686

686 was founded by professional skateboarder turned snowboarder Michael Akira West, with the goal of bringing high-quality performance gear and outerwear to snowboarders. The company actually started as a project during his college years at USC and has since grown into one of the most successful in the industry. The company has also developed its own proprietary technology like the 3-in-1 process to make its clothing unique and effective. Since its founding in 1992, 686 has been completely independently owned and operated.