Duel
Flat-to-Rocker Freestyle
Recommended rider height, weight, boot size and board dimensions by board size. There are multiple board sizes in your sweet spot. Size up to prioritize speed, carving, and float. Size down to prioritize spins and tricks.
| Board Size (cm) | Height (ft'in") | Weight (lbs) | Boot Size (US Mens) | Boot Size (US Womens) | Nose | Tail | Waist | Sidecut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 (Youth) | 3'7"–4'5" | Up to 80 | Up to 5.5 | Up to 7.5 | 212 mm | 212 mm | 186 mm | 4.58 m |
| 130 (Youth) | 4'6"–5'0" | 65–100 | Up to 7 | Up to 9 | 261 mm | 261 mm | 233 mm | 8.33 m |
| 139 (145 equivalent) | 5'3"–5'5" | 80–150 | Up to 6.5 | Up to 8.5 | 261 mm | 261 mm | 223 mm | 7.35 m |
| 144 (150 equivalent) | 5'4"–5'7" | 120–175 | 6.5–9 | 8.5–11 | 286 mm | 286 mm | 246 mm | 7.85 m |
| 149 (155 equivalent) | 5'6"–5'11" | 130–190 | 8–11 | 10–13 | 293 mm | 293 mm | 251 mm | 8.16 m |
| 154 (160 equivalent) | 5'10"–6'3" | 155–220 | 9–12 | 11–14 | 300 mm | 300 mm | 253 mm | 7.93 m |
| 154 Wide (160W equivalent) | 5'10"–6'3" | 165–220 | 12–15 | 14–17 | 316 mm | 316 mm | 271 mm | 8.30 m |
| 159 Wide (165W equivalent) | 6'1"–6'7" | 175–250+ | 12–15 | 14–17 | 318 mm | 318 mm | 275 mm | 8.95 m |
The Duel is the most butterable snowboard we make. A decade of design and refinement, and the 2027 is the most feature-packed one yet.
Three decisions do the work. The flex: soft enough to press deep into the nose or the tail, with enough return that the board holds you up instead of sending you over the handlebars. The Flat-to-Rocker profile: flat between your feet, rocker in the nose and tail, so it stays catch-free and loose. And the 3D Edge: the steel edge sits a hair above the snow for play and forgiveness edge to edge, and the moment you want it, a sharp edge is right there for a carve or a technical butter.
Underneath, it is built like every 2027 GILSON. Full-wrap sidewall, full-wrap steel edge, damping between the edge and the core, and exactly as much epoxy as the layup needs. A park and butter board first. The bonus is that it floats in powder like it was made for it.
For riders who want to play, press and progress, from first tricks to advanced. Not a beginner board, though it is the best board we make if you are one. Built in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. 5-year warranty. 2027 artwork by Taylor Harpster.
Tech Specs
- Flat-to-Rocker Freestyle
- Most Butterable Ride Style
- Full-Wrap Sidewall
- Full-Wrap Steel Edge
- VDS Edge Damping
- Pennsylvania Poplar Hardwood Core
- Sintered P-tex Base
- Sublimated Graphics
- 3D Edge
- 5-Year Warranty
- Built in Selinsgrove, PA 🇺🇸
Why Riders Love It
- Presses That Hold You Up – Soft enough to butter deep into the nose or tail, with enough return that the board supports you instead of folding.
- Flat-to-Rocker – Flat between the feet, rocker at the tips. Catch-free, loose, and the reason it floats in powder.
- 3D Edge – Steel raised a hair above the snow for play and forgiveness. Want the edge? It is right there for a carve.
- Built to Take a Beating – Full-wrap sidewall and full-wrap steel edge. Rails without filing your edges.
- Built in Pennsylvania – Every board comes out of our shop in Selinsgrove, PA, with a signed piece of its own core in the box. 5-year warranty.
Shipping & Returns
- Ships in 7 to 10 business days.
- Domestic: USPS (lowest cost), FedEx (fastest), UPS (most reliable for damage-free delivery). Pick at checkout.
- International: USPS or UPS. Import duties, taxes and VAT are the buyer’s responsibility.
- Returns and exchanges: 30 days. Full details.
- Warranty: 5 years on new boards. What it covers.
Duel
Flat-to-Rocker Freestyle Snowboard Features
The most butterable snowboard we make. Park and butter first. Powder as the bonus.
Most Butterable
Soft flex with real return. Press into the nose or the tail and the board holds you up.
Flat-to-Rocker
Flat between the feet, rocker in the nose and tail. Catch-free and loose.
3D Edge
Raised a hair above the snow for forgiveness. Sharp and ready the moment you want a carve.
Built to Take a Beating
Full-wrap sidewall, full-wrap steel edge, VDS damping. Lap after lap.
Progression and Play
From first tricks to advanced riders who want to keep it playful. The best board we make for a beginner, and not only for beginners.
Powder Bonus
Rocker at the tips and a loose feel. Designed for the park, at home on a storm day.
GILSON Flat-to-Rocker
Flat between your feet for stability and pop, rocker in the nose and tail for a catch-free, loose feel. The profile behind the most butterable board we make, and the reason it floats when it snows.
