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GNU Metal Gnuru EC2 BTX Snowboard 2016 + GNU Gateway Snowboard Bindings 2016

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Snowboard

GNU Metal Gnuru EC2 BTX Snowboard 2016

Get with the metal heads, the honchos of hesh, and rip with the best on the GNU Metal Gnuru EC2 BTX Snowboard. The Metal Gnuru is loaded with freestyle performance but won't slack in the powder or freeriding late spring groomers. With Magne-Traction™ on your toe and heel side edges you can rest-assured euro-carves are still in play when the snow turns from hardpack to ice. A Guru of snowboarding like yourself respects the mountains you ride on, so you'll feel good about the ECO-Unreal Construction -- manufacturing snowboards in a high-quality, eco-conscious and sustainable way.

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: 5 - 6 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)A medium to medium-stiff flex ideal for a wide variety of conditions, from groomed runs to powder.

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

Miraculous AspenThe strong, powerful center beam of all Gnu cores.

Powerful Golden POP-larThis light, lively wood reduces the snowboards weight while adding 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.

Birch Power Transfer Internal SidewallsThese sidewalls transfer energy to the edges more rapidly. Aiming to give you unmatched control, pop, precision, and response.

UHMW Tip and Tail Impact Protection

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 Adam Freidman

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: Freestyle, All-Mountain, Freeride More 
    Freestyle All-Mountain Freeride
  • Ability Level: Intermediate-Advanced More 
    Intermediate-Advanced
  • 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
  • Made in the USA: Yes
    Yes
  • Warranty: 1 Year
Size (cm) 152 155 155MW 158 158MW 162
Effective Edge (mm) 1130 1160 1160 1190 1190 1220
Tip Width (mm) 292 295 302 298 303 300
Waist Width (mm) 251 253 260 255 260 258
Tail Width (mm) 292 295 302 298 303 300
Sidecut Radius (m) 8.2 8.3 8.3 8.4 8.4 8.5
Stance Setback (in) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stance Range (in) 20 - 25 20 - 25 20 - 25 20 - 25 20 - 25 20 - 25
Rider Weight (lbs) 130-210 135-220 135-220 140-230 140-230 145-240
Width Regular Regular Regular Regular Mid-Wide Regular
Binding

GNU Gateway Snowboard Bindings 2016

Open the doors to new terrain, progression and possibilities with the GNU Gateway Snowboard Bindings. Constructed with progression in mind, the Gateways come packed with features for all-mountain riding BUT still perform at their best anywhere you ride them. Asymmetric straps are a great option for riders looking to learn some park tricks because they provide lateral support, encouraging a centered stance. Predictable, user-friendly and durable enough for a beginner or a pro, the GNU Gateway Snowboard Bindings will take your riding to the next level.

Product Details

Flex

Flex Rating: 5 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)Medium flex rating and an all-around response for the terrain park to groomers.

Baseplate

Aluminum BaseplateHypercored aluminum is designed to be ultra lightweight and responsive to give you predictable support.

EVA Foam FootbedCushion from foot to toe.

Highback

Asym HighbackGives you unlimited comfort, support and response.

Reclining HighbackRear entry highback

Straps

Auto Open Ankle Strap

Asymmetric Ankle StrapThe 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.

Comprex Toe StrapSoft, form-fitting toe strap in a low-profile yet supportive design.

Buckles

Auto LeverA feature that makes your entry even more simple than it already is.

Cable RedirectionUnimpeded movement of the highback to closing position.

Specs

  • Ability Level: Beginner-Intermediate More 
    Beginner-Intermediate
  • Flex Rating: Medium More 
    Medium
  • Binding Style: Rear-Entry
  • Binding Mount Pattern: 2x4, 4x4, Channel
  • Made in the USA: Yes
    Yes
  • Warranty: 1 Year
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