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Installation in a barn at St Sorlin d'Arves (French Alps)
Pierre Tessier organizes his barn to install a welding station to work on prototypes, for pleasure and then as a professional. -
Pierre TESSIER, The start
While he was working with disabled people in a holiday center in the ski area of St Sorlin d’Arves, Pierre TESSIER met members of the Association des Paralysés de France (French disabled people organization) who started to work on a sitski to share skiing pleasures with children. Passionate of skiing and mechanic, Pierre TESSIER get involved in this project in order to develop the equipment and the training to drive this product which is the forerunner of the Tandemski. -
Creation of TESSIER company
After having developed a system allowing the equipment to be used on chairlifts, Pierre TESSIER decides to set up his company.
The first year the Tandemski (previously called Fauteuil Ski Articulé ou FSA) is the only model he produces at 25 units. -
Launch of the TANDEMSKI
The Tandemski is the first sitski made by TESSIER.
Its unique concept open the possibility to everyone to ski and to discover intense sensations.
It’s not produced anymore since 2013) -
Launch of the UNISKI
Simpler than a Dualski and more widespread at this time (even if still marginal), the Uniski from TESSIER fit many skiers.
More information about the Leisure Uniski. -
TESSIER invents the DUALSKI
Pierre TESSIER invents a new concept with 2 skis with very good performance for sitskiers: the Dualski.
He patented this invention.
During years the Leisure Dualski has been the star product of the company.
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Relocation in a new workshop in St Jean de Maurienne
The barn at St Sorlin d’Arves is too narrow. TESSIER moves up to a workshop in St Jean de Maurienne. -
Launch of the VFC / Vertical Flex Concept
The VFC (Vertical Flex Concept) is a technical sitski for the best sitskiers in Uniski and Dualski.
It has been one of the best of its generation.
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Lanch of the KARTSKI
The Kartski gives more autonomy to people who can’t ski independently in Uniski or Dualski.
Based on a concept developed in France in the 80’s, the KARTSKI is a unique product.
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Launch of the PILOTED DUALSKI
The development of the « piloting bar » allows to transform the Dualski into a Piloted Dualski. It gives this product even more versatility.
This system offers at this time the best comfort and possibilities for DUO sitski.
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Relocation in a new building in St Rémy de Maurienne
In order to cope with its expanding activities TESSIER moves to a new building well adapted to its activity. -
Launch of the SCARVER
The Scarver is the first and only monoski on which all important settings can be adjusted to the sitskier.
This racing or top level sitskier’s products is still one of the best of the market.
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Launch of the CIMGO
TESSIER launches its first summer product: the CIMGO.
It’s a unique concept of a downhill mountain tandem wheelchair to enjoy mountain in summer too!
More information about the CIMGO. -
Launch of the Dualski base for SCARVER
In order to use the Scarver both in Uniski and Dualski. This high performance Dualski base is widely popular among freeriders.
The change is simple and can be done in less than 5 minutes. -
Launch of the TANDEM'FLEX
After 17 years of manufacturing and many upgrades, the TANDEMSKI is replaced by the TANDEM’FLEX.
Lighter, more comfortable, offering better performances… It’s a huge success. Both pilots and passengers love it!
More information about the Tandem’Flex. -
Launch of the TEMPO
Uniski, Dualski, Duo, everyone will find the model he needs!
For the development of these products, TESSIER has searched for the best blend between simplicity and versatility, easiness and performance.
The results are there. The Tempo fit perfectly beginners up to advanced sitskiers or ski schools and programs.
More information about the Tempo.
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SITWAKE - After snow, water!
TESSIER develops a wakeboarding frame offering significant evolutions compared to the existing products.
A pre-series has been tested during the summer 2015 by the best French/World riders. Available in 2016. -
Launch of the SNOW'KART
The Kartski is replaced by the Snow’Kart.
Easier, with better performances, more stable, easier for chairlift use, more versatile with adult, children and Easydrive levers… A Kartski version 2.0!
More information about the Snow'Kart
