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GNU Something is definitely something, and a very interesting one. It is a clearly directional freeride board with a big nod to the early history of GNU and the ideas of Mike Olson.
The directional C2, the long smooth nose with an easy entry, the swallow tail, the tapered shape and 4" of setback say one very clear thing: powder.
The swallow tail lets the back sink more easily, the nose float, and the rider stand more naturally on the board instead of constantly loading the back foot.
But the Something is not just a powder toy. The progressive sidecut radius and Magne-Traction make it very capable on hardpack and when carving, which turns the model into a real historic idea made with modern technology.
Key specs: directional C2; long-entry nose; swallow tail; tapered shape; 4" setback; progressive sidecut radius; Magne-Traction; G Lite 3; Carbon Power Bands; Knife Cut sintered base.
Review on the blog: GNU Something review: a swallow tail for powder and carving
| Size | Contact length | Waist | Sidecut radius | Stance (min-max / setback) | Flex (1–10) | Rider weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156 cm | 108 cm | 25.3 cm | 6.66 / 6 m | 45-57 / 10 cm | 6.5 | from 50 kg |
| 161 cm | 112 cm | 26.1 cm | 6.66 / 6 m | 48.9-60.9 / 10 cm | 6.5 | from 65 kg |
The size is not chosen by length alone. Weight, surface area, waist, profile and effective edge length together tell how a board will work. The table shows the lower weight limit that Mervin gives for each size. A shorter board turns faster and is more playful; a longer one brings more stability and float. The waist should match the boot: at about 24-25 cm the boots are usually up to size 42-43 (EU), at 25-26 cm up to 44-45, and the W versions are for a bigger foot, so that toes and heel do not drag when carving.
Not sure which size? Write to us or stop by our shop in Golo Bardo – we have been riding this stuff since 1997.
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