HISTORY

Skiing was first introduced in Japan when Austrian Major Theodor Edler von Lerch visited Japan and taught the young officers of Takada Regiment how to ski in Takada, Niigata.
1911

• We became the first manufacturer of skis in Iiyama, where skiing was first introduced in Nagano.
• Hamataro Ogasaka, was a furniture manufacturer, made 40 pairs of skis being told by Mr. Sasaki, who was a President of Iiyama Junior High School (current name: North Iiyama Junior High School.)

1912

We manufactured the first skis for military in Japan and delivered 150 pairs to Ominato (current name: Mutsu-shi) in Aomori.
1920

• We started manufacturing five piece upholstered skis for cross-country skiing.
• The first CEO Kohji Ogasaka was actively racing and participated in races such as Meiji Jingu Winter Ski Tournament.

1932

The first to succeeded in developing plywood skis in Japan and started manufacturing them.
1934

We established Ogasaka Ski Manufacture Co., Ltd.
1958

We moved into the current office because of Nagano industrial area attraction Ordinance.
1959

• We developed and started manufacturing Glass Fiber Skis (GF) .
• The demonstrator for the first Japan National Demonstrator Qualifying Competition chose Ogasaka skis.

1964

We developed and started manufacturing Steel Fiber Skis (SF) .
1966

We started selling SF and GF for competition. Out factory facility expanded to meet demand.
1967

We started fitting innovative “neo flex edge” technology to all of our skis.
1969

Our business expanded as we established our Tokyo office.
1970

Fiberglass technology became an integral part of all of our skis.
1971

Professional skier, Miyuki Katagiri (former: Furukawa) became the first to use Ogasaka skis at the Winter Olympics, in Sapporo.
1972

• We developed K＆V Kevlar skis, the fist carbon fiber skis in the world.
• We started business in Sapporo.

1973

K＆V carbon fiber skis hit the market and exceeded all expectations and widely recognized as recognized to step forward the greatest ski technology.
1974

Out second factory was expended to meet high market demand. Ogasaka ski sales Co., Ltd was established.
1975

We established Ogasaka Shoji Co., Ltd.
1977

We integrated our fiberglass technology into our cross-country skis and started manufacturing GF range.
1979

• Professional skier, Osamu Kodama, got the sixth place in SL in the World Cup with Ogasaka skis. He also competed at the Winter Olympics, in Lake Placid, US.
• 1981 The limited edition of 1,000 pairs of Silica skis, the first ceramic silicon carbide in the world, was released to an appreciative market.

1980

The limited edition of 1,000 pairs of Silica skis, the first ceramic silicon carbide in the world, was released to an appreciative market.
1981

We established Incorporated Foundation Houyu Ground.
1983

Professional skier, Osamu Kodama, competed at the Winter Olympics in Sarajevo (Yugoslavia.)
1984

We started developing and manufacturing snowboards.
1985

We started manufacturing and selling CHEDAR-X skis, the first alumina fiber in the world.
1987

T fiberglass technology was integrated into the UNITY series, which gave the structure higher strength and elasticity.
1990

The introduction of the Unity-SV skis. These were the first to integrate Cipher – developed by Kobe Steel Ltd.
1991

“JP” jump skis for juniors and “TR” Training skis were developed and on sale.
1992

• Developed and started selling SUPER UNITY skis, which adopted “TORQREX,” a core developed by Arisawa Mfg. Co., Ltd for the first time in the world.
• Also developed and started selling UNITY C-VX skis, which adopted FFU core for the first time in the world.
• Professional skier, Mitsuo Horigome, won two gold medals (30km free and 40km relay) and a bronze medal (10km classic) in World Junior Championship in 1994. He also competed at Winter Olympics in Lillehammer using our skis.

1994

Developed and started selling TS-7 and TS-6 skis which is made with “Triple Super construction（TS）”, being a mixture of cap and sandwich construction.
1995

Our patent for TWINKEEL (cap & sandwich) construction was obtained. We Started selling Keo’s skis (new side carve skis.) and SCOOTER snowboards.
1996

Started developing and test marketing P-FC carving skis.
1997

• Started selling SUPER Keo’s (FC・OS・OG) carving skis. Started selling Keo’s-TWINKEEL、VII-TWINKEEL , TWINKEEL carving skis.
• Professional skier Mitsuo Horigome got the seventh place in cross-country in Winter Olympics in Nagano with Ogasaka skis. He also became the first Japanese to win the tenth place in free 10km cross-country in the World Cup.

1998

• Professional skier Mitsuo Horigome became the first Japanese to win seventh place in 10km free cross-country with Ogasaka skis in the World Cup.
• Test marketed the millennium model called P-FC/X.

1999

• We started selling TRIUN SL skis with TWINKEEL construction, also started selling FC-X.
• We co-developed SA-N skis with Ski Association of Nagano.

2000

• We introduced EC series into new skiing categories such as carving and skicross.
• EC-R skis won the National Carving Championship and created massive boomed in sales and market awareness.
2001

• Professional skiers, Mitsuo Horigome and Hidenori Isa, competed at the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake with OGASAKA Skis.
• We started selling F.L.F（Front Lead Function）skis which has KS-TR・KS-ST・TRIUN (G,G.LIGHT)・E-TURN(FC/60/50)・AN.AN skis (90 years anniversary limited edition) was on sale.
• We developed SHELL TOP construction and adopted it into TRIUN (G,G LIGHT)・E-TURN(FC/B,FC/W)・AN.

2002

• We adopted F.L.F（Front Lead Function）into all models except JUIOR and OK.
• We adopted AT (SHELLTOP) and FT (TWINKEEL) into Keo’s series. We developed YOIDON skis for beginners and started selling them in June.

2003

• We developed a new F.L.F. by combining AC.
• We adopted new Ac technology into TRIUN（GS,SL models）・Keo’s (AT,SV,ET)・UNITY(EX)・KC-RV.
• We started selling “Kobu-Oh (mogul king)” for mogul.

2004

We developed a new ski genre and started selling E-TURN SX & MX skis for more diverse skiers. Also, started selling Keo’s CH (challenge) skis.
2005

• We started selling KEO’S KS-TE (technical expert) and UNITY TD-1 (traditional) under a motto of “High Functionality Created by the Trinity.”
• Professional skier, Yuka Fujimori, got the seventh place using a Vectorglide board at the Winter Olympics in Turin.
• Professional skier, Masahiko Tokai, won the silver medal in giant slalom standing at the Winter Paralympic in Turin.
• Skiers with Ogasaka skis swept the podium for the first time in twenty-one years at the 43rd National Ski Technical Championship in Naeba. (1st place: Hisaya Sato 2nd place: Hideto Katayama 3rd place: Takao Maruyama)

2006

We started Selling “Almighty Model KS-AM,” which is the upgraded model of All-round Model.
2007

We started selling the upgraded Almighty Model called KS-EX and more technical model called KS-SS.
2008

We started selling Technical Competition (TC series) for more technical skiers.
2009

We adopted a new technology PPF and Fulllengthstabilizer into TC-LX, SX, and KS‐GP‐01.
2010

We developed new technologies such as BMS and FFS, and started selling them. We adopted BMS and FFS into TC-LE and ME.
2011

100th anniversary since the enterprise was started. Professional skiers, Takao Maruyama, became the first to win the 1st place in three consecutive years in the 49th National Ski Technical Championship in Happopne.
2012

We adopted a new reinforcement material, F (fiber) cross and adopted it into KS-MD, TC-MD, TC-SG, SL, SG-45, SG-40, GS-34, GS-30, GS-27, and GS-23.

2013

We developed a new reinforcement material, ZTC (zero tension carbon,) and adopted it into U-AS/1, KS-RS, TC-LZ, MZ, SZ, SG-45, 40, GS-35, 30, GS-27 , 23, and SL. We updated UNITY series into all situations, all-round model.


2014

We added GS-M, which is a model for masters onto TRIUN series. Added ET-10.8 and ET-8.6 onto E-TURM series. Added AG-SR/R onto AG (artificial ground) series.

2015

Control the turn arc with bend.

• Released the new twin keel KEO’S series, KS-LS and KS-LD.
• The TC series has model change. The product names have also changed to TC-LH, TC-MH, and TC-SH.
  
• The TRIUN series has model change. The performance and design have been improved.

2016

Make skiing more fun.

• Released new KEO’S series with shell top structure: KEO’S-RX, KS-CX, and KS-TX.
  
• The TC series was changed to a sandwich structure. Released as TC-LC, TC-MC, and TC-SC.
  
• TC-JL,TC-JS,TC-J new released for junior technical competition.
• The TRIUN series were model change. Improved performance and design.
• The E-TURN series were renewed design.

2017

The true joy of glide comes from being able to glide however you want.

• Released the new twin keel KEO’S series, KS-RT and KS-CT, KS-TT.
• Sandwich structure TC has model changed. Released TC-LA, TC-MA, TC-SA.
  
• TRIUN has performance and design changed.

2018

For the excitement and joy of those who use OGASAKA SKI.

• The shell-top structure KEO’S series has been redesigned and is now available as KS-GP, KS-GX, and KS-GZ.
  
• Sandwich structure TC series were model changed. Released TC-LS, TC-MS, TC-SS. Design has boldly changed.
  
• Released for junior model of TC series.
• TRIUN has performance and design changed.
• E-TURN 11.8 was new released. E-TURN series design has been renewed too.

2019

The ultimate precision.

• New released all-round model KEO’S XX for athlete. This ski is good at middle turn.
  
• The twin-keel KEO’S series has model change and new designs. Released as the KS-SA, KS-SD and KS-SG.
• TC series has model change. Released as TC-LK, TC-MK, TC-SK, and the design has been renewed. And new released complete model with binding too.
  
• UNITY series were model changed. Changed from Neoflex edge to seamless edge.
• TRIUN series were changed performance and design. The size range of the SL has also been changed.
• New AG series released complete model with binding for artificial turf.
• New released SR585 plate, FM585 plate.
• KYOTO office open.

2020

Everything moves towards harmony.

• Released KEO’S series KS-NS, NV, NY of sandwich structure.
  
• TC series were model changed. Released as TC-LT、TC-MT、TC-ST. Renewed design too.
  
• TRIUN series were changed performance and design.
• Yui Sunohara (belong OGASAKA Ski Club) won at the 58th All Japan Ski Technical Championships for women’s category (held at Naeba Ski Resort).

2021

Create value.

• The UNITY series, which has a long history, has been given a major makeover to mark the 110th anniversary of OGASAKA SKI’s founding. It is proposed as a standard model for a new way of enjoying, in terms of both performance and design, much to in this time.

• Released new KEO’S series KS-ES, KS-EV, KS-EY, which adopted TERRACE structure.
• Released KS-XX has been renewed design and improved performance.
• TC series were model changed. As released TC-LU、TC-MU、TC-SU. Renewed design too.
• The TRIUN series was used by Osamu Kodama at the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics, and this model pays homage to the design of the first TRIUN, with improved performance achieved through changes to the material.
• ET-11.5 and ET-8.5 added to All-mountain ski series E-TURN. Renewed design too.
• The premium model Long Cruise, which is made to order, has been renewed with a logo.

2022

Manufacture is creating things.

• TC series has model changed. As released TC-LB, TC-MB, TC-SB. The design and color have been updated.

• The KS-PS, KS-PV, KS-PY has been released, which uses a sandwich structure to make better use of KEO’S all-round characteristics.

• The TRIUN series inherits the original Legend Blue, and released with a blue fire pattern reminiscent of a hot rod.
• The CF, a new concept ski that stands out for its lightness and maneuverability, has been renewed with completely revamped performance and design. We’ve updated it to make it more enjoyable for a wider range of skiers.
• Junior series J-1, J-2, KD were renewed performance and design.

2023

SKI VIBES
More close, more free, more fun for skiing.

• As new technology, new features include side curve, multi-arc joined curve and dynamic tail, designed with a curve connecting multiple arcs.
• Only TC-S and KS-AP has hammerhead shape. Accordingly, the tip cap uses a metal tip protector.
• TC series has full model changed. TC-L and TC-S was released. The design has been　revamped.

• KEO’S is a pioneer of carving skis in 1996. Since then, carving skis have become a global standard, allowing many skiers to enjoy the fun of carving. Now we have once again review at the bloodline and we awakened DNA of Keo’s. We offer Neo Carving, which is thoroughly committed to carving and will take skiers’ skills to the next level.

• The new TRIUN series inherits the legend blue of the first generation TRIUN, but with white-based cosmetics.
• YOIDON, an ambitious design by OGASAKA that allows beginners to enjoy parallel turns in one day, has been renewed in both performance and design.
• The AG series, designed specifically for artificial turf ski resorts, has changed new design.

2024