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BxB Skis And Snowboards
Japan

     http://www1.odn.ne.jp/~aal20450/bxb/   
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Ski Types:   All Mountain, Freeride, Freestyle, Intermediate, Monoboard-Skiboard
  All-mountain, freestyle and junior brand of the Blue Moris Group. Definitely different look...cool.
Canon Snowboards
Canada

     http://www.canonskiboard.com/   
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Capital Custom Skis
Canada

     http://www.capitalskis.com/   
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Ski Types:   Backcountry, Big Mountain, Custom Construction, Custom Graphics, Powder
 

Probably defunct in 2009. Website no longer exists....no word about them anywhere...Rest in peace......

Created by Greg Funk in Pemberton, Canada since around 2005, (they like 'em WIDE) 110mm-162mm underfoot. Custom work and graphics if you want. Plenty of great softsnow models with different geometries to choose from. $1000-$1250 CAD. Maple/Ash or Maple/Aspen cores. Loyal following of users.  For 2008 they came out with innovations such as:

 

"The most progressive ski yet, brought to you by the fine folks at Capital. Featuring sidecut under foot, reverse cut in the front end and in the rear, a low camber throughout and long drawn out powder tips and tails. Built to be playful and loose feeling but still able to lay down a carve on a groomer and stomp a cliff at speed. Low taper in the main body makes for a balanced ski well suited to trickery and switching it up, but the taper in the tail end results in a ski that can still charge powder and big mountain terrain. - Designed by Greg Funk and Dave Treadway."
Carpani Skis
Italy

     http://www.carpanisci.com   
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Ski Types:   Carving, Custom Construction, Custom Graphics, Giant Slalom, Race Carve, Ski Cross, Slalom
 

The father of Blade skis (website no longer working in April 2008) and Guicarflex race plates is Filippo Carpani who started with a new ski product line in 2008 called CARPANI. Handmade race, carving, all-mountain and freeride skis.  The "clubstradavarious.org" site related to Stradavarious skis lists Mr. Carpani as a "laboratory".

We received a comment that Filippo sold the "Blade Ski" trademark to his former Japanese distributor, then began his own line of Carpani skis.  Reportedly outstanding quality, with customization available on request.

Models in 2008-2009 site include a 117-73-120 "F1 Cross" and "F2 Racecarve"  in 175cm lengths, "F3 SL" racing model (112-65-96) in 155cm-165cm, "F4 GS" model (104-67-88) in 182-187cm, "F5 GS racing (FIS compliant)" model (95-66-?) in 182, 187 and 192cm, all composed of wood-core, titanal, triax fiberglass with nanospeed bases.  Of particular interest is the "inverse geometry" F5 GS with a tail wider than the shovel.  Prices rumored to be approximately €550 for the standard skis and €880 for the exclusive, wood-topsheet treatment models.


Photo of his 2009 models submitted by an ExoticSkis contributor:
(click image for larger version - 2.1mb)


Picture of Filippo Carpani (click image for larger version):


Example of Carpani Custom Work
 


Fillippo At Work
 

Click HERE for a small PDF (Italian - 480k) article with photos from a customer who had custom skis built by Filippo Carpani  (English version to come soon..but you can copy-paste the PDF paragraphs into Google Translate to get the meaning of the text..I did...)
Carpathian Ski Company
Canada and USA

     http://www.interestingproductions.biz   
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"Welcome to Carpathian Skis Company's little corner of the internet! The site needs some work, I am on it! We are a new ski manufacturer with base camps in Smithers, BC and Girdwood, Alaska. This is our second year in operation and things are going great. Last season was a real blast as I build and tested these skis in dynamic conditions. I basically sponsored myself as I travelled to my hometown in Alaska and competing in three world championship events. At the same time I sponsored my friends and we filmed a ski movie called 'North to Alaska.' HERE Right now I am plugging away in the shop filling orders and tweaking designs. Looking for the perfect big mountain rocket sled! Last year I was loving the Big Dippers with the zero camber/zero sidecut combo. Unbelievable in the pow and surprisingly bomber and nimble on the hard stuff considering the dimensions. 142tip-129tail. The tail just sets right into the snow and with no sidecut to pull you around, these things track like nothing else! I am working on a pair of 210cm long skis with the same dimensional concept, maybe just call them the Rocket Sleds?"
   
 
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A tiny, passionate garage operation by the folks behind "Interesting Productions" with some 210cm fat skis ("Boss Ravens") and other big-mountain designs. Film maker too.

$500 for men's skis, $400 for lady's skis.

Contact:
3446 4th Ave.
Smithers, B.C.,
VOJ 2N3
250-877-2073
Carradan Skis
USA

     http://www.carradanskis.com/   
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"Carradan Skis produces a unique brand of ski for a unique brand of skier. Our discriminating clients want the absolute best to maximize their ski experience. And that’s what Carradan delivers.

Each Carradan ski is designed and crafted using a proprietary blend of materials never before seen in a ski. This design philosophy not only makes a Carradan ski truly rare and different, but results in exceptional skis that are perfect for adventures in powder or groomed runs, cruisers or double black diamonds. As one ski professional stated after trying Carradan skis: "Carradan Skis can swiftly move an intermediate skier to an advanced level, an advanced skier to expert." Whether in Aspen or the Alps, Big Sky or Portillo, every Carradan ski is a work of art that also delivers the best performance of any ski available today.

Purchase a rare performance motor car and the manufacturer may offer to let you spend time on the race track with an experienced race driver. In the same manner, what good are extraordinary skis without someone to show you how to maximize your Carradan skiing experience? Distinctively, Carradan Skis offers its customers the ultimate in customer service - your Carradan skis can be hand-delivered to you anywhere in the world by Olympic skier Martin Bell. You can spend a day on the slopes with Martin who will provide the ultimate introduction to your new Carradan skis.

With Carradan, you aren't merely getting a product. You’re getting a total package: state-of-the-art skis, a championship skier as your personal coach, a lifetime guarantee and an exhilarating experience every time you set foot on the slopes.

We haven’t compromised, and neither should you. Carradan – the world’s finest skis. "
   
 
Ski Types:   All Mountain, Carving
 

[Nov  2008]
http://www.skimartinbell.com/articles.html
Carradan Skis
22/11/08
Martin would like to announce that, as of this date, he no longer has any connection to Carradan Skis.

BEST RUMORS DEPARTMENT: [july 28, 2008]

Rumors abound that "Simon Carradan" of Carradan skis is in-fact a new identity of a man by the name of "Simon Brodie" who has a storied history with hyper-expensive, hypo-allergenic cats and other infamous business ventures. See one post at:

Running With The Pack

We asked Simon Carradan:
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(on June 28, 1:52PM eastern)
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"Hello Simon,
Rumors are floating around the ski forums questioning if Simon Carradan of Carradan Skis is Simon Brodie of FlexPets and hypoallergenic cat background.
Are you Simon Brodie, and if not, would you be willing to post your historical bio to the ski forums to show your background?
With ski prices at $12k and $19k per pair, people want to see the background of the company's leader.
We just want to bring the facts of ski companies to the masses.
Thanks."
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[update: July 28 - 4:16 PM eastern]
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"Eric:
We are involved in some legal issues regarding some of the spurious information that has been posted out there. I will talk with our attorneys to see what we can and can’t say at the moment, but they are formulating a response to these inquiries.. I am sure you understand.
If you have seen any postings, I would appreciate you forwarding a link so that we can forward these to our legal team.
I the meantime, rest assured that the skis are well into development and as promised, we will have the skis across to you by the beginning of the season.
Regards
Simon Carradan.
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As a side note, Simon emailed us on June 4, 2008 and said the Carradan Skis company address is 50 Meadow Village Drive in Big Sky, MT. The phone number listed on the website is (406)551-6060.

According to records of FLEXPETZ HOLDINGS (filed by ASENSIA), COLDSTAR CAPITAL (filed by TETROS INC.) and other records filed with the SEC relating Simon Francis Brodie to FlexPetz/Asensia:(link)

ASENSIA, INC
Form Type: NT 10-Q
Filing Date: 8/14/2007
CIK: 0001353488
Address: 50 MEADIW VILLAGE DRIVE, #208
PO BOX 161643
City, State, Zip: BIG SKY, Montana 59716
Telephone: (406) 551-6061
Fiscal Year: 12/31

(SAME ADDRESS AND NEARLY IDENTICAL PHONE (6060 instead of 6061...yep!)

More info on Simon Brodie: [unverified by ExoticSkis...just a link for interest...]
http://www.messybeast.com/asheras.htm

Here is the promo information from Carradan Skis:
Super premium brand from Simon Carradan in Big Sky, Montana. Edges are cryogenically frozen down to -450F/-270C (whoa!) for strengthening. Ash, bamboo, okume blended wood cores. Patent-pending technology on edges and cores. $12,000 all-mountain "Copperhead" model (120-88-110 in 167cm and 176cm) and $19,000 twintip "Mamba" model (116-72-106 in 166 and 174cm). RFID serial number ID tag embedded in the skis. Skis come with plastic case! British skiing celebrity Martin Bell will personally fly to your destination and hand-deliver these skis. 12-16 week construction time. 6 month waiting list as
CarvingRoller Ski-Skates
Japan

     http://cagr-sports.jp   
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  Mount skateboard trucks under your skis for pavement carving. NOT your typical "roller ski". That's the "CarvingRoller". Strangely appealing. Now if they made a Super-G 215cm version with WIDE wheels.....Cool idea. Available in several colors. Example:
Chiemsee Skis and Clothing
German Corporation - Austrian Manufacture

     http://www.chiemsee.com   
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Ski Types:   Freeride, Freestyle
 

This company appears to be a "lifestyle softgoods" marketing powerhouse, but rumors circulate they have some skis manufactured in Austria for their brand.

[The excellent research below (translation by Google) is provided with permission in 2008 courtesy of our friends at FreePresse.fr who produce http://www.WinterGuide.fr containing great articles and information. Thank You FreePresse.fr !]

 

Chiemsee
• Created: 2004 (for skiing), Germany.
• Positioning: Chiemsee offers trend freeride skis and freestyle.
• History: In the late seventies, the founders of the future brand installed a windsurfing school on the shores of Lake Chiemsee .... Thirty years later, the German mark began snowboarding and skiing.
• The ranges: With eight skis, Chiemsee shows that make skis is a real willingness on the mark to land sustainably on this segment. Freeride Chiemsee Eagle Mountain, Deer Chiemsee My Lady, Lady Horse Plus Minus, Plus Minus Tiger Lady and Flowers, Plus Minus Lady Mary M., Plus Minus Logo Comp FreeStyle, Plus Minus Snake Freestyle Rattle and Plus Minus Eagle Freeride up the range freeride / freestyle.
• Annual production: 2 500 pairs.
• Manufacturing: Chiemsee The skis are produced in a factory in Austria.
• Contact: france@chiemsee.com - www.chiemsee.com

 
Choc Skis and Snowboards
Czech Republic

     http://www.choc.cz   
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Comments:		   "Our company was set up in 1990. Our first workroom for snowboard's manufacturing was open in Trebic-Podklasteri two years later. Gradually we invested in machine equipment and bought three hydraulic presses. In 1995 we had to move in a new area in NUCLEA Trebic because of capacity inadequacy and invested in new equipment. Our copany transformed in Limited Company (Ltd.) in 2000. In the same year we bought a new building for our factory in area of BOPO company and moved there. We invested in new machines (presses, sander.) that year again.

Our factory occupy the area of 950 square metres. In these days we have 15 employees. Apart from production of snowboard we have started to produce less known products like wakeboards, kiteboards, SK8. Since 2004 we have produced special kind of ski - FREESKI as well.
We are the only company in all Europe who produces boards with special carbon surface.

Achievements:
2005 - 1st rank - World Championships in Snowboarding 2nd rank - World Championships in Sandboarding
2005 - Ski CHOC on Mount Everest - Pavel Trčala
2004 - 3rd rank SP FIS - Rosa Zipf
2003 - first downhill on snowboard the northern way from Mt. Everest"
   
 
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  Another great find in Eastern Europe...Funky graphics. Get your snowkite rigging here! "Kitteboards", wakeboards, skateboards, skiboards too! Triax laminate woodcore alpine ski construction with "nano" carbon bases. Really good prices...for example, their freeride ski "The Game" retails for 7,800 Czech "Koruny" (about €291 in November 2007)! Get two pairs and whomp 'em for that price. They seem to have two brands/manufacturers: "Choc" and "Trans." €729 will get you a snowkite wing, another €729 and you can get the rigging for it. Two year warranty. Wow. Funny, though...you can order skis and boards on-line...but no address or phone number is provided on their website...
Circle Skis
Germany

     http://www.loipfuehrer.de/start.htm   
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Some comments from a fan site translated by Google:

"For the ski under the ERDINGERFreunden there is now a very special treat: the first ERDINGER Weissbier-ski. He comes from the village of Upper Wambach, where it to the ski specialist Sepp Loipführer manufactures. And although individually and in manual work - that this is something special Ski, understands itself, the passion for skis lies with the Loipführers in the family. Even the grandfather started in 1929 with the ski production. As Wagner champion who normally builds wheels and carriages, he knew how to turn a piece of wood ash a ski turn. His son Joseph made ahead and his own son inherited not only the name of Joseph (Sepp), but also for Skibauen hands. Sold were the good pieces in their own sports business under the brand name Loipführer, came with an extended range of other Ski brands. The mid-80s conquered a revolution from the USA the slopes: the snowboard. Sepp 1988 built a first copy for a Spezl, 1989 he has produced 100 pieces for the brand F2, a year later, a Swiss slalom world champion with a F2 Board of Sepps workshop. Then came finally movement in the ski market, the boards were shorter and fitted, the Carver era began. They were obviously Loipführer Sepp, a Funcarver with the name "Circle" developed - "Loipführer" he found for the sparkling, short skis simply too long. Behind the ERDINGER Weissbier-Ski is the model Circle Power Carve, a sporty, versatile ski with Slalomtaillierung. He is agile, especially spurstabil and laufruhig, even at high speed. And of course, he looks great! For solid wood, there is a skiing is no longer possible, since the 60s, modern materials such as aluminum, plastic and glass fiber is used. Nevertheless, the core of a wooden skis the A and O for Sepp Loipführer. No other material comes out of its properties, but the production is expensive and therefore expensive. Although it is not a modern ski is to hear a professional sound immediately on whether a wood core ski or not. "Ash wood is a wonderful," raves Sepp, it is tough, elastic, the ski flutters. Moreover poplar wood, which is very easy and well-mutes. But from the wooden board Sepp Loipführers piles in the garden (it exclusively processed wood from Upper Bavaria) skis for real rounder become, it needs a lot of know-how and lots of work steps. In fact, a ski like a sandwich from several layers up in the middle is the wood core. The material gets the best ski properties, for example, provide two layers of high strength aluminium alloy Titanal and glass fiber fabrics for torsional rigidity, the skiing is not twisted. The optical kick brings the printed film with lightly shimmering surface. In addition to the Power Carve include three other ski types to the program. A rarity is a hand-Loipführer ski in each case: Only about 400 children leave the rustic workshop in Wambach per year. When asked about the master carpenter Sepp, where he so knows exactly how a really good skiing is to be built, he answered "Yes mei, the halt is a matter of experience." Advantage of a small company like his is the direct contact with customers, advising him is important. From his experiences he Skitestern immediately, as a new model arrives, the road from development to production is short. On his skis he assembled in his view, best trap in the world and draws the conclusion: for the ski ERDINGER only the best!"
   
 
Ski Types:   Carving, Race Carve
 

(Current lineup of hand-made, ash-poplar core carving skis can be seen at this shop in upper Wambach Germany:
http://www.loipfuehrer.de

Several models and lengths of different carving skis are available.

Some German websites mention Sepp Loipführer manufactures this ski himself, sold through the Loipfuerer ski shop. The family started making skis in 1929. Sometimes referred to as "Erdinger" skis.

Great carving team photos with a boatload of Circle skis and photo of Sepp himself at: http://www.skiclub-ergoldsbach.de
 
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Halti is our choice for to stay dry and warm when testing in Nor'Easter storms.

Boots are the most critical element when testing ski behavior. We can choose any boots. We choose the Salomon X-Max.

Smith is our choice for head and eye protection.

Northern Ski Works is our choice for shop work and bootfitting.
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