GNU · Banked Country
Banked Country
26/27 season
Colour
Color makeup
Accent colour
Design
Illustration
Sizes
Expert reviews 1
An all-conditions carving board for technical riders. Carving, pop and hardpack grip are excellent and the build quality is good, but a base that needs daily waxing and low forgiveness form a barrier to entry.
Base shape (camber)
Hybrid camber
A camber-dominant construction with only a very mellow passive bend at the centre. It adds modern correction to an old-school feel. Aspen and paulownia cores with carbon, plus UHMW sidewalls wrapping to the tip and tail.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
A medium-stiff flex at 7 out of 10. It produces top-tier pop without excessive chatter.
Where it shines
Who it suits
For advanced to expert riders. Skidded turns aren't easy, so it's too much for intermediates who want a forgiving board.
Good
- ✓Outstanding carving performance at every turn radius
- ✓Strong edge grip on hardpack
- ✓Responsive turns with good spring and excellent pop
- ✓Stable across varied conditions with no chatter
- ✓Good build quality with eco-friendly materials
Not so good
- —The base loses wax very quickly and needs daily waxing
- —No forgiveness, so the penalty for mistakes is large
- —Unremarkable powder performance compared with competitors with more setback
- —The feel underfoot is technical for an average rider
