{"product_id":"gnu-fiction-2026","title":"Gnu Fiction 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.melbournesnowboard.com.au\/collections\/gnu\"\u003eGnu\u003c\/a\u003e Fiction is a versatile directional twin all-mountain snowboard, designed for effortless progression with its easy to ride shape, softer flex, and Original Banana Hybrid contour. Crafted for catch-free riding thanks to Magne-Traction delivering reliable edge control, this board makes carving through any terrain feel like second nature. Packed with performance-driven tech at an unbeatable price, the Fiction blurs the line between fantasy and reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Base colours are random. 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They provide enough responsiveness for carving while maintaining some forgiveness for playful or casual riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbility Level: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeginner-Intermediate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA beginner snowboard is softer, lighter, and more stable, making it easier to control and manoeuvre while learning basic skills like turning and stopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIntermediate snowboards offer more responsiveness and stability at higher speeds, with a slightly stiffer flex for better control on varied terrain and more advanced manoeuvres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDirectional Twin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA directional twin snowboard has a symmetrical shape but with a slightly shifted stance, making it ideal for riders who want the versatility of a twin for freestyle, with the added stability of a directional design. 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