2027 GNU Snowboards Lineup Overview

GNU has made some pretty significant changes to its snowboard lineup for 2027.

The total collection drops from 24 snowboard models to 22. A net change of 2 doesn’t sound like much but with seven new names coming in and nine boards from the 2026 range disappeararing, it’s more significant than the overall change of 2 suggests.  

New GNU Snowboards and Retiring Models 

Three of the new models are close successors to outgoing boards.

The new S Corp looks like an almost direct replacement for the C Money, while the T.R.E is essentially the Finest under a new name and graphic. The Pepper also takes over much of the territory previously occupied by the Frosting, although it gets a different base and revised nose and tail shaping.

The genuinely new additions are more varied.

The Turbo Gremlin takes the familiar Gremlin concept and turns it into a narrower, lighter and more aggressive freeride board. The women’s Miira and Setsuna introduce two lower-cost directional options with very different personalities, while the Play Date adds a second youth package alongside the Recess.

GNU also redesigned several returning boards. The Banked Country gets a longer contact length and refined Progressive Magne-Traction, the Antigravity receives a rounder shape and the Ladies Choice gets updated tip and tail shaping.

New GNU Snowboard Bindings and Retiring Models 

Although seven new names come in, the actual number of completely new snowboard concepts is smaller. There are 4 genuinely new boards, but the biggest story comes more from what’s missing than what’s new.

While the T.R.E occupies some of the same all-mountain-freestyle territory as the outgoing Rider’s Choice, it isn’t a Rider’s Choice replacement. Rather, the T.R.E is much closer to the Finest (basically the same board with a new name), leaving the Rider’s Choice without a true like-for-like successor. The Rider’s Choice has been a longstanding staple in GNU’s lineup and in our Top Rated all-mountain-freestyle snowboards list, so it’s very surprising to us to see it go.

The other departures, that don't get replacements, also leave noticeable gaps.

The 4 x 4’s departure removes one of GNU’s more aggressive camber-dominant all-mountain boards. The existing/remaining Wagyu covers some similar territory but not super similar.

The Something GNU and women’s Free Spirit both leave without direct powder-board replacements. The Turbo Gremlin is directional and powder capable, but its narrower, more aggressive design makes it considerably different from the Something GNU.

The Gloss C and Ladies Choice Camber also disappear without women-specific camber replacements. The unisex S Corp provides a new full-camber option and is included in both GNU’s men’s and women’s lineup charts, but it isn’t a direct replacement for either outgoing women’s boards.

We’re most surprised and gutted about the retiring of the Rider’s Choice, Ladies Choice Camber and 4 x 4 retiring, with all 3 highly regarded by us.

High-End to Affordability Shift

The trend that seems to emerge from the moves made by GNU for their 2027 lineup is that they've made a pretty noticeable shift from high-end to more of an affordability focus.

The Turbo Gremlin is the exception to that, but when you look at the outgoing boards that don't get replacements, they're all in the higher-end price brackets (Rider's Choice, Ladies Choice Camber, Free Spirit, 4x4 and Something GNU), whereas those that get replacements (Finest (mid-range), Frosting, C Money, Gloss C) are all lower cost boards.

The average cost of the outgoing boards was $558, whereas the average cost of the new boards is $482. Of course greater price doesn't necessarily mean greater quality every time, but overall, there is typically some correlation there.

And while leaning more into a more affordable line is certainly not a bad thing in and of itself, and there are notably still a number of higher-end boards in the lineup, like the Headspace, Ladies Choice, Barrett, Banked Country, Upgrade, Gremlin and Turbo Gremlin, it's interesting (to me anyway) to note the shift.

Interesting but not overly surprising, given the shifting economy.

Bindings

Of the 5 (all) exiting GNU bindings, 3 of them, the Psych, Cheeter and Freedom have been moved under the Bent Metal Umbrella. 

GNU Snowboards 2027 Full Lineup By Category

The categories I place GNU's 2027 lineup in below is according to how we at SnowboardingProfiles.com categorize and not how GNU themselves categorize them. 

We have a neutral stance and are completely independent of any snowboard brand. So, our categories have nothing to do with marketing the boards. They are based purely on what we think the best use of each board is. 

We have included a beginner category below as well, but note that all boards in the beginner category will also be included in one of the other categories (the category that the board is most relevant for, according to our categorization).  

GNU BEGINNER SNOWBOARDS

Rome do not currently have any snowboards in their lineup that we would consider to be beginner boards.  

GNU FREESTYLE SNOWBOARDS

GNU ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREESTYLE SNOWBOARDS

GNU ALL-MOUNTAIN SNOWBOARDS

GNU AGGRESSIVE ALL-MOUNTAIN SNOWBOARDS

GNU MELLOW FREERIDE SNOWBOARDS

GNU FREERIDE SNOWBOARDS

GNU SPLIT BOARDS

GNU YOUTH/KIDS SNOWBOARDS

> Recess

> Play Date

Details of New Models

More details on GNU's new snowboards for their 2026/2027 line. 

GNU S Corp

The main apparent profile difference is that the S Corp is labelled simply as “Camber,” while the C Money used GNU’s C3 terminology.

However, GNU has simplified its contour names throughout the new catalog, so this may be more of a terminology change than a completely different profile.

On paper, the S Corp looks like a playful but reasonably stable full-camber park board for riders who want more edge precision and pop than the softer hybrid-rocker Money. In practice, that’s about right – very similar to the outgoing C Money, but a little more stable feeling. We’ll have our review out for it soon. 

GNU T.R.E

Its flex rating, G Lite 2 core, Tri-Ax/Bi-Ax glass, sintered base, dimensions and overall shape all match the Finest. The nose and tail also look extremely similar outside the new graphic.

The only obvious size-range change is that the T.R.E drops the Finest’s 148.
GNU’s main specification chart calls the contour C2, although the individual product description still refers to it as C2X. That inconsistency further suggests that GNU has simplified its profile terminology rather than substantially changing the board.

The T.R.E does sit in a similar category to the outgoing Rider’s Choice, but it isn’t the Rider’s Choice under a different name.

Compared with the Rider’s Choice, the T.R.E has a less obvious asymmetrical outline, different dimensions, a slightly stiffer published flex and less premium construction.

Compared with the Finest, it is virtually identical on paper. And very much felt that way on snow too. Our review for the T.R.E will also be released soon.

GNU Miira

It should suit beginners looking for their first snowboard, but its directional-twin shape and six-size range give it more room for progression than a highly specialized beginner board.

Compared with the Fiction, the Miira has a flatter profile and simpler G Pop construction. The Fiction uses GNU’s Original Banana contour and gets a lighter G Lite 1 core.

GNU Turbo Gremlin

A 3" setback, substantial taper and long nose retain plenty of directional and powder-focused shaping.

The result looks like a more powerful carving and freeride board than the regular Gremlin. It should still float well, but its narrower platform moves it away from the short-wide category.

We had a sick time on the Turbo Gremlin and look forward to releasing our detailed review on it shortly!

GNU Pepper

Its size range and main dimensions are extremely similar, but the Pepper gets reshaped nose and tail outlines and an extruded Co-Ex base.

The Frosting felt stiffer in our testing than its published flex suggested. The Pepper on the other hand lived up to its mid-soft rating – we felt it was right around a 4/10 flex. More details to come when we publish our review.

GNU Setsuna

Interestingly, the Setsuna’s flex graph places it around medium to medium-stiff, despite its beginner-friendly contour and lower-cost construction.

It uses a 100% poplar G Pop core, Bi-Ax glass and an extruded base. These are simpler materials than those used on the Pepper, making the Setsuna one of the lower-priced boards in the lineup.

The rocker-dominant profile should make it more forgiving than the flex rating initially suggests. It looks suited to riders who want easy turn initiation and a loose, pivotable feel without necessarily wanting an especially soft board.

GNU Play Date

The Play Date overlaps with the existing Recess Grom in the same 110, 120 and 125 sizes. However, the two packages use different bindings and slightly different dimensions.

The Recess remains available in both Mini and Grom formats, while the Play Date gives GNU another graphic and package option in the larger youth sizes.

Changes to Returning Models

GNU Banked Country

The Banked Country gets more contact length.

The new contact lengths are:

•114cm on the 155
•117cm on the 159 and 160W
•119cm on the 162 and 163W

Its overall lengths, nose widths, waist widths, tail widths, sidecuts and 1.5" setback remain unchanged.

GNU has also revised its Directional Progressive Magne-Traction. The serrations are now more deliberately focused from the middle of the board toward the tail, with the goal of maintaining smooth turn entry while creating stronger grip and drive through the end of the turn.

The nose, mild taper, directional camber and G Lite 3 construction otherwise carry over.

This doesn’t appear to be a complete transformation, but the longer contact length could give the new Banked Country a more stable and locked-in ride than the outgoing version.

GNU Antigravity

The Antigravity gets what GNU describes as a “newly rounded reshape.”

The nose and tail look rounder and less angular than before but its published sizes, widths, sidecuts, contact lengths, 1" setback and construction otherwise appear unchanged.

It retains its C3 camber, G Lite 1 core, Tri-Ax/Bi-Ax glass and extruded Co-Ex base.
The update appears primarily focused on the board’s outline rather than its underlying construction.

GNU Ladies Choice

The Ladies Choice also receives new tip and tail shaping with rounder and more smoothly curved ends. But that’s about it – so no major changes here.

It retains its asymmetrical twin geometry, C2 profile, G Lite 3 core, Carbon Power Bands and Sintered Knife-Cut base.

The 139.5 has been removed from the range. The Ladies Choice is now available in:

•142.5
•145.5
•148.5
•151.5
•153.5

Its other published dimensions appear unchanged.

GNU Head Space

The Head Space receives a size-range reshuffle.

The 146 and 149 have been removed, while a new 161 has been added.

The new range is:

•152
•155
•158
•161
•155W

The returning sizes remain unchanged.

GNU Wagyu

The Wagyu gains three new sizes:

•153
•156W
•159W

These join the returning 155, 158 and 161.

The new 153 makes the Wagyu accessible to lighter riders, while the wide sizes significantly improve its compatibility with larger feet.

GNU calls the contour simply “Camber” rather than C3 for 2027. However, the shape, construction and product description don’t provide evidence of an actual profile redesign.

It appears more likely that GNU has simplified its contour terminology.

GNU Fiction

The Fiction drops its smallest 133 size.

The remaining range starts at 139 and continues through 142, 145, 148, 151 and 154.

Other Returning GNU Snowboards

The following boards appear to return without changes outside their graphics:

•Facts
•Money
•Upgrade
•Gremlin
•Velvet
•Gloss
•Barrett
•Banked Country Split
•Recess

Summary of GNU 2027 Snowboards Lineup Changes

GNU’s 2027 snowboard lineup drops from 24 models to 22, with seven new names and nine departures.

However, the S Corp, T.R.E and Pepper account for three relatively direct transitions. The S Corp takes over from the C Money, the T.R.E is essentially the Finest under a new identity and the Pepper replaces much of what the Frosting offered.

The Turbo Gremlin is probably the most interesting genuinely new model and the one we liked the most, for sure.

The women’s range changes considerably. The Miira and Setsuna add two new lower-cost options, while the Pepper replaces the Frosting. However, the Gloss C, Ladies Choice Camber and Free Spirit all disappear, reducing the number of women-specific models from nine to eight and seemingly exchanging some quality for affordability.

This reflects a greater theme for the full lineup which has shifted to a more balanced high-end/affordability mix compared to previous years. 

Along with the loss of the Ladies Choice, we were disappointed to see the Rider’s Choice, a longstanding staple in the lineup, and 4 x 4 also exit for 2027.

Among returning boards, the Banked Country receives the most meaningful performance-focused redesign with its longer contact length and refined Progressive Magne-Traction.

The Antigravity and Ladies Choice receive more visually obvious shape changes, while the Head Space, Fiction and Wagyu get revised size ranges.