Carving a New Path: Pantheon Enters the Snowboard Space

For years, Pantheon has lived on pavement. We’ve built boards for the road—boards designed for connection, for exploration, for flow. But the mountain has been calling.

If you read our latest newsletter, you already know: we’re designing a snowboard. And today, I want to take you deeper into that journey—how it started, where it’s headed, and how you can help shape it.

Why Snowboards?

When I moved to Colorado in 2016, I’d never set foot on a snowboard.

Still, I knew I’d love it. Kind of like how I’ve always felt about surfing—I may not have done it yet, but I could see it clearly. I could see myself doing it. Some part of me just knew it was only a matter of time.

So when I finally got on the mountain, it clicked. And just like with longboarding, I wasn’t content to stop at the ride—I wanted to understand the shape of the experience. The equipment. The design. The feeling beneath your feet. It wasn’t long before I started imagining what a Pantheon snowboard might look like.

But I also knew I wasn’t ready. Not yet.

Pantheon has never been about slapping a logo on something and calling it ours. It’s about obsessive attention to detail, performance, purpose—and a deep respect for the communities we serve. If we were going to design a snowboard, I wanted to feel like I truly understood the mechanics, the culture, and my own desires as a rider first.

So I spent the past eight seasons doing what any obsessed skater-turned-snowboarder would do: riding a bunch of different boards, gaining skill, testing gear, figuring out what I liked and why. Quietly building my own reference library of ideas—some clear, some still forming.

And now? I’m ready.

A big part of that readiness came from finding the right production partner. After going deep into the search for a domestic manufacturer for our longboards, I was lucky enough to connect with someone local who’s not only talented but shares our commitment to craft. With that piece in place, everything finally aligned.

This isn’t just a side project. It’s the next natural extension of who we are—blending the soul of Pantheon with everything I’ve learned (and loved) from my time on snow.

What We’re Exploring

We’re still early in the design process, but we’re already deep into the weeds—in the best way possible.

Early Draft, 159cm Prototype:
We’re sharing this early rendering of one of our concept shapes—a directional 159 with early-rise nose, spooned tips, and a subtly tapered outline. Expect this to evolve as we prototype and test, but it gives a solid sense of where our heads are at.

Our goal isn’t just to build a snowboard. It’s to build a board that reflects Pantheon’s core design values: seamless flow, intuitive connection, thoughtful engineering, and a ride that feels like an extension of your body.

Right now, we’re playing with:

• Directional shapes that balance stability and playfulness for all-mountain and off-piste riding
• Camber profiles that feel alive underfoot—specifically, traditional camber beneath your feet for energy return, paired with early-rise rocker in the nose for float and turn initiation
• Sidecut geometry that ties into your turns without feeling overly locked into a specific radius—we’re after engagement, not confinement
• Base shaping that explores subtle concave underfoot for faster edge-to-edge transitions, as an alternative to the classic flat profile. We’re also looking at a spooned nose and tail for smoother float, initiation, and release
• Materials that prioritize both durability and feel, likely combining a wood core with carefully tuned fiberglass layups—and potentially carbon stringers if the board calls for it
• Sidewall construction is also under the microscope—whether that’s ABS, urethane, or something more exotic, we’re evaluating how sidewall design plays into damping, durability, and overall ride quality

Some of these ideas will evolve. Others might get scrapped entirely. But this phase—the curious phase—is where we get to push boundaries and chase feelings we haven’t quite found in other boards.

We’ll be prototyping soon, and with each version, we’ll refine the soul of what a Pantheon snowboard can be.

We Want to Hear From You

We’re early in this journey, and that’s exactly why your input matters most right now.

If you’re a snowboarder—or just someone who loves how gear can shape an experience—we want to know:

• What kinds of boards do you find yourself reaching for most often, and why?
• What features have you loved (or hated) in the boards you’ve ridden?
• What’s missing from your quiver?
• What would you love to see Pantheon bring to snowboarding that you can’t find anywhere else?

This isn’t a survey—it’s a conversation. We’re not just building a product. We’re building something that’s meant to resonate. And we believe the best gear comes from a dialogue between riders, not a monologue from a brand.

So hit the comments below and let us know what speaks to you.

We’re listening.

Thanks for being here. This is going to be fun.