Spark R&D

Dedicated to pushing innovation in splitboarding since 2006. Your feedback and enthusiasm for backcountry riding has continued to inspire our creativity.
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Based out of Bozeman, Montana, Spark R&D is rider owned and operated, dedicated to pushing innovation in the sport of splitboarding since 2005. With a view of the Bridger Mountains from our shop, we design and build splitboard specific bindings and accessories with backcountry performance coming first. Thank you for supporting Spark R&D.

06/09/2026

Meet Brett Chesley, Spark R&D’s Machining Production Manager and resident tele skier.
Brett runs the machine shop with the kind of precision and dedication that shows up in every binding we manufacture. Thanks for keeping the standard high and the shop running.

06/05/2026

One year ago today, and ventured into the Alaska range with 3 goals
•find the portal 💫
•celebrate life 😍
•get high 🏔️

Check out their edit, it’s Real… world Denali
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05/25/2026

Meet Thomas Ramos, Spark R&D’s Senior Production Engineer.
A craftsman at heart and a splitboarder by nature, Thomas brings unparalleled attention to detail whether he’s on the production floor or in the backcountry.

Thanks for all the hard work and dedication Thomas.

05/20/2026

🚨 End of season sale is live 🚨
All 25/26 Arc ST, Surge ST, Arc ST Pro and Surge ST Pro bindings are 20% off - fully backed by our 5-year warranty.

Stock is limited, don’t sleep on it.
Head over to sparkrandd.com.

*Dyno DH and NR Pro bindings excluded*

05/18/2026

Spark R&D Owner and Design Director Will Ritter sat down with for their Cutting Edge podcast to talk trends, tech, and what’s next in our industry’s gear. Give it a listen, link in comments.

05/13/2026

That AK feeling runs deep through

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there.
Today we’re giving a special shoutout to our Co-Owner and CFO, Becca Ritter. Becca is one of the hardest working people we know, and we’re lucky to have her helping lead the way at Spark.
Cheers to all the moms in our community today!

05/08/2026

Continuing with our Employee Highlight Series: meet Kenny Stepien, our Customer Service Rep.
You might recognize his voice on the phone or his face behind the Splitfest booth. A dedicated splitboarder and passionate outdoorsman, Kenny takes pride in making sure you’ve got the right gear and parts to stay moving on the skin track.

Thanks we’re stoked to have you on the front line.

Address

2115 Industrial Drive
Bozeman, MT
59715

Telephone

+18667252085

Website

http://www.sparkrandd.com/

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