Here is the deal. My Buddies build all of our boards. We do not profess to be a manufacturer and then sub contract some huge factory to do the work for us, we do it ourselves. We buy our own HEMP, wood, steel, plastics, fiberglass, resin and inserts and then assemble the parts in our factory with lots of love. Our brand is not well known globally and we do not spend any money on advertising. What we do have is a sweet product with great customer service, kick ass warranties, and a bunch of awesome boards to choose from. So support the small guys in the industry, even if it is not us!