Factory blemishes, or what we prefer to call them, birthmarks, are largely due to cosmetic imperfections, such as a shifted top sheet, a dimple in the top sheet or a screen print artwork issue.  These minor imperfections do not hinder the performance or integrity of the ski or board.  We back the warranty on these just as we would on any production A-grade ski or board. All factory blemishes are listed at a significant discount below retail price based on the issue and model year. Explanations are available upon request. 

The BelleTour was developed for high peaks, long walks, epic lines, pillow popping, and everything in between. The first-ever implementation of Algal Core and Algal Wall in a split board provides symbiosis between you and your pursuits. A wider waist, slight swallowtail, and snappy sidecut integrate to create a shape that floats and planes as well as it pivots. Designed to optimize stiffness and performance for both touring and descending, you’re tagging lines no matter the conditions. 

The BelleTour’s core profile differs from that of the BelleAire, with an increase in thickness approaching the waist of the board, which gives the board a stiffer, evenly distributed, and supportive feel when touring, especially when breaking trail. While riding your favorite line, this increase in waist stiffness avoids the soft, vague feel that typically plagues splitboard designs that are simply the result of cutting a solid in half.  The end result is a split destined for long days of human-powered access, yet rides just like its solid sibling when it comes time to drop.

The newly updated BelleTour was developed for high peaks, big lines, pillow popping, and everything in between. This application of our biobased Algal Core and Algal Wall in a split provides symbiosis between you and your big mountain pursuits. A wider waist, slight swallowtail, and medium sidecut integrate to create a shape that floats and planes as well as it pivots. Designed to optimize stiffness and performance for both touring and descending, you’ll be tagging lines no matter the conditions.

The Shepherd is your tool and spiritual guide for big mountain endeavors. Utilizing purpose-built biobased materials derived from microalgae oil to increase damping, stability and confidence while in the high alpine. Our Algal Core and Algal Wall allow this board to flow naturally through any mixed terrain that you may find. Its deep sidecut, taper, and directional camber enable responsive edge hold on steeper terrain, and maintain power and energy in deep snow. Set your line and let it ride with the Shepherd. 

Designed for the nomadic in nature, The Shepherd is a fine tuned extension of body and mind, a vehicle to express creativity in the wild. Its lightweight body is for those who want to reach the next ridge on the horizon while preserving energy for the descent. Couloirs, steep pitches and spines, the Shepherd inspires confidence in serious terrain, as well as adaptability wherever you may roam.. Directional camber, an early rise nose, deep sidecut, and a healthy dose of taper delivers a quick and nimble attitude to flow with the mountains and into the unknown. Equipped with our Algal Core and Algal Wall materials, you’ll also get excellent stability when it matters most. Break trail aboard the Shepherd and realize your destiny.

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The Shepherd is your tool and spiritual guide for big mountain endeavors. Utilizing purpose-built biobased materials derived from microalgae oil to increase damping, stability and confidence while in the high alpine. Our Algal Core and Algal Wall allow this board to flow naturally through any mixed terrain that you may find. Its deep sidecut, taper, and directional camber enable responsive edge hold on steeper terrain, and maintain power and energy in deep snow. Set your line and let it ride with the Shepherd. 

This board is designed for the nomad in tune with their surroundings. It has become an extension of body and mind that provides a vehicle to express creativity in the wild. Every attribute of the Shepherd has been fine tuned to meet the requirements of daily travel through the mountains. The board’s lightweight design is designed for those who want to reach the next ridge on the horizon while preserving energy for the descent. Thriving amidst couloirs, steep pitches, and exposed spines, the Shepherd is built for confidence in serious terrain as well as adaptability through a vast landscape. Directional camber, an early rise nose, deep sidecut, and a healthy dose of taper give this board a quick and nimble flow through the mountains and into the unknown. Due to our Algal Core™ and Algal Wall™ materials, you’ll also get unprecedented stability when it matters most. Break trail aboard the Shepherd. Realize your destiny.

Factory seconds are largely due to minor imperfections that do not hinder the integrity or durability of the ski or board.  We back the warranty on these just as we would on any production A-grade ski or board. All factory seconds are listed at a significant discount below retail price based on the issue and model year. Explanations of specific issues are available upon request. 

We've got some of our 2024 HQ demo fleet available for sale at a significant discount!  Your support of our lightly used demos is a great way to ensure every ski and board has a long and fulfilling life on the hill.  So, thanks for keeping them out of retirement!

The Shepherd is your tool and spiritual guide for big mountain endeavors. Utilizing purpose-built biobased materials derived from microalgae oil to increase damping, stability and confidence while in the high alpine. Our Algal Core and Algal Wall allow this board to flow naturally through any mixed terrain that you may find. Its deep sidecut, taper, and directional camber enable responsive edge hold on steeper terrain, and maintain power and energy in deep snow. Set your line and let it ride with the Shepherd. 

We've got some of our 2024 HQ demo fleet available for sale at a significant discount!  Your support of our lightly used demos is a great way to ensure every ski and board has a long and fulfilling life on the hill.  So, thanks for keeping them out of retirement!

The newly updated BelleTour was developed for high peaks, big lines, pillow popping, and everything in between. This application of our biobased Algal Core and Algal Wall in a split provides symbiosis between you and your big mountain pursuits. A wider waist, slight swallowtail, and medium sidecut integrate to create a shape that floats and planes as well as it pivots. Designed to optimize stiffness and performance for both touring and descending, you’ll be tagging lines no matter the conditions.