This is an awesome board. Just rode it for the first time, in soft conditions, paired with the Bent Metal Cor-pro. Coming from the Eco Impossible, which I've ridden for over 7 years now, this is such a fun upgrade. It has the playfulness of the Eco Impossible--I was doing jumps and popping pillows in no time. But, it is also stiffer and that added stability gives you the confidence to charge down the mountain, if you must. I had so much fun with this thing, by the end of the day I had managed to convince myself that I am riding like Blake Paul. Very happy with it. Would definitely recommend.

I have the 2023 159W. I'd say it's a tiny bit stiffer than I'd like at 185lbs, but it's still playful and a super energetic carver. It launches you out of carve, with the back foot doing most of the work on the exit like Angry says. Impressive and smile-inducing.

I one this board for one winter and i love this. You can go full send in all conditions 🎉

I got a Hyper last season to replace a 2013 Lib TRS and really love it! Finding myself out of the park more and wanting something more directional but still with freestyle aspects. This is perfect!

@MichalGolata

5 ай бұрын

Im on the same boat. As I own GNU RC C3 as daily driver on groomers, park and jumps. I want smth little more directional, keep freestyle aspect and have a good float in occasional pow rides around resort. I also own Riders choice C2x which has good float and I like that profile but obviously being twin it’s not ideal for quick turns and playfulness in pow. Was thinking about Jones Hovercraft 2.0 (I guess it’s too directional and stiff-flex), Mind Expander or GNU Banked Country. I like riding switch. Out of above would you recommend Hyper for my quiver mostly for pow fun ?

I’m 5’10 185 size 10.5. Have the 154. Love this damn board

Bought mine today, I saw Blake do a phat Indy air at Brighton and that sold be on getting one \m/

Hey Angry, I start listening to your videos mainly because I work in a factory and got already tired of my music and other Podcasts. And have to say that top 5 crack me up 😂 I am 36, 5,8f 180pounds and bought a GNU Hyper 157 50% off with force bindings. Coming from a Rossi Krypto 159 with mission binding, I am stoked to try the new Quiver, but nervous about that C2x camber and softer flex... I like side kicks, med jumps, mainly carves and play in Pow, only air tricks are grabs, not fun of riding switch.. lately I am just getting around 15 days a season on the snowboard (Norway) 😕.. PS: I would love an Angry sticker in my toilet 🚽 Really like my Krypto and how handdle pow, carves and landings. Last board of the Quiver is the SplitBean, for mellow missions with my dog

@BamSandle

Жыл бұрын

If you want an idea of what this board can handle take a look at Blake Paul’s riding. He shreds on it. Looks like it can do a bit of everything

Thank you 🎉

Dying to ride one of these

Luv my Hyper

Any difference in flex between this and the old Hyper Kyarve? It's my favorite board. Have 1 I ride daily and another that I cut a swallow tail into. Both super fun!

@AngrySnowboarder

Жыл бұрын

I'm going to go with this is a little softer than that, rides more like a broken in one vs a new one right out of the wrapper.

you're the goat avran. hyper is definitely one of gnu's better boards. totally unrelated question, but what do you think a 1991/92 santa cruz ASR 158cm in good shape is worth?

@AngrySnowboarder

Жыл бұрын

Whatever someone wants to pay for it.

@kylemurphy7032

Жыл бұрын

@@AngrySnowboarder excellent

Coming from a Capital Merc... Love the Merc but just not my style coming from a surf/wake background. just recently bought a LT Wayfinder and love the C2 profile. The playful surfy feel is my Jam. Looking for the Hyper to be more of my Daily/Groomer/non POW days. I'm in the PNW (mostly Batchelor). Thoughts on size? 6'3" 210 size 10 boot. Love the 155 Wayfinder, looking at 157/159w/160. I mostly ride trees but like exploring all over the mountain.

@AngrySnowboarder

Жыл бұрын

Let me guess very back foot dominant?

@travisbeavers8654

Жыл бұрын

@AngrySnowboarder Yes, don't get me wrong the Merc is a great board and I can bomb on it... (well bomb for me is more like a firecracker 😅)

@jessehill3780

Жыл бұрын

I’m looking as an alternative to my Riders Choice. I learned on a dominant rear foot set back board so I guess I learned a surfy style. So 6ft 170lbs. 157 or 160? Don’t think I want a wide as it makes it hard in the trees.

@AngrySnowboarder, I’m going to grab the Hyper this year. I’m on a Rossi circuit 156w now. Going to use the Rossi for park w/ my son. The hyper will be my everyday all mountain shredder. I’m 5’11” 165-70 w/ 10.5 boot. I was thinking 160, but saw that you demoed 157. Would you recommend the 160 or 157?

@AngrySnowboarder

8 ай бұрын

Depends. More charging and stability go 60, more playing around lower angle stuff 57.

Sensei Lefeber, looking at grabbing either this or the k2 passport for the upcoming season. Which would you go for?

@AngrySnowboarder

Жыл бұрын

Yes.

If you are an east coaster mostly on hard how does that C2X with a stiffer board flex handle flat like cat tracks and flatter sections? Are you always teeter tottering unless you stay on edge all the time? With a softer board it is not a big deal because the tips push down but just wondering about this one. Also is this thing OK switch? Not all the time obviously but can it hand it some for landing switch some?

@AngrySnowboarder

4 ай бұрын

If you can ride you can ride.

Great review! I just ordered this board🤩 this will be my first «non-beginner» board. I am not very good, probably in the lower intermediate with regards to skill level. I chose this board as I think I want to move in the freeride direction and become better at carving and going fast. I am a little unsure about which bindings to go with. I have sort of landed on the Bataleon Blaster, but there are two different «wraps» the Asymwrap and the Fullwrap. Do you have a recommendation out of the two? Or maybe there has been released a new pair of bindings since this video?

@AngrySnowboarder

5 ай бұрын

Since you want to get better at carving go with the Full Wrap as it'll give you more lateral power and drive.

@Torleifelg

5 ай бұрын

Thank you:)@@AngrySnowboarder

@Torleifelg

4 ай бұрын

I just recieved my brand new Gnu Hyper🤩 along with the Bataleon Blaster binding. My boots are size 8,5 and the binding are M/L and according to the size chart, my boots should fit. But when the bindings are adjusted to the smalles setting I still have visible more heel hang than toe. Approx between 2-2,5 hang on heel and 1cm hang on toe… I am thinking that this is to much difference between toe and heel hang. What do you think? The local shop has two available binding in stock that i am considering swapping into, the Union Force and Ride C6. Any recommendations?😇 I am heading for the mountains on friday to test my new board🤩🤞

@Torleifelg

4 ай бұрын

An update after riding this board a few tims; I love it! Don’t really have anything to ad to what has already been said in the video.

Would you say that the 157 would have a lot of toe/heel drag for size 9.5 (US) boots?

@AngrySnowboarder

Жыл бұрын

No.

Ahoy. I’m looking at the Gnu Hyper in 159w or a Lib Skunk Ape 157w. Apart from the small amount of taper in gnu, is there much difference performance wise as they both have c2x, same flex. Side cuts are close. Your thoughts. Cheers

@AngrySnowboarder

9 ай бұрын

Skunk Ape sucks.

@brucethornton3229

9 ай бұрын

🤙. Any reason why? On paper they look similar and I am a Sasquatch

Would you choose the Hyper or the Gremlin to carve and slash groomers?

@AngrySnowboarder

Жыл бұрын

Yes.

Hey Angry, What size would be better for me for an all mountain ride 157 or 154 I’m a size US 9 to 8.5 boot, 156 lbs and 6ft

@AngrySnowboarder

10 ай бұрын

57 for charging 54 more play.

Picked up a 160 and haven’t gotten to use it yet. I went back and forth between 160 and 157 but went 160 on the reps recommendation. I like an easier to handle board but I got this for more float compared to the 157.5 riders choice. Hoping I didn’t make a mistake as I had a 159w freeride board in the passed and it was just too much for me to control. 170lbs rider 6” and 10.5 boots. 157 or 160? Hopefully get to use it this weekend.

@AngrySnowboarder

Жыл бұрын

Go ride, this thing isn’t that stiff.

@jessehill3780

Жыл бұрын

@@AngrySnowboarder your stance is same as mine with a close boot size and you weigh more. Did you choose 157 over 160 or was it just what was given to you? Hopping to get mine out Sunday if the weather allows, already been burned the last two weekends trying to test it.

@AngrySnowboarder

Жыл бұрын

@@jessehill3780 It was either I went smaller or took the 57.

Really torn between this and the lib dynamo.

Very interested in the Gnu hyper. I'm currently enjoying an gremlin and super8 pro. How does this stack up? I sort of thinm it might be somewhere in the same ball park?

@AngrySnowboarder

7 ай бұрын

Softer than the gremlin and around the same flex as the super 8 pro.

@gregsmith7821

7 ай бұрын

@@AngrySnowboarder Might as well just stick with them then?

Yoo Angry, I recently bought the 157 2024 gnu hyper (which is a really a sick board by the way). I noticed there isn't a visible reference stance, any chance you would know where that would be?

@AngrySnowboarder

Жыл бұрын

One insert pack out from the inside.

@jonathanlivingstone8244

Жыл бұрын

@@AngrySnowboarder Cheers!

You plan to review the new Jones MT?

@AngrySnowboarder

Жыл бұрын

Si.

im 5'7 145-50ish and am thinking of buying the 154 but im wondering if that's too small. 157 might be better because for freeride i like a little more under my feet. for park i ride 152-155 depending on if im jibbing or jumping. I have a 156 tho that i enjoy riding so i'm not shy of bigger boards. I demo'd the 154 hyper the other day and i loved it but i wish it was in 155 or 156. I felt like it could've used a little more length for me. Would the 157 be too long for someone my size?

@AngrySnowboarder

Жыл бұрын

You know what you want, you've already ridden the 54, make the plunge.

@jacobbelgrad7832

Жыл бұрын

@@AngrySnowboarder done deal thanks man

Hey - have the Orca 2021 model and don't love how damp it is. 6'3, 190, sz. 12 boot. Like everything this board has to offer but will it be stiff enough at 159W? Also rode a jones mountain twin at 158 but that was way too much flex (understandably different construction). Thanks!

@AngrySnowboarder

Жыл бұрын

This is softer than a Mountain Twin.

@guymiller6052

Жыл бұрын

@@AngrySnowboarder any board reccos for all mountain freestyle that’s not as damp as the orcha..that’s wild that this is softer than a mountain twin (was riding a 158W) - that’s sawft

@AngrySnowboarder

Жыл бұрын

@@guymiller6052 Capita Super DOA.

@bimfred

7 ай бұрын

Orca damp? 🧐

How is this compared to the Orca? shape seems similar. I want to get one or the other. Thanks

@AngrySnowboarder

4 ай бұрын

No, shape isn’t similar. Ride isn’t even similar.

Don’t hesitate .. buy

What is pros and cons of the Wide version of this board ?

@AngrySnowboarder

Жыл бұрын

You have a bigger boot and need a wide.

Looking for a board that can hold edge in sub-optimal conditions.. One for carving, riding switch and that can be goofed around with at slow speeds (side hits, small jumps). I don't get much chance to ride POW, maybe some day. Any suggestion between the Hyper and Gremlin, or maybe something else to consider? I was on Burton Custom this season and it seems I bought it too small (156 @ 6ft) as it's very poorly holding edge.... Cheers :D

@AngrySnowboarder

5 ай бұрын

Out of those two the Hyper is the more logical one to go with due to its softer flex and ability to be playful at slower speeds. Also size a snowboard on weight not height.

@colebq

5 ай бұрын

Thanks@@AngrySnowboarder :D

This thing tough to figure out if you have only been on traditional camber?

@AngrySnowboarder

Жыл бұрын

No it'll be easier to figure out when you realize you have a giant flex point in the middle.

Hey angry! I’m 5’7 165lbs size 9.5 boots what size would you recommend?

@AngrySnowboarder

Жыл бұрын

54

What’s the difference between this board and Lib tech Golden Orca?

@AngrySnowboarder

Жыл бұрын

Shape, sidecut, flex, purpose, pretty much the whole design of each.

what do you think about this board vs the new capita kazu?

@AngrySnowboarder

9 ай бұрын

That they're not even in the same category.

Makes me sad they dropped the “KYYYYAAARRRRVVVEEE” part of the name

What board is the most similar to the hyper?

@AngrySnowboarder

7 ай бұрын

Nerd superposition.

They should make a 154W of this board. I would 100% get that.

@bigtopmedia

Жыл бұрын

Gremlin

@EssenceOfTrance

Жыл бұрын

@@bigtopmedia quite a different board

Gnu Hyper or Ride Deep Fake for a one board quiver?

@AngrySnowboarder

5 ай бұрын

Sure

Would this compliment my superpig and will do good on icy runs?

@AngrySnowboarder

6 ай бұрын

Are you looking for something more playful?

@WAco-se9wf

5 ай бұрын

@@AngrySnowboarder yes and no, a bit more playing around, butters, tree bonks, some switch, but still able to carve, moderately stable at speed with good grip on the icy runs

@AngrySnowboarder

5 ай бұрын

Then go for it.

just got it in 159w. replacing a skate banana 159. we'll see!

@AngrySnowboarder

8 ай бұрын

A wet kleenex would be better than the Skatebanana.

@hygrometer

8 ай бұрын

its for sale lol@@AngrySnowboarder

I’m 9US, 176cm, 76kg. Should I pick the 157 or 154?

@AngrySnowboarder

10 ай бұрын

Depends.

@toptenideas

10 ай бұрын

@@AngrySnowboarder all mountain, carving, side hits, powder. Not park.

@SirCamma

10 ай бұрын

I'm 8.5US, 178 CM and 72 kilo's and took the 157! Board is stable, smooth,.. Love it!

Would this board be too much overlap with the Ride shadowban? Need something for groomers and pow.

@AngrySnowboarder

7 ай бұрын

There's going to be some, this will be better in pow.

Is this comparable to the Excavator?

@AngrySnowboarder

8 ай бұрын

Not really.

This or the Gremlin? Been contemplating for a week now. Hard decision for me. They Seem similar... both sound super good.

@AngrySnowboarder

Жыл бұрын

Flex is the biggest difference with the Gremlin being stiffer.

@jasonrobertson5479

Жыл бұрын

The Gremmy is a sick board!

Hey Angry, after driving my girlfriend insane watching all your videos, I've decided to land on the Hyper. intermediate rider here, 6ft, 160lb, and size 9.5 boot, thinking of getting a 54. What do you think?

@AngrySnowboarder

3 ай бұрын

Buy it