Gnu Barrett 2026

The 2026 Gnu Barrett combines 25+ years of women's snowboard design and construction into an all-mountain, directional pro model for legend Barrett Christy in order for her to keep doing what she knows how to do best. Built to last with its light-weight, powerful construction, precise C3 camber and tapered shape, the final evolution of Barrett's pro model offers top tier performance no matter what conditions it is put under. A portion of proceeds of sales from the Barrett is donated to Boarding for Breast Cancer, a non-profit organisation focused on youth education, health and wellness programs.

Board Type: All Mountain - Freeride

All Mountain snowboards are versatile boards that excel across various terrains, from groomed runs to off-piste. These boards offer solid edge control and responsiveness, making them a great option for riders who want one board to do just about everything.

Freeride snowboards are built for steeper, off-piste terrain. These boards are ideal for aggressive riding and usually for more advanced riders.

Flex: 7/10 (1=soft, 10=stiff)

Offering a balanced blend of flexibility and stiffness, mid-flex boards are versatile and suitable for all-mountain riding. They provide enough responsiveness for carving while maintaining some forgiveness for playful or casual riding.

Ability Level: Advanced

Advanced snowboards are stiffer and more responsive, designed for high-speed control, precision riding, and handling challenging terrain or tricks.

Shape: Tapered Directional

A tapered directional snowboard features a shape where the tail is narrower than the nose, providing enhanced control and stability in deeper snow. This design improves floatation in powder and allows for smoother turns, making it ideal for freeride and backcountry riding. While it excels in one direction, the taper helps the board naturally guide you through challenging conditions.

Camber Type: C3

Very mild rocker between your feet with powerful camber to the tip and tail. This is Mervins version of traditional camber, offering maximum edge hold, pop, power and precision with extra float and carve.

Width: Standard

Standard width boards deliver exceptional edge-to-edge quickness and responsiveness while providing enough platform space for riders with average boot sizes.

Inserts: 2x4 Inserts

These offer a tighter hole pattern, allowing for more precise stance adjustments. They're common on modern boards and ideal for riders who want fine-tuned positioning and can be used with any binding with a standard or mini disk.

Board Construction

Topsheet: Eco Sublimated Poly Topsheet

This topsheet is made using an eco-friendly sublimation that is both strong and environmentally friendly.

Laminate: Tri-Ax/Bi-Ax + Carbon Power Bands

The Tri-Ax and Bi-Ax alloy glass offers a smooth ride while keeping weight low and added Carbon Power Bands add pop, response, and extend your board's lifespan.

Core: G Lite 3 Core

The G Lite 3 core is made of FSC certified Aspen and Paulownia wood with the additive of Carbon Power Bands. This creates an incredibly light core that is strong, low weight, and poppy while the Power Bands add pop, response and a lively snowboard.

Sidewall: UHMW Sidewalls

Made of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene, this plastic is known for its strength, durability, and resistance to abrasion, chemicals, and impact

Base: Sintered Knife-Cut Base

This base is made of a fast sintered material with a die-cut base to reduce waste.

Additional Features:

• Pro-Mag