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Velvet 25/26
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In short

The GNU Velvet is the choice of Gnu team riders who approach the whole mountain like their park. It’s snappy flex and hybrid C2 contour work in synergy for pop and stability. It features intuitive geometry, and Magne-Traction®, so it is catch-free and responsive. The eco sublimated plant-based graphics give this ride a down to earth vibe. The Velvet is comfortable in any conditions and as balanced in the park as it is in banked slaloms or street sessions.

In detail

PROFILE

  • C2
    C2 stands for rocker-shaped snowboard between the feet, with camber under the feet tapering to the contact points. The focus is on rocker between your feet for more ease of turning and float. The camber provides good edge grip, stability and pop. More pressure on the tip and tail means more stability, pop and control.

  • Asymmetry
    Anatomically speaking, you are better able to balance on your toes than on your heels. This has to do with the way you bend your knees. Since this makes it more difficult to exert good pressure on a whole side turn, Gnu has made boards with an asymmetrical design. The sidecut is shorter on the heel side and the core has been constructed differently. That means heel- and toe-side turns with almost the same precision and strength.

CORE

  • G2 Asym Eco Core
    This is a light, asymmetrical variant of the Eco core. The distribution of the wood has been modified in the core, with extra use of Paulownia wood on the heel side to give it a more natural feel. 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

  • 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.

Specification
GNU Velvet Sizechart
Length 139 143 147 150 153
Nose Width 26.1 cm 27.2 cm 27.6 cm 27.9 cm 28.1 cm
Waist Width 22.6 cm 23.5 cm 23.9 cm 23.9 cm 24.1 cm
Tail Width 26.1 cm 27.2 cm 27.6 cm 27.9 cm 28.1 cm
Rider Weight Range (kg) 20+ 25+ 30+ 30+ 35+
Rider Weight Range (lbs) 40+ 50+ 60+ 70+ 80+
Sidecut Radius 7.6 m 7.7 m 7.8 m 7.9 m 8.0 m
Effective Edge 103 cm 105 cm 107 cm 110 cm 113 cm
Stance (cm) 43.2–55.9 47.0–59.7 47.0–59.7 48.9–60.9 48.9–60.9
Setback (cm) 0 0 0 0 0
Important details
Season 2025-2026
Style All-Mountain, Freestyle
Profile Twin Camber-Rocker-Camber
Shape Twin
Flex Medium
Snowboard Core Types Paulownia, Aspen
Snowboard Fibers Core Biax / Triax