SNOWLINE

Cutting edge innovator of snowboard shapes with their 3D and 4D board designs, unique materials with minimalist color topsheets.

Synonymous with Japanese snowsurf culture featuring minimalist design with unique snowsurf shapes for powder and carving sweeping turns.

The original pioneer of the snowsurf movement, originating from Pioneer MOSS, a surfboard maker in Kanagawa. Nowadays are known for boards that make beautiful turns with 3D base profiles.

Part of the TJ Crew family (TJ Brand) that focuses primarily on big mountain free riding inspired by Mount Tanigawa.

Explores the essense of free riding, heavily influenced by surfboard shapes and historical snowboarding design.

Bespoke custom snowboards made by hand in Hokkaido with beautiful wood grain topsheets.

Niseko based Japanese brand started by Australians bringing a unique blend of Australian surf culture and Japanese craftsmanship.

Last release of snowboards were in 2023. Part of the Pioneer Moss family of brands.

Brand by Shingo Takahashi, a pro-freestyle rider in the 1990s now blends surf culture with snow riding.

Known for manufacturing their boards in Aomori Japan using Nagano wood. Their range focuses on snowsurf but also have a freestyle option available.

Focus on bringing together Okinawa surfing culture with snow. Powder-specific shapes, such as swallowtails, designed to provide the float and maneuverability of surfing a wave, even in tight tree runs.

Regular boards are hand-made in Japan, leveraging the expertise of local artisans in the Tsubame-Sanjo area of Niigata.

Rider-owned and built snowboards using locally sourced Japanese wood for the Japanese powder snow.

Founded by a group of salarymen for others who want to maximize their limited weekend time on the mountain. They focus on powder boards for the Japanese powder and tree runs.

A side-label of Outflow, focused on original, domestic powder-specific shapes and high-end customizations.

Created by women, for women, focusing on powder riding with unique designs, using quality Japanese materials.

Focus on bringing together Okinawa surfing culture with snow. Powder-specific shapes, such as swallowtails, designed to provide the float and maneuverability of surfing a wave, even in tight tree runs.

Known for its high-quality, domestically produced free-riding and powder boards.

Known for its commitment to environmental sustainability, using domestically sourced wood from thinned Nagano forests to create high-quality, handcrafted freeride and powder boards.

Bespoke custom snowboards made by hand in Hokkaido with beautiful wood grain topsheets.

Niseko based Japanese brand started by Australians bringing a unique blend of Australian surf culture and Japanese craftsmanship.

Brand by Shingo Takahashi, a pro-freestyle rider in the 1990s now blends surf culture with snow riding.

A side-label of Outflow, focused on original, domestic powder-specific shapes and high-end customizations.

Created by women, for women, focusing on powder riding with unique designs, using quality Japanese materials.

Regular boards are hand-made in Japan, leveraging the expertise of local artisans in the Tsubame-Sanjo area of Niigata.

Beyond the MOSS "Snowstick" (separate brand) for snowsurfing, MOSS makes a variety of boards for freestyle and racing. Part of the Pioneer MOSS family of brands.

Amongst the oldest snowboard makers in Japan. They are known for producing racing and carving snowboards in addition to freestyle and splitboards.

Known for applying materials such as carbon from racquets to snowboard construction. Their boards are notoriously light, reactive, and powerful.

Known for their carving and freestyle line up, they are a research and technology focused producer of snowboards.

Focus on creating boards with simple shapes and profiles designed for real snowboarders, prioritizing quality and a solid riding experience over excessive marketing or hype.

AVS (Anti Vibration System) is a world-first material consisting of glass fibres molded into rods that help with suppressing chatter.

Produces boards that span the spectrum of freestyle to freeride to powder. Associated with Shingo Takahashi and the subbrand Life Riddim.

SIN boards are designed for "All-Mountain Freestyle." They prioritize high-speed stability and a "pop" that caters to technical riders who want to transition seamlessly from park jumps to natural backcountry terrain.

Rooted in the "ground trick" (gratri) and jibbing scene, producing lightweight boards designed for maximum maneuverability and playfulness.

Famous for models like "Madmax" (for jibbing) and "Boneless" (for all-around performance). Punk rock and hip hop roots.

FNTC boards are designed to be user-friendly, catering to beginners to advanced riders looking to maximize their fun on the snow, especially for ground tricks and carving.

Boards made in Japan with a patented variable convex sole using local factories.

They offer a wide range of models, with popular boards like the "Artiste". The brand covers all freestyle categories, from pipe and slopestyle to jib and ground tricks.

ACC targets riders who are not satisfied with "ordinary" mass-market gear, focusing on unique graphics inspired by graffiti, spray art, and urban fashion while maintaining high technical performance.

CROOJA is a snowboard brand launched around 2022 by Japanese riders Shohei Ebata and Tomoki Nakagawa, built around the idea of making boards specifically tuned for ground tricks (グラトリ) and fun freestyle riding.

Their boards are entirely Made in Japan and are designed for riders who value high-performance craftsmanship. HOLIDAY offers boards for various riding styles, particularly focusing on freestyle, ground tricks ("gratri"), and all-mountain performance.

RICE28 is one of Japan's most iconic domestic snowboard brands, celebrated for pioneering the "Ground Trick" (Gratri) culture. Established in 1995, it is one of the oldest rider-driven brands in the country, predating many of its contemporary rivals.

Scooter Snowboards is a long-standing Japanese freestyle snowboard brand known for its high-performance, domestically produced boards that emphasize "movable and fast carving turns". Established in 1996, it is associated with the reputable Japanese ski and snowboard manufacturer, Ogaska Ski.

The brand is renowned for its focus on ground tricks ("guratori"), flatland freestyle, and high-performance all-around riding

Japanese-made snowboard brand renowned for its patented core technology and specialization in ground tricks (guratori) and all-mountain freestyle riding. Did not release a 2025-2026 series.

A Japanese private brand founded by professional snowboarder Ryo Aizawa. The brand is known for its freestyle, street, and all-mountain boards that blend Japanese artistry with a community-driven snowboarding vision.

WRXSB is credited with pioneering the "Rantri" (Run-Trick) style in Japan—a hybrid riding style that blends high-speed carving (Run) with technical ground tricks (Trick).

Focuses on high-performance alpine and carving, known for its meticulous in-house manufacturing and rider-driven designs. Owned by ACT.

Specializes in high-performance alpine and carving snowboards, as well as the accompanying plates and bindings.

Specializes in handcrafted, high-performance alpine and carving snowboards. The brand is known for its "Own Produce, Own Made" philosophy, emphasizing precision manufacturing and material development for race performance and superior edge control.