Magne-traction is simply a wavvy edged snowboard instead of the classically straight, traditional snowboard edge. It was developed a little over a decade ago by Lib Tech and pioneers Steven Cobb and Mike Olson.4 Nov 2014
What is snowboard edge hold?
Edge Technology The most common edge hold technology is in the form of traction bumps often referred to as magne-traction (depending on the brand of course). This is basically edges that have extra contact points along the effective edge of the side cut. This increases grip, particularly in icy and hard conditions.5 Jun 2019
What snowboards have serrated edges?
Two of the most famous recent innovations in the snowboard world are serrated edges (the most famous version being Libtech's 'Magna-Traction') and Bataleon's TBT.10 Aug 2016
What are contact points on a snowboard?
So, this is essentially the amount of the base of a snowboard that will be in contact with the snow, when the snowboard is weighted (i.e. with you standing on it). The contact points in this sense are the points towards the tip and tail that are touching the ground (or snow) when you are standing on it.7 Jun 2019
Who makes Gnu boards?
Mervin MFG
Is GNU made by Lib Tech?
Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Mervin Manufacturing is an American snowboard manufacturer. Mervin is the parent company of Lib Technologies (aka Lib Tech), GNU Snowboards, Roxy Snowboards, and Bent Metal bindings.
What's the best brand of snowboards?
- Burton. Burton is one of the best snowboard brands that broadly define modern snowboarding.
- Bataleon. The Bataleon snowboard brand includes a leg up in regards to big-mountain riding.
- Thirtytwo.
- K2.
- Salomon.
- Arbor.
- Jones.
- Nitro.
Where are Gnu Snowboards made?
Handbuilt in the USA at Mervin Manufacturing ZERO HAZARDOUS WASTE since 1977.
Who started Gnu Snowboards?
Mike Olson
Is GNU a good snowboard brand?
GNU. GNU was founded in 1977, and it ranked its reputation as the best handmade snowboard maker in the snowboarding industry. Their boards are best known for profound, bold images and carving sidecuts.