The GNU Gloss C is a park board with a bit of that something extra, allowing it to hold its own on the rest of the mountain, particularly if you're looking for side-hits.
In this review, I will take a look at the Gloss C as a freestyle snowboard.
As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com I will give the Gloss C a score out of 100 (based on several factors) and see how it compares with other freestyle snowboards.
Overall Rating
Board: GNU Gloss C
Price: $429
Style: Freestyle
Flex Rating: Medium (5/10)
Flex Feel on Snow: Medium (5/10)
Rating Score: 81.0/100
Compared to other Women’s Freestyle Boards
Of the 18 current model women's freestyle snowboards that we tested:
❄️ The Gloss C ranked 12th out of 18
Overview of the Gloss C’S Specs
Check out the tables for the Gloss C’s specs and available sizes.
STYLE:
freestyle
PRICE:
$429 - BUYING OPTIONS
Ability Level:
flex:
feel:
DAMPNESS:
SMOOTH /SNAPPY:
Playful /aggressive:
Edge-hold:
camber profile:
HYBRID ROCKER
HYBRID ROCKER | But camber dominant - GNU's "C3 Camber"
SHAPE:
setback stance:
CENTERED
BASE:
Extruded | GNU's "Eco Sublimated Co-EX Base"
weight:
Felt normal
Camber Height:
7mm
Sizing
LENGTH (cm) | Waist Width (mm) | Rec Rider Weight (lb) | Rec Rider Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
136 | 226 | 65+ | 30+ |
140 | 233 | 70+ | 32+ |
144 | 235 | 75+ | 34+ |
148 | 239 | 80+ | 36+ |
* weight recommendations from Lib Tech's website and not what Snowboarding Profiles' would necessarily recommend.
Who is the Gloss C Most Suited To?
The Gloss C is best suited to those looking for a board that they would use predominantly for park and side-hits, but who also want a board that can handle a decent amount of speed and lay a good carve.
For someone with the style described above, could definitely be a one-board quiver, if you don't ride powder. Would also be a good compliment in a quiver to a more freeride/powder focused board.
Not for beginners, but solid intermediate riders should be fine with it.
TEST/REVIEW DetailS FOR THE Gloss C
O.k. let’s take a more detailed look at what the Gloss C is capable of.
Demo Info
Board: GNU Gloss C 2025, 148cm (239mm waist width)
Date: March 13, 2025
Powder
As much as I love a powder day, I was alright not having any powder to enjoy the day I tested this snowboard. It probably wouldn’t sink outright, but it’s definitely not intended for long days of floating through deep pockets.
Carving
GNU nailed it here. For a board that's otherwise quite playful and easy going, the Gloss C handled carves like a dream. Long carves, short carves, fast carves, hard carves…with a little effort, it could handle a wide variety of carves and hold its own.
Turning
Ease of Turning/Slashing: It felt super smooth and responsive without being overly aggressive. Initiating turns came naturally.
Maneuverability at slow speeds: Not quite as agile as I thought it would be when I slowed it down but still pretty decent.
Catchiness: Really good for the most part. I felt a slight catch a few times through the day, but overall, it was fairly catch-free.
Speed
This is another area where the Gloss C exceeded expectations for me. Similar to my comments in the carving section above, it did really well at higher speeds for a board that is otherwise pretty playful.
Uneven Terrain
Crud/Chunder: Not perfect, but it was easy enough to manage the board when conditions were less than ideal.
Trees/Bumps: Not great, but not bad. It felt pretty solid once I was able to get up on an edge, but wasn't effortless when hugging trees and moguls tightly.
Jumps
The Gloss C was a great board for jumping. It was poppy, lively, and stable.
Pop: Great pop! Took very little effort to extract, and it was easy to go big on this board.
Approach: I loved how stable I felt on approaches with the Gloss C. I was locked in, balanced, and could make last-minute adjustments no problem.
Landing: It felt awesome on the landings, too. Maybe not quite forgiving enough for a new rider, but for someone looking for a board with some jumping prowess, this board was ultra stompable.
Side-hits: Great for side-hits. Was definitely impressed with how well it hit side-hits and natural features.
Switch
Wasn't effortless to transition but also not too difficult. Once I was in switch position, I felt solid and well-balanced.
Spins
A great lightweight deck for spinning. I felt surefooted and like I could try a lot of different techniques without too much fear of catching an edge.
Jibbing
Not quite as good off jibs as off jumps, but it still felt pretty decent. Easy to pop on and off and stomp the landings.
Butters
This board was a blast here, too. It was easy to hold a press on both the nose and tail, and I could butter the day away without having to fight the board.
Score Breakdown and Final Verdict
Check out the breakdown of the score in the table below.
| FACTOR | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Jumps | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Jibbing | 3 | 12/20 |
| Spins | 4 | 12/15 |
| Switch | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Butters | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Uneven Terrain | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| Pow | 2 | 2/5 |
| Speed | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| Carving | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| Turns | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 81/100 |
We were really torn as to whether to put the Gloss C in our freestyle or all-mountain-freestyle category. We ultimately decided it was first and foremost a park board, but could just as easily belong in the all-mountain-freestyle category, such was its ability for carving, moderately high speeds and side-hits.
More Info, Current Prices and Where to Buy Online
To learn more about the Gloss C, or if you're ready to buy, or if you just want to research prices and availability, check out the links below.
To check out some other freestyle snowboard options, or to see how the Gloss C compares to others, check out our top rated women's freestyle snowboards by clicking the button below.
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