The 2023 Gnu Headspace Snowboard Review

[@pololife]

Ordered a Headspace 152 and Axtion bindings after your review and a few others! Coming from a 2011 Ride DH2 which I absolutely LOVED. That deck was so good to me but it’s time. 40 years old been ridin since I was 13 in mid 90’s. ✌🏻🌊

[@pololife]

Update: this is the nicest board I’ve ever rode. The sweet spots for buttering are incredible and the pop is not sacrificed at all! It has all the power you need with all the playfulness in a well rounded package. Highly recommend for intermediate+ freestyle riders. I think beginners will get bucked around a bit by the camber/pop.

[@lLooN3y]

whats your height and weight? Looking for this as my freestyle/park board to my quiver.

[@outflux1489]

Love your board reviews! Keep doing what you’re doing! 🤙

[@ivanv2302]

Just bought this board , it’s coming in on Thursday. Kinda new to park but hoping this board helps me improve my game!

[@kevineichner6853]

it will dude dont worry! i love the headspace. ive never been on a deck that has so many qualities that usually compete with each other. like being very tortionally and longitudinally flexible but still able to rail a turn. kind of amazing actually

[@dudemcknight7464]

Just ordered a 155w to ride on days where I will mainly be in the park. Been riding this years essential service and have been loving it, but decided to just ride it on days when there is some fresh snow. It rips the park totally fine, but I prefer the pop of the c3 and it has just a little too much set back for my taste, to be my only board.

[@robpiskorik9336]

I recently broke my 2017 Headspace which I loved for its playful versatility. I knew I wanted something similar.
After near analysis paralysis, I narrowed it down to the HS, which I knew, or the Capita DOA, based on shop advice and previous awards.
Fortunately I found your reviews on both boards. The new DOA now sounded too soft and bland, while the HS sounded just like what I had come to love. My choice was solidified. I got another Headspace and have no regrets. Coupled with Union Stratas (Cobra Dogs collab) it is fire!!
Thanks for your unbiased, detailed reviews!

[@philchevrier]

I had a 2020 version and it was soooo soft, almost a noodle. Maybe I had a problematic board or something but it was waaay below my huck knife it terms of stiffness. Either mine wasn't right or my perception of middle of the road park flex is skewed. Was a lot of fun to carve for a park board though.

[@ianmichael9224]

I thought it felt a little soft too ,I loved it in general especially for carving but it felt more like the flex for jibbing than charging harder etc.

[@Matt-qo8ht]

Hoping to find a deal on one, really wanna pick this up

[@nickclarke9076]

Looking for a park board that can still hold a good carve and be fun all over the mountain. Rode the agent and loved the ride and in the park. Just thought it lacked a little pop - do you think this has better pop? Which one would you go for?

[@jamesstubbs4142]

hey avran! i currently ride a bataleon party wave + 151, im 185lbs and 5’10, this will be my third season boarding but i would consider myself to be a pretty decent level. mostly i’ve been riding resort, chasing pow, messing around on side hits and carving up groomers and glade runs. this season i wanna get into the park and start jibbing/buttering around. i’m tossed up between the rome party mod 153 and the gnu headspace 155, which do you think would help me progress in those areas and with my all round freestyle riding but still be fun outside of the park too??🤔hope you can help!

[@johnnydoeboy9301]

Been looking at this and and the ride zero for a board I ride off the lift, do a few butter tricks, throw a 360 or 540 off of something and then hit the park. Live on the east coast and want a board that locks into jibs/rails/boxes while being able to kind of rip everything I see. Which would you recommend? Been riding the outsiders but want something more forgiving when I’m not riding great and a little softer riding. I’ve even looked at the pbj because it’s cheap and the 3* bevel caught my eye but might be too soft for my liking

[@AngrySnowboarder]

For what you're describing this is probably the better option.

[@drsteee]

Thanks for the vid! Just ordered one but it’s from 2020 (the blue one with the red things in the middle), did they change anything beside the topsheet?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Don't believe so.

[@zn9861]

Money or headspace for park (mostly jib)?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Money will be softer and more jib friendly, but Headspace will give you some rigidity if you really want to send it.

[@Bagrwenca]

Hi, nice review. I enjoy high speed carving, and I would say that I am an advanced rider. but I would like to focus more on freestyle from now on. (I am beginner freestyler, so far i can send some jibs and so on). It sounds like this board might be good option for me, right? I am 77 kg (170 lbs) and 172 cm (5'8"). What size would you recommend? or alternative board. Thanks.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

54

[@Bagrwenca]

@@AngrySnowboarder Thanks, but they do not make 154, based on the fact that you ride 155 I guess I should go for 152? (my boot size 42 EUR, 9 US)

[@p146boo]

Avran, love ur vids bro. late to the party, but im a getting older 6ft/ 200lb/ shoe size us11 guy and current quicker is a rarely used orca 156, goliath 161... w a 18mo old im mostly left to night boarding and looking for a all around board for parks (prev was a 2006 burton dominant that i still take out looking to upgrade). would you recco this or the huck knife?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

If you want a park board either.

[@p146boo]

@@AngrySnowboarder TY. i saw your other reviews, but is the scotty stevens too much board for a progressing park rider?

[@derrickd6619]

Hi! Great review on the board! Would you recommend the union strata or ultra for the headspace?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Either.

[@ryandoyle9018]

I just purchased this board 2 days ago, and was in the exact same boat as you man. After hrs of reviewing between both I went with the Ultra, more cushion and Im more of an advanced rider and the Strata could start as a beginner binding. Do the comparison on Unions website, it helped a lot, plus reviews online. My main ride is Last years Lib T.Rice pro with the Falcor bindings and its by far the best set up I've ever riden. I needed a more playful set up and went this route. Hope it helps, happy shreddin!

[@albertol6351]

@@ryandoyle9018 Hey house ur setup in high speeds I’m looking to get the ultra with headspace gnu

[@kylenorcross296]

I’d consider myself an upper intermediate rider, can hit medium jumps with confidence but would like to progress more in park specifically with board sliding rails, also I live on the east coast… would you recommend this for me?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Definitely.

[@lLooN3y]

would union force bindings work well with this board?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Easily.

[@jetmoseby5149]

I currently have a 2021 doa and like it but I want something that will be a little better to butter, is the headspace the move for me ? I do mostly east coast parks and small resorts. More of a ramp guy then jib guy but wna get into butters more, let me know if thisnisblike the doa with morenl forgiving butters

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Learning how to ride is what you need, not a new board.

[@IKilledTheDodo]

I’m having a hard time deciding between this and the Shadowban. They both tick a lot of the same boxes for me. I’m getting older, and these days I divide my time between groomers/sidehits/etc and the small to medium features in the park. Which would you say is more poppy and which has better grip on ice? (I’m expexting the Shadowban to be a bit more poppy, and the Headspace to have a bit more grip, due to the magna-traction).

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Pop is Shadowban, ice grip is Headspace. The real question is what camber profile do you want and do you want a true twin or directional twin.

[@IKilledTheDodo]

@@AngrySnowboarder True, true. Thanks!

[@dhops81]

Anyone on here able to advise on a comparison between the Headspace and the Rider's Choice C3? Much difference besides the RC being a touch stiffer?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

New Headspace doesn't have asym sidecut either.

[@Jfos33]

Hi!
I'm currently on a 158 Capita DOA. 6 foot, 175lbs and USA boot size 11. Looking at picking up something a bit more playful and slightly wider and the Headspace 155w and Evil Twin 156w are on my radar. How would you rate them in terms of stiffness compared to the DOA? More suitable for buttering? Intermediate level mainly spending time on groomers or small/medium jumps. Thanks!

[@AngrySnowboarder]

No. Those are all lateral moves. You're not going to get any difference.

[@Jfos33]

@@AngrySnowboarder Thanks the reply, that's saved me picking one up and being disappointed. Any suggestions for boards that might be that criteria? Slightly wider, slightly on the flexier/playful side but still okay for groomers. The Jones Tweaker was another one based on your review but would that be another lateral move? Thanks again

[@kharndowdell9117]

Debating weather I should get the headspace or Salomon sleepwalker

[@AngrySnowboarder]

More jibbing and playing around Sleepwalker, more all around park use Headspace.

[@patrickmulligan6174]

How's this compare to RCC3? seems to be a similar board, maybe one notch down on the flex?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Softer all the way.

[@cerveceriakvra2556]

Debating between this and yes greats, for all mtn freestyle board , any thoughts?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Greats is a bit more all mountain versatile.

[@ConnorNowak]

If I want just a do it all park board would this be better or the never summer Proto slinger

[@AngrySnowboarder]

If you're a man this, if you're a bitch the Never Summer.

[@ConnorNowak]

@@AngrySnowboarderthank you in the livestream today from swaying me away from the neversummer😂. But for a all around park board that can ride some groomers between laps would you go this or the DOA

[@jacksonham8304]

Would this or the ride zero be a better board for a poppy freestyle board?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Freestyle.

[@acream32]

Looking at the HS 2024 model. Already have a jib stick (Disaster+) so I'm looking at this board for more mid flex all mtn/park dicking around Utah. I'm 38yo so I need something good for landings. Would you still recommend the HS for 2024 ?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

As long as you understand they got rid of the asym sidecut on it.

[@acream32]

@@AngrySnowboarder yea i saw thats pretty much the only difference. A couple shops still have the 2023 model so I might grab the 2023 at a discount. Thinking the asym might be good for my aging ass.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

I think saving cash is always good.

[@acream32]

@@AngrySnowboarder Yup $400 total aint bad for the 2023

[@maximec6678]

I wonder how this board would compare to the RC C3 🤔

[@AngrySnowboarder]

More playful in the tips for pressing.

[@tylercenteno589]

looking to pick one up, I'm 6'0, 160lbs, size 9 1/2, you recommend 152 or 155?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

52 for more jib and park 55 for more all around use.

[@brockrosenlund292]

Just wondering if you could confirm whether or not the Headspace X worble is true twin or asym twin? Ive been hearing it both ways. I like the graphics on it better, true twin would be a plus

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Pretty sure it’s asym.

[@brockrosenlund292]

@@AngrySnowboarder idk, I read a review that said when they received the board, the heel edge wasn’t marked so after contacting gnu they were told the worble was a true twin shape. But most websites say otherwise. I asked gnu but no response yet

[@AngrySnowboarder]

It might have the new shape that's not asym, but I thought it was Asym.

[@brockrosenlund292]

@@AngrySnowboarder idk either, thanks for the response tho, guess ill just wait for gnu to respond

[@eliasraider]

Hey! I’m currently riding a 2020 capita asymulator 156 with Burton ruler boots size 12 (5’11”, 175 pounds). I’m wondering if making the switch to a 155w gnu headspace would be worth it in terms of boot sizing and general use? Would be doing similar things as when I bought the asym; treating the mountain as a skate park, but also looking to go a bit bigger this year which the headspace 155w flex might help with? Anyways would love your though! Cheers :)

[@AngrySnowboarder]

It's going to be wider which will stop you from booting out. If you're looking to go bigger, you might want to go a little stiffer.

[@eliasraider]

@@AngrySnowboarder awesome, seems like wide is a good option for me. Any recommendations for slightly stiffer boards with great pop that I could still lay a good butter with? I’ve really been liking buttering and pressing a lot recently :) or are those things just too opposed in your opinion?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

This is what I'd look at Salomon Huck Knife Pro, K2 Hypnotist, and maybe a Ride Benchwarmer.

[@eliasraider]

@@AngrySnowboarder sounds good, thank you!

[@eliasraider]

@@AngrySnowboarder if I were to go for the huck knife, do you think 156w or 159w would be better?

[@lukegarrison7840]

Im between the Headspace and Huck Knife/Huck Knife Pro.. What are your thoughts? Would like something for learning more park jumps and rails. Also want to take advantage of Cyber Monday deals. Thanks.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Just learning? You don't need the pro. Headspace is the more approachable of the 3 and probably what I would recommend.

[@Eurystheas]

Hi Avran,
Between the headspace 155 and box knife 157 what would be better for 50% park and 50% all mountain riding (jumping around sidehits,buttering,carving)?
And what about the difference in flex?

[@kevineichner6853]

hey man, i ride the headspace 155. i love it. i wanted a board that would hold its own in icy park scenarios while still being pressable on boxes and rails. well i got that with the headspace but got so much more too. i agree with everything said in avrans review above. he actually advised me on the headspace going on 2 seasons ago and i am so glad i made the decision. and thanks avran for the advice. love what you do

[@andrew-ib1pk]

155 or 158 for a 190lb male!? I Jib more but would like to take it off jumps

[@AngrySnowboarder]

30 foot and under do the 55, going for the big line 58.

[@andrew-ib1pk]

@@AngrySnowboarder my man 🤝

[@seannichols2428]

What’s that white board on the left?

[@zn9861]

Gnu 4x4

[@seannichols2428]

@@zn9861 looks sick

[@ultramo.]

Mervin dampness and I never truly got along, we tried x3. Sorry honey, it's me not you.

[@caseycronkright9808]

I want one, just hate the graphics

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Krylon Fusion spray paint is only $8.99.

[@kevineichner6853]

40 ft of black vynil from amazon for 15.99. also works. i hated the graphic too bro

[@Bohdisattva326]

I’m all about blunts bro 😎

[@trailerparkboysbestshow3327]

You are annoying as shit

[@Bohdisattva326]

@@trailerparkboysbestshow3327 calm down bromigo

[@AngrySnowboarder]

High point of my day is the different bronouns this man uses.

[@ArnoldBabar]

First?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Fucking kewl guy over here. How do I become as cool as you?

[@ArnoldBabar]

@@AngrySnowboarder find a video to be first? Idk I don’t make the rules

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Am I now the kool guy for being the first to respond to the first?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

@@ArnoldBabar But can't I just comment first on your first and then it'll be two firsts and the firsts will continue because someone will comment first on my first comment and the cycle will go on forever.

[@ArnoldBabar]

@@AngrySnowboarder I think that’s how they made inception.