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GNU Original Swallow Tail Carver Club Collection XC2 BTX Snowboard 2016

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GNU Original Swallow Tail Carver Club Collection XC2 BTX Snowboard 2016

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GNU - Original Swallow Tail Carver Club Collection XC2 BTX Snowboard 2016
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Believe it or not this same GNU swallow-tail shape first surfaced in the 80s but was shot down by skeptics... Now, 30 years later it's back in the flesh as the GNU Original Swallow Tail Carver Club Collection XC2 BTX Snowboard. An aggressive directional carver with XC2 BTX Perfect/Aggressive Rocker that works with the Mini Magne-Traction to provide flick-of-the-wrist control and confidence inspiring edge hold. Carve up the hill like a butcher and experience a new level of freestyle freedom this winter with the GNU Original Swallow Tail Carver Club Collection XC2 BTX Snowboard.

Product Details

Rocker Type

XC2 BTXA tight radius rocker between your feet is combined with radial camber out to the contact points. Ideal for more aggressive riders.

Flex

Flex Rating: 6.5 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)A medium to medium-stiff flex ideal for a wide variety of conditions, from groomed runs to powder.

Shape

DirectionalTips float effortlessly in pow. Directional shapes focused on riding forward into the future. Great for traditionalists with an edge.

Core

Eco-Unreal Lightest CoreGNU's lightest and smoothest core blend. A strong Aspen spine with Golden Poplar on either side makes for a crisp pop. Regenerative and playful Paulownia on the toe and heel edges significantly reduce vibrations.

FSC Certified Wood CoresFSC certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social and economic benefits.

Laminates

Liquid Crystal PolymerPlastic as strong as titanium created through a tempering process that aligns molecules in hyper strengthed polymer chains.

Sidewalls

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

Base

Sintered BaseThis base material was made through an environmentally-friendly process without the use of toxic solvents or curtain coats. Compression hardened amorphous UHMW creates the toughest, fastest best wax holding base material around. For best results, wax regularly.

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

Edges

Mini Magne-Traction®A mellower serrated edge gives great edge hold with a bit more play in your turns.

Topsheet

Co-Extruded TopsheetA tough and eco-sublimated topsheet.

Graphics

Art by Thom Head

Additional Features

GNU Club CollectionThe Club Collection is a selection of limited production snowboards which are ONLY available through specified GNU Club Collection Retailers like evo!

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, Freeride More 
    Freestyle Freeride
  • Ability Level: Intermediate-Advanced More 
    Intermediate-Advanced
  • Rocker Type: Camber/Rocker/Camber More 
    Camber/Rocker/Camber
  • Shape: Directional
  • 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) 157
Effective Edge (mm) 1180
Tip Width (mm) 300
Waist Width (mm) 258
Tail Width (mm) 296
Sidecut Radius (m) 8.2
Stance Setback (in) 2.0
Stance Range (in) 19.5 - 24
Rider Weight (lbs) 120-240
Width Regular

Other Notes

GNU products can only be shipped within the United States and Canada

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