GNU Velvet Gnuru Asym EC2 BTX Snowboard - Women's + GNU B-Forward Snowboard Bindings - Women's 2017
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GNU Velvet Gnuru Asym EC2 BTX Snowboard - Women's 2017
A versatile all-conditions board that turns easily and makes progression a piece of cake, the GNU Velvet Gnuru Asym EC2 BTX Snowboard is a crowd-pleaser that'll work wonders for your riding game. One run on the Velvet Gnuru and you'll wonder how you managed to work so hard on your old board to have this much fun. Flexed for all levels of riders and with a mildly asymmetrical sidecut to perfectly match your toe side turns to your heel sides, this Velvet is both smooth and stylish.
Product Details
Rocker Type
EC2 – Rocker between your feet combined with mellower elliptical cambers out to the contact. The perfect middle ground between BTX and C2 BTX. Kills everything!
Flex
Flex Rating: 4 - 5.5 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff) – A medium to medium-stiff flex ideal for a wide variety of conditions, from groomed runs to powder.
Shape
Asymmetrical – The human body is asymmetric. Turn mechanics on a toe and heel side turn are completely different. Gnu builds in asymmetric balancing concepts to each side of your snowboard harmonizing with nature and creating a more efficient, less tiring, unreal ride.
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.
Core
Aspen / Columbian Gold / Paulownia
Laminates
Tri-Ax / Bi-Ax – A glass and fiber reinforcement combination to give the snowboard a long life and plenty of pop.
Sidewalls
UHMW – Ultra High Molecular Weight exterior sidewalls made from soy-based elastomer are laminated to five internal wood layers for totally bombproof sidewalls.
Base
Co-Extruded – Easy to maintain, durable, and fast base material.
Edges
Magne-Traction® – Unreal edge hold; 7 strategically located and sized edge serrations provide unreal edge hold and control in all conditions.
Topsheet
Co-Ex PBT – 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 topsheet that was made in an environmentally-friendly way.
Graphics
Art – Jhovany Quiroz @jhovanyquiroz
Binding Compatibility
2 x 4 Insert Pattern
Specs
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Terrain:
Freestyle, All-Mountain
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Terrain
Freestyle Freestyle or park snowboards tend to be a bit shorter in length and love terrain parks, rails, jibs, trash cans, tree trunks, riding switch (non-dominant foot forward), wall rides and more. Freestyle boards often feature a true twin shape, and are typically selected by those looking to ride the terrain park. A more versatile variant of a freestyle board is the all-mountain freestyle, which combines the versatility of an all mountain snowboard with the playfulness of a freestyle snowboard. All-Mountain All-mountain snowboards are designed for exploring the whole mountain. They are your go-to for a snowboard that will do anything. They feel at home on groomers, powder, park runs and almost anything in between. The vast majority of snowboarders choose all-mountain boards for their great versatility. If you’re just getting started or unsure of exactly what you need, an all-mountain snowboard is a great choice.
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Ability Level:
Beginner-Intermediate
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Ability Level
Beginner-Intermediate Whether you’re new to the sport or working on linking smooth turns, you fall into this ability level. Typical beginner skis and snowboards are usually built with softer materials, narrower widths, and feature cap construction for an easy to turn, forgiving ride. Beginner-intermediate boots and bindings are also built for ease of use and progression, featuring softer flexes and in the case of ski bindings, quick and safe release from the ski in case of a fall.
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Rocker Type:
Camber/Rocker/Camber
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Rocker Type
Camber/Rocker/Camber Camber/Rocker/Camber is a profile that’s specific to snowboards and which works because the rider’s weight flattens the two cambered areas. This design produces a strong, pressured carving zone between the rider’s feet and retains pop and carving precision at the tip and tail.
- Shape: Asymmetrical, True Twin
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Flex Rating:
Medium
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Flex Rating
Medium The amount a snowboard flexes varies significantly between boards. Snowboard flex ratings are not necessarily standardized across manufacturers, so the flex may vary from brand to brand. Many manufacturers will give a number rating ranging from 1-10, 1 being softest and 10 being stiffest. Here at evo we have standardized the manufacturers' number ratings to a feel rating ranging from soft to very stiff. Generally you will find flex ratings of 1-2 as soft, 3-5 as medium, 6-8 as stiff, and 9-10 as very stiff. Flex ratings and feel may ultimately vary from snowboard to snowboard.
- Binding Mount Pattern: 2x4
- Core/Laminates: Wood
- Edge Tech: Magne-Traction
- Athletes: Isabella Gomez
- Warranty: 1 Year
| 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) | 7.9/7.6 | 8.0/7.7 | 8.1/7.8 | 8.2/7.9 | 8.3/8.0 |
| Stance Setback (in) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stance Range (in) | 17 - 22 | 18.5 - 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 |
GNU B-Forward Snowboard Bindings - Women's 2017
Ever wish people were more upfront with you on things? The GNU B-Forward Snowboard Bindings aren't for beginners. With an aggressive stance, a relatively stiff flex, and a highly responsive hyper-cored aluminum baseplate, the B-Forward Bindings are for riders who refuse to let their gear dictate where and how they ride. New for 2017, these sassy-styled foot cradles feature GNU's new Multi-Entry design, which allows for speedy rear-entry on hot laps OR traditional heel-first strap entry when the conditions are particularly steep and deep.
Product Details
Flex
Medium-Stiff – A moderately aggressive flex that you can you can confidently charge all over the mountain with.
Baseplate
Lightweight Aluminum Baseplate – Hyper-cored aluminum for solid edge to edge response and an ultra-lightweight feel.
EVA Foam Footbed – Provides full cushion from heel to toe.
Highback
Asym Highback – Ergonomic shape with soft top padding supports later mobility and increased medial stability when things get sideways.
Reclining Highback – For a speedy rear-entry advantage.
Straps
Asym Straps – Asymmetric straps provide lateral support to keep you centered and on your feet in park terrain.
Cable Redirection – For unimpeded movement.
Auto Open Ankle Strap – Opens auto magically!
Buckles
Micro Buckle on Toe Strap – A new addition for 2017, the Micro Buckle on the toe strap allows for quick adjust or entry/exit.
Auto Lever – For simplified entry.
Additional Features
Multi-Entry – Rear entry bindings now with conventional functionality option! Faster, easier, and smarter than ever before.
Mounting Type – Compatible with 4x4 mounting patterns only. (Channel™ mounting system sold separately.)
Specs
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Ability Level:
Intermediate-Advanced
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Ability Level
Intermediate-Advanced Whether you’re a progressing intermediate exploring new runs and terrain, or an accomplished rider seeking new thrills, the majority of skiers and snowboarders fall into this level. Intermediate to advanced skis and snowboards may be somewhat wider or stiffer than beginner-intermediate skis and snowboards, usually with a stronger wood core and sandwich sidewall construction. Intermediate to advanced boots and bindings range from softer flexing freestyle options to stiffer choices built for stability at speed.
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Flex Rating:
Medium
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Flex Rating
Medium The amount a snowboard flexes varies significantly between boards. Snowboard flex ratings are not necessarily standardized across manufacturers, so the flex may vary from brand to brand. Many manufacturers will give a number rating ranging from 1-10, 1 being softest and 10 being stiffest. Here at evo we have standardized the manufacturers' number ratings to a feel rating ranging from soft to very stiff. Generally you will find flex ratings of 1-2 as soft, 3-5 as medium, 6-8 as stiff, and 9-10 as very stiff. Flex ratings and feel may ultimately vary from snowboard to snowboard.
- Binding Style: Rear-Entry, Strap
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Made in the USA:
Yes
- Warranty: 1 Year
