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GENTEMSTICK

Niseko, Hokkaido
Established in 1998
snowsurf

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

Founded by legendary surfer and snowboarder Taro Tamai in 1998, Gentemstick is a pioneering force in the global snowsurfing movement.

2026 Gentemstick Demo Days (Fish Finder Days)
Interview with Taro Tamai, Gentemstick founder

Events

2026-02-07
2027-02-08
2026-02-14 - 2026-02-15
2026-02-17
2026-02-28 - 2026-03-01
Fish Finder Tour
2026-03-03

Signature Boards

Mantaray
All MountainSignature
Mantaray
Independent
2003 -

One of the classic Gentemstick all-mountain boards. The original design was the Mantaray 154, with the Mantaray 156 being the "international" version for overseas sales.

It's unique design in 2003 influenced other board designers, with the flat square nose and half moon tail. It works well through trees and on piste, in any condition.

Different sizes included the Giant Mantaray released in 2009.

Rocket Fish 144 Outline Core
PowderSnowsurfSwallow TailSignature
Rocket Fish 144 Outline Core
Alternative
2008 -

As part of the iconic board design of the "Fishes", the Rocket Fish is strikingly short and fat. Add to that the iconic Outline Core that looks incredible but also has a unique flex.

Made to be ridden on powder but also great for carving on morning groomers.

TT
SnowsurfBig TurnsSignatureCarving
TT
Flat Camber
1990 -

The TT series is named after the founder of Gentemstick, Taro Tamai. The original T.T 165 Classic model was released in 1990 and the shape has stayed largely the same.

Its short round tail provides great maneuverability and an excellent release. Its pointy nose pulls out a solid and sharp spray. The sidecut and the rocker-line harmonize into a beautiful outline that has been polished out by pursuing the style to surf the snow.

This board is perfect for carving wide sweeping turns on morning powdery groomers.

165 refers to the length, so it's an unusually narrow and long board, but not the longest in the Gentemstick lineup!

All Boards

Freeride

Drifter
Drifter
SnowsurfLow SpeedTight TurnsCruisingFreeride

Cruising

Drifter
Drifter
SnowsurfLow SpeedTight TurnsCruisingFreeride
Flying Carpet
Flying Carpet
SnowsurfCruising
Hornet 148
Hornet 148
Alternative
CruisingLow SpeedTight Turns
Mermaid
Mermaid
Part of the Spoonfish family
SnowsurfCruisingCarvingWomen

Freestyle

Fly Fisk 164
Fly Fisk 164
Alternative
All MountainFreestyle
Indy Pooldeck
Indy Pooldeck
Freestyle