KOMPERDELL Sportartikel

What KOMPERDELL Sportartikel does

KOMPERDELL Sportartikel GesmbH is an Austrian, family-owned manufacturer of outdoor sports equipment founded in Vienna in 1922 and headquartered since 1983 in Mondsee, Salzkammergut, where all product development and production take place under a 100% Made in Austria positioning. The company operates from the Wagnermühle 30 facility, employing 11–50 staff, and runs an on-site factory store alongside its DTC e-commerce channel.

The core product portfolio spans ski poles (alpine racing, freeride, touring), trekking and Nordic Walking poles, snowshoes, and a growing line of protective equipment — including winter back protectors, mountain bike protector packs (Cross Flex Athletic Protector System), and EN13158:2018 Level 3-certified equestrian safety vests (Ballistic FlexFit, Safety Vest Ultra). Technical differentiation sits on three proprietary pillars: (1) in-house engineered foam technology (Cross Flex Athletic and Adaptive Dual-Density Foam, claimed 25% lighter at equivalent protection with multi-hit self-regeneration), (2) pole engineering IP including the FXP self-unfolding folding mechanism (~30% weight reduction vs. legacy designs) and the Powerlock 3.0 forged aluminium closure, and (3) carbon-composite shaft manufacturing. The firm holds ISPO 2024 design awards for the Ballistic FlexFit Junior vest and the Big Art Series freeride poles, and is endorsed by more than 200 athletes including World Cup alpine skiers such as Henrik Kristoffersen, Federica Brignone, Marco Schwarz, and Vincent Kriechmayr.

The business model is direct hardware sales through three concurrent channels: a company-owned e-commerce storefront for EU and USA customers, an exclusive North American distribution partnership with Camaro LLC (Puyallup, WA), and a global authorised-dealer network accessed via the Storefinder tool. Pricing is one-time/perpetual, ranging from approximately €79.95 (entry-level aluminium poles) to €349.95 (premium Safety Vest Ultra), with a 3-year free repair service attached to all products. Customer segments are horizontal rather than concentrated, spanning professional alpine ski racing (primary), mountain biking/cycling protection, trekking/trail, equestrian sports protection, Nordic Walking fitness users, and backcountry snowshoe hikers. Geographies served include Austria, Switzerland, Germany, UK, USA and Canada.

Name

KOMPERDELL Sportartikel

Legal name

KOMPERDELL Sportartikel GesmbH

Website

https://komperdell.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KOMPERDELL Sportartikel is a 100% Austrian, family-owned manufacturer (founded 1922) of ski poles, trekking and Nordic Walking poles, snowshoes, and proprietary protective gear for skiing, mountain biking and equestrian sports. It sells direct-to-consumer online in the EU and USA and via global authorised dealers and an exclusive North American distributor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Sports Equipment

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992), Sporting Goods Retailers (45911), Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (339920)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Ski & Snowboard Equipment Retail (Skis, Boards, Boots, Bindings, Poles) (CRAMAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nordic / Cross-Country Ski Retail (Skis, Boots, Bindings, Poles, Wax) (CRAMAJAG), Ski Touring / Backcountry & Avalanche Safety Retail (AT Gear, Skins, Beacons, Probes, Shovels, Airbags) (CRAMAJAD), Outdoor Travel Gear (Duffels, Packs, Dry Bags) Retail (CRAMAAAI), Ski & Snowboard Protective Gear Retail (Helmets, Goggles, Pads, Back Protectors) (CRAMAJAC)

Keywords

• Ski poles manufacturing
• Outdoor sports equipment
• Protective sports gear
• Nordic walking poles
• Winter sports accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Mondsee

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Finished Goods Sales (Poles, Protectors, Snowshoes): Direct sales of branded winter sports equipment and protective gear through company-owned e-commerce and authorized dealer network. One-time purchase model with typical retail pricing. Products include ski poles, trekking poles, Nordic Walking poles, back protectors, equestrian safety vests, and snowshoes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KOMPERDELL Sportartikel manufactures ski poles, trekking poles, Nordic Walking poles, snowshoes, and protective gear (back protectors, mountain bike protectors, equestrian safety vests). All products are 100% developed and manufactured in Austria at the company's Mondsee facility, using proprietary protector foam technology and carbon fiber composite construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nationalteam: World Cup design ski poles used by professional racers, also available for amateur skiers
• Ballistic FlexFit
• Safety Vest Ultra
• Traveller FXP
• Cross Flex

Products and services

• Ski Poles (Racing, Alpine, Nordic XC, Freeride/Touring) Manufactured ski poles for racing, alpine, Nordic cross-country, freeride, and touring use. Includes carbon fiber racing poles (e.g., Nationalteam Carbon) and aluminium options for amateur skiers. Used by World Cup athletes and amateur enthusiasts.
• Trekking and Trail Poles Walking and hiking poles for trekking, trail hiking, and trail running, available in carbon and aluminium variants. Includes folding and single-staff designs for outdoor enthusiasts.
• Nordic Walking Poles Nordic Walking poles with carbon and telescopic variants, including the Sarma Powerlock entry-level series (€79.95) and Traveller FXP with self-unfolding mechanism. Designed for fitness walkers and Nordic walking practitioners.
• Snowshoes Snowshoes for backcountry exploration and winter hiking, available in Carbon 100%, Carbon Composite, and aluminium Trail variants. Designed for winter outdoor enthusiasts traversing snowy terrain.
• Bike Protectors (Mountain Bike & Urban) Spine and body protectors for mountain biking (MTB-Pro Protectorpack €269.95) and urban cycling (Urban Protectorpack €299.95). Includes Softshell Vest Men (€199.95) and uses Cross Flex Athletic Protector System with multi-hit self-regenerating foam.
• Equestrian Safety Vests Certified safety vests for equestrian sports including eventing, dressage, show jumping, and casual riding. Safety Vest Ultra Vario (€349.95) certified to EN13158:2018 Level 3, with junior versions from €249.95. Ballistic FlexFit line provides flexible ballistic protection.
• Winter Back Protectors Back protectors for skiing and winter sports, with Casual, Athletic, Kids (Kinder), and Race variants. Designed for skiers requiring spine protection during alpine activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% lighter protectors with Cross Flex Athletic system while maintaining same impact protection
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• POC: POC is a Swedish protective gear brand producing helmets, body protectors, and goggles for skiing and cycling. Overlaps with Komperdell's winter and bike protector categories, with strong brand positioning in the premium/safety segment, though POC is more focused on helmets while Komperdell focuses on body protectors.
• Sweet Protection: Sweet Protection is a Norwegian brand producing helmets, body armor, and protective gear for skiing, mountain biking, and trail riding. Competes with Komperdell in the ski and MTB protection categories with comparable premium positioning and athlete-driven marketing.

Broad incumbents

• Fischer Sports: Fischer is a large Austrian ski equipment manufacturer producing skis, boots, bindings, and poles. Overlaps with Komperdell in the pole and Nordic XC categories but operates at much larger scale as a full-service ski brand, giving it stronger dealer relationships and cross-selling power.
• Scott Sports: Scott Sports is a Swiss-American broad-line sporting goods company producing ski equipment including poles, plus cycling and running products. Overlaps with Komperdell's ski pole range and MTB protector category, competing across multiple sports verticals with a much larger global footprint.

Direct peers

• Dainese: Dainese is an Italian manufacturer of protective gear for motorcycling, mountain biking, and equestrian sports. Directly comparable to Komperdell's Cross Flex bike protectors and equestrian safety vest lines, competing in the same certified-protection category across MTB and equestrian verticals.
• Gabel: Gabel Srl is an Italian pole manufacturer producing ski, trekking, and Nordic walking poles. Competes with Komperdell in the same pole categories across European markets, with a similar premium positioning and racing-athlete endorsement approach.
• Black Diamond Equipment: Black Diamond is a US-based outdoor equipment company producing ski touring poles, trekking poles, and a broad range of climbing/mountaineering gear. Overlaps with Komperdell's ski touring (FXP/Touring) and trekking categories, though it operates at a much larger scale with broader product breadth.
• KV+: KV+ is a Swiss specialist in Nordic ski poles, particularly known for its carbon race poles used in World Cup cross-country skiing. Directly competes with Komperdell's Nationalteam Carbon race pole line in the high-performance Nordic segment.
• Swix: Swix is a Norwegian manufacturer best known for Nordic ski wax and poles, with deep roots in cross-country skiing. Directly comparable to Komperdell's Nordic XC pole category and shares the same athlete-endorsement-driven marketing approach in the Nordic ski racing segment.
• Leki: Leki Lenhart GmbH is a German/Austrian manufacturer and the dominant global competitor in ski, trekking, and Nordic walking poles. Directly comparable to Komperdell across virtually every pole category, with similar German-speaking market origin, premium positioning, and racing-athlete endorsement strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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