The Ladies Choice is Jamie Anderson's board, and it has been one of GNU's best-known women's models for years. It is built for the park and for the rest of the mountain, with the grip on hard snow that GNU riders expect.
It also has less owner coverage than most GNU boards, so this review leans on what owners do say and on GNU's own specs. The question is simple: is it the right board for a progressing rider, or is it too much board for a first season?
What It Is: An Asymmetric Freestyle Twin
The Ladies Choice is an asymmetric twin. The nose and tail match, so it rides switch with no change in feel. The difference is in the sidecut. The heelside has a deeper sidecut than the toeside, because heel turns are usually the weaker side for most riders. The deeper heelside helps the board turn just as easily on both edges.
The profile is a hybrid. Rocker between your feet keeps it loose and forgiving, and camber near the tip and tail gives it pop and grip. GNU adds carbon bands for snap, serrated edges for grip on ice and a sintered, knife-cut base that runs fast. The core is FSC-certified wood, which means it comes from responsibly managed forests.
GNU rates the flex at 4 to 5.5 out of 10. That is on the soft side of medium. GNU also updated the tip and tail for the current season.
On the Snow: Playful With Grip
The soft flex makes the Ladies Choice easy to press and butter, and the hybrid profile keeps it from catching an edge on small mistakes. The camber near the tip and tail adds enough pop for jumps and side hits.
On hard snow, owners compare it with the GNU Velvet. Both have a similar flex and profile, both use a sintered base and both hold well on icy slopes.
Where It Excels
The Ladies Choice is a strong pick for freestyle riders on firm snow. The serrated edges and the asymmetric sidecut give you grip that softer park boards often lack. That matters on icy mornings and on hard-packed park landings.
It is also a board to grow on. Owners call it an awesome board for progression. You can ride it while you learn your first tricks and keep it as you get better.
Where It Falls Short
It is not the easiest first board. Owners say it is less beginner-friendly than boards like the Burton B-Nice. A true beginner may find the camber near the tip and tail catches more than a fully rockered or flat board.
Owner feedback is also thin. There are fewer threads on this board than on most GNU models, so long-term durability reports are harder to find.
And at around $630, it costs more than many soft freestyle boards.
The "First Board or Second Board?" Question
You'll find riders asking whether the Ladies Choice is a good first board. Here's the take from owners. It works best as a second board, or as a first board for a rider who already links turns and wants to start riding features.
If you are brand new, a softer and cheaper board will be easier to learn on. Once you are comfortable on blue runs, the Ladies Choice gives you room to grow for years.
Pro tip: If you ride mostly park and want a looser feel, pick the shorter end of your size range. If you ride more of the mountain, size up.
Who Should Buy It
Buy the Ladies Choice if you are a progressing or intermediate rider who wants a freestyle twin with real grip on hard snow. It suits riders who split their time between the park and the rest of the mountain.
Look elsewhere if you are in your first few days on snow, or if you want a stiffer board for speed and big jumps.
Alternatives
The Jones Women's Dream Weaver 2.0 is a directional all-mountain board that leans more toward carving and soft snow than the park. Read our full Jones Women's Dream Weaver 2.0 review.
The Nitro Alternator Women's is a playful twin for riders who want an easygoing freestyle feel. Read our full Nitro Alternator Women's review.
Verdict
The GNU Ladies Choice is a grippy, playful asymmetric twin that gives a progressing rider plenty of room to grow. It is not the best first-day board, and owner feedback is thinner than on most GNU models. For a rider who already links turns and wants to start riding the park, it is a strong pick.
