Explorer
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 Explorer Limited Edition Freestyle Flat-to-Rocker Snowboard showcases a stunning collaboration with Tom and Angel of Lást Maps. Known for their hand-drawn, story-rich artwork inspired by the natural world, this design is packed with intricate detail and adventurous spirit. Built on GILSON’s original Flat-to-Rocker Freestyle model, it delivers buttery flex, smooth control, and playful energy that fuels progression. Handcrafted in the USA and backed by a 5-year warranty, it’s a board built to ride hard and inspire exploration.
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.
Explorer
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.
