Essential Snowboard - 2023/2024

An easy-riding resort ripper, the GNU Essential snowboard is equally at home carving up groomers, cruising through powder or hitting sculpted features in the park.

Features

• G LITE 2 aspen and paulownia core with triax/biax glass is light, strong and poppy
• Magne-Traction® serrated edges offer effortless edge hold on ice and hardpack
• Versatile C2 Hybrid contour offers the perfect rocker/camber hybrid for control, precision and float
• Central rocker builds in carve, edge hold and float; outboard camber builds in pop, stability and control
• Durable eco-sublimated poly top
• Eco-sublimated sintered knife-cut base is fast, tough and holds wax
• UHMW sidewalls, tips and tails are tough and fast
• A portion of every Essential sale supports @theserviceboard's mission to mentor teens to conquer personal and cultural challenges through public service and outdoor adventure
• Snowboard deck and base colors may vary from online photo
• Made in USA.
• Some manufacturers provide recommended rider weights as a general guideline. Additional factors can affect which size will best suit your needs. If you have questions regarding snowboard sizing, please visit a sales specialist at your local REI or contact us at 1-800-426-4840.
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Technical Specifications

• Best Use: Snowboarding
• Snowboard Style: All-mountain
• Snowboard Shape: Directional Twin
• Snowboard Profile: Camber/Rocker
• Recommended Rider Weight: Unavailable
• Board Dimensions: 155 CM: 29.5 / 25.3 / 29.5 centimeters157 CM: 29.8 / 25.5 / 29.8 centimeters159 CM: 30 / 25.7 / 30 centimeters
• Effective Edge: 155 CM: 114 centimeters157 CM: 115 centimeters159 CM: 117 centimeters
• Sidecut Radius: 8.2 meters
• Stance Setback: 0.5 centimeters
• Core: Aspen/paulownia
• Construction: Sintered base
• Bolt Pattern: 2x4
• Flex: Medium
• Gender: Unisex
• Sustainability: Contains recycled materials