{"product_id":"gnu-banked-country-2027-all-mountain-snowboard-wt27","title":"Gnu Banked Country 2027 – All Mountain Snowboard","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gnu Banked Country is an all-mountain directional snowboard built for advanced riders who refuse to sit out a single day, whether the mountain is buried in fresh snow or scraped down to a firm base. Designed by Temple Cummins and his son Cannon, it blends float-oriented freeride intent with the snappy, skate-influenced feel that defines the Gnu approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2027 edition runs a directional shape with a setback stance of 1.5 inches and a mild taper that encourages natural flow from nose to tail. A newly extended contact length improves edge hold and stability at speed while the smooth, elongated nose keeps the tip riding above the snow on soft days. Flex sits in the mid-to-stiff range — precise enough for carving, forgiving enough for creative lines — and the board is built around a G LITE 3 FSC-certified Aspen and Paulownia core paired with a Tri-Ax\/Bi-Ax glass layup reinforced by Carbon Power Bands for pop and response. The refined directional progressive Magne-Traction® concentrates its serrated edge geometry from the midsection to the tail, boosting grip exactly where riders need it most. The sintered knife-cut base holds wax well and stays fast across varying snow conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis board suits advanced all-mountain riders who prioritize powder float and versatile performance over park-specific features. The switch-friendly tail opens the door to creative riding without sacrificing the directional drive that makes it exceptional on longer lines. If you track forecasts obsessively and want one board that handles everything the mountain throws at you, the Banked Country is built with you in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Banked Country suitable for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — its mid-stiff flex and directional camber profile are designed for riders who already have confident edge control and want to push their riding further.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan it handle groomed runs as well as powder?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The extended contact length and Magne-Traction® provide the grip and stability needed on hard-pack, while the tapered, setback shape keeps it buoyant in soft snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gnu","offers":[{"title":"159CM \/ N\/A","offer_id":48334202142909,"sku":"GNU-SNO-26SN009-2027-WT27-159CM-N\/A","price":819.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160W \/ N\/A","offer_id":48334202175677,"sku":"GNU-SNO-26SN009-2027-WT27-160W-N\/A","price":819.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/8303\/files\/2026-2027-GNU-Snowboards-Banked.jpg?v=1787930778","url":"https:\/\/thinkempire.com\/products\/gnu-banked-country-2027-all-mountain-snowboard-wt27","provider":"Empire Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}