Pre-production

Product launch.

In our engineering office, we imagine ideas, design them, size them, and put them to the test. We allow creativity to fully express itself, without imposing any barriers on ourselves.

Then, only projects that have proven their worth through numerous tests ultimately join the Snowlord range.

Snowlord Engineering Office, design and sizing of a skwal board

The manufacturing steps.

15 étapes

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

  1. Sole: cutting & machining — fabrication du skwal Snowlord dans l'atelier du Jura, étape 1

    01Étape

    Sole: cutting & machining

    The sole is CNC cut and machined according to the desired geometry, ensuring high precision and optimal durability.

  2. Lay tiles — fabrication du skwal Snowlord dans l'atelier du Jura, étape 2

    02Étape

    Lay tiles

    The steel edges are carefully positioned and adjusted along the base, then precisely sealed. This essential step ensures optimal grip on hard snow and guarantees the longevity of the board.

  3. Anti-vibration rubber — fabrication du skwal Snowlord dans l'atelier du Jura, étape 3

    03Étape

    Anti-vibration rubber

    Placed on the edges, tip, and tail, it absorbs shocks and filters vibrations for a fluid, stable, and precise glide.

  4. Titanal I — fabrication du skwal Snowlord dans l'atelier du Jura, étape 4

    04Étape

    Titanal I

    The first CNC-cut titanal plate stabilizes and stiffens the board without ever compromising its lightness or maneuverability. A true backbone of the Snowlord, this rare and expensive material, currently used in very few high-end boards, gives our construction exceptional stability and responsiveness.

  5. Fiberglass I — fabrication du skwal Snowlord dans l'atelier du Jura, étape 5

    05Étape

    Fiberglass I

    First layer of fiberglass with PE foam sheet on tip and tail, ensuring flex, homogeneity, and control of the structure.

  6. Core preparation — fabrication du skwal Snowlord dans l'atelier du Jura, étape 6

    06Étape

    Core preparation

    Selection of ash, profile machining, and insert integration. The ABS fields and plates are adjusted with artisanal precision.

  7. Core installation — fabrication du skwal Snowlord dans l'atelier du Jura, étape 7

    07Étape

    Core installation

    Manually positioned in the mold with centering balls, ensuring perfect alignment and balanced flex along the entire length.

  8. Fiberglass II — fabrication du skwal Snowlord dans l'atelier du Jura, étape 8

    08Étape

    Fiberglass II

    Second layer of fiberglass and PEP sheet to strengthen structural cohesion.

  9. Titanal II — fabrication du skwal Snowlord dans l'atelier du Jura, étape 9

    09Étape

    Titanal II

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

  10. Casting — fabrication du skwal Snowlord dans l'atelier du Jura, étape 10

    10Étape

    Casting

    Once all the layers of the composite sandwich are assembled, the board is inserted into a mold and then pressed at 90°C for 30 minutes. This sandwich molding process allows the resin to cure uniformly and perfectly bond all the materials, ensuring a structure that is both rigid and durable.

  11. Clipping path — fabrication du skwal Snowlord dans l'atelier du Jura, étape 11

    11Étape

    Clipping path

    After demolding, each board is cut with a precision saw, ensuring clean and regular edges before the manual finishing work.

  12. Sanding and shaping — fabrication du skwal Snowlord dans l'atelier du Jura, étape 12

    12Étape

    Sanding and shaping

    Surfaces are hand-sanded, sharpened, and softened to achieve the fluid and harmonious lines characteristic of the Snowlord signature.

  13. Spatula curvature — fabrication du skwal Snowlord dans l'atelier du Jura, étape 13

    13Étape

    Spatula curvature

    The tips and tails are heated and then formed in a specific press, giving them the exact curvature that will provide the board with its flexibility and responsiveness.

  14. ICP Painting — fabrication du skwal Snowlord dans l'atelier du Jura, étape 14

    14Étape

    ICP Painting

    Applied to the ICP sheet before assembly, it gives the board its final color and ensures a perfectly uniform design. This controlled layer guarantees a stable shade, a clean finish, and perfect visual consistency along the entire length.

  15. Silkscreen on ICP — fabrication du skwal Snowlord dans l'atelier du Jura, étape 15

    15Étape

    Silkscreen on ICP

    A silk screen is applied to the ICP sheet to deposit the paint according to the desired pattern. This screen printing technique produces crisp, deep, and perfectly controlled colors, ensuring a faithful reproduction of the design across the entire surface of the board.

Topsheet application and hand finishing on a Snowlord skwal board

The final step

Topsheet application & finishing touches.

Next comes the final step: the application of the topsheet, Snowlord's signature design, conceived and crafted by us. Printed using silk sheets laid on ICP, it gives each board its unique identity, a subtle blend of visual elegance and technical protection.

After this step, each board passes through our hands for the final touch-ups and finishes: fine sanding, polishing, flex check, and glide control.

Finally, each Snowlord is fully revitalized, cleaned, waxed, and inspected in every detail before leaving the workshop.

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