What Voile Manufacturing does

Voile Manufacturing is a privately held backcountry winter sports equipment manufacturer headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, where it has operated for over four decades (founded 1980) and manufactures its branded products. The company is best known for introducing the first backcountry splitboard in 1991, and it sells a portfolio spanning splitboards (Skyline, Spartan, Revelator, Revelator BC, Hyper V-Tail lines), telemark and tech bindings, climbing skins, touring poles, crampons, avalanche shovels and probes, and its signature Voile Straps (Nano, Standard, XL, Rack, GLOW, and co-branded variants). Its proprietary technology includes the Light Speed Splitboard Binding System, the fish-scaled Traction-Pattern Base on the Revelator BC, the XCD Crossover architecture, paulownia wood core construction with Carbon-Weave x2 reinforcement, and anti-ice topsheets.

The business generates revenue through five distinct channels: direct e-commerce sales on voile.com (with free shipping over $60 in the lower 48 states), wholesale distribution to an authorized dealer network, a company-operated retail store and rental center in Salt Lake City, B2B co-branded strap sales with structured minimum order quantities, and catalog distribution of partner-brand products such as Spark R&D bindings and third-party telemark/alpine touring boots (Scarpa, Crispi, Alpina, Alfa). Pricing is unit-based with splitboards retailing between $650 and $950, Light Speed bindings at $295 per pair, and telemark/backcountry boots spanning $329.99 to $999.95. Customer segments span individual backcountry skiers and snowboarders, splitboard enthusiasts, telemark skiers, outdoor enthusiasts using straps, and B2B businesses seeking co-branded merchandise. Go-to-market is product-led growth, executed primarily through the e-commerce storefront, an ambassador program (V-Team), content marketing via the company blog, email newsletter, organic social, and a dealer locator driving bottom-of-funnel conversion.

Name

Voile Manufacturing

Legal name

Voile Manufacturing

Website

https://voile.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Voile Manufacturing is a privately held backcountry winter sports equipment maker in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 1980 and pioneering the first splitboard in 1991. It designs and manufactures splitboards, skis, bindings, skins, avalanche safety gear, and signature straps for backcountry skiers, snowboarders, telemark users, and B2B co-branding customers.

Ownership category

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Product category

Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Equipment

akta.pro primary industry

Ski Touring / Backcountry & Avalanche Safety Retail (AT Gear, Skins, Beacons, Probes, Shovels, Airbags) (CRAMAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ski & Snowboard Equipment Retail (Skis, Boards, Boots, Bindings, Poles) (CRAMAJAA), Nordic / Cross-Country Ski Retail (Skis, Boots, Bindings, Poles, Wax) (CRAMAJAG), Winter Equipment Rental, Demo & Repair (Skis/Boards/Boots, Tuning) (THAAAJAH)

Keywords

• Backcountry ski equipment
• Splitboard manufacturing
• Alpine touring gear
• Telemark ski bindings
• Avalanche safety products

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales (E-commerce): Voile sells splitboards, skis, bindings, boots, climbing skins, poles, crampons, avalanche gear, and straps directly to consumers through voile.com with free shipping on orders over $60 in the lower 48 states.
2. Wholesale Distribution: Voile supplies products to authorized retail dealers and ski shops through wholesale channels. Businesses can apply for wholesale pricing through the B2B portal.
3. Retail Store: Voile operates a retail store for walk-in customers to purchase equipment directly.
4. Rental Center: Voile offers equipment rentals for customers who prefer to rent before buying or for occasional use.
5. Co-Branded Voile Straps (B2B): Businesses can order custom co-branded Voile Straps with minimum order quantities (100 units for standard straps, 50 for XL series, 25 for rack straps), providing wholesale pricing to approved businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Voile Manufacturing designs, produces, and sells backcountry skiing and snowboarding equipment from its Salt Lake City, Utah headquarters. The company manufactures splitboards, backcountry skis, bindings, climbing skins, touring poles, crampons, avalanche shovels and probes, and a line of utility straps. Voile pioneered the first backcountry splitboard in 1991 and sells its products direct-to-consumer online, through authorized dealers, a company retail store, a rental center, and wholesale channels.

Product overview

Voile Manufacturing is a backcountry winter sports equipment company that has operated for over 40 years in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company specializes in splitboards (inventing the first backcountry splitboard in 1991) and offers a comprehensive product portfolio centered on splitboard systems. Core products include splitboards (Skyline, Spartan, Revelator lines) and Voile Straps (Nano, Standard, XL, Rack, GLOW, and Co-Branded series). The product ecosystem is complemented by proprietary bindings (Light Speed, Speed Rail, Light Rail), climbing skins, and avalanche safety gear (shovels and probes). Voile also distributes partner brands like Spark R&D bindings and third-party boots (Scarpa, Crispi, Alpina, Alfa). All Voile-branded boards are made in Utah, USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Voile Skyline Splitboard Flagship splitboard designed for backcountry performance, delivering lightweight construction and durability. Made in Utah, USA.
• Voile Hyper V-Tail Splitboard Splitboard with V-tail design for enhanced backcountry performance. Made in Utah, USA.
• Voile Spartan Ascent Splitboard Splitboard optimized for ascending efficiency and backcountry touring. Made in Utah, USA.
• Voile Spartan Splitboard All-mountain backcountry splitboard designed for versatile terrain performance. Made in Utah, USA.
• Voile Revelator Splitboard Popular splitboard known for lightweight construction and backcountry performance. Made in Utah, USA.
• Voile Revelator BC Splitboard Backcountry splitboard featuring Voile Traction-Pattern Base (scales) allowing riding up and down moderate terrain without climbing skins. Made in Utah, USA.
• Voile Light Speed Splitboard Bindings Fast-and-easy adjustable splitboard bindings designed for quick access in the field at a weight that won't tax the lungs. Priced at $295.00 per pair.
• Voile Backcountry Skis Backcountry and cross-country downhill (XCD) skis for ski touring, ski mountaineering, and backcountry exploration, including the XCD Crossover line that blends touring efficiency with downhill authority. Made in Utah, USA.
• Telemark and Backcountry Boots Telemark and backcountry boots supporting 3-Pin, 75mm, NTN, TTS, and Xplore systems, sourced from partner brands including Scarpa, Crispi, Alpina, and Alfa. Prices range from $329.99 (Alpina Pioneer Light XP) to $939.00 (Scarpa TX Comp).
• Voile Nano Series Straps Compact straps for securing gear, ideal for backpacks, panniers, and outdoor adventures.
• Voile Standard Series Straps Classic Voile straps with 0.75in width for versatile gear securing applications.
• Voile XL Series Straps Extra-long straps with 1.00in width for securing larger items and cargo.
• Voile Rack Straps Straps designed for securing items on vehicle racks and cargo systems.
• Voile GLOW Straps Illuminated straps with glow-in-the-dark feature for visibility and easy location in low-light conditions.
• Co-Branded Voile Straps

Quantifiable outcome

• Pioneered first backcountry splitboard in 1991, establishing industry leadership
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature7 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Spark R&D: Specialist splitboard binding manufacturer whose Surge ST and Arc ST are sold through Voile's storefront. They are simultaneously a partner brand and the most direct competitor in the splitboard interface category.
• Jones Snowboards: Backcountry-focused snowboard brand with a leading splitboard lineup and their own binding partnership (now discontinued with Karakoram). Directly competes for the same backcountry splitboard consumer.
• Karakoram: Splitboard binding and interface systems maker with strong gravity/touring positioning. Direct competitor to Voile's Light Speed binding line in the splitboard binding category.
• G3 (Genuine Guide Gear): Backcountry ski touring brand producing skis, climbing skins, and bindings. Comparable to Voile's backcountry skiing and XCD product lines, serving the same ski mountaineering use case.

Broad incumbents

• Black Diamond Equipment: Large backcountry equipment manufacturer with skis, bindings, poles, beacons, shovels and probes across the broader alpine/outdoor portfolio. Overlaps with Voile in avalanche safety gear, poles, and touring accessories.
• Burton Snowboards: Largest snowboard brand globally, with a Backsplit/Liberty splitboard line. Competes with Voile on the consumer splitboard side and dwarfs Voile on dealer reach and marketing budget.
• Scarpa: Italian ski boot manufacturer whose TX Comp and telemark models are sold through Voile's storefront. Both partner brand and adjacent competitor for the backcountry/telemark boot buyer.
• Salomon: Major French ski brand with a comprehensive touring line (MTN, Shift bindings, X-Pro boots). Competes in the same backcountry ski touring category Voile plays in, with much larger global distribution.
• Atomic (ski brand): Austrian ski and binding manufacturer with the Backland touring line. Broad incumbent competitor in backcountry ski equipment versus Voile's backcountry ski offerings.

Emerging players

• DPS Skis: Premium US-made touring and backcountry ski brand with a niche but high-end following, similar to Voile's premium and Made-in-USA positioning in skis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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