More than 40 years ago, Philippe BONGINI made his first snowboard and started by climbing a small peak in Queyras (the Gardiole). He put on his machine and after 3-4 first falls, finally managed to chain turns.
There it is, it's over! He is stung to the quick by this feeling which will lead him, later, after many tests and many adventures to become an artisan-shaper by creating CLONE IND in 1996.
There he makes custom competition snowboards for pro riders and a few demanding individuals. Since then, the target has expanded, other products such as skis, splitboards and suspended work equipment have joined the range.
CLONE LAB, our R&D workshop, has been in full swing since 2015. In partnership with designers, artists and engineering schools, we create bio-composite materials to reduce the impact on the environment while maintaining or improving the performance and behavior of the boards.
Each board, ski and harness is entirely handcrafted with the greatest care, in our Ardèche workshop. We have been working and living eco-responsibly since our beginnings, 30 years already!
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