GNU Essential Service vs GNU Young Money

How they compare

the GNU Essential Service leans more all mountain/freeride, while the GNU Young Money leans more freestyle. The GNU Essential Service uses a directional shape while the GNU Young Money is twin. The GNU Essential Service has a hybrid (camber/rocker) profile (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile), while the GNU Young Money uses rocker (lifted contact points for easier turn initiation, float in soft snow, and a catch-free feel). The GNU Essential Service is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the medium range.