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One snowboard to rule them all, the GNU Velvet Gnuru EC2 BTX Snowboard. Gnuru because you'll follow this board anywhere, from the park to the backcountry to perfect corduroy - it'll rip it all with grace and ease. With Gold Metal Technology incorporating Magne-Traction, Banana Tech and Asymmetry throughout, the Velvet Gnuru will guide you to stability, precision, and FUN. Learning a new rail trick? No worries, hang-ups suck but your edges will stay pristine with extremely durable UHMW sintered sidewalls and tip/tail protection. Take the GNU Velvet Gnuru EC2 BTX Snowboard on a spiritual odyssey of shred perfection and feel the bliss.
EC2 BTX – Made for easy riding, EC2 BTX places rocker between your feet combined with mellow elliptical cambers out to the contact points. This is the perfect rocker profile if you want to slay everything!
Flex Rating: 4 - 5 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff) – This snowboard has a mild flex rating making it easier to press rails and slide boxes. This is also a great flex for riders who are just starting out because soft snowboards are more forgiving.
True Twin – A true twin snowboard shape is ideal for riders who want to ride switch or play in the park. The nose and tail are identical and the flex is evenly distributed throughout the entirety of the board. True twins are perfectly symmetrical.
Eco-Unreal Light Core Blend – A powerful, lightweight and strong Aspen spine is sandwiched between FSC certified Golden Poplar - a fast growing, fibrous wood who's resin is known to have powerful medicinal properties. This combination makes for a light, lively wood that reduces weight but adds a crisp pop.
FSC Certified Wood Cores – FSC certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social and economic benefits.
Bi ax / Tri ax – This is a glass and fiber reinforcement combination to give the snowboard a long life and plenty of pop.
UHMW Sintered Sidewalls – Ultra High Molecular Weight exterior sidewalls made from soy-based elastomer are laminated to five internal wood layers for totally bombproof sidewalls.
Eco-Sublimation Co-Extruded Base – Easy to maintain, durable, and fast base material.
Die-Cut Base – Base color displayed may not be available. Base colors may vary.
Magne-Traction® – Strategically located serrations on your edges that create confidence-building, fatigue-reducing, edge hold all over the mountain especially on hard pack and ice.
Eco-Sublimation PBT Topsheet – This is a unique water-based graphic process that uses no toxic solvents or curtain coats in the manufacturing process. In exchange, you have a durable, classy looking top sheet that was made environmentally-friendly.
Art by Christina "Pika" Burtner
Eco-Unreal Construction – Gnu environmentally minded construction, principles and applied science has been combined together to deliver hand-built USA made snowboards in a sustainable and less environmentally harmful way than other snowboards on the market.
2 x 4 Insert Pattern
Size (cm) | 139 | 143 | 147 | 150 | 153 |
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Effective Edge (mm) | 1030 | 1050 | 1070 | 1100 | 1130 |
Tip Width (mm) | 261 | 272 | 276 | 279 | 281 |
Waist Width (mm) | 226 | 235 | 239 | 239 | 241 |
Tail Width (mm) | 261 | 272 | 276 | 279 | 281 |
Sidecut Radius (m) | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 8 |
Stance Setback (in) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stance Range (in) | 17 - 22 | 18 - 23.5 | 19.24 - 24 | 19.24 - 24 | 19.24 - 24 |
Rider Weight (lbs) | 40 - 120 | 50 - 140 | 60 - 150 | 70 - 160 | 80 - 170 |
Width | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular |
Quit posing and just get real with the GNU B-Real Snowboard Bindings. Tried-and-true, these bindings are designed to take you to new levels of comfort and performance no matter where YOU take them on your snowboard. With a medium flex, you are granted the precision and response of stiffer bindings without sacrificing the playful and surfy feel of softer bindings. Land big jumps or cliff drops without the pain thanks to the EVA foam bed dampening vibration and impact. All-around the mountain you're keepin' it real with the GNU B-Real Snowboard Bindings.
Flex Rating: 5 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff) – Medium flex rating and an all-around response for the terrain park to groomers.
FT-4 Baseplate – The wedge design of this baseplate creates a predictable yet lively response. It transmits energy fluidly for precision and response.
Asym Highback – Gives you unlimited comfort, support and response.
Reclining Highback – Rear entry highback
Auto Open Ankle Strap
Asymmetric Ankle Strap – The ankle strap is designed with an asymmetric inverted tri-panel design for support. The added lateral support gives you the freedom of movement you need when riding fast.
Thin Fit Toe Strap – The toe strap has a large surface area against the boot for extra stability and control. It is designed to conform to the shape of the boots toe creating a secure fit.
Micro Buckle – You can adjust strap tension quickly for a customized fit.
Auto Lever – A feature that makes your entry even more simple than it already is.
Cable Redirection – Unimpeded movement of the highback to closing position.