MASTERS AT THEIR CRAFT

All our skis, snowboards, and split boards are the alchemy of poets, artists and craftspeople transforming your snow experience, allowing you to carve your own story into the mountain.

Every board is handcrafted on Vancouver Island by a group of talented and experienced builders.

Every component is meticulously made in-house, ensuring every curve and edge reflects our commitment to quality, creativity and attention to detail.

This dedication allows us to uphold the highest standards and ensure quality control, so every ski and board that leaves our shop is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and passion.

Images courtesy of Kindred Snowboards

Images courtesy of Kindred

ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION FOR UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE

Our skis and snowboards are engineered with cutting-edge materials and construction methods to provide superior durability, responsiveness, and stability in all conditions. From multi-layered composites to strategically placed carbon fiber, every element is optimized for peak performance. Dive into the specific construction details below to see how each material and technique enhances your ride.

SKI CONSTRUCTION

Our skis are built with a multi-layered design focused on power, precision, and durability. Key construction elements include:

  • 4001 Sintered Base Material : A high-density, durable base that offers impressive speed and longevity.

  • 2x Layers of Rubber Damping Foil : Minimizes vibrations, enhancing control and stability on diverse terrain.

  • Triaxial Laminate Composite Construction : Increases torsional rigidity for precise edge hold and stability at high speeds.

  • AAA Grade Poplar Wood Core : Lightweight and flexible, this core provides a balanced flex that maintains strength without sacrificing agility.

  • Titanal Binding Plate : Reinforces binding retention and power transfer, delivering enhanced responsiveness and control.

  • “I” Pattern Carbon Fibre Stringers : Strategically placed to reduce weight while adding stability, ensuring a responsive and controlled experience.

  • Carbonium Topsheet : Scratch-resistant and durable, maintaining the ski’s performance and aesthetic over time.

  • Super Sap Eco Epoxy : An eco-friendly epoxy that bonds layers without compromising strength, reducing environmental impact.

With an early rise tip and camber profile, these skis are versatile across conditions, delivering high-speed stability and manoeuvrability with easy float in powder.

SNOWBOARD CONSTRUCTION

Our snowboards are crafted for versatility, responsiveness, and durability in a variety of conditions. The layered structure includes:

  • 4001 Sintered Base Material : Built for speed and wear-resistance, gliding smoothly on all types of snow.

  • 2x Layers of Rubber Damping Foil : Absorbs impact vibrations, ensuring a smooth and stable ride, even on rough terrain.

  • Triaxial Composite Construction : Enhances torsional rigidity, promoting stability and control at high speeds.

  • AAA Grade Vertically Laminated Poplar Wood Core : This core balances strength and flexibility, providing a responsive and dynamic feel.

  • Stainless Steel Inserts : Durable and corrosion-resistant, these inserts improve binding retention for reliable performance.

  • Fibreglass Binding Reinforcement : Adds strength around the binding area, enhancing durability and power transfer.

  • Carbon Fibre Stringers : Provides pop and stability, keeping the board lively without adding excess weight.

  • Carbonium Topsheet : Scratch-resistant and robust, ensuring lasting performance and a sleek look.

  • Super Sap Eco Epoxy : An environmentally conscious epoxy that bonds layers securely, reinforcing durability while reducing environmental impact.

With an offset camber profile and early rise nose, our snowboards are designed to handle varied snow conditions, offering smooth control, balanced feel, and enhanced floatation.

At PoetSkis, we believe in reconnecting with the awe of nature and the flow state that skiing and snowboarding offer. Our mission is to break away from the wasteful, fast-paced culture that dominates the snow sports industry today. Instead, we prioritise craftsmanship, sustainability, and a deeper connection to the mountains.

We thrive on collaboration, especially with innovative, creative, and passionate individuals. This has never been more true than in our partnership with Evan Fair and the team at Kindred—they are modern-day elven smiths. We are thrilled to announce and share this incredible collaboration with Evan and his exceptional team at Kindred.

The Kindred team has been building snowboards and skis for boutique brands globally including Japan and Chile for more than ten years. We are thrilled to join the Kindred family and have them produce our skis and snowboards.

Their dedication to quality craftsmanship and their meticulous attention to detail are unmatched, making this collaboration a perfect fit for PoetSkis. We have always believed that true artistry lies not just in the finished product, but in the process itself—an ethos that Kindred embodies to the core.

Evan and his team are known for their unwavering commitment to excellence, taking even the most fragile elements and transforming them into something durable and beautiful. Their approach to craftsmanship is one of patience, precision, and care, ensuring that every piece they touch is a testament to their skill and dedication. It’s this deep respect for the art of creation that drew us to Kindred, and we can’t wait to see the incredible work we’ll achieve together.

This partnership goes beyond a simple collaboration—it’s a union of shared values. Together, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible by blending our passion for innovation with Kindred’s mastery of fine craftsmanship. We’re excited to partner with a team that not only shares our vision but enhances it through their unmatched expertise. The journey ahead promises to be extraordinary, and we couldn’t ask for a better partner to help bring our collective dreams to life.

THE ELEMENTS THAT GO INTO OUR BOARDS AND SKIS: MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION AND CRAFTSMANSHIP.

Handcrafted Quality

Every component of our snowboards, split boards, and skis is meticulously crafted in-house on Vancouver Island, British Columbia where an acute eye for detail reigns. This dedication ensures unwavering quality in every creation that leaves our workshop.

AAA Grade Poplar Wood Core

All our cores are vertically laminated, knot-free, AAA-grade Poplar. This creates a well-balanced core that translates vibration evenly throughout each piece. While offering a smooth ride, Poplar offers the responsiveness required in a high-performance, premium ski or snowboard.

Top Quality Composites

Materials matter, and premium composites like Carbon Fibre, Fibreglass, and Titanal refine the flex and feel of your snowboard or skis. Each fibre weave and orientation is meticulously selected to maximize performance and enhance the unique character of every shape we create.

Carbonium Top Sheets

Our carbonium topsheets have a finely textured surface that mimics a fabric look. They reduce scuffing and tend to handle more abuse while looking new for longer. Carbonium is a very durable, scratch—and chip-resistant material with a high-tech carbon fibre look. This textured material also provides more grip than a gloss topsheet, working as a built-in stomp pad.

Environmentally Safe Bio-Based Epoxy Resin

We use Entropy Super Sap epoxy systems. Through chemistry, biobased and rapidly renewable raw materials, and efficient manufacturing, Super Sap is a green alternative to more harmful epoxy products. Gentle on the planet and exceptional for premium snow products, it transforms our creations into harmonious masterpieces.

Precision CNC Construction

This is where computing power meets the purity of powder. With CNC precision, we craft every component of our snowboards, split boards, and skis in-house. This ensures rapid prototyping and exact repeatability, merging technology with the art of snowcraft.

Made With Care

Every ski and snowboard we create is a blend of durability, performance, and flexibility, crafted with the precision and care of timeless art. Whether you're chasing backcountry adventures, weekend cruising, or just starting out, Poet Skis and Snowboards promise lasting joy and exceptional performance for every rider.

Custom Skis & Snowboards

If you would like to design a custom top sheet or create the fully custom snowboard or skis of your dreams, we offer custom builds tailored to your needs, ensuring a perfect fit for your unique style.

COLLABORATION’S CRAFT

“Together we build what hands alone can’t mold, With vision and trust, like threads spun in gold. In each touch of craft, there’s more than we see— It’s the union of minds that makes artistry. Where skill meets passion, and dreams intertwine, A partnership’s formed, its work pure, refined. Through every detail, in every design, Craftsmanship rises, where hearts align. Incredible journeys, shared goals that ignite, Forge lasting creations, beacons of light. Together, we’re greater than ever apart— True craft is the blend of skill, soul, and heart.”

Images courtesy of Kindred Snowboards

“From the first conversation with Evan and his team at Kindred there has been perfect alignment of values and commitment to crafting quality. We are constantly iterating subtle improvements, each of us fixated on our own creative obsessions where it comes together with the harmonic resonance of jazz. I will never forget the first turns on my first prototype Poet Skis - a magic moment of materials and ideas compressed into matrix of perfection. I’m still charging on those same planks with the same ethereal joy years later."

Lee White, PoetSkis, Co-Founder

Kindred Crafted

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“Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life.”

— Amy Poehler

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