GNU SOMETHING GNU SNOWBOARD

Step into a board that’s both a nod to the past and a leap into the future with the GNU Something GNU Snowboard, available now at Salty Peaks Snowboard Shop in Salt Lake City! Inspired by Mike Olson’s early ’80s finless designs but packed with four decades of Mervin Manufacturing’s board-building wisdom, this directional freeride machine is designed to deliver unprecedented carving power and effortless powder float across the entire Wasatch range.

The Something GNU takes the concept of deep carving to a new level with its fine-tuned progressive sidecuts. These unique sidecuts provide incredibly forgiving turn entry, allowing you to initiate carves with ease. As you drive through the turn, you’ll feel a “fin-like” hold in the tail, enabling truly deep, powerful, trenched carving even on hardpack and ice. This board is built for the rider who loves to lay down serious trenches on groomers.

At its core, the Something GNU features a modern directional C2 Contour (Camber/Rocker/Camber hybrid). This profile blends the stable edge hold and powerful pop of camber underfoot with a mellow rocker between the bindings for forgiveness and float. The combination works in harmony with the unique sidecut, ensuring easy turn initiation and powerful resort carving, while the tight, shorter camber in the tail adds significant hold for radical power turns.

For those special Utah powder days, the long, smooth tip entry floats effortlessly, ensuring you stay on top of the deepest stashes. The swallow tail and taper further enhance control and buoyancy in soft snow, allowing the board to settle nicely and drive through powder with ease.

Built with a medium-firm flex (approx. 6.5-8/10 depending on size), the Something GNU is powerful and responsive, ideal for intermediate to advanced riders looking to push their carving and freeride limits. It’s constructed with an Aspen and Paulownia wood core for lightweight strength and lively feel, complemented by a Sintered Knife-Cut Base for blazing speed and excellent wax retention.

As always, the GNU Something GNU Snowboard is Handcrafted in the USA at Mervin Manufacturing with zero hazardous waste, showcasing their commitment to quality and the environment. If you’re ready for a board that feels like “something new” every time you ride, delivering a unique blend of heritage and cutting-edge performance, the GNU Something GNU is waiting for you at Salty Peaks.

4 in stock

$630.00

4 in stock

In-Store Pick Up Available 3055E 3300S Salt Lake City, UT

Description

Step into a board that’s both a nod to the past and a leap into the future with the GNU Something GNU Snowboard, available now at Salty Peaks Snowboard Shop in Salt Lake City! Inspired by Mike Olson’s early ’80s finless designs but packed with four decades of Mervin Manufacturing’s board-building wisdom, this directional freeride machine is designed to deliver unprecedented carving power and effortless powder float across the entire Wasatch range.

The Something GNU takes the concept of deep carving to a new level with its fine-tuned progressive sidecuts. These unique sidecuts provide incredibly forgiving turn entry, allowing you to initiate carves with ease. As you drive through the turn, you’ll feel a “fin-like” hold in the tail, enabling truly deep, powerful, trenched carving even on hardpack and ice. This board is built for the rider who loves to lay down serious trenches on groomers.

At its core, the Something GNU features a modern directional C2 Contour (Camber/Rocker/Camber hybrid). This profile blends the stable edge hold and powerful pop of camber underfoot with a mellow rocker between the bindings for forgiveness and float. The combination works in harmony with the unique sidecut, ensuring easy turn initiation and powerful resort carving, while the tight, shorter camber in the tail adds significant hold for radical power turns.

For those special Utah powder days, the long, smooth tip entry floats effortlessly, ensuring you stay on top of the deepest stashes. The swallow tail and taper further enhance control and buoyancy in soft snow, allowing the board to settle nicely and drive through powder with ease.

Built with a medium-firm flex (approx. 6.5-8/10 depending on size), the Something GNU is powerful and responsive, ideal for intermediate to advanced riders looking to push their carving and freeride limits. It’s constructed with an Aspen and Paulownia wood core for lightweight strength and lively feel, complemented by a Sintered Knife-Cut Base for blazing speed and excellent wax retention.

As always, the GNU Something GNU Snowboard is Handcrafted in the USA at Mervin Manufacturing with zero hazardous waste, showcasing their commitment to quality and the environment. If you’re ready for a board that feels like “something new” every time you ride, delivering a unique blend of heritage and cutting-edge performance, the GNU Something GNU is waiting for you at Salty Peaks.

Additional information

Weight	10 lbs
Dimensions	64 × 16 × 1 in
Size	151, 156, 169

Specs

Key Features:

Directional Shape with Swallow Tail & Taper: Optimized for freeride performance, excellent powder float, and powerful turning.
C2 Rocker/Camber Hybrid Contour: Camber underfoot for power and edge hold, with rocker between the feet for float and forgiveness, designed for powerful resort carving.
Deep Carving Progressive Sidecut: Finely tuned sidecuts for forgiving turn entry and fin-like hold in the tail, allowing for deep, powerful trenches on hardpack and ice.
Long Smooth Tip Entry: Provides effortless float in powder.
Medium-Firm Flex (Approx. 6.5-8/10): Offers a balance of stability at speed and lively response for aggressive riding.
Magne-Traction® Edges: Strategically placed serrations provide exceptional edge grip in all conditions.
Aspen and Paulownia Wood Core: Lightweight, strong, and lively for durable performance.
Sintered Knife-Cut Base: Super fast, tough, and holds wax exceptionally well.
UHMW Sidewalls: Ultra High Molecular Weight sidewalls for enhanced durability.
Mervin Made (Handcrafted in the USA): Built by snowboarders with jobs at Mervin Manufacturing with zero hazardous waste.
Rider Ability: Intermediate to Advanced.
Terrain: All-Mountain / Freeride / Carving.