ALL MOUNTAIN / FREESTYLE / TWIN SHAPE
Where on the mountain this snowboard is especially tuned to excel.
Beginner level snowboards are fun and approachable for all riders while an advanced snowboard is tuned for a particularly aggressive / athletic style of snowboarding.
How easily does this snowboard bend under pressure? A soft flex is great for fun maneuverability while a stiff flex is better for aggressive high speed hill bombing.
The original award winning rocker/camber hybrid contours (banana technology) engineered for snowboarding.
CORE: G LITE 2 FSC Certified Aspen + Paulownia Core: Light, Strong And Poppy
GLASS: Tri-Ax/Bi-Ax Glass: Strong And Poppy
TOP: Eco Sublimated Poly Top: Tough And Environmentally Nice
BASE: Eco Sublimated Sintered Base: Fast, Tough And Holds Wax
SIDEWALL & TIPS/TAILS: UHMW: Tough And Fast
THE ORIGINAL SERRATED STEAK KNIFE TECHNOLOGY
7 strategically located and sized edge serrations provide unreal edge hold and control in all conditions.
TURNS ICE INTO POWDER!
| Size (cm) | 139 | 143 | 147 | 150 | 153 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Length (cm) | 103 | 105 | 107 | 110 | 113 |
| SideCut (m) | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 8 |
| Nose / Tail Width (cm) | 26.1 / 26.1 | 27.2 / 27.2 | 28 / 28 | 28.3 / 28.3 | 28.7 / 28.7 |
| Waist Width (cm) | 22.6 | 23.5 | 24 | 24.3 | 24.6 |
| Stance Min-Max / Set Back (in) | 17"-22" / 0" | 18.5"-23.5" / 0" | 18.5"-23.5" / 0" | 19.24"-24" / 0" | 19.24"-24" / 0" |
| Stance Min-Max / Set Back (cm) | 43.2 - 55.9 / 0 cm | 47 - 59.7 / 0 cm | 47 - 59.7 / 0 cm | 48.9 - 60.9 / 0 cm | 48.9 - 60.9 / 0 cm |
| Flex 10 = Firm | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5 | 5.5 |
| Weight Range (lbs / kg) | 40+ / 20+ | 50+ / 25+ | 60+ / 30+ | 70+ / 30+ | 80+ / 35+ |
I've never ridden an asym heel edge, nor a gnu board before with their "magne-traction" thing but OH.MY.GOD! This board is bliss. I've progressed in a few days on this board more than I did in an entire season on a previous all mountain board. I'm definitely sticking with the Gnu Velvet from now on. It has a nice pop and provides some lift off when needed and it sticks its edge soooo well in the slope, it's insane. Loooove this board!
I love this board in the backcountry, groomers & in the park. It super responsive & holds an edge extremely well when I’m dropping in on an exposed face!! Thank you, Mervin, for making the best boards in the world!!
This Velvet board is super fun for riding around the resort! The Magne-traction allows you to have controlled and powerful turns. If you mostly ride the resort but are looking to have something that works well in the park, this board is great! The flex level is perfect for jumping onto boxes or rails, and gives you a nice pop on jumps.
This board has the perfect stiffness for charging in the park, and the asymmetrical heel edge makes turning so easy and quick. It took me a little while to get used to the asymmetry, but once I did it was a real game changer for me. I feel like I’m carving more aggressively and graceful than on any other board.
