About us: Our philosophy, our team, and our guiding principle
Radical Sports handcrafted excellence since 1984
Radical Sports is a Swiss manufacturer of snowboards, skis and splitboards that played an important role in the early development of snowboarding in Europe.
For over 40 years, we have been developing handmade high-tech boards and skis with passion and precision. Our goal remains unchanged: only the best boards guarantee the ultimate riding experience.
The unique Radical boards are based on the many years of experience of our founder Mark Farner, a snowboard pioneer and former successful World Cup rider. Together, we are constantly developing innovative shapes and construction methods to take performance and riding enjoyment to a whole new level.
Radical stands for the highest quality, sustainability, and timeless design. We specialize in small series and custom-made sports equipment.
Radical has always been owner-managed and remains true to its roots – by winter sports enthusiasts for winter sports enthusiasts, with heart and passion.
Mark Farner / Founder
Only the best boards are good enough for the ultimate riding experience!
Philosophy and passion
Our journey began with the aim of creating the ultimate driving experience. A vision turned into a brand that stands for high quality and timeless design. We build snowboards and skis that we ourselves love and ride with passion – and we want you to share this enthusiasm.
At the same time, the sustainability of our swiss products and processes is particularly important to us. Although the production of carbon is not always environmentally friendly, we consciously rely on a combination of materials that enables exceptionally durable products.
Every product we develop is an expression of our dedication to the sport. It’s not just about technology, it’s about that special feeling that draws you back to the snow again and again. That’s our philosophy – and we look forward to sharing it with you!
Our Slogan: “Radical makes you ride better”
Our slogan stands for our tireless endeavour to take the riding experience to a new level. With our handcrafted swiss products, we set new standards in the industry – because life is too short to settle for anything less than the best.
Our unique and finely tuned shapes make riding more intuitive and allow you to get the most out of yourself and your equipment. The technique becomes easier, the feeling more secure, and you will experience how you can surpass yourself.
As pioneers, we are not only constantly developing our product collections, but also offer technical courses and guided tours so that you can utilise the full potential of our equipment.
To snowboard, or not to snowboard? That is the question. The answer, my friends, is Radical.
Patrick
CEO Owner
Ensuring that all threads come together. Since 2013 at Radical.
Florian
CTO and Owner
Your expert for precision and expertise. With Radical since 2009.
Niki
IT, TOURGUIDE, RD Owner
Splitboard guide, webmaster, photographer, and mountaineer. With Radical since 1996.
Dominic
Graphics and Owner
Responsible for the Radical catalogs and designs. With Radical since 1992.
Angelo
workshop
Pure power – our all-rounder for the workshop. With Radical since 2025.
Mark
Founder & retired snowboard pioneer
A pioneering figure in the European snowboarding scene, who significantly shaped the development of high-performance boards over four decades. Since 1984 at Radical.