TESSIER company

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.

Fond 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.

Pierre Tessier makes room in his barn and installs his welding machine to work on prototypes, for pleasure and then professionally.

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.

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, replaced by the Tandem’Flex.

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.

Simpler than a Dualski and more widespread at this time (even if still marginal), the Uniski (monoski) from TESSIER fit many skiers.

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.

(It is not produced anymore since 2010, replaced by the Scarver)

The development of the « piloting bar » allows to transform the Dualski into a Piloted Dualski. It gives this biski even more versatility.

 This system offers at this time the best comfort and possibilities for DUO sitski.

The Piloted Dualski is not produced anymore, replaced by the Tempo Duo.

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.

 (It’s not produced since 2015, replaced by the Snow’Kart)

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 with many international podiums (World Cup, Europa Cup, World Championships, X-Games…) and many freeride feats.

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!

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!

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 goal is reached.

The Tempo Dualski (biski) or Tempo Uniski (monoski) fit perfectly beginners up to advanced sitskiers or ski schools and programs.

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 ; Kartski version 2.0!

Thanks to several prototypes developped and tested in 2015 with some of the best world riders, launching of the first series of the Swaik, a unique sitwake frame thanks to unique setting possibilities and the Full-Flex system.

Launch of Tempo Access.
The easiest and lowest uniskis on the market!
Ideal for beginners, people with limited balance and children.

The result of a collaborative project, the Eskaip, the first fully adjustable cross-country sled is launched!