GNU · Velvet
Velvet
26/27 season
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Color makeup
Multicolour
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Expert reviews 1
A women's all-mountain freestyle board that puts an asymmetric true twin on a C2 hybrid. Turn initiation and slashing come easily and it's strong in switch, butters and small jumps, making it good for playing around. Carving washes out and it gets unstable as speed builds, though, so it suits beginner-to-intermediate riders who ride for fun rather than aggressively. It ranks 8th of 18 women's all-mountain freestyle boards (83.1/100).
Base shape (camber)
Hybrid rocker
GNU's C2 profile — a rocker-dominant hybrid with rocker between the feet and camber under each foot. Combining an asymmetric true twin shape with Magnetraction edges, it secures hardpack grip that's good for a rocker-based board. The base is extruded.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
A medium-soft flex. Low-speed handling is good and nose and tail butters respond well. That said, it lacks the pop for big jumps and gets unsettled once speed passes moderate.
Where it shines
Who it suits
Easy turn initiation and comfortable slashing suit beginner-to-intermediate women riders who have the basics down. It falls short if you want aggressive high-speed riding or deep carves.
Good
- ✓Very easy turn initiation and comfortable slashing
- ✓The asymmetric true twin makes switch transitions natural
- ✓Strong on small jumps and side hits
- ✓Good nose and tail butter response
Not so good
- —Weak carving — the edge washes if you try to dig in deep
- —Unstable above moderate speed
- —Lacks the pop for big jumps
- —Unremarkable powder performance despite the rocker profile
