2027 GNU Turbo Gremlin Snowboard
2027 GNU Turbo Gremlin Snowboard
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The team at GNU took the tried-and-true Gremlin, got it wet, fed it after midnight, and turned the dial all the way up. The Turbo Gremlin is the sharper, faster, more technical evolution of a cult classic, built for carving hard, riding fast, and letting things get a little out of hand. Narrower, stiffer, and reinforced with carbon, it takes the Gremlin’s mischievous personality and gives it the tools to go full send.
The narrower waist lets the Turbo Gremlin roll edge to edge quickly and bite hard into hardpack and ice, while the increased stiffness and carbon reinforcement add snap and urgency when you load it up. Up front, the oversized nose brings heaps of float, keeping the board planing effortlessly in soft snow and letting you stay centred and driving instead of hanging off the back. It punches through chop, lays trenches when conditions firm up, and stays calm when things get fast and serious.
Still unmistakably a Gremlin at heart, the Turbo version just has more bite. It’s lighter on its feet, quicker to respond, and far more eager to be pushed hard through turns and terrain. A proper carving and freeride weapon with a sense of humour, built for riders who like their boards fast, floaty, and a little bit unhinged.
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Key Features
- Shape: Directional
- Profile: Camber
- Flex: 7/10 (Mid-Stiff)
Tech Features
- Narrowed Platform reduces overall waist width compared to the original Gremlin, allowing quicker edge-to-edge response and easier engagement on hardpack
- Directional Shape with Large Nose increases surface area up front, delivering heaps of float in powder while maintaining a powerful, driven tail
- Carbon Reinforcement adds snap and energy through the core, increasing pop and response without excessive weight
- Cambered Freeride Platform concentrates power and edge hold through the running length for precise carving and strong grip on firm snow
- Lightweight Core Construction keeps the board nimble and responsive despite its freeride-focused stiffness
- Sintered Base delivers fast glide and strong wax retention for long freeride laps and variable conditions
- Hand Built in the USA at Mervin Manufacturing in Washington State
Size Chart
| 2027 GNU Turbo Gremlin Size Chart | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size (cm) | Contact Length (cm) | Sidecut (m) | Nose Width (cm) | Waist Width (cm) | Tail Width (cm) | Stance Range / Setback |
| 155 | 108 | 7.2 | 30.5 | 25.5 | 29.2 | 19.25"-24" / 3" |
| 158 | 110 | 7.5 | 31.1 | 26.1 | 29.9 | 19.25"-24" / 3" |
| 161 | 112 | 7.7 | 31.5 | 26.3 | 30.2 | 19.25"-24" / 3" |
About The Brand
GNU is one of the original innovators in snowboard design, with roots going back to the late 1970s. Still built in the United States by Mervin Manufacturing, GNU has spent decades challenging established ideas around how snowboards should be shaped, constructed, and ridden. Many of the design concepts that underpin modern snowboarding trace back to GNU’s early experimentation with sidecuts, camber theory, and edge technology, making the brand a foundational part of the sport’s technical evolution.
Alongside its technical legacy, GNU has always placed strong emphasis on creativity, rider expression, and responsible manufacturing. The brand works closely with artists for its graphics, supports a progressive and influential team of riders, and remains committed to environmentally conscious production practices. GNU’s identity is defined by independence, curiosity, and a long-standing dedication to snowboarding as both a craft and a culture.
