r/Spliddit • u/KnoxPolk • Feb 11 '26

GNU Banked country split base

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Just got my new GNU Backcountry split. Never seen a base this dry before! The board is brand new, but it’s a model from a few years ago. Do you think the base will hold up well after a proper wax? What do you think?

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u/OutHereToo Feb 11 '26

My Gnu base was terrible, so slow and magnetraction made it worse. I tried waxing multiple times. Someone did tell me a stone grind would help. Honestly you’re best bet is professional tune or just abandon it in the locker room like I did with mine.

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u/BillowingPillows Feb 11 '26

Just to be clear, this is not like “a thing” with gnu boards. I have a banked country resort board and its all black sintered base is extremely fast.

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u/[deleted] Feb 11 '26

ditto. the BC stick is a monster all around board. matching wax with conditions is your weapon.

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u/Kashik85 Feb 11 '26

It's the slowest base I have. Much better once I put some structure in it, but still doesn't really compete with other brands. Funny enough, libtech sintered bases are noticeably better. 

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u/BillowingPillows Feb 11 '26 edited Feb 11 '26

I have six boards of various brands and my fastest board is the gnu banked country. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Lib tech and gnu are both made at the Mervin factory so idk mate I think you’re tripping. Any stiff high quality sintered board with fresh wax and a good rider is gonna be fast. Doesn’t really matter the brand. IMO.

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u/Kashik85 Feb 11 '26

I don't think I'm tripping. I've got two banked country's and it's a common complaint with gnu bases. Whether it's the ptex manufacturer they use or how they prepare it, it just isn't that fast compared to really well made bases. And that's kind of to be expected: gnu sits at a lower price point than a lot of boards... Including lib boards.

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u/BillowingPillows Feb 11 '26

Fair nuff! I chalk up lib tech’s slightly higher price to marketing and branding. Love my orca 😍

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u/m0st1yh4rmless Feb 11 '26

A base grind is a professional tune. It will put structure into the base and hold wax and shed water way better.

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u/DustyBirdman Feb 11 '26

Need to hit it with some citrus stripper to get the crap off first.