Before production

A product is born.

In our engineering office, we imagine ideas, design them, size them and put them to the test. We let creativity run free, without setting ourselves any limits.

Only the projects that prove themselves through extensive testing finally join the Snowlord range.

Snowlord engineering office: designing and sizing a skwal board

The manufacturing steps.

15 steps

From base cutting to final waxing, each board goes through fifteen steps in the same workshop.

  1. Base: cutting and machining · making the Snowlord skwal in the Jura workshop, step 1

    01Step

    Base: cutting and machining

    The base is CNC-cut and machined to the target geometry, for high precision and lasting durability.

  2. Fitting the edges · making the Snowlord skwal in the Jura workshop, step 2

    02Step

    Fitting the edges

    The steel edges are carefully positioned and fitted along the base, then precisely bonded. This essential step ensures optimal grip on hard snow and guarantees the board's longevity.

  3. Anti-vibration rubber · making the Snowlord skwal in the Jura workshop, step 3

    03Step

    Anti-vibration rubber

    Laid along the edges, tip and tail, it absorbs shocks and filters vibrations for a smooth, stable and precise ride.

  4. Titanal I · making the Snowlord skwal in the Jura workshop, step 4

    04Step

    Titanal I

    The first Titanal sheet, CNC-cut, stabilizes and stiffens the board without ever compromising its lightness or maneuverability. The true backbone of the Snowlord, this rare and costly material, found today in very few high-end boards, gives our construction exceptional stability and responsiveness.

  5. Fiberglass I · making the Snowlord skwal in the Jura workshop, step 5

    05Step

    Fiberglass I

    First layer of fiberglass with a PEP sheet at the tip and tail, for flex, consistency and structural control.

  6. Core preparation · making the Snowlord skwal in the Jura workshop, step 6

    06Step

    Core preparation

    Selecting the ash, machining the profile and fitting the inserts. The ABS sidewalls and plates are adjusted with craftsman's precision.

  7. Core installation · making the Snowlord skwal in the Jura workshop, step 7

    07Step

    Core installation

    Placed by hand in the mold with centering pins, for perfect alignment and balanced flex along the whole length.

  8. Fiberglass II · making the Snowlord skwal in the Jura workshop, step 8

    08Step

    Fiberglass II

    A second layer of fiberglass and a PEP sheet to reinforce structural cohesion.

  9. Titanal II · making the Snowlord skwal in the Jura workshop, step 9

    09Step

    Titanal II

    The second Titanal sheet, precisely CNC-cut, stabilizes and stiffens the board without ever compromising its lightness or maneuverability. The true backbone of the Snowlord, this rare and costly material, found today in very few high-end boards, gives our construction exceptional stability and responsiveness.

  10. Molding · making the Snowlord skwal in the Jura workshop, step 10

    10Step

    Molding

    Once every layer of the composite sandwich is assembled, the board goes into a mold and is pressed at 90 °C for 30 minutes. This sandwich molding process lets the resin cure evenly and bond all the materials perfectly, for a structure that is both stiff and durable.

  11. Trimming · making the Snowlord skwal in the Jura workshop, step 11

    11Step

    Trimming

    Once out of the mold, each board is trimmed with a precision saw, giving clean, even outlines before the hand finishing begins.

  12. Sanding and shaping · making the Snowlord skwal in the Jura workshop, step 12

    12Step

    Sanding and shaping

    The surfaces are hand-sanded, sharpened and smoothed into the flowing, harmonious lines that are the Snowlord signature.

  13. Tip and tail shaping · making the Snowlord skwal in the Jura workshop, step 13

    13Step

    Tip and tail shaping

    The tips and tails are heated, then shaped in a dedicated press, giving them the exact curve that brings the board its flex and responsiveness.

  14. Painting the ICP · making the Snowlord skwal in the Jura workshop, step 14

    14Step

    Painting the ICP

    Applied to the ICP sheet before assembly, the paint gives the board its final color and a perfectly even design. This controlled layer guarantees a stable shade, a clean finish and flawless visual consistency along the whole length.

  15. Silkscreen on ICP · making the Snowlord skwal in the Jura workshop, step 15

    15Step

    Silkscreen on ICP

    A silk screen is laid on the ICP sheet to apply the paint in the desired pattern. This silkscreen technique produces crisp, deep, perfectly controlled colors and reproduces the design faithfully across the entire board.

Topsheet application and hand finishing on a Snowlord skwal board

The final step

Topsheet and finishing.

Then comes the final step: applying the topsheet, Snowlord's signature design, created and produced in-house. Silkscreen-printed on ICP, it gives each board its own identity, a subtle balance of visual elegance and technical protection.

After this step, every board goes through our hands for the final touches: fine sanding, polishing, flex check and glide check.

Finally, every Snowlord is fully reconditioned, cleaned, waxed and inspected down to the smallest detail before it leaves the workshop.

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The composite sandwich

Every layer of a Snowlord

Once every layer of the composite sandwich is assembled, the board goes into a mold and is pressed at 90 °C for 30 minutes.

  1. 14StepPainted ICP sheet
  2. 09StepTitanal II
  3. 08StepFiberglass II
  4. 06Step100% Jura ash core
  5. 05StepFiberglass I
  6. 04StepTitanal I
  7. 03StepAnti-vibration rubber
  8. 02StepSteel edges
  9. 01StepRed base