
Snowboard specialist from Sideways speaks out
- Super versatile
- Always good grip thanks to Magna Traction.
- Nice lots of float.
- If you are big and heavy, the board can feel unstable when you accelerate on the slope.

Everything about Gnu Essential Service
Everything about Gnu Essential Service
The Gnu Essential Service is a versatile freestyle snowboard with an advanced C2X construction and asymmetrical design for playful performance and unparalleled control, both in the park and on the mountain.

Magne-Traction is a patented technology that creates wavy edges on snowboards for improved grip on icy and hard snow. These waves provide additional contact points that increase stability and control.

The Gnu Essential Service is a freestyle snowboard that performs excellently both on the park and in the powder.
Gnu Essential Service is an Allmountain snowboard with a good cause!
The Gnu Essential Service is not just any snowboard; it is a powerful companion that elevates your snowboarding experience to new heights. This freestyle snowboard feels at home both on the park and in powder snow, making it the ideal choice for riders who love versatility. The advanced C2 construction, a well-thought-out combination of camber and rocker, creates a perfect balance between playfulness and performance. This makes the board suitable for a wide range of riders, including those looking to improve their skills. The rocker between the feet makes turning a breeze, while the two C2 camber profiles under the bindings provide stability, power, and pop. Whether you want to try new tricks in the park, glide smoothly through powder, or tackle technical descents, the Gnu Essential Service is ready to inspire you and enrich your snowboarding adventure.
Maximum grip with Magne-Traction
Magne-Traction is an innovative edge technology developed by Mervin. It features strategically placed wavy notches along the edges of the snowboard, creating additional contact points with the snow. These notches enhance grip and edge hold, especially on hard surfaces and icy conditions. The advantage of Magne-Traction is that it provides snowboarders with more control and stability when carving and turning, allowing them to make more aggressive turns with confidence and maintain grip even on more challenging surfaces. This enhances the overall riding experience and offers a greater sense of safety and control on various terrains.
Size charts
Size (cm) | 158W | 161W |
Effective Edge (cm) | 117 | 119 |
Tip Width (cm) | 31.3 | 31.5 |
Waist Width (cm) | 26.5 | 26.7 |
Tail Width (cm) | 30.1 | 30.3 |
Sidecut Radius (m) | 8.2 | 8.2 |

Technical specifications
Mervin Manufacturing, founded in 1977 by Mike Olson and Pete Saari, is the leading manufacturer of Lib Tech snowboards. With a focus on environmental friendliness and local production, the company is based in Sequim, Washington, and remains the last major board factory in the USA.
Hard and fast!
Aspen/Paulownia - FSC Certified, Lighter, Stronger & Poppy
Stronger and more pop.
Topsheet made of environmentally friendly materials
The C2 profile of Lib Tech combines camber and rocker for precise control, grip, and playability in various terrains.
A snowboard with a symmetrical outline and flex, but with a slightly shifted setback binding position.