Gnu Banked Country Split
The Gnu Banked Country Split is a splitboard built for freeride. A freeride-focused split that rewards aggressive, committed riding in open backcountry terrain.
Who is the Gnu Banked Country Split for?
The Banked Country Split is best suited for advanced to expert riders weighing 60-100 kg. It rides best in freeride, touring, all-mountain, for splitboarders who want one board that handles these conditions.
Construction & specs
- Shape: Directional
- Profile: C3 Camber
- Base: Sintered
- Flex: 6/10 (medium)
- Sizes: 155cm · 159cm · 162cm
- Rider weight: size dependent — see size guide below
Available Sizes
| Size | Best suited for |
|---|---|
| 155cm | Average height, versatile all-rounder |
| 159cm | Average height, versatile all-rounder |
| 162cm | Taller riders, more stability and float |
Choose a smaller size for a more playful, manoeuvrable feel in tight terrain. Go larger for more float in deep snow and higher-speed stability on longer descents.
Ride Feel
This board is built to presteren in “banked slaloms” of the natuur: geulen, wind-lips and technische poederruns. Thanks to the Magne-Traction® technology heb je kartelige edges that zelfs on the hardste ijstraverses tijdens het klimmen grip value. The C3 Camber construction offers maximale pop and stability voor agressief riding. The core is lightweight and sustainably produced in the USA. Het is a directioneel krachtpatser that bedoeld is for riders that of speed value and vertrouwen willen have in elke turn, ongeacht de conditions.
Verdict: Gnu Banked Country Split
The Gnu Banked Country Split 155cm is for riders who want to bring their park and urban riding sensibility into the backcountry. Flex 6 with Gnu’s CamRock profile — forgiving, playful, and well-suited to natural features and creative lines over steeps and speed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is the Gnu Banked Country Split for?
experienced tot expert. Beginners can ride it but won’t fully benefit from the responsiveness and flex this board offers.
What rider weight suits the Gnu Banked Country Split?
The mid size targets riders of 60-100 kg. Across all sizes the Banked Country Split covers 55-100 kg — choose the size that matches your weight.
What terrain suits the Gnu Banked Country Split?
Freeride and touring sessions, all-mountain. For pure powder days or competitive alpinism there are more specialized options, but as an all-rounder the Banked Country Split scores well.