When the first mass-produced suspension shocks hit the market for mountain bikes in the ’90s, it changed the sport forever. Now, brands are applying that same concept to skis and snowboards. Last year, GearJunkie covered the launch of ShredShocks, a full suspension shock system for ski bindings.
This year, ShredLORD launched on Kickstarter, offering a similar system for snowboarders looking for a smoother ride. Short for Load Oscillation Reduction Device, ShredLORD is a platform that attaches under a rider’s back foot, between the binding and the board. It’s designed to absorb vibration as you rip down a mountain. Just like mountain bike shocks, the ShredLORD system is supposed to damp your ride and improve stability and control.
“Snowboard technology has remained largely unchanged for nearly two decades, and we wanted to contribute something genuinely new,” Uroš Tatic, one of three founders and designers of ShredLORD, told GearJunkie. “Looking at how suspension systems have transformed mountain biking over the past 20 years, we believe snowboarding is ready for a similar evolution.”
ShredLORD: Designing Shocks for a Board
The ShredLORD system was created by three friends: Tatic, Miloš Radojkovic, and Jakob Segl. The idea was planted in 2022, when Uroš started teaching his kids to ski.
As a snowboarder, he realized that skis have a second edge to help maintain control and reduce chatter. That sparked a thought that would eventually set him on the path of invention.
Tatic approached his friends Segl and Radojkovic, and together, the three started formulating the concept that would eventually become ShredLORD. Both Tatic and Segl hold Ph.Ds in mechanical engineering, and Radojkovic has experience in project management and finance.
Together, they began designing, prototyping, and testing in their free time, consulting with automotive bushing specialists and gathering extensive rider feedback.
“The very first prototype was built in a garage and tested discreetly on the slopes, hidden under a cloth. From there, countless iterations, challenges, and small breakthroughs shaped the product we have today,” Tatic said.
After six prototypes and 3 years of work, their invention is finally ready to hit the slopes.
How They Work
According to the website, the ShredLORD suspension system uses custom-built rubber bushings that absorb and dampen impact as your board travels over chattery terrain. Supposedly, that helps riders lock in edges faster and maintain better edge control in variable conditions.
The shock utilizes rotational motion (tilting) to absorb energy, which counterbalances the edge pressure, reducing impact forces by 40%, according to the site. But the shock absorbers are apparently only one ingredient in the secret recipe.
“Just a few millimeters of lift under your back foot shifts your center of gravity forward, keeping it anchored over your front foot — the foot that sets your direction and locks in your balance,” the website explains. “With your back foot relieved, you stop bouncing between legs and start carving with more control. The result is more pressure on the edge, less chatter, and buttery-smooth turns.”
The shock is compatible with 4×4, 2×4 (mini disk), and channel binding systems (but not with the 3D system). It attaches directly to the board beneath the rear binding with just a screwdriver.
Cost Effective
When I tested the ShredShocks for skis (a completely different company, despite similar names), I found that they certainly damped the ride and allowed me to really lock into carved turns.
If the ShredLORD system achieves a similar result for snowboarders, the claims it makes about improving control, confidence, and speed are likely to be true.
However, the system for skis was expensive. It retailed for $1,995. The ShredLORD system for snowboards, by comparison, costs a fraction as much at just $150. That’s a fairly cost-effective accessory for your snowboard.
If ShredLORD can deliver on its promises to reduce impact forces by 40%, improve rider stability, and boost speed, that could be worth the price tag.
Currently, ShredLORD is still in the Kickstarter phase, so supplies are extremely limited, Radojkovic said. Currently, they have fewer than 55 units remaining. After those are purchased through pledges to the Kickstarter campaign, prospective buyers will have to wait until next fall to get their ShredLORD system.
As of this writing, ShredLORD has raised double its funding goal. Units will retail for $150 and will begin shipping in January 2026. According to the brand, it has fewer than 55 units left in the first production batch. So if you want to lock yours in, in time to use it this winter, pledge to the campaign before time (or supplies) runs out.
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