From the land of the rising sun comes the art of snowboard-making! Offshore Snow Shapes creates some of the most beautiful and high-performing boards out there. 🏂 JapaneseCraftsmanship
In the beech woods of Japan’s northernmost island, you’ll find a small workshop often buried in more than six feet of snow. The white stuff is the legendary “Champagne” powder that has made Niseko, Hokkaido, a must-visit for skiers and snowboarders from all over the world.
“Building a snowboard from start to finish gives me a special bond with it,” says Offshore master craftsman Tomohito Yamazaki. “The snowboard becomes a piece of art, something with soul. Something for the rider to express themselves on.” Aside from its handmade advantage, Offshore’s appeal lies in its components, sourced both domestically and from abroad. “I don’t sacrifice material quality for ease of location, or for marketing, to say it’s Japanese—the German steel we use for edges, for instance, is unmatched,” says Monin, who in the beginning did everything from manufacturing to sales himself but now has three others on staff. “Every single component that goes into my boards is the best.
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