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- Super versatile
- Always good grip thanks to Magna Traction.
- Nice and plenty of float
- If you are big and heavy, the board can feel unstable when you accelerate on the slope.
Everything about the Gnu Essential Service
Everything about the Gnu Essential Service
The Gnu Essential Service is a versatile freestyle snowboard with an advanced C2X structure and asymmetric design for playful performance and unparalleled control, both in the park and on the mountain.
Magne-Traction is a patented technology that creates wavy edges on snowboards for improved grip on icy and hard snow. These waves provide extra contact points that enhance stability and control.
The Gnu Essential Service is a freestyle snowboard that performs excellently in both the park and in powder.
Gnu Essential Service is an Allmountain snowboard with a good cause!
The Gnu Essential Service is not just any snowboard; it's a powerful companion that elevates your snowboarding experience to new heights. This freestyle snowboard feels at home both in the park and in powder snow, making it the ideal choice for riders who love versatility. The advanced C2 construction, a well-thought-out combination of camber and rocker, creates a perfect balance between playfulness and performance. This makes the board suitable for a wide range of riders, including those who want to improve their skills. The rocker between the feet makes turning a breeze, while the two C2 camber profiles under the bindings ensure stability, power, and pop. Whether you want to try new tricks in the park, glide smoothly through powder snow, or conquer technical descents, the Gnu Essential Service is ready to inspire you and enrich your snowboarding adventure.
Maximum grip with Magne-Traction
Magne-Traction is an innovative edge technology developed by Mervin. It features strategically placed wavy notches along the edges of the snowboard, creating additional contact points with the snow. These notches provide improved grip and edge control, especially on hard surfaces and icy conditions. The advantage of Magne-Traction is that it offers snowboarders more control and stability when carving and turning, allowing them to confidently make more aggressive turns and maintain grip even on more challenging surfaces. This enhances the overall riding experience and provides a greater sense of safety and control across various terrains.
Sizecharts
| Size (cm) | 158W | 161W |
| Effective Edge (cm) | 117 | 119 |
| Tip Width (cm) | 31.3 | 31.5 |
| Waist Width (cm) | 26.5 | 26.7 |
| Tail Width (cm) | 30.1 | 30.3 |
| Sidecut Radius (m) | 8.2 | 8.2 |
Technical specifications
Mervin Manufacturing, founded in 1977 by Mike Olson and Pete Saari, is the leading manufacturer of Lib Tech snowboards. With a focus on environmental friendliness and local production, the company is based in Sequim, Washington, and remains the last major board factory in the USA.
Hard and fast!
Aspen/Paulownia - FSC Certified, Lighter, Stronger & Poppy
Stronger and more pop
Top sheet of environmentally friendly materials
The C2 profile of Lib Tech combines camber and rocker for precision control, grip, and playability on various terrains.
A snowboard with a symmetrical outline and flex, but with a slightly shifted setback binding position.