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Upgrade 25/26
€599.95
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In short

The GNU Upgrade is a powerful directional C2X contour featuring a short rocker between feet, tighter poppy camber under the back foot and a longer floatier camber extending forward to the nose and combines with a mild early rise...the ride is remarkably close to camber but better. Directional triple serration magnatraction focuses control at toes and between feet and leaves tip and tail simple clean and catchfree. Directional triple curve “on demand” sidecut blend features a medium entry, mild middle and deeper aggressive tail sidecut. Directional core profile with stiffened nose for soft snow power, stability and control and a softer tail for control, carving and float. ¾” stance set back for hardpack freestyle balance and float in soft snow. Micro rolled nose at contact for catch free freestyle. Directional Easy entry radial to “floaty” flat tip and tighter radius directional tail curve. All that and he snuck in a carbon pop enhancement fiber package. Upgrade your shred game with the benefits of technology...more is more...you don’t have to think with this poppy easy rider Hendo’s brain did the work so you don’t have to!

In detail

PROFILE

  • C2X
    Similar to C2, but with more rocker between the feet and a more aggressive camber under the feet. More float and ease of turning and yet a snappy feel and sufficient edge grip. More pressure on the tip and tail means more stability, pop and control.

CORE

  • G lite 2 Core
    This is Gnu's light core. The core consists of aspen and Paulownia wood, which is strong, poppy and light. The Tri-Ax/Bi-Ax fibreglass keeps the weight low and makes the board responsive and precise. All Gnu cores are Mervin Made, meaning they are environmentally friendly.

 

REINFORCEMENTS

  • Tri-Ax/Bi-Ax
    A layer of Tri-Ax/Bi-Ax fibreglass is added to the Gnu boards. This triaxial/biaxial reinforcement ensures extra responsiveness and a more active snowboard in all types of terrain.

TOPSHEET

  • Eco Sublimated Poly Top
    Strong polyester topsheet made in the Mervin factory. Eco-friendly, with a beautiful design.

BASE

  • Sintered Knife Cut Base
    This is Gnu's sintered base. This base is fast, durable and absorbent. Like other sintered bases, the wax absorbs quickly and improves the glide.

SIDEWALL & EDGES

  • UHMW Sidewall
    A fast and strong sidewall that can handle some heavy-duty work.

  • Magne-Traction
    Magne-traction is a wavy-edged snowboard. Just like a serrated knife that cuts through bread, Magne-Traction cuts through the snow. Gnu uses seven tactically placed waves in the steel edge, which results in a lot of grip in icy and tough conditions.

OTHER

  • Handcrafted
    Handcrafted in the USA near Canada! These snowboards are handmade and tested in the Mervin factory in America.

Specification
GNU Upgrade Sizechart
Length 151 153 156 157W 159 160W
Nose Width 29.4 cm 29.6 cm 29.8 cm 30.3 cm 30.0 cm 30.8 cm
Waist Width 25.1 cm 25.3 cm 25.5 cm 26.0 cm 25.7 cm 26.5 cm
Tail Width 29.4 cm 29.6 cm 29.8 cm 30.3 cm 30.0 cm 30.8 cm
Rider Weight Range (kg) 45+ 50+ 50+ 55+ 55+ 60+
Rider Weight Range (lbs) 105+ 110+ 115+ 120+ 125+ 130+
Sidecut Radius 7.4 / 7.5 / 7.3 m 7.4 / 7.5 / 7.3 m 7.7 / 7.7 / 7.5 m 7.7 / 7.7 / 7.5 m 7.8 / 7.9 / 7.7 m 7.8 / 7.9 / 7.7 m
Effective Edge 110 cm 112 cm 114 cm 114 cm 116 cm 116 cm
Stance (cm) 47.0–67.5 47.0–67.5 47.0–67.5 47.0–67.5 47.0–67.5 47.0–67.5
Setback (cm) 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9
Important details
Season 2025-2026
Style All-Mountain, Freestyle
Profile Directional Camber-Rocker-Camber
Shape Directional Twin
Flex Medium/Stiff
Snowboard Core Types Paulownia, Aspen
Snowboard Fibers Core Biax / Triax