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2027 GNU Banked Country Snowboard
The 2027 GNU Banked Country is Temple and Cannon Cummins’ refined all-terrain freeride machine, built for riders who demand premium performance from powder days to high-speed resort laps. Redesigned with a slightly longer and more stable contact length, the Banked Country delivers exceptional float, precision, and control while maintaining its playful and surf-inspired personality. GNU’s aggressive C3 camber contour provides powerful edge hold and response, while the exclusive directional Progressive Magne-Traction® design focuses grip and control from the center of the board through the tail. Finished with Carbon Power Bands, a lightweight G Lite 3 core, and a fast Sintered Knife-Cut base, the Banked Country is engineered for riders who want to charge every condition with confidence.
Who is this board best for?
Advanced riders looking for a premium directional freeride snowboard that excels in powder, carves aggressively on hardpack, and delivers powerful all-mountain performance in every condition.
What's New?
For 2027, the Banked Country features a redesigned shape with a longer, more stable contact length while maintaining its smooth-entry floaty nose, powerful directional construction, and Progressive Magne-Traction® edge technology.
Summary
| Ability | Advanced - Expert |
| Rider Type | Freeride / All-Mountain |
| Camber Profile | C3 Aggressive Camber |
| Flex | 8/10 - Stiff |
| Shape | Directional |
| Core | G Lite 3 FSC Certified Aspen + Paulownia |
| Laminates | Tri-Ax / Bi-Ax Glass + Carbon Power Bands |
| Base | Sintered Knife-Cut Base |
| Binding Mount | 2x4 Inserts |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
Camber Profile
- C3 Camber: Aggressive, dominant camber zones extend toward the contact points with mild rocker between the feet, delivering powerful edge control, response, and end-to-end stability for big, high-speed lines.
Flex
- Stiff Flex – 8/10: A powerful, supportive flex built for aggressive riding, high-speed stability, and precise control across demanding terrain.
Shape
- All-Mountain Directional: A directional shape designed to provide confident control, stability, and float across all-mountain and freeride terrain.
- Pro Mag: A combination of radial entry sidecut and strategically located edge serrations provides smooth turn entry with powerful, fin-like edge hold through the tail.
Core
- G Lite 3 FSC Certified Aspen + Paulownia Core: GNU's lightweight premium wood core construction delivers increased strength, reduced weight, and energetic pop.
Laminates
- Tri-Ax / Bi-Ax Glass: A combination of triaxial and biaxial fiberglass provides strength, response, and pop.
- Carbon Power Bands: Carbon reinforcement adds power, response, and energetic performance to the board's construction.
Base
- Sintered Knife-Cut Base: A fast, tough sintered base designed to hold wax and maintain speed across varying snow conditions.
Additional Features
- UHMW Sidewalls: Tough, durable sidewall construction built for speed and impact resistance.
- Eco Sublimated Poly Top: A tough, environmentally conscious topsheet construction.
- Mervin Made: Hand-built at the Mervin factory in Washington, USA with zero hazardous waste.
Binding Compatibility
- 2x4 Inserts: Standard 2x4 inserts provide broad binding compatibility and multiple stance adjustment options.
Size Chart
| Size (cm) | Effective Edge (mm) | Tip / Waist / Tail (mm) | Sidecut Radius (m) | Setback (cm) | Stance Range (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | 1140 | 294 / 253 / 292 | 8.2 | 1.5 | 19 - 24 |
| 159 | 1170 | 296 / 254 / 294 | 8.3 | 1.5 | 20 - 25 |
| 160W | 1170 | 308 / 265 / 306 | 8.3 | 1.5 | 20 - 25 |
| 162 | 1190 | 298 / 255 / 296 | 8.4 | 1.5 | 20 - 25 |
| 163W | 1190 | 313 / 268 / 311 | 8.3 | 1.5 | 20 - 25 |
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