GNU Upgrade - Snowboard
      GNU Upgrade - Snowboard
      GNU Upgrade - Snowboard
      GNU Upgrade - Snowboard
      GNU Upgrade - Snowboard
      GNU Upgrade - Snowboard
      GNU Upgrade - Snowboard

      GNU Upgrade - Snowboard

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      A directional twin with C2X from Mervin master Jeff "Hendo" Henderson – one board for park, piste and deep snow. The more affordable take on the Golden Orca for a mature rider.

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      Size chart

      Wetsuits

      This chart is from the manufacturer, O'Neill. If your measurements fall between two sizes, take the larger one.

      • Chest: with your arms relaxed at your sides, measure around the fullest part of your chest.
      • Waist: measure around your natural waist.

      Men's models

      The letter after the size indicates height: S – short, T – tall.

      O'Neill sizeHeight (cm)Weight (kg)Chest (cm)Waist (cm)
      2XS168-17352-5990-9370-72
      XS170-17557-6493-9572-75
      SS166-17159-6895-9975-79
      S173-17861-7095-9975-79
      ST183-18866-7595-9975-79
      MS169-17466-7599-10479-84
      M175-18070-7799-10479-84
      MT185-19173-8299-10479-84
      LS171-17773-82104-11084-89
      L178-18377-86104-11084-89
      LT188-19382-91104-11084-89
      XLS174-17982-91110-11789-94
      XL180-18586-95110-11789-94
      XLT191-19691-100110-11789-94
      2XL183-18895-104117-12394-99
      3XL183-191104-113123-13099-112
      4XL185-193113-122130-136112-122

      Women's models

      The letter after the size indicates height: S – short, T – tall.

      O'Neill sizeHeight (cm)Weight (kg)Chest (cm)Waist (cm)
      2155-16041-4876-8162-67
      4160-16545-5277-8364-69
      6S159-16448-5480-8566-71
      6163-16850-5780-8566-71
      6T166-17152-5980-8566-71
      8S161-16652-5983-8869-74
      8165-17054-6183-8869-74
      8T169-17457-6483-8869-74
      10S164-16957-6686-9174-77
      10168-17359-6886-9174-77
      10T171-17761-7086-9174-77
      12170-17564-7390-9577-81
      14173-17868-7794-9979-85
      16175-18075-8498-10385-89

      Kids' models

      Kids' sizes are by age: 8 = 8Y = 8 years.

      O'Neill sizeHeight (cm)Weight (kg)Chest (cm)Waist (cm)
      188-9811-13.548-5345.5-51
      298-10813.5-1651-5648-53
      3108-11816-1853-5851-56
      4118-12618-2558-6451-56
      6126-13322.5-29.562-6755-60
      8133-14127-3466-7158-64
      10141-14734-4171-7658-64
      12147-15541-4874-7964-69
      14155-16348-54.579-8469-74
      16163-17054.5-6184-8971-76

      Rash guards and UV protection tops

      This chart is from the manufacturer, O'Neill. If your measurements fall between two sizes, take the larger one.

      • Chest: with your arms relaxed at your sides, measure around the fullest part of your chest.
      • Waist: measure around your natural waist.

      Men's models

      O'Neill sizeHeight (cm)Weight (kg)Chest (cm)Waist (cm)
      2XS168-17352-5990-9370-72
      XS170-17557-6493-9572-75
      S173-17861-7095-9975-79
      M175-18070-7799-10479-84
      L178-18377-86104-11084-89
      XL180-18586-95110-11789-94
      2XL183-18895-104117-12394-99
      3XL183-191104-113123-13099-112

      Women's models

      O'Neill sizeHeight (cm)Weight (kg)Chest (cm)Waist (cm)
      2XS160-16545-5277-8364-69
      XS163-16850-5780-8566-71
      S165-17054-6183-8869-74
      M168-17359-6886-9174-77
      L170-17564-7390-9577-81
      XL173-17868-7794-9979-85
      2XL175-18075-8498-10385-89

      Kids' models

      Kids' sizes are by age: 8 = 8Y = 8 years. 6M, 12M, 18M are in months.

      O'Neill sizeHeight (cm)Weight (kg)Chest (cm)Waist (cm)
      6M58-68.55-7.54342-44.5
      12M68.5-73.57.5-104644.5-47
      18M73.5-7910-124847-49.5
      188-9811-13.548-5345.5-51
      298-10813.5-1651-5648-53
      3108-11816-1853-5851-56
      4118-12618-2558-6451-56
      6126-13322.5-29.562-6755-60
      8133-14127-3466-7158-64
      10141-14734-4171-7658-64
      12147-15541-4874-7964-69
      14155-16348-54.579-8469-74
      16163-17054.5-6184-8971-76

      Neoprene boots

      This chart is from the manufacturer, O'Neill. If your measurements fall between two sizes, take the larger one.

      O'Neill sizeEU sizeUK sizeNEOSOCK neoprene sock
      5364XS
      637/385XS
      7396S
      8407S
      941/428M
      10439M
      114410L
      124511L
      134612XL
      1447/4813XL

      Neoprene hoods and caps

      This chart is from the manufacturer, O'Neill. If your measurements fall between two sizes, take the larger one.

      O'Neill sizeNeck circumference (cm)Head circumference (cm)
      XS36-3848-53
      S37-3951-56
      M38-4153-58
      L39-4256-61
      XL41-4358-64
      2XL42-4461-66

      Neoprene gloves

      This chart is from the manufacturer, O'Neill. If your measurements fall between two sizes, take the larger one.

      • Hand length: from the base of the palm (at the wrist) to the tip of the middle finger.
      • Hand circumference: across the knuckles, excluding the thumb.
      O'Neill sizeHand length (cm)Hand circumference (cm)
      2XS15.2-16.516.5-17.8
      XS16.5-17.817.8-19.1
      S17.8-19.119.1-20.3
      M19.1-20.320.3-21.6
      L20.3-21.621.6-22.9
      XL21.6-22.922.9-24.1
      2XL22.9-24.124.1-25.4

      Impact vests

      This chart is from the manufacturer, O'Neill. If your measurements fall between two sizes, take the larger one.

      • Chest: with your arms relaxed at your sides, measure around the fullest part of your chest.

      Men's and unisex models

      O'Neill sizeWeight (kg)Chest (cm)
      XS57-6493-95
      S61-7095-99
      M70-7799-104
      L77-86104-110
      XL86-95110-117
      2XL95-104117-123
      3XL104-113123-130

      Women's models

      O'Neill sizeWeight (kg)Chest (cm)
      445-5277-83
      650-5780-85
      854-6183-88
      1059-6886-91
      1264-7390-95

      ISO 50N life vests

      This chart is from the manufacturer, O'Neill. If your measurements fall between two sizes, take the larger one.

      ISO 50N vests (Superlite, Multisport) are unisex. Choose the size by weight and chest.

      • Chest: with your arms relaxed at your sides, measure around the fullest part of your chest.
      O'Neill sizeWeight (kg)Chest (cm)
      XS40-5070-80
      S50-6080-90
      M60-7090-100
      L> 70100-110
      XL> 70110-120
      2XL> 70120-130
      3XL> 70130-140

      TOBE apparel: jackets, bibs, pants

      This chart is from the manufacturer, TOBE. If your measurements fall between two sizes, take the larger one.

      • Height: barefoot, from the floor to the top of your head.
      • Chest: with your arms relaxed at your sides, measure around the fullest part of your chest.
      • Waist: measure around your natural waist.
      • Hips: around the fullest part of your hips.
      • Inseam: from the crotch to the floor, barefoot.

      XXS = 2XS, XXL = 2XL.

      Men's and unisex models

      SizeHeight (cm)Chest (cm)Waist (cm)Hips (cm)Inseam (cm)
      2XS163-16981-8667-7282-8778-82
      XS166-17386-9172-7787-9280-84
      S170-17791-9677-8392-9782-86
      M174-18296-10183-9097-10384-88
      L179-186101-10890-98103-11086-90
      XL183-191108-11598-106110-11788-92
      2XL188-195115-123106-115117-12590-94

      Women's models (Ekta)

      SizeHeight (cm)Chest (cm)Waist (cm)Hips (cm)Inseam (cm)
      2XS158-16278-8563-6984-8976-80
      XS159-16785-9069-7489-9578-82
      S164-17290-9674-7995-10280-84
      M169-17996-10379-85102-10982-86
      L176-183103-11185-93109-11784-88

      Ski and snowboard helmets

      This chart is from the manufacturer, Smith. If your measurements fall between two sizes, take the larger one.

      • Head circumference: with a tape measure around your head, about 2 cm above the eyebrows and ears, across the widest part of the back of the head.

      Round Contour Fit is a cut for a rounder head; its range is one size up. Racing models and the women's Vida in size L are 59-61 cm.

      SizeHead circumference (cm)
      S51-55
      S – Round Contour Fit55-59
      M55-59
      M – Round Contour Fit59-63
      L59-63
      L – racing models59-61
      L – Vida59-61
      L – Round Contour Fit63-67
      XL63-67

      Bike helmets

      This chart is from the manufacturer, Smith. If your measurements fall between two sizes, take the larger one.

      • Head circumference: with a tape measure around your head, about 2 cm above the eyebrows and ears, across the widest part of the back of the head.
      SizeHead circumference (cm)
      XS48-52
      S51-55
      M55-59
      L59-62
      XL61-65

      Snowboard boots

      This chart is from the manufacturer, Northwave. If your measurements fall between two sizes, take the larger one.

      • Foot length (mondo): stand on a sheet of paper, mark your heel and your longest toe, and measure the distance. Mondo is this length, in mm or cm depending on the column.

      Our shoe sizes are given in mondo / EU / US. The US size differs between men's and women's models – match by mondo or EU.

      Mondo (mm)EUUS men'sUS women's
      2203435
      225354.55.5
      2303656
      235375.56.5
      24037.567
      245386.57.5
      2503978
      255407.58.5
      26040.589
      265418.59.5
      27042910
      27542.59.510.5
      280431011
      28543.510.511.5
      2904411–
      2954511.5–
      3004612–
      3054713–
      3104814–
      3154915–

      Step On: boots and bindings

      This chart is from the manufacturer, Burton. If your measurements fall between two sizes, take the larger one.

      • Foot length (mondo): stand on a sheet of paper, mark your heel and your longest toe, and measure the distance. Mondo is this length, in mm or cm depending on the column.

      Step On bindings work only with Step On boots, and vice versa. Men's and women's Step On parts cannot be mixed – this can cause damage and put your safety at risk.

      Men's boots

      US men'sEUUKMondo (cm)
      638524
      6.5395.524.5
      740625
      7.540.56.525.5
      841726
      8.541.57.526.5
      942827
      9.542.58.527.5
      1043928
      10.543.59.528.5
      11441029
      11.544.510.529.5
      12451130
      13461231
      14471332
      15481433

      Women's boots

      US women'sEUUKMondo (cm)
      434221
      535322
      5.5363.522.5
      636.5423
      6.5374.523.5
      738524
      7.5395.524.5
      840625
      8.540.56.525.5
      941726
      9.541.57.526.5
      1042827
      10.542.58.527.5
      1143928

      Men's Step On bindings

      Binding sizeUS men's shoeEU shoeUK shoeMondo (cm)
      S6-838-415-724-26
      M8.5-10.541.5-43.57.5-9.526.5-28.5
      L11-1344-4610-1229-31
      XL14-1547-4813-1432-33

      Women's Step On bindings

      Binding sizeUS women's shoeEU shoeUK shoeMondo (cm)
      S5-635-36.53-422-23
      M6.5-8.537-40.54.5-6.523.5-25.5
      L9-1141-427-826-27

      Hitchhiker splitboard bindings

      This chart is from the manufacturer, Burton. If your measurements fall between two sizes, take the larger one.

      • Foot length (mondo): stand on a sheet of paper, mark your heel and your longest toe, and measure the distance. Mondo is this length, in mm or cm depending on the column.
      Binding sizeUS men's shoeUS women's shoeEU shoeMondo (cm)
      XS6-76-836-38.523.5-25
      S7-88-1038.5-4125-26
      M8-10.510+42+26-28
      L11+–43.5+28+
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      GNU Upgrade is the project of Jeff "Hendo" Henderson - 30 years a craftsman at the Mervin factory. Five years of prototypes are gathered in one board - a directional twin, about which Hendo himself says "One board to rule them all".

      According to Doychin, Upgrade is one of the underrated boards in the range - at first glance "just white", but with a very beautiful base and one small secret: in character it is a slightly more budget-friendly take on the Golden Orca. And even a touch friendlier to being your only snowboard for everything.

      The C2X profile here is directional: a short rocker between the feet, a tighter camber under the back foot and a longer camber toward the nose, with a slight early rise (the nose and tail lift earlier). The sidecut has three curves - a soft entry, a light middle, a more aggressive tail. Magne-Traction has three zones of serrations around the toes and between the feet, the nose is stiffer for soft snow, the tail softer. On top - 0.75" setback and carbon for pop.

      This is a board for a mature rider who is more confident in one direction than in both, and wants one board for park, groomers and deep snow.

      Technical highlights: Jeff Henderson; directional twin; directional C2X; 0.75" setback; triple sidecut; directional triple Magne-Traction; G Lite 2 with Aspen / Paulownia; Carbon Power Bands; sintered base (faster, holds wax) Eco Sublimated; flex around 7-7.5; all-mountain / freestyle / deep snow.

      Review of a similar model on the blog: Lib Tech Golden Orca review: Travis Rice’s Orca for every day

      Sizes

      SizeContact lengthWaistSidecut radiusStance (min-max / setback)Flex (1–10)Rider weight
      151 cm110 cm25.1 cm7.2/7.3/7.1 m47-67.5 / 1.90 cm7from 45 kg
      156 cm114 cm25.5 cm7.6/7.7/7.5 m47-67.5 / 1.90 cm7.5from 50 kg
      157W114 cm26 cm7.6/7.7/7.5 m47-67.5 / 1.90 cm7.5from 55 kg
      159 cm116 cm25.7 cm7.8/7.9/7.7 m47-67.5 / 1.90 cm7.5from 55 kg
      160W116 cm26.5 cm7.8/7.9/7.7 m47-67.5 / 1.90 cm7.5from 60 kg

      Size is not chosen by length alone. Weight, surface area, waist width, profile and the effective edge (the part of the edge that cuts into the snow) together decide how a board rides. The table shows the minimum rider weight 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 fit the boot: at about 24-25 cm, boots are usually up to size 42-43 (EU), at 25-26 cm up to 44-45, and the W versions are for bigger feet, so toes and heel don't drag when carving.

      Not sure which size? Write to us or stop by our shop in Golo Bardo, Sofia - we have been riding this stuff since 1997.

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      Data sheet

      Gender
      Men
      Model
      UPGRADE
      Season
      FW26
      Board Category
      Dir Twin
      Contour
      C2x
      Weight Range (kg)
      151: 45+ kg; 156: 50+ kg; 157W: 55+ kg; 159: 55+ kg; 160W: 60+ kg

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      841049186122

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