As makers, we are always conscious of the footprint we leave on mother earth. From day one, we have tried to do as little harm as possible by making high quality products that will last, sourcing locally as much as possible, and prioritizing durable, eco-friendly materials. We are working towards carbon neutrality and have planted thousands of trees with our partners. And we give back—we donate 1% of our profits to the charity First Descents, and we have supported organizations such as the Santa Barbara Channelkeepers and the National Parks Foundation.

When developing our boards, we wanted to make sure we were more than just fun, we actually needed to deliver results. Over the years, we have been independently tested by Mayo Clinic, Heeluxe Lab—an independent biomechanics facility, and by several universities. They researched the ergonomics of our balance boards and found the design to be optimal for the movement of the human body, from better range of motion to increased heart rate. Mayo Clinic has proven that our decks also increase energy expenditure.