Hello and welcome to my GNU Antigravity review.
In this review, I will take a look at the Antigravity as a freeride snowboard.
As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com I will give the Antigravity a score out of 100 (based on several factors) and see how it compares with other freeride snowboards.
Overall Rating
Board: GNU Antigravity
Price: $479
Style: Freeride
Flex Rating: Medium-Firm (5-7/10, depending on size)
Flex Feel on Snow: Medium to Medium-Stiff (6.5/10)
Rating Score: 79.3/100
Compared to other Men’s Freeride Boards
Out of the 40 men’s freeride snowboards that I rated:
Overview of the Antigravity’s Specs
Check out the tables for the Antigravity’s specs and available sizes.
Specs
Style: | Freeride |
Price: | $479 - BUYING OPTIONS |
Ability Level: |  |
Flex: |  |
Feel: |  |
Turn Initiation: | Medium-Fast |
Edge-hold: |  |
Camber Profile: | Hybrid Rocker - but mostly camber - GNU's C3 Camber |
Shape: | |
Setback Stance: | Setback 25mm |
Base: | Extruded |
Weight: | Normal |
Sizing
LENGTH (cm) | Waist Width (mm) | Rec Rider Weight (lb) | Rec Rider Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
150 | 250 | 100 - 200 | 45-91 |
153 | 252 | 110 - 210 | 49-95 |
156 | 255 | 120 - 220 | 54-100 |
159 | 257 | 130 - 230 | 59-104 |
162 | 258 | 140 - 250 | 64-113 |
159W | 267 | 130 - 240 | 59-109 |
162W | 268 | 140 - 260 | 64-118 |
Who is the Antigravity Most Suited To?
The Antigravity is best suited to those looking for a low cost, slightly softer flexing than your average freeride board. The price is really good for a snowboard full stop and freeride boards are typically more pricey than the average snowboard, so it's a really low cost option.
Not for beginners, IMO, but fine for intermediate riders.
The Antigravity in More Detail
O.k. let’s take a more detailed look at what the Antigravity is capable of.
Demo Info
Board: GNU Antigravity 2021, 156cm (255mm waist width)
Date: February 18, 2020
Conditions: Sunny and perfect visibility.
Snow was firm underneath with soft on top on groomers. A little dust on crust off groomer but not majorly icy or anything.
Temp was quite warm in the sun. Supposed to be -1°C (30.2°F) with or without wind. Next to no wind. Felt about that in shade but warmer than that in sun.
Bindings angles: +15/-15
Stance width: 560mm (22″)
Stance Setback: Setback 25mm
Width at Inserts: 263mm (10.4") at front insert and 262mm (10.3") at back insert
Rider Height: 6'0"
Rider Weight: 175lbs
Rider Boot Size: US10 Salomon Lo-Fi
Bindings Used: Burton Malavita M
Weight: 2920grams (6lb 7oz)
Weight per cm: 18.72 grams/cm
Average Weight per cm: 18.36 grams/cm*
*based on a small sample size of around 80 boards that I've weighed in 2019, 2020 & 2021 models. So, just a little heavier than average. Felt about normal on snow.
Flex
It wasn't as soft feeling as I had anticipated. From what I'd heard and the specs, I was expecting softer, but it felt just a touch stiffer than medium. Around 6.5/10 I would say.
Damp or Chattery?
Just a little on the chattery side of the scale.
Smooth or Snappy?
More smooth than snappy. But just on the smooth side of the scale.
Powder
Didn't have any real powder on the day, but based on specs, I would say that it would certainly be above average in powder, without being amazing.
It's got a setback stance and a small taper, which help, though the taper is very minimal. It also has a longer nose vs tail, which helps too but only very minimal rocker in the profile.
Carving & Turning
Carving: You can lock into a really good carve on this board. That extra stiffness in flex that I felt helped here - but no doubt the camber dominant profile is a big part of it too.
Turning: Preferred carving to regular turns on this board. It felt just that little bit catchy/grabby, particular at slower speeds. But overall decent.
Maneuverability at slow speeds: It's pretty agile at slow speeds but not super agile or as agile as I thought. Again, stiffer flex, tends to make things a little less agile at slow speeds, so that probably explains it for the most part.
Skidded Turns: Not the easiest to skid turns on. There's consequence there when you get too lazy.
Speed
More stable at speed than I was expecting, but again I was expecting it to be softer flexing.
Uneven Terrain
Decnent but not amazing. It could be more agile for those slower speed maneuvers weaving through bumpy terrain - and gets a bit chattery in the crud.
Let’s Break up this text with a Video
Jumps
Good pop and overall decent without being amazing.
Pop: Good pop and relatively easily accessible too.
Approach: Nice and stable when getting a bit of speed for larger jumps and agile enough for trickier approaches, though I'd prefer just a little more agility.
Landing: Really good on landings. Felt like you could really stomp the landings off straight air. That slight catchy feeling made it not as nice for landing off spins/landing switch.
Side-hits: Good but could be more agile/ a little less grabby to be ideal
Small jumps/Big Jumps: Better for bigger jumps, IMO. Just because it has that stable feel and a solid landing. But fine for jumps of all sizes.
Switch
Not ideal, of course, but decent enough. It's not excessively directional.
Spins
Getting the spin around was fine and good pop made things easier off smaller takeoffs. But not ideal in terms of setups and landings particularly when doing so switch.
Butters
About average in terms of buttering. Not super easy but not super hard either.
Score Breakdown and Final Verdict
Check out the breakdown of the score in the table below.
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
POWDER | 3.5 | 17.5/25 |
SPEED | 4.0 | 16/20 |
CARVING | 4.0 | 12/15 |
TURNS/SLASHING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
CRUD/CHUNDER | 3.5 | 7/10 |
TREES/BUMPS | 3.5 | 7/10 |
JUMPS | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
SWITCH | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 79.3/100 |
Overall, the Antigravity is a great option for those looking to get on a freeride board, want something camber dominant, something a little softer than the average freeride board, but not too soft and have a tight budget.
I personally preferred the Lib Tech Dynamo, which is a very similar board in specs, but felt like what I felt the Antigravity was supposed to be - as in softer, easier going. The Antigravity just kind of felt like an in between board - not quite a bomber, but not really an easy going freeride board either. But it will definitely appeal to some that are looking for exactly that, and want it at a super affordable price.
More Info, Current Prices and Where to Buy Online
If you want to learn more about the Antigravity, or if you are ready to buy, or if you just want to research prices and availability, check out the links below.
If you want to check out some other freeride snowboard options, or if you want to compare how the Antigravity compares to other freeride snowboards, then check out the next link.
Nate! I appreciate your information and was looking for your opinion.
I am 5’7” 160lbs. Daily new to snowboarding and am progressing quickly. I ride in an Ohio, where there are a lot of icy conditions and frozen groomers. Im currently ride a K2 raygun and looking to upgrade my board. I really digging the idea of the GNU antigravity. What are your thoughts and possibly recommendations?
Thanks,
Ronin
Hi Ronin, thanks for your message.
It would be a step up for sure and definitely give you better edge hold in icy conditions, IMO. It will likely feel less forgiving and be something that will challenge you to use better technique. If you’ve progressed to a stage where you feel like you’re an intermediate level, I think it could be a good next step, if you’re up for a challenge and to be pushed to hone your technique.
Size-wise, I would put your “typical all-mountain length” at around 156, but as a newer rider, I would be leaning towards the 153, with the 156 being a possibility, depending on boot size. If you could let me know your boot size, that would be great, to give a more accurate sizing opinion.
Hope this helps
Heck yeah!!! I really appreciate your help!!! I definitely think I am ready to upgrade and learn more.
I wear size 9.5. I was thinking the 153?
Thanks!!!🤘
You’re very welcome Ronin. With 9.5s the 153 should work well, IMO.
Been riding the Anti-Gravity for 2 full seasons now and I love it! Great all mountain board that does really well in off-piste terrain
This review was one of the guides to help me chose a board after a long hiatus from
riding. I’m having a blast on my AG so far. Carving on this thing is so fun and lively. Thanks for the great resource!
Hey Nick.
Thanks for your message, and awesome that the AG is treating you well. Happy riding!
Hi Nate!
I’m looking for the first board for myself. So far, I have ridden on rented equipment. I’m struggling with sizing decision and interested in an opinion! I’m hoping you can help please.
I prefer fast skiing on a prepared slope and the occasional powder. Not much interest in riding park, switch or jumps. I’ve narrowed my search down to something in the all-mountain category, with a focus on freeride. Currently, I’m intermediate level. I know there are boards that have received better reviews. I was thinking about the Jones Frontier recommended by you, but I can buy this GNU for a very bargain price. Could this board be a good buy or are you suggesting to increase my budget and buy something better?
Measurements:
Height – 5’11″
Weight – 187 lbs
Look forward to hearing your thoughts, thanks!
Hi Martin
Thanks for your message.
If you were to go with the Antigravity, I would say probably 156 or 159, as an intermediate rider. Leaning towards 159. But if you could also let me know your boot size, as that’s also important to determine the best size.
You could also look at the Lib Tech Dynamo, which is similar to this but just a little more forgiving, in my experience. But I totally get that you’ve got a good deal on this one.