Splitboard Bindings

Spark R&D + ATK Bindings: a New Collab Sparked at the Blister Summit

August 19, 2025August 18, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Today’s episode contains a number of “firsts.” So tune in to learn about a new collab between Spark R&D and ATK bindings, or tune in to hear Jonathan caught completely off guard multiple times.

On GEAR:30, we talk with Spark R&D founder, Will Ritter, about the current happenings at Spark; compare the splitboarding and backcountry skiing communities and gear trends; go over design highlights from their current lineup; and more. (And Spark R&D is hiring, so go work for them, then come on GEAR:30 and tell us about.)

Spark R&D founder, Will Ritter, on the Current State of Splitboarding (Ep.196)

May 13, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk with Spark R&D founder, Will Ritter, about the current happenings at Spark; compare the splitboarding and backcountry skiing communities and gear trends; go over design highlights from their current lineup; and more.

2020-2021 Spark R&D Women’s Arc Pro Splitboard Binding

April 16, 2020March 18, 2020 by Kelsey Opstad

We’re big fans of the Spark R&D Surge Pro, but what about the lighter, surfier version? Check out our review of the Women’s Arc Pro Splitboard Binding.

Will Ritter, founder of Spark R&D, on the Blister Podcast GEAR:30

Spark R&D — Part 2 (Ep.28)

November 9, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Spark R&D founder, Will Ritter, about some of Spark’s current products, collaborating with CAST Touring and 22 Designs, and implementing solar power in their factory in Bozeman, Montana.

Zen & the Art of Creating the World’s Biggest Splitboard Binding Company: Will Ritter, Spark R&D (Ep.27)

November 2, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Will Ritter about starting - and running - the largest splitboard binding company in the world, Spark R&D, and Will provides a number of valuable insights for anyone thinking of starting anything.

Andrew Forward reviews the Spark R&D Surge Pro Splitboard Binding for Blister

2020-2021 Spark R&D Surge Pro Splitboard Binding

December 16, 2020October 17, 2018 by Andrew Forward

We’re big fans of Spark R&D’s simple and reliable splitboard bindings, and they just released an even lighter version of their Surge binding. So what, if any, compromises are made by going with the new, lighter Surge Pro?