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THE GOOD
• Lots of pop and energy.
• Soft enough for tight, low-angle transitions in the trees.
• Stellar response to aggressive riders at speed.
• Playful—makes you want to spin.
• Nimble in powder, even though in small sizes.
THE BAD
• Chattery and bouncy on uneven snow.
• Couldn’t hold an edge on the most harrowing steeps.
• Jump turns were not an option in steep trees.
THE VERDICT
The Gnu Velvet Guru is true all-mountain board. Both beginners and experts loved its versatility: it floats in powder, responds to aggressive maneuvers at high speeds, pops like a cork, and is so light and playful, you’ll want to hit every berm you see. However, in steep terrain, riders had a hard time getting it to hold an edge.
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