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Banked Country Snowboard - 2026
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Banked Country Snowboard blends aggressive camber power and directional control for fast, precise all-mountain riding
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I reach for this board when I want maximum edge control and confidence at speed. The aggressive camber profile feels locked in through carves, and the serrated edge tech really shows up on firm snow. It’s powerful without being overly stiff, and once you commit to the turn, it rewards you with smooth, fast exits. This is a board for riders who like to drive their snowboard and feel connected to the snow."
Who It’s For
Advanced to Expert Snowboarders:
Best suited for confident riders who prioritize carving precision, edge hold, and stability at speed. The Banked Country is ideal for snowboarders who ride with intent, prefer directional performance, and want a powerful board for groomers, steeps, and variable resort conditions rather than park-focused riding.
What It’s For
All-Mountain and Freeride Snowboarding:
Built for aggressive resort riding where edge control and speed matter most. This board excels on groomers, banked terrain, steeps, and firm snow, delivering reliable grip and stability when conditions are fast, choppy, or technical.
Why We Like It
Precision, Power, and Confidence at Speed:
We like how the Banked Country pairs aggressive camber with directional shaping for a ride that feels precise and deliberate. The progressive serrated edge tech adds confidence on hardpack, while the lightweight core and carbon reinforcement keep the board lively and responsive. It’s a strong, composed ride that rewards good technique without feeling overly rigid.
Details
- Aggressive C3 camber delivers powerful edge hold and precise control
- Directional shape enhances downhill drive and stability
- Progressive serrated edge technology improves grip on firm snow
- Lightweight aspen and paulownia core balances strength and pop
- Carbon power bands add snap and response without harshness
- Medium-stiff flex supports fast, aggressive riding
- Sintered base maintains speed and durability across conditions
- Handbuilt in Washington, USA
- Item #GNUL164
- Length
- 155cm, 159cm, 160cm wide, 162cm, 163cm wide
- Profile
- C3 camber (camber / mild rocker / camber)
- Shape
- directional
- Flex
- medium stiff (6.5–7 out of 10 on GNU's scale)
- Effective Edge
- [155cm] 1120mm, [159cm] 1140mm, [160cm wide] 1140mm, [162cm] 1160mm, [163cm wide] 1160mm
- Waist Width
- [155cm] 253mm, [159cm] 254mm, [160cm wide] 265mm, [162cm] 255mm, [163cm wide] 268mm
- Sidecut Radius
- [155cm] 8.2m, [159cm] 8.3m, [160cm wide] 8.3m, [162cm] 8.4m, [163cm wide] 8.3m
- Stance Width
- [155cm] 19–24in, [159cm–163cm wide] 20–25in
- Stance Setback
- 1.5in
- Mount
- 2 x 4
- Core
- G Lite 3 (FSC-certified aspen, paulownia)
- Laminate
- triax/biax, Carbon Power Bands
- Sidewalls
- UHMW
- Edge
- ProMag serrated
- Base
- Sintered Knife Cut
- Recommended Rider Weight
- [155cm] 130lb+, [159cm] 140lb+, [160cm wide] 145lb+, [162cm] 150lb+, [163cm wide] 150lb+
- Activity
- All-Mountain Snowboarding, Freeride/Powder Snowboarding
Handbuilt In The USA Since 1977
GNU is unreal. Weird, innovative, creative, obsessed with snowboarding, the mysterious materials, advanced geometries, and pioneering radical contours and shapes in search of more fun.
Phantom Glide By DPS Skis
This snowboard is compatible with Phantom Glide, the long-lasting base treatment from DPS Skis. Backcountry technicians apply and UV-cure it before the board ships, so it arrives ready to ride with no waxing needed.
How It Works
Applied By Backcountry Techs
Backcountry technicians treat and UV-cure every board in the shop before it leaves the warehouse, so it arrives ready to ride with no setup required.
Glide That Outlasts Wax
Wax sits on top of the base and wears off in a few days. Phantom Glide bonds into the base, so glide stays fast and consistent from cold powder to spring slush.
No More Wax Days
Phantom Glide replaces scraping, ironing, and shop visits with a quick base cleaning using the Phantom Glide Base Care Kit. The formula is made without PFAS.
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