GNU · Velvet
Velvet
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22/23 season review
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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).
A closer look
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Board profile
The profile describes the curve of the board when viewed from the side.
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.
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
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.
Terrain suggested in the review
Rider levels suggested in the review
New · Intermediate
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.
What the review liked
- ✓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
What the review found lacking
- —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
