Just picked up a 156W GWO. Bought as a board for riding with my toddler, and to improve my freestyle and pressing skills. I had a '19 Skate Banana that I was pretty meh about, and not sure this would be that different. I'm surprised to say this feels NOTHING like my 156W Banana, it's more locked-in and direct with its inputs (and still loose, but more predicable). But the most surprising thing is how aggressively you can carve with it - I find myself attempting tight euro-carves everywhere with this thing! You can aggressively center-flex this board for carving, it's a got a big ol' mange-traction rib right in the center you can bury in the snow deep into a carve. My GNU Hyper by comparison is a total back-foot driver that has an equal amount of grip, as long as you steer-from-the-rear! I'm embarrassed to say the GWO easily handles 98% of the riding that I do.
@lukedudgeon8699
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like my niche story. Similar profile and magna traction. Really helped woth learning to board, but after riding camber/camrocker, I keep gravitating towards those profiles. Keep up the great work!
@billyandjoey2468
Жыл бұрын
Bought one, can’t wait to try it out soon in Tahoe!
@AbsoluteKhan.
Жыл бұрын
How do you like it?
@MrWuddles1
11 ай бұрын
Seconding @krisstroup69 Do you recommend this board?
@hodgepodge2749
8 ай бұрын
this was my first board after a rental that wasn't really sized right for me. it was great to learn on but i can feel the limitations as i try to carve and pick up speed. it definitely kicks out a lot. just got my ride shadowban 2024 in the mail cant WAIT to try it out on the weekend. the GWO is gonna be lent to a friend as his first board until he's ready to upgrade.
@joshuawoodruff1052
2 жыл бұрын
I got the 2022 model for my daughter, who is a beginner. Buying boards for girls with big feet (size 10 men's) is challenging. You usually need to buy a unisex or a men's board, and you also need a color pattern that doesn't repulse females. The GWO does this. Add to this the playful, forgiving nature, and the fact that I want my kids to learn to ride switch, and this was a good selection. I also bought the Union Contact Pro and the Vans Aura OG, both selected for cost, comfort, forgiveness, and shock absorption. In all, she's happy with the selection and I agree with Avran on this.
@michaeltrombatore123
2 жыл бұрын
It's been a minute since you posted a review of a rocker board, no?
@puckoberto
2 жыл бұрын
Excited for this One, want a rocker twin that carves ok but dont know if this is as good as My Westmark rocker. Only want to change to a wider then i got!
@howdyitsdavid
2 жыл бұрын
Riders Choice is a great C2 board that carves well. Less rocker than this one, but really good. I love mine.
@puckoberto
2 жыл бұрын
@@howdyitsdavid ye maybee. Looking in to it. Wide enough in 158w ,👍
@Ryabetic
10 ай бұрын
I've been learning fundamentals on a 154MW Rome Mechanic, looking at graduating to either the GWO or the Money to get into riding a little harder. The Mervin edge seems like something I'll appreciate as I get better. Thanks for the vid, I would appreciate any input!
@hodgepodge2749
8 ай бұрын
IMO don't upgrade to the GWO unless you specifically want it for the softness or find a really good deal. it's a great starter board but if you already have the basics down then something that you can push a little harder/faster is better as a next board.
@Ryabetic
8 ай бұрын
@@hodgepodge2749 so I actually did pick up the GWO shortly after leaving this comment, haha. I have about 10 solid days at Brighton so far this season, and I already bought a '23 Lib Dynamo 156W to ride next season. The GWO will make a decent pow stick in the end I think.
@hodgepodge2749
8 ай бұрын
@@Ryabetic cheers man have fun!
@Ryabetic
8 ай бұрын
@@hodgepodge2749 you as well! Looking forward to getting on something with some camber
@gav_v
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Angry Snowboarder! I’m 5’9 150lbs looking for a snowboard and bindings. I’m an intermediate rider that loves to be quick. I’m wanting to get into the park and progress while also hitting everything else I see down the mountain. I want a lighter board as well but don’t know which one? I had a nitro prime raw 152 cm and felt like it was too big so I’m looking at the lib tech box knife 148 cm with Rome Vice or burton malivita. Thank you for your videos and honest reviews!
@AngrySnowboarder
2 жыл бұрын
If you want a lighter board you don't want a Lib, they're a bit on the heavy side.
@ibprofen1791
2 жыл бұрын
OOh. This review hit's the spot lol
@辽宁篮球
Жыл бұрын
I just received this board and plan to ride in the park, you mentioned that it is good for butter with medium flex, but when I press the board at home, it feels stiff to me, maybe stiffer than I expected, is this really good for beginner to try some butter tricks with this level of flex? it is stiffer than I thought, I am worried that it is too stiff for a park beginner like me to butter it.
@AngrySnowboarder
Жыл бұрын
Go fucking ride and stop being a nerd.
@esh6v24
2 жыл бұрын
Really looking forward for the Gnu finest review, when it will drop. Not sure if any major changes as the Gnu website do not highlight any changes. Hope that there are more changes than the graphics, even though I love the playful flex of the previous board which I bought due to your review.
@thisma98
2 жыл бұрын
What did you think about the Gnu Finest ? Is it a good choice for a quiver board ? (jib, groomers, side-hits, powder) ? What's about his flex, durability etc... ?
@esh6v24
2 жыл бұрын
@@thisma98 fun playful board which turns the whole mountain to a park. Has it's limitation on stability on larger jumps given the softer flex(the flex on GNUs website do not match my experience) and rocker. Works fine on ice with the help of magna-traction. Never got to test it in powder but it would not be my first choice given the nature of this board.
@thisma98
2 жыл бұрын
@@esh6v24 I see, i stay on my other choice for my next board, the Nitro Team. This board is stiffer and better in pow and stability for bigger jumps. Thanks for your opinion !
@himboslice_
2 жыл бұрын
@@thisma98 get the gremlin if you want a quiver board
@howdyitsdavid
2 жыл бұрын
Im ok with small mountain rocker good times!!
@sunriseenterprise6335
Жыл бұрын
Is this a good board for a beginner? 8 years skateboarding, 2 seasons snowboarding, (10 days)
@AngrySnowboarder
Жыл бұрын
Not a bad option.
@gaberichh
Жыл бұрын
Hey man. Would you rather ride this board or the Capita outer space. In the market for one of these and was curious on your opinion
@AngrySnowboarder
Жыл бұрын
It’s not about me, it’s about you.
@gaberichh
Жыл бұрын
@@AngrySnowboarder it’s a question for you though I have?
@AngrySnowboarder
Жыл бұрын
You're asking about what I'd rather ride. Honestly neither of them because they're below my riding ability. Hence why this question is about you. So rephrase it and give some context for what YOU want.
@gaberichh
Жыл бұрын
@@AngrySnowboarder sweet. Looking for a board to be pretty light, some flexibility, easy to get around (180) also turn. Would like to do good in the powder as well!
@AngrySnowboarder
Жыл бұрын
Go with the Outerspace.
@canesgolf
2 жыл бұрын
Have you ridden the new GNU Headspace? Is it the same as the one you reviewed four years ago?
@AngrySnowboarder
2 жыл бұрын
New review coming in the future.
@MRXCHRISS
Жыл бұрын
Is this the exact same thing as Lib Tech Skate Banana? Which is better?
@AngrySnowboarder
Жыл бұрын
This is better.
@pillcosby3949
Жыл бұрын
This or the ride agenda for my first board?
@AngrySnowboarder
Жыл бұрын
Sure.
@puckoberto
2 жыл бұрын
So. Iam on a Westmark rocker and so much love for it. But its the 157mw and i need wider. New Westmark dont come in wide. I carve and butter whit it. I carve hard but my toes touching so looking at the gwo and riders choice c2x what board is most like the Westmark? Need edgetech. Icy on Swedish icecoast 🙄
@AngrySnowboarder
2 жыл бұрын
More carving I'd go with the Riders Choice C2X. GWO is softer than the Westmark when you got it but rides more like a broken in Westmark if you've had it for a season or so.
@puckoberto
2 жыл бұрын
@@AngrySnowboarder thanks 🙏
@charlsiefine3377
2 жыл бұрын
Not for me just a comment for the algorithm. Thanks for what ya do!
@mattward5010
2 жыл бұрын
Could you make a video about lemon drops?
@AngrySnowboarder
2 жыл бұрын
Could you leave a relevant comment?
@dan.r9220
2 жыл бұрын
Did they just rebrand the skate banana for Gnu here?
@AngrySnowboarder
2 жыл бұрын
No this is more the evolution of the old park pickle. This also rides better than a skatebanana.
@Kraken_Meister
2 жыл бұрын
This vs OG skate banana... I know you called the OG skate banana, and I quote, "absolute shit", how does this board compare?
@AngrySnowboarder
2 жыл бұрын
It's better.
@Kraken_Meister
2 жыл бұрын
@@AngrySnowboarder so instead of absolute shit, just shit? thanks for the reviews :)
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