Dedicated to pushing innovation in splitboarding since 2006. Your feedback and enthusiasm for backcountry riding has continued to inspire our creativity.
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.
06/11/2026
Last August our Marketing Manger packed his bags, headed to the Chilean Andes, and linked up with team riders to chase pow and see what the Southern Hemisphere had to offer. New blog is live. 🇨🇱
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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.
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!