Alpine and Cross-Country Skis:  Hexcel has developed a special range of composite materials to meet the requirements for Alpine and Cross-Country skis.  In our well equipped laboratories we continue to extend annd improve our optimised range of prepregs, laminates, polyurethane formulation and honeycombs to meet the latest requirements of the word's leading ski manufacturers.  We stay ahead of the competition with our complete product package, our commitment to customer service and our technical support back-up.  We ensure that the best prodcuts are selected for each new programme and advise on the most efficient processing method for a particular design.

Product range for skis.

Advantages of composite materials for skis.

Snowboards:  It is no coincidence that the design and development of snowboards has coincided with advances in composite materials technology. Snowboard manufacturers have readily acknowledged the benefits that composites provide, and Hexcel has supported them by developing an optimized range of prepregs, laminates, polyurethane formulations and honeycombs to meet the requirements. Over half of the snowboards in the world today contain Hexcel materials. Your priority may be to manufacture the ultimate in light, stiff, technologically advanced snowboards, or you may wish to achieve a very high production rate and low cost product. Whatever your aim, Hexcel has the composites expertise, with fully equipped development laboratories and technical support back-up, to help you to succeed.

Product range for snowboards.

Advantages of composite materials for snowboards.