Why Choose Us?
At powderforce.com, you are not just buying gear – you are joining a community that shares your passion for boardsports. Here is what sets us apart from large, anonymous corporations:
- Real Riders, Real Expertise: Behind powderforce.com is a team of active snowboarders and skaters. We live the sport, test the gear ourselves, and know exactly what we are talking about.
- Personal Consultation: No automated call centers here. You get direct access to real experts who are happy to guide you through selecting the perfect board or setup.
- Ready to Ship: Thanks to our direct, real-time inventory management, over 99% of the products listed on our site are in stock and ready for immediate dispatch.
- Fast & Insured Shipping: Orders placed before 2:00 PM are usually shipped the very same day. All shipments are fully insured, with free shipping within Germany on orders over €40.
- Sustainable Spare Parts Service: We want your gear to last. That is why we offer a comprehensive spare parts service for bindings, boots, and boards to keep you on the mountain.
- Secure Checkout: Your personal and payment data is fully protected using the latest encryption and security standards.
- A Small Thank You: For orders over €50, we include a complimentary gift as a token of our appreciation.
Our Story
The name powderforce was born during the winter of 2000/01, deep in the powder of Saas-Fee. A group of snowboard fanatics realized that the market lacked true specialists—shops completely dedicated to the sport that focused on technical performance and hardware rather than just chasing short-term fashion trends.
What started in 2001 as a passionate online community quickly evolved. By 2002, we began retailing a small, highly curated selection of premium snowboard gear online. Our founding philosophy remains our gold standard today: we rigorously test every single item, and we only stock products that we would proudly ride ourselves.
To serve riders globally, the online shop www.powderforce.com officially launched in the winter of 2003/04. As an early pioneer in dedicated boardsport e-commerce, our brand and product diversity grew year after year. To complement our digital presence and let local riders touch, feel, and try on the gear, we opened our first physical showroom in 2006.
As our inventory expanded, so did our need for space. At the beginning of 2008, we moved into our current headquarters in the city center of Pforzheim, Germany, integrating our warehouse, shipping hub, and updated showroom under one roof. Today, powderforce.com represents a forward-thinking board shop that seamlessly blends modern e-commerce technology with absolute dedication to the ride.