USA-Made vs.
Happy Hour
Every Gilson board is built to ride hard. Where they're built, what goes into them, and what they cost is where they differ. Here's exactly how, so you can pick the right one.
Side by side
Straight from the build floor: each choice is a tradeoff between cost, durability, and upkeep.
13 years on the
factory floor
We've been building snowboards and skis in Pennsylvania for 13 years: a tight local supply chain, artisan craftsfolk, and serious factory technology, working with incredible artists from around the world.
American manufacturing with the highest-quality raw materials has a real cost, and we think the value is high. We also know not everyone can spend $600 or more on a board.
Growing this sport means offering a real entry point. So we found the best partner factory we could, in Taiwan, and the Happy Hour Series is the result: a quality product at a very economical price.
Which one's for you?
- You ride a lot, want maximum durability, and invest in the highest quality gear
- You want the tougher sintered base and full-wrap sidewalls for rocky, real-world riding
- You want the 5-year warranty and a board built by our own crew in PA
- You're getting into the sport, or riding a handful of days a season
- You want a low-maintenance board that needs less frequent waxing
- You want the highest quality board you can get in the $299-399 price range.
You're riding
a Gilson
High quality and as affordable as we can make it, whichever line you choose. That's the whole philosophy.