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2027 GNU Upgrade Snowboard The 2027 GNU Upgrade is Jeff "Hendo" Henderson&';s high-tech resort freestyle machine, developed through six years of prototyping and refinement to create a board that excels everywhere on the mountain. Built around a Directional Twin Hybrid shape and GNU&';s powerful C2X contour, the Upgrade blends precision carving, freestyle versatility, and effortless powder float into one highly refined package. A longer float-oriented nose, mild early rise, and directional setback work together to improve soft snow performance, while directional Magne-TractionA(R) focuses edge control where it matters most. Finished with Carbon Power Bands, an upgraded carbon-enhanced sintered base, and lightweight G Lite 2 construction, the Upgrade delivers premium all-terrain performance with a distinctly freestyle personality. Who is this board best for? Intermediate to advanced riders looking for a premium all-mountain freestyle snowboard that combines powerful carving, freestyle progression, powder float, and cutting-edge construction. What's New? The Upgrade is a 30-year anniversary project from Jeff "Hendo" Henderson, featuring a harmonized Directional Twin Hybrid shape, directional C2X contour, upgraded carbon-enhanced sintered base, Carbon Power Bands, and directional Magne-TractionA(R) technology designed to maximize control and performance across all terrain. Summary Ability Intermediate - Advanced Rider Type Freestyle / All-Mountain Camber Profile C2X Hybrid Contour Flex Medium - Firm Shape Directional Twin Core G Lite 2 FSC Certified Aspen + Paulownia Laminates Tri-Ax / Bi-Ax Glass + Carbon Power Bands Base Eco Sublimated Sintered Base Binding Mount 2x4 Inserts Warranty 1 Year Limited Warranty

TerrainFreestyle / All-Mountain
Ability levelIntermediate - Advanced
ProfileC2X Hybrid Contour
ShapeDirectional Twin
FlexMedium - Firm
Mount pattern2x4
CoreG Lite 2 FSC Certified Aspen + Paulownia
Gendermens
Other years:2026

Sizes & measurements

SizeWaist (mm)Eff. edge (mm)Tip (mm)Tail (mm)Sidecut (m)
151 (REGULAR)25111002942947.4
153 (REGULAR)25311202962967.4
156 (REGULAR)25511402982987.7
157W (WIDE)26011403033037.7
159 (REGULAR)25711603003007.8
160W (WIDE)26511603083087.8

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