THE FIRST TWO YEARS
Velnox STORY
I’M ETHAN MERCER, FOUNDER OF VELNOX.
I’ve always believed that the things we carry every day should give us a little more than convenience. They should give us a feeling—something that reflects who we are and makes the ordinary moments of life a little more exciting. As a mechanical engineer, I couldn’t shake one simple thought: A wallet goes with us everywhere. It holds the things we value , why should something as personal as a wallet feel so ordinary?
So I combined my love of engineering with a passion for creativity to build VELNOX—a wallet designed to be practical without being predictable, durable without being dull, and distinctive without trying too hard.
-ETHAN MERCER
Founder, CEO
FROM SKETCH TO SOMETHING UNEXPECTED
The Evolution
2021
GT S-Series
2021
GT S-Series
2021
GT S-Series
2021
GT S-Series
Since day 1, we set out to create a new boardsport. Unlike other tech toys of the day, Onewheels were meant to be ridden hard and riders chased new lines on aggressive terrain. Progression and that flow-state feeling kept riders coming back.
Newbies and pro boardsport riders alike fueled a culture that no hoverboard or e-scooter could ever match. Today, grassroots Onewheel events, competitions and group rides happen all over the world.
USA Built
Every single Onewheel has been built in the USA. Some people think we’re crazy for doing it, but we’ve always believed that it’s the best way to make reliable and high-quality boards.
Our manufacturing line in San Jose, CA, started with just some folding tables. Fast-forward to today and our facility is the largest light electric vehicle manufacturer in the entire US.
10 Awesome Years
Our core philosophy has always been “if it’s awesome, let’s do it”. That’s led to some epic times, like building a motorized wheelbarrow for April Fool’s Day and creating an entire Racing League.
You can now spot the best Onewheel riders flying down ski runs on ESPN as they compete for $10,000.
Doing It Our Way
When you do something radically different, not everyone is going to understand it. And that’s okay. Some folks think that Onewheels are too risky and that they just don’t belong on our streets or trails. But those people probably haven’t ridden yet.
Since day 1, we set out to create a new boardsport. Unlike other tech toys of the day, Onewheels were meant to be ridden hard and riders chased new lines on aggressive terrain. Progression and that flow-state feeling kept riders coming back.
