The cool Gnu snowboards
Gnu has been around for a long time but claims to have already seen the future. Over the years, they have never stopped making a good handcrafted snowboard. It always has to be better. This will also remain their motto.
This, combined with cool artists creating beautiful prints, as well as being very busy organizing events, means that Gnu is all about snowboarding.
All Gnu Snowboards are handmade by snowboarders for snowboarders in America. In addition, all Gnu snowboards are coated with good wax from Oneball. Each Gnu snowboard thus goes out the door ready to go.
They have been doing all of this together in the Mervin factory since 1977. The climate is a priority. All boards are made with environmentally friendly materials, and the snowboards are fully recyclable as almost the only snowboard brand in the world. In this factory, the Lib Tech and Roxy snowboard are also made.
Do you know exactly which Gnu snowboard you want? Then take a quick look around. Check out our complete snowboard collection.
Structure of a Gnu board
Within Gnu, they work with 3 different base shapes, and some boards are Asymmetrical, aptly named “Asym”.
- Original Banana shape
With rocker between your feet and a little camber outside your feet, this allows for a natural way of turning and a lot of grip on the edge between your bindings. Additionally, the Rocker shape provides a lot of float and thus a surf feeling on powder snow. The piece of camber outside the bindings provides pop and control.
- C2 “The perfect hybrid”
Made for “normal snowboarding.” This C2 shape has more camber outside the bindings than a Banana shape. This provides more precision, grip, pop, and control while boarding. The piece of rocker between the bindings allows for natural turning ability. The C2 comes in a variant with more camber called C2X and a mild variant called C2E.
- C3 “The world’s best camber”
Made for the real work. With the C3 camber shape, you have a little rocker between your feet. However, it has significantly more camber outside the bindings than a C2 or Banana shape. This gives you more grip, pop, and stability. If you're not afraid of a challenge, definitely consider the C3 boards from Gnu.
Asymmetrical Gnu snowboards
Long ago, at a board meeting with many snowboarders together, it was established that every human body is different. What does this have to do with snowboarding? Well, your backside (heel) turn is different from your frontside (toe) turn. This has to do with the pressure you can exert and how your body bends. The asymmetrical snowboards from Gnu therefore have a different radius on the backside than on the frontside. Each turn thus feels perfect with a Gnu Asym snowboard.
Gnu Snowboard Techniques
In addition to the shapes mentioned above and the asymmetrical story, there are of course many more beautiful pieces of technology in the snowboards from Gnu. One of the best-known is Magna Traction; these serrated edge-like steel edges provide more contact points with the snow, 7 in total instead of the 2 you would expect with a traditional camber. This gives you more grip on ice and hard slopes and more feel of grip because the board also makes contact earlier at the bindings. You may also know this technology from the Lib-Tech snowboards.
What makes Gnu snowboards unique?
Gnu snowboards stand out due to their unique and innovative designs. The brand is known for its continuous commitment to progressive technologies and environmentally friendly production processes. What really makes Gnu unique is their use of advanced "Banana" rocker profiles, such as the "Original Banana" and "C2X", which ensure a playful and forgiving riding experience.
Gnu is also a leader in the use of eco-friendly materials and production methods, such as the use of sustainable wood cores and bio-plastic topsheets. Moreover, they are known for their original and striking graphics, giving the brand a quirky and artistic appearance. All these aspects make Gnu snowboards unique and popular among snowboarders looking for a combination of performance, innovation, and environmental friendliness.
Gnu snowboard sets
Have you settled on a cool snowboard from Gnu? Are you also looking for a good binding to complete the set? We have already put together a number of beautiful Gnu snowboard sets for you. We have Gnu snowboards paired with snowboard bindings from Bent Metal. These bindings match perfectly in color schemes and specifications with the boards of Gnu. It’s quite logical since the bindings and boards come from the same factory, namely Mervin. Is your desired set not listed? Or do you want a Gnu snowboard with Flow bindings? Contact us and let us know which set you have in mind. We will always make a nice set offer for you.
Gnu Essential Service
This season, the Gnu Mullair will no longer be part of the collection. Due to circumstances, Nicolas is no longer a team rider for the brand. The Mullair will be called the Gnu Essential Service from this season onwards. It is still a Freeride snowboard with a C3 camber and a tapered tail.
The latest Gnu Snowboards
Also, regarding Gnu snowboards for 2021, you will see more and more Rocker boards slowly changing into Hybrid Rockers or even Cambers. This year, as Sideways, we have purchased more Gnu boards and even a few women’s models, including the Gloss and the Chromatic.
Check out our complete range of Women’s and Men’s snowboards or come visit our showroom in Oldenzaal. Popular boards are fully in stock, including the Gnu carbon credit, the Gnu billy goat, Gnu riders choice, and Gnu mullair are well known to us.
Why buy a Gnu snowboard at Snowboards.co.uk?
You have chosen a cool snowboard from Gnu. Congratulations! At Sideways, you are at the right place for Gnu Snowboards. We have had considerable experience with the Gnu brand for a while now. Therefore, we can perfectly advise you on which model suits you best. If you buy a snowboard from us, we will prepare it so that you can hit the slopes right away. We will provide the new snowboard with a fresh layer of hot wax that we will apply manually. Additionally, we sharpen the steel edges for extra sharpness.
Are you still in doubt between a Gnu board and another snowboard? Perhaps we can help you make the right choice. To give you extra security that you are making the right choice, we offer you a satisfaction guarantee. If you don’t like the board after a week of snowboarding, come back to our store. You can drop the rental price, and for the remaining amount, you can pick out a new board.