{"title":"2027 GNU Snowboards","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"435\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGNU Snowboards\u003c\/strong\u003e has built its identity around doing things differently, from experimental shaping through to how each board is constructed. Handbuilt in the USA at Mervin Manufacturing, \u003cstrong\u003eGNU\u003c\/strong\u003e focuses on real on-snow performance, with an emphasis on board feel, edge control and durability. Their designs consistently balance playful response with dependable stability, giving each model a distinct feel without sacrificing predictability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eA key part of that approach is \u003cstrong\u003eGNU\u003c\/strong\u003e’s use of hybrid camber profiles and Magne-Traction edges, which improve edge hold in harder or more variable conditions while keeping the ride accessible. It is a combination that works well in Australian resorts, where conditions can shift quickly and edge control matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2027 GNU snowboard range at Ballistyx\u003c\/strong\u003e reflects a more directional, performance-focused lineup. Boards like the \u003cstrong\u003e2027 GNU Antigravity\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e2027 GNU S.N.A.R.F Machine\u003c\/strong\u003e bring strong all-mountain to freeride capability, combining stability with a controlled, versatile feel. Stepping up in power, the \u003cstrong\u003e2027 GNU Turbo Gremlin\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e2027 GNU Scorp\u003c\/strong\u003e are built for more aggressive riding, offering increased response, edge hold and composure at speed for riders pushing into steeper or more technical terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1443\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eShop the \u003cstrong\u003e2027 GNU Snowboards collection at Ballistyx Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e and find a board that matches how you ride, with a lineup built around progressive design and consistent performance in real conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gnu-turbo-gremlin-27","title":"2027 GNU Turbo Gremlin Snowboard","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eThe team at GNU took the tried-and-true Gremlin, got it wet, fed it after midnight, and turned the dial all the way up. 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