GNU · Banked Country
Banked Country
- Colour
- Black · Blue
- Design
- Illustration
- Sizes
- 155 · 159 · 160W · 162 · 163W cm
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25/26 · 24/25 · 23/24 · 22/23 · 21/22 season review
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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.
A closer look
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Board profile
The profile describes the curve of the board when viewed from the side.
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.
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
A medium-stiff flex at 7 out of 10. It produces top-tier pop without excessive chatter.
Terrain suggested in the review
Rider levels suggested in the review
Advanced
For advanced to expert riders. Skidded turns aren't easy, so it's too much for intermediates who want a forgiving board.
What the review liked
- ✓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
What the review found lacking
- —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
