# Nitro Snowboards

> Nitro Snowboards is a rider-owned snowboard company founded in 1990 in Seattle by Tommy Delago and Sepp Ardelt. Exclusively focused on snowboarding for 35+ years, Nitro designs and sells snowboards, boots, bindings, splitboards, outerwear, bags and accessories to riders worldwide. Known for innovations such as the mini-disc binding system, the TLS lacing system and early splitboard and asymmetric-camber designs, the brand builds most of its hardgoods development out of Oberammergau, Germany, and runs its board, binding and graphics work from Salt Lake City, Utah, while remaining independent and privately held.

- **Founded:** 1990
- **Headquarters:** Seattle, Washington, United States (US operations in Salt Lake City, Utah; hardgoods development in Oberammergau, Germany)
- **Founders:** Tommy Delago (Co-Founder), Sepp Ardelt (Co-Founder)
- **Team size:** ~84 employees (with satellite offices in Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Norway, Canada and the United States)
- **Products:** Snowboards, Splitboards, Snowboard Boots, Bindings, Outerwear & Apparel
- **Notable:** Remained privately held and rider-owned for 35+ years amid heavy industry consolidation., Produced early splitboards, asymmetric camber profiles and the mini-disc binding system., Developed the TLS speed-lacing system and Railkiller edges rated ~200% stronger than standard steel.

## Products & services

- **Snowboards** — Full lineup of men's, women's and youth boards spanning all-mountain, freestyle, freeride and powder shapes, including the Quiver Series and swallowtail powder decks.
- **Splitboards** — Backcountry touring boards that split into skis for the climb; Nitro was an early producer and re-introduced splitboards around 2010.
- **Snowboard Boots** — Boots featuring Nitro Fit, TLS speed-lacing and Step On models such as the Profile TLS Step On and Cave TLS Step On.
- **Bindings** — Bindings built on Nitro's mini-disc and 3-piece systems for improved board flex, centering and mounting.
- **Outerwear & Apparel** — Technical jackets, pants and lifestyle apparel, plus beanies and accessories.
- **Bags & Luggage** — Board bags, travel luggage and packs designed for riders on the move.

## Achievements

- Remained privately held and rider-owned for 35+ years amid heavy industry consolidation.
- Produced early splitboards, asymmetric camber profiles and the mini-disc binding system.
- Developed the TLS speed-lacing system and Railkiller edges rated ~200% stronger than standard steel.
- Says it offers the largest number of signature snowboards among competing brands.
- Built a global footprint with offices across Europe and North America while keeping development in-house.

## Latest updates

- **2024-08** — Revealed the 2025 team lineup and product line across boards, boots and bindings.
- **2024-01** — Expanded Step On boot options including Profile TLS Step On and Cave TLS Step On models.

## Links

- Website: https://nitrosnowboards.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/nitro-snowboards
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NITROSNBRDS
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjuyXGQgFomJmI71jdVFvA
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nitro_snowboards/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/nitrosnbrds

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Last updated: 2026-07-26