Welcome to AlpControl, the company that produces the carbon ski BlackPowder.
We also invented the Mountain Spring, a device that enables to ski with mountain boots.

The carbon ski BlackPowder :

The BlackPowder is a revolutionary carbon fiber ski, based on our "partial core" patent.

The ski's exceptionally light weight is a world record with a large shovel.
It's obtained despite thick edges (2 mm) and with no concession to performance and durability.

BlackPowder 163 side cut 112-70-100 radius 15 m weight   895 g/ski (1.97 lb)
BlackPowder 170 side cut 121-88-108 radius 20 m weight 1 060 g/ski (2.33 lb)
BlackPowder 175 side cut 121-78-108 radius 16 m weight 1 055 g/ski (2.32 lb)
BlackPowder 182 side cut 125-85-112 radius 20 m weight 1 090 g/ski (2.40 lb)

Additional Warranty 5 / 10 years

technical choices
video of strength tests
additional Warranty
video of ski test
test Montagnes Magazine
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The Mountain Spring :

The Mountain Spring is a removable tibia support designed to ski with mountaineering boots.
The aim of this patented innovation is to have the ideal footwear for all the situations, with no compromise.

The version 2010 is made of 2 carbon fiber springs and 12 titanium parts not to exceed 380 grams (13 oz) per foot.
It's compatible with most mountaineering boots sizing EU 41-46 (26.0-30.0, UK 7-11).

The version "Custom S / M" is made of serial springs modified to fit to sizes EU 37-41 (23.0-26.0, UK 4-7).

The version "Custom Expe" even fit to bulky expedition boots.

MOUNTAIN SPRING versions with and without leash on the ski
mountaineering boots ASOLO Makalu GV and ASOLO AFS Evoluzione
carbon skis BLACK POWDER 163
bindings Silvretta 500

instructions for use
video of tests on hard snow and in powder
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Try the MOUNTAIN SPRING with the "Hire / Purchase formula with secure payment

HISTORY :

2004 : A composite materials engineer fascinated by ski touring, had the idea to develop a removable tibia support allowing to ski with mountain boots.

2006 : After 3 years of development and a dozen of prototypes, the principle of a pre-tensioned carbon fiber spring is born and quickly attract great mountaineers (teachers of the Mountain Guiding school of Chamonix, mountain guides, elite units of mountain infantry).

2007 : As the tests were decisive including in the most extreme conditions (Cho-Oyu in the Himalayas, McKinley in Alaska, attempt to break a record in Antarctica ...!) the decision to launch the mass production is taken simultaneously with the creation of the Company AlpControl.

2009 : The international jury of the ISPO BRAND NEW AWARDS selected AlpControl to be a finalist among more than 300 brands in competition.


2009 : AlpControl signed a contract with a world-class ski maker, AZ Atelier, to develop the BLACK POWDER, a revolutionary carbon fiber ski based on our "partial core" patent.

2010 : In its first season, the BLACK POWDER has already been used for pretigious summits like the Mc Kinley, the Muztagata and the Shisha Pangma.

2010 : The JEC COMPOSITE INNOVATION PROGRAM rewarded AlpControl in the category sport industry.


2010/2011 : The Black Powder "is the reference for ski-mountaineering" according to Montagnes Magazine and many other testers.