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GNU Velvet Gnuru EC2 BTX Snowboard + K2 Cassette Snowboard Bindings - Women's 2016

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Snowboard

GNU Velvet Gnuru EC2 BTX Snowboard - Women's 2016

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.

Product Details

Rocker Type

EC2 BTXMade 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

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.

Shape

True TwinA 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

Eco-Unreal Light Core BlendA 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 CoresFSC certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social and economic benefits.

Laminates

Bi ax / Tri axThis is a glass and fiber reinforcement combination to give the snowboard a long life and plenty of pop.

Sidewalls

UHMW Sintered SidewallsUltra High Molecular Weight exterior sidewalls made from soy-based elastomer are laminated to five internal wood layers for totally bombproof sidewalls.

Base

Eco-Sublimation Co-Extruded BaseEasy to maintain, durable, and fast base material.

Die-Cut BaseBase color displayed may not be available. Base colors may vary.

Edges

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.

Topsheet

Eco-Sublimation PBT TopsheetThis 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.

Graphics

Art by Christina "Pika" Burtner

Additional Features

Eco-Unreal ConstructionGnu 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.

Binding Compatibility

2 x 4 Insert Pattern

Specs

  • Terrain: All-Mountain More 
    All-Mountain
  • Ability Level: Beginner-Intermediate More 
    Beginner-Intermediate
  • Rocker Type: Camber/Rocker/Camber More 
    Camber/Rocker/Camber
  • Shape: True Twin
  • Flex Rating: Medium More 
    Medium
  • Binding Mount Pattern: 2x4
  • Core/Laminates: Wood
  • Edge Tech: Magne-Traction
  • Snowboard Awards: Transworld Snowboarding Good Wood
    Transworld Snowboarding Good Wood
  • Made in the USA: Yes
    Yes
  • Warranty: 1 Year
Size (cm) 139 143 147 150 153
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
Binding

K2 Cassette Snowboard Bindings - Women's 2016

Sure, they outlasted 8-track, but cassettes find pretty limited use these days unless they're built for the long haul like the K2 Cassette Snowboard Bindings. A solid choice for any beginning to intermediate level riders, the Cassette package includes women's specific Tweekback™ highbacks, comfy Custom Caddi straps with easy-to-operate Mega RADchet ratchets, and a seamless EVA footbed to smooth out chatter. Get the Cassette and turn up the volume, girlfriend.

Product Details

Flex

Flex Rating: 3 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)Medium-Soft Flex designed for progression or freestyle riding.

Baseplate

Women's A-Line ChassisThese bindings are built as a one-piece design with tough and extremely lightweight polycarbonate material. They have a dialed-in flex specific to a female rider and a tool-less power ramp for quick adjustments.

Power RampTool-less adjustment with Integrated Full Seamless Footbed

Highback

Women's Tweekback™ ATMade of urethane these are all-mountain / all-terrain performance highbacks specifically designed for a women's desired support and flex. They have a seamless power transfer and a tool-less forward lean adjustment.

Straps

Cam Lock Center AdjustmentTool-less and secure adjustment allows you to precisely center your straps with ease and speed even when your hands are cold.

Women's Caddi Ankle StrapDesigned to fit a boot seamlessly with a 3D contoured shape, a narrower waist profile for better flex range and a tool-less cam lock centering.

Universal Toe StrapThis strap is designed to be worn over the toe or on top of the boot. It's cored out for a lightweight and secure fit over the toe.

Buckles

Mega RADchetA wider, tapered ladder opening allows for an easy entry and the cinch housings keep ratchet position while kicking to the lift. The Mega's are made with an aluminum lever.

Additional Features

Universal MC DiscMounts on 4-hole and slot systems. Powerhold washers for bomber locking power.

Specs

  • Ability Level: Beginner-Intermediate More 
    Beginner-Intermediate
  • Flex Rating: Medium More 
    Medium
  • Binding Style: Strap
  • Binding Mount Pattern: 2x4, 4x4, Channel
  • Warranty: 1 Year
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