Kessler Ski
for maximum performance
Growing up in a remote Swiss mountain region, winter sports were a constant companion for Hansjürg Kessler. Dissatisfied with the existing products, he felt that the potential of sports equipment was far from exhausted at the end of the 1980s. And improving them became his mission. The first successes quickly showed that he was on the right track, but the creative inventor was far from satisfied. The technical finesse of the snowboards became more and more sophisticated in terms of material, shape and waist. Kessler's findings were also well received in the ski sector and the decision to create Kessler Skis was born. Looking back, Kessler recalls: "The whole thing was always emotionally driven. And it is the same today, because innovation is our engine, the will to become even better drives us to new peak performances time and time again".
KST - KESSLER SHAPE TECHNOLOGIE
The development of KST Kessler Shape Technologie has its origins in the late 1980s, when Hansjürg Kessler was not satisfied with the status quo of sports equipment at the time. At that time, he decided on a new geometric design for snowboards. Instead of a fixed radius, the new approach followed the vision of variable radii. Tight turns and wide turns can be carved in a controlled manner at any speed thanks to varying degrees of tilt. Thanks to the rocker line, which is perfectly matched to the sidecut, edge pressure is effective where it is needed and reduced where it interferes. A simple, intuitive way of carving was now possible. The continued success of the pros on Kessler boards proved the new technology right. Finally, it was also adapted to skis and, after many years of development, has been giving Kess[er products their incomparable character since 2005 as the patented Kessler Shape Technology KST.
THE SKIS AND SNOWBOARDS FROM KESSLER-SWISS
Puristic on the outside, high performance on the inside Since the launch of Kessler-Swiss series products in 2009, the range of skis and snowboards has adapted to the ever-increasing demand from winter sports enthusiasts. The innovative Kessler Shape Technology KST is used in many areas and unfolds its potential in specially adapted sports equipment on the descent, the ascent, on ice or powder snow.
PERFORMER ON THE SLOPES
The unbeaten star among the skis is and remains the race carver THE PHANTOM, behind whose matt black façade lies the power of a racing machine. It shows no mercy to the piste, but it does show mercy to the skiers who, thanks to KST, can always stay in control and apply the power in a targeted manner. Its counterpart especially for women is the Lady Carver THE PANDORA, which is tailored to the lower weight and female body geometry. The ski's maneuverability makes it very easy to use, and blending is no longer an issue thanks to the KST rocker line. Performance-oriented women don't have to compromise on the bite of their skis and can conjure up top performance on the slopes.
All skis and snowboards are designed, developed and manufactured in our own factory in Schwanden in Glarus. Here, a great deal of manual work and attention to detail goes into creating the highest quality products. Skis and snowboards undergo an extensive and complex development and production process, from the initial design to the fully developed end product. Swiss craftsmanship combined with state-of-the-art technology ensures that Kessler Skis products meet the highest standards of quality and performance, resulting in perfectly handcrafted skis and snowboards - made in Switzerland.
