THE SPARK

In 1987, a transformative movie moment ignited Dan Agundes' lifelong passion for snowboarding, leading him to craft his very first snowboard. Over the decades, Dan has not only designed boards for prestigious global brands but also pioneered cutting-edge technologies, culminating in the creation of Telos Snowboards.

Our Story

Handcrafted Precision. Rider-Focused Innovation.

Born at the base of Mt. Shasta and built in our own factory—Telos Snowboards exists to answer a question no one else dared to: What would snowboards look like if there were zero limitations?

Our founder, Dan Agundes, is a master craftsman and lifelong rider who grew up chasing deep turns and dialed edges—but never quite found a board that matched his vision. So he built his own. Fast forward, and Telos is now one of only a handful of snowboard brands in the world designing, prototyping, and manufacturing in-house at our proprietary facility: GP87. No outsourcing. No compromises.

That means we’re not bound by what a factory will “agree to make.” We engineer exactly what we imagine—and we’ve imagined a lot:

Carbon Springs™ for explosive rebound.

TCC (Torsion Control Core) for edge hold without torsional rigidity.

DFD™ with D3O® + vertical aluminum for unmatched dampening and carbon performance that rides like fiberglass—at a fraction of the weight.

Every Telos board is obsessively tested, refined, and dialed for precision across real-world conditions. The result? Snowboards that feel familiar from the first run—fast, intuitive, and confidence-inducing. Riders tell us it’s like they’ve ridden their Telos for years. That’s not magic. That’s experience and engineering working in harmony.

From buttery park laps to steep backcountry lines, Telos boards are designed with purpose and built with passion. Every curve, every camber, every construction layer exists to elevate your ride.

We’re not here to chase trends. We’re here to build the best snowboards in the world—for ourselves, and for those who live to ride.

  • Precision Craftsmanship

    Every board is built with obsessive attention to the smallest details—camber profile, edge radius, core material alignment. This isn’t just “handmade”; it’s handcrafted with intent and CNC-level accuracy.

  • Purpose-Driven Design

    No gimmicks. Every material, shape, and feature is there because it enhances ride quality—not because it sounds good on a spec sheet. Design follows function, and function follows feel.

  • Continuous Refinement

    We never call a design “finished.” If something can ride smoother, flex cleaner, or hold an edge longer, we’ll tear it apart and start again. Feedback isn’t just welcome—it’s the process.

Sustainability

Our approach to sustainability is grounded in design efficiency and responsible manufacturing. By optimizing materials, minimizing waste, and building longer-lasting products, Telos reduces its footprint without compromising performance. Precision isn’t just how we build—it’s how we protect the planet we ride.

No-VOC Epoxy

Our boards are built using a no-VOC epoxy system—zero harmful off-gassing, zero compromise. Cleaner chemistry means safer air for our builders, and a smaller footprint for the planet.

Sustainably Farmed Wood Cores

Every Telos core is milled from responsibly grown wood, harvested from renewable forests. Sustainably managed sources ensure long-term balance between performance materials and the ecosystems that create them.

Solvent-Free Inks

We print with solvent-free inks that deliver crisp graphics without toxic runoff. Cleaner production protects workers, waterways, and the snow we ride.

Die-Cut Bases That Save Waste & Energy

By precision-cutting our base materials, we eliminate excess scrap and reduce power consumption. Smart design equals less waste, less energy—and more boards built right.

Low-Waste Factory Recycling

Our GP87 facility recycles virtually everything—wood, paper, metal, and plastic. Every offcut is repurposed or reused, keeping materials in motion and waste out of landfills.