GNU GWO BTX Snowboard + Union STR Snowboard Bindings 2024
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GNU GWO BTX Snowboard 2024
The GNU GWO BTX Snowboard is built around the simple excellence of Banana Technology. This unique snowboard rocker design places a small pocket of camber under each foot for power and edgehold, and one mild pocket of rocker in between them, creating a catch-free, easy pivoting feel at the apex of your turns. Add Magne-Traction serrated edges for effortless edge-hold on firm snow, and you have a snowboard capable of turning any day into the best day of the season.
Product Details
Rocker Type
Original Banana – Original Banana Technology is easy and awesome thanks to mild rocker between your feet combined with mild cambers to the tips and tails.
Flex
Medium Flex
Core
G Lite 1 FCS Certified Aspen + Paulownia Core – Light, strong, and poppy.
Laminates
Triaxial / Biaxial Fiberglass – Strong and poppy
Sidewalls
UHMW Sidewalls – Tough and fast
Base
Eco Sublimated Co-Ex Base – Fast, tough, and holds wax.
Edges
Magne-Traction® – 7 strategically located and sized edge serrations provide unreal edge hold and control in all conditions.
Topsheet
Eco Sublimated Poly Top – Tough and environmentally nice.
Graphics
Art by Jim Zimmerman
Additional Features
Mervin Made – Hand made at the Mervin Factory in Washington, USA with zero hazardous waste.
Binding Compatibility
2 x 4 Inserts
Specs
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Terrain:
Freestyle, All-Mountain
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Terrain
Freestyle Freestyle or park snowboards tend to be a bit shorter in length and love terrain parks, rails, jibs, trash cans, tree trunks, riding switch (non-dominant foot forward), wall rides and more. Freestyle boards often feature a true twin shape, and are typically selected by those looking to ride the terrain park. A more versatile variant of a freestyle board is the all-mountain freestyle, which combines the versatility of an all mountain snowboard with the playfulness of a freestyle snowboard. All-Mountain All-mountain snowboards are designed for exploring the whole mountain. They are your go-to for a snowboard that will do anything. They feel at home on groomers, powder, park runs and almost anything in between. The vast majority of snowboarders choose all-mountain boards for their great versatility. If you’re just getting started or unsure of exactly what you need, an all-mountain snowboard is a great choice.
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Ability Level:
Beginner-Intermediate
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Ability Level
Beginner-Intermediate Whether you’re new to the sport or working on linking smooth turns, you fall into this ability level. Typical beginner skis and snowboards are usually built with softer materials, narrower widths, and feature cap construction for an easy to turn, forgiving ride. Beginner-intermediate boots and bindings are also built for ease of use and progression, featuring softer flexes and in the case of ski bindings, quick and safe release from the ski in case of a fall.
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Rocker Type:
Camber/Rocker/Camber
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Rocker Type
Camber/Rocker/Camber Camber/Rocker/Camber is a profile that’s specific to snowboards and which works because the rider’s weight flattens the two cambered areas. This design produces a strong, pressured carving zone between the rider’s feet and retains pop and carving precision at the tip and tail.
- Shape: True Twin
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Flex Rating:
Medium
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Flex Rating
Medium The amount a snowboard flexes varies significantly between boards. Snowboard flex ratings are not necessarily standardized across manufacturers, so the flex may vary from brand to brand. Many manufacturers will give a number rating ranging from 1-10, 1 being softest and 10 being stiffest. Here at evo we have standardized the manufacturers' number ratings to a feel rating ranging from soft to very stiff. Generally you will find flex ratings of 1-2 as soft, 3-5 as medium, 6-8 as stiff, and 9-10 as very stiff. Flex ratings and feel may ultimately vary from snowboard to snowboard.
- Binding Mount Pattern: 2x4
- Core/Laminates: Wood
- Edge Tech: Magne-Traction
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Made in the USA:
Yes
- Warranty: 1 Year
| Size (cm) | 147 | 150 | 153 | 156 | 156W | 159 | 159W | 162W |
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| Effective Edge (mm) | 1090 | 1110 | 1145 | 190 | 1190 | 1210 | 1210 | 1220 |
| Tip Width (mm) | 281 | 282 | 289 | 298 | 311 | 302 | 312 | 314 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 242 | 245 | 248 | 254 | 267 | 255 | 267 | 267 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 281 | 282 | 289 | 298 | 311 | 302 | 312 | 314 |
| Sidecut Radius (m) | 8 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Stance Setback (in) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stance Range (in) | 17-22 | 19.25-24 | 20.25-25 | 20.25-25 | 20.25-25 | 20.25-25 | 20.25-25 | 20.25-25 |
| Width | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Wide | Regular | Wide | Wide |
Union STR Snowboard Bindings 2024
Life is complicated enough without needing a PhD to understand your snowboard bindings. The Union STR Snowboard Bindings are perfect for the rider who needs little more than tough, well built gear they can count on to perform when the chips are down. Designed for all mountain riding, they represent everything that's good about Union bindings - fantastic comfort, dialed response, and the kind of durability that ensures you always have supreme confidence in your gear, no matter how hard you shred.
Product Details
Flex
Flex Rating – 6 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)
Baseplate
Stage 5 | Duraflex – Duraflex material was specifically engineered to maintain consistent flex in a wide range of cold temperatures. Exclusive to Union for snowsports products.
EXT Thermoformed EVA Bushing – Multi-density bushings sustain their function each season - unlike urethane rubber or other materials that change color and become brittle over time.
Extruded 3D Aluminum Heelcups – Designed for optimum heel hold and minimization of drag, Union 3D Extruded Aluminum heelcups are the strongest in the business.
Canted Footbeds
Highback
Stage 11 | Duraflex – Duraflex material was specifically engineered to maintain consistent flex in a wide range of cold temperatures. Super lightweight, incredibly durable and perfect for beginner to advanced freestyle riding.
Tool-less FLAD
Straps
ExoFrame 2.0 Ankle Strap – Rapid response, trusted by professional snowboarders.
1.0 Hexgrip Toe Strap – Multi-positional options and thermoplastic anti-slip material keeps you locked in and on point. Each version has differing amounts of material based on weight. Toe strap adjustment has been redesigned and reinforced with double the connection strength, thanks to the new pin system.
Buckles
Aluminum – Fast in and fast out - the new mechanism combined with Union aluminum is superior to any binding buckle eon the market = with the exception of Union magnesium.
Additional Features
Grade 8.8 Steel Hardware – The strongest steel available on the market, Union's use of Grade 8.8 represents a commitment to delivering the strongest and most reliable bindings on the market today.
Camber Disk – 4x4, 4x2, and Channel compatible.
Specs
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Ability Level:
Intermediate-Advanced
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Ability Level
Intermediate-Advanced Whether you’re a progressing intermediate exploring new runs and terrain, or an accomplished rider seeking new thrills, the majority of skiers and snowboarders fall into this level. Intermediate to advanced skis and snowboards may be somewhat wider or stiffer than beginner-intermediate skis and snowboards, usually with a stronger wood core and sandwich sidewall construction. Intermediate to advanced boots and bindings range from softer flexing freestyle options to stiffer choices built for stability at speed.
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Flex Rating:
Medium
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Flex Rating
Medium The amount a snowboard flexes varies significantly between boards. Snowboard flex ratings are not necessarily standardized across manufacturers, so the flex may vary from brand to brand. Many manufacturers will give a number rating ranging from 1-10, 1 being softest and 10 being stiffest. Here at evo we have standardized the manufacturers' number ratings to a feel rating ranging from soft to very stiff. Generally you will find flex ratings of 1-2 as soft, 3-5 as medium, 6-8 as stiff, and 9-10 as very stiff. Flex ratings and feel may ultimately vary from snowboard to snowboard.
- Binding Style: Strap
- Binding Mount Pattern: 2x4, 4x4, Channel
- Warranty: Limited Lifetime (Baseplates & Heelcups), 1 Year (All Other Parts)
