2010 Gnu Carbon Credit Snowboard

[SinnNorth]

get this man a glass of water!!!

[bedevere007]

sweeet



[barnboy15]

i have the 2011 gnu carbon credit btx board and i like to do jibs, just ride the mountain but i also like to do jumps, maybe some 360's off 20 footers and maybe a grab off a 30 but can my board do that stuff? thanks

[thehouseboardshop]

@barnboy15 Yes 

[tilleybrdr90]

I'm 5'7 and 140 pounds. What size board would work best you think. I like to play around on the mountain and hit rails and boxes but also want a board that will float well in pow. Also, how would you compare the trs with it in terms of flex, speed, and pow riding?

[thehouseboardshop]

@tilleybrdr90 I would say get a 153. The TRS is a little stiffer. The GNU has extruded bases so in terms of speed the TnT Sintered base material on the TRS is going to be faster. The TRS is also going to be more responsive thank to the C2BTX. As for powder riding I thinks its going to be a wash as they will both work great.

[DeathAceAirsoft]

i had this board...then it got stolen ):



[36DemensionSS]

if im like 5'6 with a size 10 boot and like 130 pounds would i be able to ride a 150 of this or would it be too big

[AWcatcher11]

just got it.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[thehouseboardshop]

@AWcatcher11 Sweet! let us all know how you like it.

[AWcatcher11]

@thehouseboardshop yea. over the weekend im going to test it out.

[AWcatcher11]

@thehouseboardshop it is amazing in ice. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheSteezeNugget]

"All these GNUer boards."

[jonnyweston]

how much stiffer is the wide version over and above the normal version?

I have a size 9 boot, but am riding getting over a back injury. My old burton is just way too stiff and has no shock absorption at all. i am thinking that if I have to put less effort into the board that I can last longer on the slopes.

last year because of my long term injury I only got riding 2 out of my 7 days before my back stressed out and went bad. Want to change so I can get a less stiff, easier board.

thanks

JW

[thehouseboardshop]

@jonnyweston Work that core, that is the best thing you can do for you back. I got some back issues myself... but if you are looking for a softer board with mag i would take a look at the rossignol one magtek with amptek, supper sick board with all the bells and whistles

[alkohol4all]

you guys should do a review(if you wanna say) the 2011 gnu carbon credit.

[greendayftw123]

I bought a used bored and i brang it out for a run. I had to tighten the bindings about 10 times. Do you think that the board is stripped?

[thehouseboardshop]

@greendayftw123 no i do not, i had the same issue with my lib tech, I just used a little more torch and some loctite and my issue was solved

[toymachine135]

i got one used for 150 last year. its a sick board

[Jarman77]

Hey! Quick question. I'm looking at the 2011 GNU Carbon Credit, and their website lists it having a flex of 6. Even though that is kinda stiff for a jib board, because its a reverse camber board, will I still be able to butter around the mountain?

[lacrosse230]

i enjoy dave

[ballinsk8]

what is the weight range for this board in a 150 size

[sergtyu21]

Should i go with the forum youngblood chillydog or the gnu carbon credit btx. I spend most of my time in the park but sometimes go on groomers. Im riding on the east coast so it gets icy. Which board should i get?

[Spite1894]

Hey Dave,

Beginner-intermediate rider here, with about 20 days on the snow over the last 3 years. Prefer riding in bounds off piste, natural terrain, and general all mountain stuff. Play a bit in the park, mostly on the kickers, but not a big fan of rails. 190cm (6'2") and 75-80kg, size 11 boot.

Could you give me your thoughts on the 2011 Skate Banana vs the 2011 Carbon credit, looking to combine these with most likely the Union Forces (your thoughts on that would be great too, thanks).

[TheGibsonSG96]

im going to buy this. is this it good flex? like the lib tech skate banana boards? or sum? i kinda want to know what kinda flex it has and such before i buy it. but has flex anything to say, if u are like doing jumps, and grinds?

[thehouseboardshop]

@TheGibsonSG96 The Carbon Credit is a great board. I would highly recommend sticking with that one. It won a Good Wood award this year so you know they did something right with it. With both the Carbon Credit and the Skate Banana the flex will depend on the size, but over all I would say the Carbon Credit is around a 5 and the Skate Banana is more like a 4. Flex plays a big part in riding especially for rails, but these boards are close enough I wouldn't let that be a deciding factor.

[TheGibsonSG96]

@thehouseboardshop hey again! ;) i just bought. Havent tried it yet, but while im waiting for more snow, it looks , and feels very good( yeah i tried it in my house :P )

I would say it was a good buy

[tacblock21]

what do you think would be the best choice for a board with the best price for tech, lib tech trs, gnu carbon credit, or ride crush?

[thehouseboardshop]

@tacblock21 Of those boards, the best one is the Lib TRS, but it is at least $150 more expensive than the other two. The best board for the best price would be the GNU Carbon Credit. It got a Good Wood award this year and is still made by Mervin (company that makes Lib) so it has a lot of the same tech in it.

[Sterling989]

i have this board, the flex isnt that greeat, you really got a press it out but its pretty sweet

[400exman02]

is this board a centered stance?

[thehouseboardshop]

@400exman02 Yup, it's got a true twin shape

[mcebro07]

what exactly does the banana traction help do?

[thehouseboardshop]

@mcebro07 Banana Traction is Magne-Traction edges with a Banana rocker camber (or reverse camber). Magne-Traction edges look like a wavy line. They have seven bumps on each side giving your board seven contact points with the snow rather than the regular two. These extra contact points give you incredible grip on hard pack snow and ice. Never buy a board without Magne-Traction it's amazing. And rocker boards are generally better for pressing on rails, riding pow and reduce catching your edges

[ballinsk8]

will the magnetraction take some getting use to if you havent road a board with it before?

[thehouseboardshop]

@ballinsk8 No, not really. You can definitely tell when it is going to work to give you extra grip in hard pack stuff. But on like rails, or just riding in normal conditions you won't even know anything is different.

[TheAsianNinjaMan]

Does this board flex well?

[thehouseboardshop]

1-10...3.5

[lilmetalman3]

i have this board....its sick!

[thehouseboardshop]

Oh and Extruded bases are a little bit slower but you do not have to wax them as much and they are easier to repair!

[thehouseboardshop]

DontWorry...you are correct.

[thehouseboardshop]

BTX is Banana + Magnetraction.

[thehouseboardshop]

The board will crush it in the park or anywhere on the mountain. If you were looking at a lot of natural terrain (and higher speeds) the slightly firmer flex of the Skate Banana or Riders Choice might be worth checking out!

[thehouseboardshop]

the Magnetraction is the best edge grip technology on the market...REALLY fast! :)

[AdamTheMc]

Thanks, that's a great detailed review, that's what i'm getting this eason