Who it's for

  • Intermediate riders seeking a reliable daily driver for any mountain.
  • East Coast snowboarders frequently dealing with icy or firm conditions.
  • Environmentally conscious consumers prioritizing sustainable manufacturing and materials.

Who should skip it

  • Novice riders who prefer a soft, playful, and easy-to-turn board.
  • Hard-charging experts focused primarily on high-speed carving and stability.
  • Conservative stylists looking for understated or traditional board graphics.

Performance breakdown

Edge Hold

Magne-Traction technology bites into hardpack with unwavering, reliable confidence.

Excellent

Playfulness

The BTX profile delivers a lively, poppy feel for effortless freestyle maneuvers.

Excellent

Versatility

Equally comfortable carving groomers or navigating casual park laps.

Excellent

Ease of Use

Catch-free design makes progression intuitive for riders of all levels.

Excellent

Base Maintenance

Fast, low-maintenance material spends less time waxing and more time riding.

Excellent

Construction Quality

Eco-friendly materials offer a durable build without sacrificing performance.

Excellent

Key Specs

Model Year

2026

Camber Profile

BTX Hybrid

Edge Features

Magne-Traction

Construction

Eco-friendly

Riding Style

All-mountain freestyle

Terrain Type

All-mountain, Freestyle

Ability Level

Beginner to Intermediate

Base

Fast low maintenance

Flex Rating

Medium

Know before you buy

Still have a question?

Ask Metto anything about the Gnu Facts before you decide.

Gnu Facts

Ready to buy?

Snowboards.com
Snowboards.com
In stock
$343.99
Buy
Buckman's Ski Shops
Buckman's Ski Shops
In stock
$343.99
Buy