Full-Suspension Binding System Hits Market

Skiers now have a new technology to check out. 

After over nine years of research, development, and prototype testing, ShredShox and its full-suspension ski system have hit the market. The new three-in-one ski, air shock platform, and binding system is designed to absorb impact in all snow conditions, keeping skiers comfortable for entire days on the snow. For ShredShox head of brand Jarrod Krisiloff, he believes the ShredShox system could be skiing’s version of mountain biking’s full suspension revolution.

“We want this to be a thing that changes alpine skiing,” Krisiloff said in a Vail Daily article. “We’re continuing to develop different versions of suspension — including a solution for snowboarding.”

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The ShredShox system comes in 162-centimeter and 175-centimeter sizes. Skiers also have the option between the two standard editions — Palisades Black and Tahoe Orange — which cost $1,995. ShredShox also offers its premium Alps & Meters Blue Line and Klassiker models priced at $2,495. Premium versions include a Heritage collab finish and premium detailing. Both the premium and standard versions have four individually tunable air shocks and come with a hand pump and carrying strap. Using the pump, skiers can tune the air shock platform to their preferred pressure based on their height, weight, and riding style.

The suspension system in ShredShox’s skis seems to work incredibly well. According to the company and its third-party accelerometer testing, the platform causes a reduction in force of up to 90%. By absorbing forces from the snow’s bumps, crust, and slushy areas, skiers feel much less force reaching their legs. This allows them to stay on the snow for longer, as well as improve grip and control.

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Co-founders Ken Nichols and Nick Foster were inspired to create ShredShox after attending a World Cup ski race years ago. Both Nichols and Foster were formerly professional race car drivers who understand the role of suspension in gripping the racetrack and creating a smooth ride for the driver. Less than a year after creating the brand, ShredShox had its first prototype. By 2024, the company was on its sixth-generation prototype, which made its way to industry demos and public events like the U.S. Mogul National Championships.

After receiving feedback from the public, Nichols, Foster, and Krisiloff knew they had created something game-changing for skiers.

“We walked away with an insane amount of positivity and intrigue in the concepts and belief in the functionality,” Krisiloff said. “We had a great season following that first event. And we continued to get similar feedback — ‘wow, these things really work.'”

To completely verify the suspension’s effectiveness on snow, Krisiloff bolted a motion sensor to a ski and the ShredShox platform. He then ran seven test sessions between December 2024 and January 2025 in a variety of conditions, including powder days, chop, chunder, groomers, and ice. When the data came back, it was a reason for celebration.

The data showed that it took 1.8 times longer for a ShredShox user to collect the same vibration dose as someone on a regular ski. The suspension system consistently dampened chatter and cut vibrations reaching the boot by a median of 26% across all sessions. On ordinary shocks between two and four grams, the suspension decreased the blow by 56%. That number climbed on body shocks of four to six grams to 81%. The absorption was at its highest with severe body shocks (over six grams), decreasing impact by 90%.

“It’s been very interesting to actually put data against the technology in a real-world environment on the mountain,” Krisiloff said. “All this data takes the story a little bit further.”

The official market release of ShredShox comes at a time when ski technology is sort of at a standstill. Bindings, skis, and boots have not undergone much change in the last decade, other than the use of new materials like carbon fiber. The introduction of ShredShox gives skiers a new product to choose from when looking for equipment. It also solves an issue that many skiers have on the mountain, which is leg fatigue and rough rides. With a new brand like ShredShox entering the market, it can push the industry as a whole to continue to innovate the sport and its equipment.

As the 2026-27 season approaches, many skiers find themselves looking for gear. For those who want a smooth ride with low vibrations, ShredShox might be the perfect option.