The Playful Progression Board for Park Laps and All-Mountain Fun
The GNU Gloss Women's 2027 is a true twin freestyle board built for women riders who want to progress through the park while staying playful everywhere else on the mountain. With a blunted nose and tail, a friendly medium-soft flex, and GNU's signature C2e hybrid camber, the Gloss makes butters, jibs, and side hits feel intuitive while still holding an edge confidently when you point it down a groomer.
At the core is GNU's C2e Hybrid Camber profile — a gentle rocker underfoot blended with camber running out to the tip and tail. This keeps the board loose and forgiving for spins, presses, and switch riding, while the cambered sections deliver pop and edge contact when you need to lay into a turn. Paired with Magne-Traction® — seven strategically placed edge serrations along the contact edge — the Gloss bites into firm snow and icy patches without catching, so building confidence on rails, side hits, or steeper terrain feels far less intimidating.
Underneath the eco-sublimated graphics, the Gloss is built with a G Lite 1 FSC-certified poplar and paulownia core for a ride that's light, strong, and poppy without feeling stiff or demanding. A triaxial/biaxial fiberglass laminate adds strength and snap through the flex pattern, while UHMW sidewalls keep the board tough and fast-edged season after season. The Eco Sublimated Co-Ex base holds wax well and stays quick with regular tuning, and the whole board is handbuilt in Washington State at GNU's zero-hazardous-waste Mervin Manufacturing facility.
Why Ride the GNU Gloss?
- ✅ C2e Hybrid Camber – Mild rocker underfoot with camber at tip and tail for a loose, playful feel that still holds an edge
- ✅ Magne-Traction® – 7 edge serrations grip firm snow and ice without catching, building confidence as you progress
- ✅ True Twin, Blunted Shape – Rides identically in either direction, ideal for switch riding, spins, and park laps
- ✅ G Lite 1 Core – FSC-certified poplar and paulownia for a light, poppy, eco-conscious build
- ✅ Triaxial/Biaxial Fiberglass – Strong, snappy laminate that keeps the flex forgiving and easy to load
- ✅ UHMW Sidewalls – Tough, fast, and built to handle regular park and all-mountain abuse
- ✅ Eco Sublimated Co-Ex Base – Holds wax well and stays fast between tunes
- ✅ Medium-Soft Flex (4–5/10) – Friendly and forgiving, with just enough backbone to push into bigger terrain
- ✅ 2x4 Inserts – Standard pattern for wide binding compatibility and stance adjustment
- ✅ Handbuilt in the USA – Made at GNU's zero-hazardous-waste Mervin Manufacturing facility in Washington State
Tech Specs
- Terrain: Park / Freestyle / All-Mountain
- Board Shape: True Twin, Blunted Nose and Tail
- Flex: 4–5/10 (10 = Firm) – Friendly and forgiving, sized progressively
- Camber: C2e Hybrid – Rocker Underfoot, Camber at Tip and Tail
- Base: Eco Sublimated Co-Ex Base
- Core: G Lite 1 – FSC-Certified Poplar + Paulownia
- Laminate: Triaxial/Biaxial Fiberglass
- Sidewalls: UHMW Sidewalls
- Edges: Magne-Traction® – 7 Edge Serrations
- Topsheet: Eco Sublimated Poly Top
- Inserts: 2x4
- Construction: Handbuilt in Washington State, USA
- Warranty: 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
Board Specs
| Size | Contact Length (cm) | Nose / Tail Width (cm) | Waist Width (cm) | Sidecut (m) | Rider Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | 103 | 26.1 / 26.1 | 22.6 | 7.8 | 25+ |
| 140 | 105 | 27.2 / 27.2 | 23.3 | 7.9 | 30+ |
| 144 | 107 | 27.6 / 27.6 | 23.5 | 8.0 | 30+ |
| 148 | 110 | 27.9 / 27.9 | 23.9 | 8.1 | 30+ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GNU Gloss suitable for beginners or is it better for intermediates?
It's genuinely beginner-friendly while still having room to grow into. The medium-soft flex and C2e hybrid camber take the intimidation factor out of learning to link turns and ride switch, and Magne-Traction means you won't be fighting for edge hold while you're still finding your feet on firmer Aussie groomers. GNU built the Gloss specifically for easy progression and effortless flare, so it suits riders just starting out as much as those who already have a season or two under their belt and want a playful park-and-all-mountain twin. For local terrain like Mt Buller and Falls Creek, where groomed blues and small park features dominate, the Gloss is a confident pick.
What bindings pair best with the Gloss?
The Gloss uses GNU's standard 2x4 insert pattern, so it's compatible with the vast majority of bindings on the market. Because this board has a friendly, forgiving flex aimed at freestyle and progression, we'd recommend matching it with a soft to medium flex binding rather than something stiff and race-oriented — the Burton Women's Lexa, Jones Aurora Women's, and Nitro Ivy Women's are all excellent matches we stock in-store. Each complements the Gloss's playful character without overpowering it, especially for park laps and butters. Not sure what suits your riding style? Call us on 03 9421 2293 or come in and we'll build you a complete setup.
How do I choose the right size Gloss for my height and weight?
GNU's sizing for the Gloss is based on minimum rider weight rather than a tight range, so use it as your starting guide: 136cm suits riders from around 25kg, while 140cm and up suit riders from around 30kg. If you're between sizes, lean smaller for a looser, more playful park feel, or larger if you want more stability riding the whole mountain at speed. Worth noting — the Gloss has a genuinely narrow women's waist width (22.6–23.9cm), so if you're a US9+ or wide-foot rider, it's worth checking in-store to avoid toe and heel drag.
Is the Gloss only good for park riding, or can I ride the whole mountain on it?
Both. GNU designed the Gloss as a true twin freestyle board first, so it's at its best in the park, on side hits, and riding switch — but the C2e camber and Magne-Traction edges mean it still carves confidently on groomers and handles general all-mountain days without feeling out of its depth. If your riding is split between laps in the park and cruising the rest of the resort, the Gloss is built to do both well.
About GNU
GNU Snowboards has been crafting boards from its Mervin Manufacturing facility in Washington State, USA since 1977, pioneering technologies like Banana Technology (the foundation of GNU's hybrid camber profiles) and Magne-Traction® edge serrations. GNU builds with a strong eco-conscious ethos, running a zero-hazardous-waste manufacturing process and using FSC-certified wood cores and sustainable materials throughout its range. The brand's dedication to women's snowboarding shows through its GNU Girls collection — boards designed specifically for how women ride.
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