A Turntable Snowboard Brings the Party To the Slopes

The folks at Signal Snowboards like to experiment over the winter months with conceptual deck designs—sometimes they’re practical , and sometimes they’re downright crazy. And the company’s latest creation, a snowboard with a built-in turntable, probably falls into that latter category.

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Watch a Mad Scientist Build and Ride a 128-Degree Heated Snowboard

It’s easy to forget on the slopes, but your speed depends on the thin film of water created by your snowboard (or skis). So it follows that more heat below your feet would mean more speed, right? Signal Snowboards’s Dave Lee just built a heated snow board to find out.

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A Recyclable Cardboard Snowboard That Redefines Shredding

Signal Snowboards has made a name for itself—at least outside of snowboarding circles—with its experiments using unorthodox materials to make decks. The company’s glass snowboard was surprisingly resilient on the slopes, as is its latest creation which was actually made from recyclable corrugated cardboard.

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Can You Really 3D Print a Snowboard? (Kind Of)

Using traditional fabrication techniques the folks at Signal Snowboards have made decks from all kinds of crazy materials, including glass. But this month they’re trying out a radically different fabrication technique to see if you really can make a usable snowboard with a 3D printer. More »

It’s Shocking How Much Abuse This All Glass Snowboard Takes Before Breaking

For their latest creation, the folks at Signal Snowboards traveled to Italy where they took advantage of skilled local artisans to create what has to be the world’s first functional glass snowboard. More »

When a Snowboard and a Mountainbike Collide, Anyone Can Ride the Slopes [Video]

Putting a new spin (literally) on the adaptive snowboards that let those with physical disabilities still enjoy snowsports, the folks at Signal Snowboards worked with Crankbrothers to design what could be the world’s first snow-friendly wheelchair. More »

Fly Fishing Snowboard Bridges Summer and Winter Pursuits [Video]

Those who like to stay active all year long probably have a basement filled with gear that can only be used during certain parts of the year. So the folks at Signal Snowboards decided to build something that could be enjoyed whether it was balmy or snowy outside with this versatile fly fishing snowboard. More »