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.
06/15/2025
Happy Father’s Day to Owner and Design Director Will Ritter! This man works hard, plays hard and still makes time to be one of the best dads out there.
Big cheers to all the rad dads getting after it on the skintrack and at home.
06/06/2025
The weekend is here - time to get after it.
Whether it’s a quick mission or something bigger, make the most of your time outside. Elena Hight sets the bar, always finding new lines and ways to stay out there. Your turn!
Photos by: Danny Kern
05/20/2025
Mayuary has been absolutely firing, don’t put your splitboards away quite yet. This is your reminder that there is still pow in the mountain west!
Rider: Byron Bagwell
Photos: Justin Kious
05/11/2025
Happy Mother's Day to our amazing Co-Owner and CFO, Becca Ritter! 🌷
If you haven't had the pleasure of meeting Becca, she's one of the hardest working moms and professionals out there.
Today we celebrate the incredible moms. Wishing you all a beautiful and joyful Mother's Day! 💜
05/08/2025
Elena Hight earning her turns and showcasing a proper method in some mini golf terrain somewhere in the Sierras.
Photos by: Danny Kern
04/30/2025
This Saturday, May 3rd join us for the 7th Annual Beehive Basin Banked Slalom just outside of Big Sky, MT for your chance to win some Spark R&D Bindings.
WHO: All ages welcome—snowboarders only to race (skiers come cheer!)
WHAT: A Free banked slalom race 🏁
WHEN: Saturday, May 3. Meet at the Beehive trailhead by 9am.
WHERE: Beehive Basin (1.2 mi hike on the main skintrack/trail, then you will see the course on the left side of the basin). Parking is tight—please carpool from Big Sky!
WHY: For the love of snowboarding, community, and good times.
Bring water, food, layers, sunscreen. No dogs off-leash. Pack it in, pack it out.
Huge thanks to all who've supported this over the years 💛
04/01/2025
Introducing the Spark Rancho Deluxe Spurs from Spark R&D – designed for the modern cowboy splitboarder! These spurs deliver fashion and authenticity to your bindings on rugged terrain, making them a must-have accessory this season. Giddy up, we're goin' splitboarding!
Spark Rancho Deluxe Spurs Introducing the newest product from Spark R&D. The Spark Rancho Deluxe Spurs. The must-have binding accessory for cowboys that splitboard.
03/24/2025
The Arc ST Bindings will literally move you across countries, ask Tailer Spinney. Her recent trip to Japan was one for the books, with floating turns, face shots, and untouched lines for days.
Pick up a pair at your local dealer https://www.sparkrandd.com/dealer-locator/
Where will your bindings take you?
Photos: Danny Kern
03/20/2025
If you have not tuned in, you're missing out.
Kimmy Fasani is an absolute legend.
Episode 219 featuring drops tomorrow morning, March 19th at 7am MST! The full interview with Kimmy will be available wherever you get your podcasts, YouTube, and theBOMBHOLE.com
Episode 219 of The Bomb Hole is sponsored by , , , , Paradox, , , , , , , , and .
03/12/2025
Stop by the Baker Splitfest this weekend March 14th-16th, and demo some Spark R&D bindings. The forecast is shaping up nicely.
02/24/2025
Go Splitboard Day is March 1st 2025!
Don’t forget to use and tag
It’s that simple, let’s go have some fun!
02/13/2025
The Spark R&D Crew takes on the untouched slopes of an Austrian military zone for a one-of-a-kind backcountry experience. Follow the link below to check out our latest blog.
Into the Restricted Alps: Splitboarding in an Austrian Military Zone - Spark R&D Riders, Left to Right: Markus Moser (Team Guide), Will Ritter (Spark R&D Owner/Engineer), Billy Madej (Marketing Manager), Luke Dale (Sales Manager), George Onderdelinden (Snowcountry.eu).
Based out of Bozeman, MT Spark R&D is rider owned and operated, dedicated to pushing innovation in splitboarding since 2006. With a view of the Bridger Mountains from our shop, we design and build splitboard bindings and accessories with backcountry performance coming first.
Almost all of our products are manufactured and/or assembled in our shop in Bozeman, Montana USA. From machining to anodizing, laser engraving to assembly– everything is done by a skilled team of workers who are also passionate splitboarders. In-house design and manufacturing capabilities allow our products to quickly evolve and provide us the flexibility to cater to niche customers within the splitboarding market. Spark R&D continues to step it up; seeking perfection based on customer needs and rider feedback, keeping pace with the rapidly expanding splitboarding community.