{"product_id":"2027-gnu-upgrade-snowboard","title":"2027 GNU Upgrade Snowboard","description":"\u003cmeta property=\"og:title\" content=\"GNU Upgrade Snowboard\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:description\" content=\"A directional-twin resort freestyle snowboard with directional C2X contour, triple-curve sidecut, carbon, and a sintered base.\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.gnu.com\/upgrade?srsltid=AYCX9vKyYGttp6MpyqCIdKQFWZqvuJBVm6FTALj90jdunmZKP8FWInIZ\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:type\" content=\"product\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eGNU Upgrade Snowboard\u003c\/title\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Barlow+Condensed:wght@400;600;700;800\u0026family=Barlow:wght@300;400;500;600\u0026display=swap');\n:root { --black: #0a0a0a; 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Its directional C2X contour combines a short central rocker, a tighter camber zone under the back foot, longer camber toward the nose, and mild early rise. Directional pressure mapping, a triple-curve sidecut, and carbon reinforcement create a precise balance of playfulness, stability, float, and pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- KEY FEATURES PANEL --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-panel key-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eDirectional C2X Contour\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eShort rocker between the feet, tighter rear-foot camber, longer forward camber, and mild early rise produce a near-camber ride with added float and forgiveness.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eDirectional Triple-Curve Sidecut\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eMedium entry, a mild middle, and a deeper tail radius combine smooth turn initiation with aggressive finish and control.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eTriple-Serration Magne-Traction®\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eDirectional serrations focus control at the toes and between the feet while leaving the tips and tails cleaner and more catch-free.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eMapped Core \u0026amp; Carbon Response\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eA stiffened nose and softer tail tune float, carving, and control; Carbon Power Bands add pop to the light G Lite 2 core.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eFreestyle-Focused Details\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eA setback stance, micro-rolled nose contact, easy-entry nose geometry, and a tighter directional tail curve support resort freestyle performance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS PANEL --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-panel specs-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spec-category\"\u003eBoard Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eAll-mountain freestyle; resort\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eShape\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eDirectional twin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eContour\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eDirectional C2X with short central rocker and mild early rise\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e151 cm, 153 cm, 156 cm, 157W, 159 cm, 160W\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eStance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e0.75 in \/ 1.9 cm setback\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eEdge \/ Sidecut Technology\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eDirectional triple-serration Magne-Traction® and directional triple-curve sidecut\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eSidecut Mapping\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eMedium entry, mild middle, deeper tail radius\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eNose \/ Tail Mapping\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eStiffened nose; 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Waxing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eClean the base as needed and wax it regularly with a snowboard-appropriate wax matched to conditions. The sintered base absorbs and holds wax; scrape and brush after waxing, and have deep gouges or base separation repaired by a qualified shop.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eMagne-Traction® Edge Care\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eDry the edges after riding and inspect for rust, burrs, cracks, or impact damage. Remove light rust and small burrs with an appropriate diamond stone; avoid aggressive filing and leave major repairs to a snowboard technician. Preserve the directional triple-curve sidecut and factory serration pattern.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eTopsheet, Sidewalls \u0026amp; Inserts\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eInspect the topsheet, UHMW sidewalls, tips, tails, and binding-insert areas for delamination, cracks, or water intrusion. 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