA (AMTRAK) high speed rail.
b- Consulting and proto typing for AirBus on their A-380 program.
c- Composite structures and other prodcuts for Air Force One, and the Saudi Royal family private 747.
d- Consulted and proposed composite materials and components for Boeing 787.
e- Consulted and assisted in the development of lighter and stronger honeycomb materials now in use worldwide on commercial aircraft.
f- Invented and developed patented composite material(s) used today in architecture.
Not bad for a "small company"!
Snowshark was founded in late 1994 for the design, development and production of advanced composite monoskis and snowboards in addition to manufacturing of other composite structures. In the monoski/snowboard manufacturing it was immediately obvious that the best method of manufacturing was using a capped construction rather than the lower cost straight sidewall. The original location was in Costa Mesa, California very close to Swift Engineering, an F1 and Indy car chassis manufacturer, some of who's engineers and/or employees would stop by from time to time and offer suggestions in the world of advanced composite structures.
We moved from California to Washington State in 2004, dropped manufacturing of snowboards to focus on monoskis and composite structures in aerospace and architecture. As one would expect, snow sports is a very seasonal market so other income is vital to keep the lights on and the doors open.
In 2008 the decision was made to sell monoskis only by order to the end user. This was to keep costs down to the monoskier and eliminate selling through ski shops and resorts some of which very seldom if ever paid their bills. I can cite one ski shop in Mammoth, California who has not paid their bill from 2002....you get the point. Another factor contributing to this decision was the unwillingness of any binding manufacturer to indemnify for use on a monoski. After significant argument and attempts were made to change their policy we ended our demo program.
In 2004 we made the change from screen printed base and top sheets to digital prints which opened up an almost unlimited ability to do "custom graphics" which can be from your own digital file or sources such as Shutterstock. Costs for this service are minimal.
Our model names have not changed but refinements to design, dimensions and technology has. In the aspect of Monoski Technology we pioneered the following:
a. 1995- Introduced capped construction of monoskis.
b. 1995- Developed and incorporated an aerospace grade composite binding plate.
c.2000- Introduction of quadraxial hybrid fiberglass/carbon into monoskis.
d. 2001- Developed a full one piece steel edge wrapping from tail to tip and back to tail.
e. 2001- Developed and introducted the first twin tipped monoski.
g. 2015- Developed and incorporated an interwoven aluminum/carbon fiber tail piece.
h. 2016- Developed and changed to a BPA free epoxy manufacturing.
Overall we have made over two hundred and fifty different models, sizes and variations of monoskis since 1995.
In our Aerospace & Composite Structures, we have been involved in:
a- Consulting to and manufacturing products for ACELA (AMTRAK) high speed rail.
b- Consulting and proto typing for AirBus on their A-380 program.
c- Composite structures and other prodcuts for Air Force One, and the Saudi Royal family private 747.
d- Consulted and proposed composite materials and components for Boeing 787.
e- Consulted and assisted in the development of lighter and stronger honeycomb materials now in use worldwide on commercial aircraft.
f- Invented and developed patented composite material(s) used today in architecture.
Not bad for a "small company"!
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