Gnu Velvet

The Velvet is built for freestyle-focused riders who treat the entire mountain like a terrain park. With a soft flex rating of 4 and an asymmetrical twin shape, it is ideal for riders looking to progress their park skills while maintaining the versatility to handle all-mountain riding.

The asymmetrical design accounts for the different mechanics of your heel-side and toe-side turns. This makes your heel-side turns feel more natural and powerful, resulting in a more balanced and intuitive ride, especially when you are carving or initiating tricks.

Yes, Magne-Traction creates multiple contact points along the edge of the board, which significantly improves grip on hard-packed snow and ice. It provides a reliable hold where traditional sidecuts might slip, giving you more confidence in variable conditions.

While it is designed for progression, the Velvet's playful flex and catch-free hybrid C2 contour make it very approachable for confident beginners or intermediates. Its forgiving nature helps you learn new maneuvers without feeling like the board is fighting you.

The C2 contour blends rocker between your feet with camber underfoot. This gives you the float and playfulness of rocker for park riding, while the camber sections provide the pop and stability you need for jumps and high-speed carves.

Yes, the sintered base is porous and designed to absorb wax, which makes it faster and more durable than extruded bases. To keep it performing at its best, you should wax it regularly to prevent it from drying out and slowing down.