GNU Velvet Snowboard

The Velvet is designed specifically for intermediate riders. Its medium flex and forgiving hybrid contour make it a great tool for progressing your freestyle skills, but it might feel a bit too responsive for someone just learning to link their first turns.

The asymmetrical geometry is designed to match the natural mechanics of your body. Because your heelside turn requires different leverage than your toeside turn, the board's sidecut is adjusted to make both turns feel equally smooth, intuitive, and catch-free.

Yes, Magne-Traction acts like a serrated knife edge, providing extra contact points along the sidecut. This significantly improves grip on firm, icy snow compared to a traditional smooth edge, giving you more confidence when conditions aren't perfect.

While it excels in the park, the Velvet is a true all-mountain freestyle board. The C2 hybrid contour provides enough stability for resort cruising and side hits, making it a versatile choice if you want one board that can handle the entire mountain.

Sintered bases are faster and more durable than extruded ones, but they are porous and need regular waxing to perform their best. If you keep it waxed, you'll notice a significant difference in speed and glide, especially on flat sections or spring snow.