Spark R&D - Part 2
GEAR:309 Marras 2018

Spark R&D - Part 2

Last week we talked to Will Ritter, the founder of the biggest splitboard binding company in the world, Spark R&D, about the origin story of Spark R&D, and some of the milestones and setbacks that the company has achieved — and survived — along the way.

This week we’re running Part 2 of our conversation, and Will and I discuss some of Spark R&D’s current products, discuss the old hard boots vs. soft boots debate, talk collaborating with companies like CAST Touring and 22 Designs, and using solar power at the Spark R&D factory.

TOPICS & TIMES:

  • Sparks’ new "Pro Series" of bindings (1:05)
  • Should we expect any drastic changes in Spark's splitboard interface? (4:43)
  • Thoughts on Karakoram’s new interface? (14:02)
  • Hard boots vs. soft boots (15:48)
  • Will the next biggest innovation be in bindings, splitboards or boots? (21:30)
  • Spark's collaborations with CAST Touring, 22 Designs, Phantom, etc. (29:31)
  • What’s the best question I haven't asked you? (35:54)
  • Using solar power at Spark R&D (38:45)

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