GNU Banked Country Splitboard - Blem 2023
Model Info
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Product Info
Lightweight, directional, poised. The GNU Banked Country Splitboard is based on the hardpack ripping, Banked Slalom winning resort shape, but refined to go places no banks have ever been formed. This board's smooth tapered geometry allows for unmatched float in untracked backcountry powder, and it's sturdy flex and progressive Magne-Traction edges allow for dialed performance on technical terrain. It gets you up so you can get down. *Please Note: This is a factory blem product and may have slight cosmetic issues that do not impact performance.*
Product Details
Rocker Type
C3 Camber – Aggressive dominant camber zones out to the contacts combined with mild rocker between your feet. Subtle Banana rocker gives freestyle freedom with maximum end-to-end stability for big, high-speed lines. For aggressive, skilled riders.
Flex
Medium-Firm Flex
Core
FSC Certified 95% Paulownia with Aspen Structure Beams
Laminates
Triaxial / Biaxial Fiberglass – Strong and poppy.
Carbon Power Bands – Radical response and pop.
Insert Reinforcement
Sidewalls
UHMW Sidewalls – Tough and fast.
Ultralight Thin Tip UHMW at Tip and Tail
Base
Eco Sintered Knife-cut Base – Fast, tough, and holds wax.
Edges
Progressive Pro Magne-Traction® – Directional serrated edge tech. A combination of radial entry side-cut and strategically located edge serrations provide smooth entry and powerful “fin like” edge hold in the tail.
Topsheet
Eco Sublimated Poly Top – Tough and environmentally nice.
Graphics
Art by Cannon Cummins
Additional Features
Mervin Made – Hand made at the Mervin Factory in Washington, USA with zero hazardous waste.
Karakoram Ultra Clips
Binding Compatibility
2 x 4 Inserts
Specs
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Terrain:
Splitboarding
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Terrain
Splitboarding A splitboard snowboard is built specifically for the backcountry rider. Splitboards are designed to break down into two separate halves for touring and uphill travel (with climbing skins). Special bindings are required as well. Once you've reached the top of the terrain feature, you reconnect your splitboard for the ride back downhill. However, it's important to note that you will need appropriate backcountry tools, knowledge of the backcountry, weather and snow conditions and climbing skins to safely take advantage of the freedom of a splitboard.
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Ability Level:
Advanced-Expert
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Ability Level
Advanced-Expert Whether you charge the steepest lines, hit the biggest jumps in the park or carve with race-like precision, advanced to expert level skis, snowboards, boots and bindings are for the more aggressive rider. In skis and snowboards, you'll often find layers of metal, carbon or other stringers for rigidity and power, while advanced to expert level boots and bindings are usually on the stiffer side of the spectrum for rebound and precision steering.
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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: Directional
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Flex Rating:
Stiff
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Flex Rating
Stiff 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.
- Core/Laminates: Carbon, Wood
- Edge Tech: Magne-Traction
- Athletes: Temple and Cannon Cummins
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Made in the USA:
Yes
- Warranty: 1 Year
| Size | 155 | 159 | 162 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effective Edge (mm) | 1120 | 1140 | 1160 |
| Tip Width (mm) | 294 | 296 | 298 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 253 | 254 | 255 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 292 | 294 | 296 |
| Sidecut Radius (m) | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Stance Setback (in) | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Stance Range (in) | 19-24 | 20-25 | 20-25 |
| Width | Regular | Regular | Regular |