Gnu Fiction
Best versatile choice for intermediate riders seeking playful all mountain performance.
An approachable, all-terrain board built for riders progressing through freestyle and resort riding. It balances a catch-free hybrid profile with enough edge stability to handle icy conditions and playful carving.
$319.95
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Ski Pro AZ
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Who it's for
- All-mountain riders seeking one board for diverse terrain
- Carvers who frequently encounter hardpack or icy slopes
- Environmentally conscious snowboarders prioritizing sustainable manufacturing
Who should skip it
- Expert chargers who require maximum stiffness and stability
- Powder purists who prefer a directional, surf-like feel
- Competitive racers or speed junkies wanting the fastest glide
Performance breakdown
Edge Hold
Magne-Traction serrated edges bite confidently into hardpack and icy conditions.
Progression Friendliness
The catch-free hybrid profile makes learning new tricks significantly easier.
Flex Playfulness
Soft-medium flex offers a lively, forgiving feel for park laps.
Base Speed
Sintered base provides reliable glide for maintaining momentum across flats.
Versatility
Equally capable on groomed runs and freestyle terrain features.
Turn Initiation
Rocker between the feet allows for effortless, intuitive turn engagement.
Key Specs
Profile
Original Banana Hybrid (rocker center, mild camber tips/tail)
Shape
Directional Twin
Flex
Soft–Medium (4–5/10)
Core
G Lite 1 (FSC Poplar / Paulownia)
Glassing
Tri-Axial & Bi-Axial Fiberglass
Base
Sintered Knife-Cut Co-Ex
Sidewalls
UHMW External Sidewalls
Edge Tech
Magne-Traction Serrated Edges
Ability Level
Beginner to Intermediate
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