[1] The company locally sources its hardwoods from sustainably harvested Pennsylvania poplar and states a commitment to responsible manufacturing.
During this time, the early Gilson team lived in a cabin in the woods with no running water or electricity, hiking out each day to their makeshift factory in the stable.
[6] Nick Gilson created the "soft edge" after observing that all objects moving through a fluid, e.g. boats and planes, are curved to maximize efficiency.
[8] The soft edge allows for a 'floating' feeling on top of the snow and minimizes hang-ups or edge-to-feature contact while the SuperFlex makes it easier to lock down presses and snap on or off rails.
[citation needed] Ranked in Outside's Favorite Brands Born in America"[citation needed] Ranked #1 Snowboard Brand by ReddyYeti[12] Young Entrepreneur of the Year, 2018 - Small Business Administration - Philadelphia & Eastern PA[13] Ranked in "The Best Boutique American-Made Skis and Snowboards" by Outside[14] Product Innovation Award for "the company that best demonstrates the commercialization of a unique, innovative, product that creatively and effectively meets a market need" from Ben Franklin Technology Partners[15] Innovation in New Product Development Award, 2015, from the Bucknell University Small Business Development Center (SBDC).