Gnu SPASYM 2019 Snowboard Review

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List Price $599 (USD)

Summary

The Gnu SPASYM started off where the Zoid ended and it's an almost full Camber Directional Asymmetrical take on the Zoid. It's far more aggressive, doesn't float as well in powder but sure does turn and carve better.

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Riding Style	Freeride
Riding Level	Advanced - Expert
Fits Boot size (US)	8-10
Manufactured in	USA by Mervin
Shape	Tapered Directional
Camber Profile	Mostly Camber
Stance	Setback over 20mm
Approx. Weight	Feels Normal
Split	No

Powder Good
Base Glide Good
Carving Great
Speed Great
Uneven Terrain Good
Switch Average
Jumps Good
Jibbing Poor
Pipe Good

On Snow Feel	Semi-Locked In
Turn Initiation	Medium/Fast
Skidded Turns	Semi-Hard

Flex	Medium/Stiff
Buttering	Semi-Hard
Edge Hold	Hard Snow

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Gnu SPASYM 2019 Review by The Good Ride

Ethics Statement: We don’t get paid by the manufacturer to write these reviews. We do make money from the “Where To Buy” links, but this is our best attempt at an honest and objective review from an average riders’ perspective.

Size: 162
Days: 1
Conditions: Firm CO snow with some hard spots
Riders: James (Size 9, 5’10” 185-195lbs), Jimbo (Size 11, 5’11” 160lbs), Peter (Size 8, 5’11” 185lbs)
Boots: Adidas Tactical ADV for all three
Insoles: Sandsole Custom Insoles, Footprint Insole Technology Gameghangers Low Profile
Bindings: Bent Metal
Set Up: 22.5” somewhat close to the reference stance 15 front -6 back