Island Snowboards
Niseko, Hokkaido
Established in 2020
General Made in Japan 26/27
Rider-owned and built snowboards using locally sourced Japanese wood for the Japanese powder snow.
Island Snowboards is a small-batch, handcrafted snowboard manufacturer based in Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan, founded in March 2020 by expats Owain Bassett and Stuart Cady.
All Boards
2024 - 2026
DEEP PSYCH
A volume-shifted powder board with a wide, extended nose and heavy taper for deep days and long, flowing lines.
Big Turns Powder Freeride Made in Japan
2025 - 2026
MICRONAUT
A scaled-down Supernaut for young or lightweight riders: an all-mountain board with mild camber and early rise at both ends.
All Mountain Freestyle Kids Made in Japan
2025 - 2026
SUPERNAUT
An all-mountain freestyle board, slightly wider than a traditional twin, with extra pop for park laps and backcountry features.
Freestyle True Twin All Mountain Park Made in Japan
2025 - 2026
VOLUME ONE
A tapered directional all-mountain board with Island's Layback Camber, built for Hokkaido powder, steep faces and groomers alike.
All Mountain Powder Freeride Made in Japan