Cardiel
Every Offshore is pressed, finished and tuned by hand in our factory in Niseko, Japan.
To ride or collect. All Hail Cardiel.
In 2018, Offshore built a custom board with legendary skater and snowboarder John Cardiel. Cardiel's skating has always been defined by speed, energy and absolute commitment. The faster he went, the more in control he seemed. This board was built with some of that same character.
Short, mid-wide and directional twin, with traditional camber for pop and drive, zero taper for a balanced feel in either direction, and enough width for soft snow. Powerful, precise and remarkably composed at speed.
Slash a bank, ollie a cat track, carve a groomer, sniff out a stash. The harder you push it, the more settled it feels.
Good enough to ride hard, and good enough to hang on the wall.
Crafted by us, customised by you.
Your name. Your design. Pressed into a hand-crafted board that didn't exist before you ordered it.
The iD is made the same way every Offshore board is made. The highest quality materials, hand-crafted in Moiwa by people who chose quality and joy over everything else. By the time it leaves, it has a wooden core, carbon, resin, fibreglass, and you, pressed into the kind of board people ask about at the bottom of the lift.
That's the iD. Made once, for you.
Custom
Black. For a reason.
Every Offshore has the same
high-grade black carbon-sintered
base. Fast, durable and consistent.
We keep it black and leave the
colour to the topsheet.
Cardiel
Every Offshore is pressed, finished and tuned by hand in our factory in Niseko, Japan.
¥152,000
Exclusive of tax
To ride or collect. All Hail Cardiel.
In 2018, Offshore built a custom board with legendary skater and snowboarder John Cardiel. Cardiel's skating has always been defined by speed, energy and absolute commitment. The faster he went, the more in control he seemed. This board was built with some of that same character.
Short, mid-wide and directional twin, with traditional camber for pop and drive, zero taper for a balanced feel in either direction, and enough width for soft snow. Powerful, precise and remarkably composed at speed.
Slash a bank, ollie a cat track, carve a groomer, sniff out a stash. The harder you push it, the more settled it feels.
Good enough to ride hard, and good enough to hang on the wall.
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Choose your series Craft
Our house graphics, refreshed each season.
The foundation Offshore was built on.
A digital interpretation of hand-painted urushi artwork,
drawn from Japan's 7,000-year-old lacquer tradition.
Design your own topsheet.
Choose the texture, colours, logo and name.
Limited seasonal releases.
One-offs and collaborations, never repeated.
You supply the artwork.
We refine it and hand-craft your chosen shape around it.
Work directly with our founder, Josh.
Create a one-off topsheet together, from first idea to finished board.
Graphic Coral Bloom
Background Texture Blank
Colours Blank
Logo Style Block
Your Name —
Up to 20 characters. Engraved on the tail.
Every Offshore is made by hand. Custom begins with something only you can bring: the artwork.
Send us your design and we’ll refine the files, balance the colours and prepare every detail for production. Before anything is made, we send you a final digital proof to approve. Once you’re happy, your chosen shape enters the build schedule in Niseko.
Every Custom graphic is sublimated into the topsheet. Metallic inks, screen printing, resin tints and other finishes that cannot be reproduced through sublimation are not available. If anything needs adjusting, we’ll work through it with you before production begins.
Your artwork. Your Offshore. One of one.
Some boards we make for you. Studio+ is made with you.
Studio+ is the most personal expression of Offshore. You work directly with Josh Monin, our founder, designer and shaper, to create an original topsheet from scratch.
Drawing on years of designing Offshore graphics and shaping boards in Niseko, Josh works with you to turn your ideas and references into something balanced, considered and entirely your own.
It begins with a conversation. References, sketches and revisions follow. Once the artwork feels right, your chosen shape is hand-crafted in the Kōjō.
Your own pro model.
Horumon / WabiSabi x OFSR
OFSR is humbled to present a collaboration with one of Hokkaido's most iconic tastemakers and graphic design overlords, WabiSabi. Built from WabiSabi's Horumon, a visceral collision of organic tissue and modern typography. Letterforms stretch, twist and repeat across the board.
Part typography, part organism.
Limited to 5. Never repeated.
Size 153
Ride it the same length as your all-mountain board, or size up for deeper days.
Flex Regular
Personality: Happy Medium.
Topsheet Finish Gloss
Finish: Vivid and reflective.
Delivery or Pick-Up Date 15 December 2026
Next available: 15 December.
Need it sooner? Contact us to check availability. For delivery, your selected date is the dispatch date. Please allow additional shipping time to your destination.
Need it sooner? Contact us to check availability. For delivery, your selected date is the dispatch date. Please allow additional shipping time to your destination.
The Board
Cardiel / Traditional / Directional Twin
Ride Profile
What it
does best.
Six metrics across all snowboard terrain. The further a petal extends, the stronger the board in that area.
Shaped for
What it
lives for.
- Powder
- A touch of setback and some extra width for the soft days. Not a deep specialist, but enough float to keep the fun going.
- All-Mountain
- Traditional camber, a strong edge and an appetite for speed. Powerful, planted and precise when you lean on it.
- Versatility
- Short, mid-wide and responsive. Ride it switch, slash banks, pop side hits and carve everything in between.
Board Selector
Find your size.
Your weight, your boots, how you ride. We will point you at the right board.
What’s Inside
The Intention
In 2018, Offshore set out to build a board with John Cardiel. Before skateboarding became his defining path, Cardiel rode professionally on snow in the early '90s. His skating became known for speed, energy and absolute commitment. The idea was to bring some of that character back onto a snowboard. Short, mid-wide and directional twin. Traditional camber for pop and drive. Zero taper for a balanced feel in either direction. Enough width for soft snow, with the edge, power and stability to let it run. Cardiel rode it and was stoked. That shape is now a mainstay of the Offshore range.
How It Rides
The Cardiel feels poppy, planted and alive. Traditional camber loads up off both ends, springing out of turns and off features with real energy. The short, mid-wide shape feels solid underfoot but still quick enough to slash, ollie and move around the mountain naturally. What stands out is the speed. The faster it goes, the more settled it feels. The edge stays strong and precise, the board remains composed underneath you, and it has a habit of making you wonder how much more it wants. Ride it switch. Slash a bank. Ollie everything in sight. Then open it up and let it run.
The Rider
For the skater at heart. The rider who looks at the mountain differently, spotting banks, transitions, hits and lines everywhere they go. Someone who wants pop, response and high performance, with a board they can trust when the speed comes up. Intermediate through expert. A directional twin with a skater's soul, and a collector's piece too.
The Terrain
Banks, cat tracks and side hits. Groomers to carve and pop off. Trees and stashes when the snow shows up. The Cardiel turns the whole resort into a skatepark.
Shape
Directional Twin
Taper
0mm
Setback
20mm
Camber Profile: Traditional
Flex Options
Soft
5 / 10
Regular
7 / 10
Stiff
9 / 10
Same shape, three layups. Soft is forgiving and playful. Regular is the most ridden. Stiff drives harder at speed.
Camber: Traditional Camber
Camber tip to tail, contact point to contact point. The bend runs the whole board, loading evenly under both feet. Press into it and it springs back, poppy and precise. The edge holds strong and constant from nose to tail. Traditional camber is the oldest feel in snowboarding, and still the most powerful turn there is.
Shape: Directional Twin
The Cardiel is a directional twin drawn short and mid-wide, the shape of a skateboard brought to snow. Traditional camber runs contact to contact for pop, grip, and drive off both ends. Zero taper and a centred, balanced feel let you ride it switch as easily as regular, while 20mm of setback nudges a little float into softer snow. The mid-wide waist adds stability and a planted, skatey feel underfoot. On firm snow it holds a strong, precise edge and pops harder than you expect.
Same shape, three layups. The flex does not change what the shape was intended for. Only how hard you have to ask. It is the mood. The feel. There is no right or wrong. Just a preference we like to offer, made possible by building every board to order.
Soft · 5
Playful & forgiving
Easy to bend, easy to forgive. Presses and butters come cheap. It soaks up chatter and is more forgiving when a landing goes wrong. Good in tight trees, on slow days, and if you prefer a softer feel.
Regular · 7
Happy medium
The one most people ride. It holds an edge when you lean on it and lets go when you want to play. Stable enough for speed, loose enough for fun. If you are not sure which to pick, this is the answer. It is how we intended our boards to feel, and how we ride them.
Stiff · 9
Hard charging
Built for those who prefer a firmer flex. It holds a line through chop and stays calm as the speed climbs. It carves hard and rewards a strong back leg. You get back exactly what you put in. Not designed to be easy to ride. Designed to be ridden.
Tech · 01 / 05
Power Chords
Power Chords are pre-tensioned carbon tow that target the board's most critical sections, giving the rider greater control and stability when turning, landing and improving durability.
- Pre-tensioned carbon
- Targeted placement
- Control + durability
Tech · 02 / 05
Punt Pins
Punt Pins are 4 carbon-wrapped flax pins that boost ollies and stabilise landings. They add snap, pop, stability and strength to a board, without stiffening its flex pattern or adding weight.
- 4 carbon-wrapped flax pins
- Snap + pop
- Stable landings
Tech · 03 / 05
Resin
A specially formulated Japanese resin with unique mechanical properties that promote a more supple flex, without an increase in flex fatigue. Poppy but smooth. The perfect blend.
- Japanese formula
- Supple flex
- No flex fatigue
Tech · 04 / 05
Urethane
Urethane is the most shock-absorbing shear layer available for use between edge and sidewall. It significantly reduces vibrations and strengthens critical bond zones.
- Shock absorption
- Edge to sidewall
- Stronger bond zones
Tech · 05 / 05
Innegra
Innegra is a super strong, ultra-light composite that dissipates a tremendous amount of energy and vibration. This makes it perfect for improving insert retention and ride smoothness.
- Ultra light
- Energy dissipation
- Insert retention
Materials · 01 / 06
Base
Carbon sintered 7515 Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene bases absorb more wax and finish smoother than every other clear base on the market. This is the fastest base in its class.
- Sintered 7515
- Holds more wax
- Fastest in class
Materials · 02 / 06
Edge
High-strength, durable, full-wrap steel edges that stay sharp and keep your board protected all season. A perfect balance of thickness and durability versus weight and feel.
- Full wrap steel
- Stays sharp
- Balanced weight
Materials · 03 / 06
Polyurethane Sidewalls
We pour our sidewalls instead of gluing them in. Liquid polyurethane runs into a channel cut along the core, then cures into one seamless piece that damps chatter and holds its flex.
- Poured urethane
- One seamless piece
- Damps chatter
Materials · 04 / 06
Fibreglass
Our perfectly balanced glass is woven from high-quality fine-strand tow that ensures board strength, a perfect bond and consistent longitudinal and torsional flex patterns throughout.
- Fine-strand tow
- Consistent flex
- Perfect bond
- Triax top / Triax base
Materials · 05 / 06
Core
Fullwood-core construction using vertically laminated high-grade Paulownia with 4 x Mountain Ash stringers that ensure pop, liveliness and superior insert retention.
- Paulownia laminate
- 4 Ash stringers
- Pop + retention
Materials · 06 / 06
Topsheet
A high-quality, friction and temperature stable polyamide that offers the best in stress endurance and wear performance. Expect lasting colour and less chipping in your top sheet.
- Stable polyamide
- Lasting colour
- Less chipping
| Size | Running Length | Nose Width | Waist Width | Tail Width | Sidecut | Stance Width | Weight Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | 1088 mm | 292 mm | 253 mm | 292 mm | 7.5m | 535 mm | 54-78 kg |
| 150W | 1088 mm | 302 mm | 263 mm | 302 mm | 7.5m | 535 mm | 54-78 kg |
| 153 | 1110 mm | 298 mm | 258 mm | 298 mm | 7.7m | 560 mm | 60-84 kg |
| 153W | 1110 mm | 308 mm | 268 mm | 308 mm | 7.7m | 560 mm | 60-84 kg |
| 156 | 1130 mm | 304 mm | 263 mm | 304 mm | 7.9m | 560 mm | 68-92 kg |
| 156W | 1130 mm | 314 mm | 273 mm | 314 mm | 7.9m | 560 mm | 68-92 kg |
| 160 | 1160 mm | 312 mm | 270 mm | 312 mm | 8.1m | 560 mm | 79+ kg |
| 160W | 1160 mm | 322 mm | 280 mm | 322 mm | 8.1m | 560 mm | 79+ kg |
Rider:
John Cardiel
Shape:
Cardiel 153
What Riders Say
5.0 · 3 reviews
OFSR / New Entry
Good to Know
The questions we get most, answered straight.
The Cardiel
What is the Cardiel best at?
An all-mountain skate feel. Short, mid-wide, and poppy, it slashes, ollies, and carves like a skateboard for the mountain. Designed in 2018 with legendary skater John Cardiel, and now a mainstay of the range.
Is it good on groomers and hardpack?
Very much so. Traditional camber and a strong edge give it real grip and pop, so it carves firm snow hard and springs off everything.
How is it different from the Winnie?
Both are directional twins, built differently. The Cardiel is shorter, a touch wider underfoot and skate-inspired, running traditional camber for pop, slashes and a planted, playful feel. The Winnie is a longer, more all-mountain twin with a powder lean, running Mellow Camber for a more forgiving, freer feel through the nose and tail. Cardiel for skate-style fun, Winnie for all-mountain versatility.
How do I choose my Cardiel size?
The Cardiel already rides short and mid-wide, so pick your size from your height, weight, and boot size. Want it looser and skatier, size down; steadier at speed, size up. Unsure, email us and we will help.
Do I need a wide board?
If your boot is US men's 10 or larger, or 28.5cm and up, choose a Wide. The Cardiel comes in W sizes. To be sure, check the waist width on the specs above or run the and match it to your boot. If your boots are very large or you need help deciding, email us and we will sort your fit.
Is my board waxed and tuned, ready to ride?
Yes. Every board is hand finished before it ships. Edges tuned to precise angles, sidewalls bevelled, base flooded with premium Japanese wax and brushed to a mirror finish. Strap in and ride.
Ordering & Shipping
How long does a board take?
Lead time is around six weeks from order, plus about two weeks for delivery if you are overseas. We make only a very limited number each year and sell out each season, so ordering early secures your board for the coming winter. There is no stock and no production line.
Do you ship worldwide?
Yes. Worldwide shipping is available. Wherever you are, we can get your board to you.
Can you deliver to my hotel in Japan?
Yes. We ship anywhere in Japan, including to your hotel or accommodation. Send us the details of where you are staying and we will have your board waiting for your arrival.
Do you offer tax free?
No. But if you ship outside Japan, your purchase is exempt from the 10% Japan VAT.
Can I pick up my board from the factory?
Yes. You are welcome to collect your board from our factory in Niseko. Just let us know when you will collect and we will have your board ready for you.
The Factory
Where are Offshore Snow Shapes boards made?
By hand at our factory in Niseko, Japan. Every board is hand-crafted, made to order in small numbers. Learn more about our factory in Niseko.
Can I visit the factory?
Yes. Outside winter we are open 9am to 5pm, and through winter 8am to 8pm. Come and see how the boards are made, pick up your new board, or demo one of our shapes.
Can I demo a board before I buy?
Yes. Demo boards are available at the factory for around 5,000 yen a day, and you can also demo at Rhythm in Hirafu. It is the best way to feel a shape before you order.
Can I watch my board being made?
In winter you are welcome to drop by. Walk-ins are fine and we are happy to show you around the workshop while boards are in build. Come and see how they are made.
Do you offer a free tune?
Yes. As an Offshore owner, your board includes one complimentary tune each year at our Niseko Kōjō.
We’ll confirm the board against its serial number or original purchase details when you bring it in. Additional tuning, waxing and repair work is available at our regular service rates.
Do you have a showroom?
Yes. We have a small showroom at the factory where we sell limited-edition apparel and OFSR merchandise.
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A day with John Cardiel
Craft Series.
The OFSR Graphic Series
The house
graphics.
A new collection of Offshore graphics each season. The foundation the brand was built on.
Proven performance deserves a classic aesthetic.
The flagship graphic. Original urushi artwork, painted by hand, then digitised and brought onto the topsheet. Its depth and lustre, captured in print. A new artwork each season.
Limited
by design.
Special Release. Limited graphics made in small numbers. Sometimes a one-off, sometimes a collaboration. Never repeated.
Crafted by us.
Customised by you.
Start by selecting a shape, then make the topsheet your own. Choose the texture, colours, logo and name.
Your design,
our build.
You supply the artwork. We prepare it for production, you approve the final design, then we hand-craft your chosen shape in Niseko.
Work with
the founder.
Work directly with Josh Monin, Offshore founder, designer and shaper, to create an original topsheet from the first idea to the final board.
Series
Information
Each season brings a new collection of Offshore graphics, designed by founder and designer Josh Monin in Niseko. New season, new art. The steady rhythm the brand was built on.
Drawing came before board building. Josh was designing long before the first Offshore was pressed, and the topsheet has always been treated as a small canvas. Composition, colour, weight and balance. The same attention given to the shape beneath it.
A Craft graphic belongs to its season. Years from now, someone will spot one on a wall and know the winter it came from.
Series
Information
Urushi is one of Japan’s oldest decorative traditions, with a history stretching back thousands of years.
For Offshore, the process begins with original artwork created by hand using genuine urushi lacquer. The finished piece is then photographed and digitised, translating its depth, movement and surface into a graphic that can be reproduced on a rideable snowboard.
The result is not a lacquered snowboard. It is a printed interpretation of the original work, made to be ridden.
A new artwork is created for the series each season.
Series
Information
SR stands for Special Release.
It is where Offshore can follow an idea without needing it to become part of the permanent collection. Some releases begin with Josh in the Niseko studio. Others begin with an artist, a collaborator or something we simply want to make once.
Numbers stay small. Some graphics appear across a short run. Others exist on a single board.
What they share is simple: once an SR is gone, it does not return.
A moment, made physical.
Series
Information
iD puts the final graphic decisions in your hands.
Choose the texture, colours, logo treatment and name, then see the design take shape as you build it.
The choices are yours. The board beneath them remains Offshore: the same shape, construction and performance, hand-crafted in Niseko.
Save a design, come back to it later, or keep working until it feels right.
Series
Information
Custom starts with your artwork.
It might be a finished design, something still taking shape, or files that need a little work before they are ready for a snowboard.
Send them through and we’ll take it from there. We refine the layout, balance colours and prepare the artwork for the proportions and production requirements of your chosen shape.
Before anything enters the Kōjō, you receive a final digital proof to approve.
Once you are happy, the artwork is prepared for sublimation and your board enters production.
From first file to final board, we stay with the details.
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01 / Order
Choose your shape, size and flex.
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02 / Artwork
Send us your artwork, references or working files.
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03 / Refine
We prepare the design for the topsheet, refining layout, colour and details where needed.
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04 / Approve
You receive a final digital proof. Nothing enters production until you are happy with it.
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05 / Build
Once approved, your chosen shape enters the build schedule at the Niseko Kōjō.
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06 / Finish
Your artwork is sublimated into the topsheet, then the board is pressed, tuned and finished by hand.
Made for sublimation.
Every Custom graphic is sublimated into the topsheet.
The process reproduces colour and fine detail beautifully, but not every material or effect translates. Metallic inks, screen-printed effects, resin tints and finishes that rely on reflective or physical materials cannot be reproduced through sublimation.
Colours can also appear slightly different on a snowboard topsheet than they do on a screen.
We review the artwork with you and flag anything that needs adjusting before you approve the final design.
Your artwork. Your Offshore. One of one.
Series
Information
Studio+ begins before there is an artwork.
Bring an idea, a reference, a colour, a photograph, a feeling or simply a place to start. Josh works with you directly to find the visual direction and develop it into something that belongs on your board.
Years spent creating Offshore graphics have taught him when to add something, when to take something away and when a design has found its balance.
The process moves through conversation, references, sketches and revisions. You see the work develop and have the opportunity to shape the direction along the way.
Once the final artwork is approved, your chosen shape enters the Kōjō and is hand-crafted in Niseko.
One rider. One board. One graphic.
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01 / Conversation
Bring an idea, references or simply a place to start.
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02 / Direction
Work directly with Josh to establish the visual direction.
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03 / Design
Josh develops the idea into an original topsheet.
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04 / Refine
Work through details and revisions together until it feels right.
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05 / Approve
You approve the finished artwork before production begins.
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06 / Build
Your chosen shape is hand-crafted in the Niseko Kōjō.
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