Where are Lib Tech snowboards made?
Lib Tech produces snowboards, skateboards and now surf boards from their manufacturing base near Sequim, Washington in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
What Lib Tech board should I get?
The best Lib Tech board for freeriding is the T. Rice Orca. Unique features of this board in the Lib Tech lineup include a banana-style rocker and a mostly directional shape. The C2X tech built into the rocker keeps you afloat when the snow gets deep without compromising the control of having camber.
Are Lib Tech surfboards good?
Overall it’s an awesome, tough, fun board that works in a variety of surf conditions. It’s a great option for the rental surfboard agencies who can now offer a high-performance groveller in a super-sturdy technology.
Why is it called Lib Tech?
Born from the ashes of GNU snowboards, Lib Tech has been at the forefront of ecological design and cutting edge technology since the late 80’s. The name comes from when founder Mike Olson put cloth from a jumper into a skateboard prototype.
Is Lib Tech Made in USA?
Lib Tech Skis are Made in the USA, environmentally nicer with industry leading technologies like Magne-Traction® and Rocker Activated Drive. A dream (or two) built in to every pair!
How long snowboard should I get?
Step #1: Use Your Height, Weight, Boot Size and Riding Style
| Rider Height (in) | Rider Weight (lbs) | Snowboard Size (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 5ft 4in | 135 – 145 | 144–152 |
| 5ft 6in | 140 – 155 | 149–157 |
| 5ft 8in | 150 – 165 | 154–162 |
| 5ft 10in | 160 – 175 | 159–167 |
Do Lib Tech surfboards absorb water?
The foam core is Nitrogencell which is a closed-cell foam (won’t absorb water) with an elongated cell structure which claims to be better for compression strength and energy return. Nitrogenecell is also made of 25%-50% recycled material – FYI Lib Tech also recycles 100% of the offcuts into new foam.
Who makes Lib Tech?
Mervin Manufacturing
Mervin Manufacturing home of Lib Tech, GNU, Roxy and Bent Metal Binding Works is a leading designer and manufacturer of snowboarding, skiing, surfing and skateboarding products built at the world’s most environMENTAL factory by people who ride them.
Does Lib Tech make bindings?
FIBERGLASS PANELS IN THE FOOTBED CREATE SOPHISTICATED FLEX PATTERNS AND ENHANCE RESPONSE SIMILAR TO YOUR SNOWBOARD FOR ADVANCED FLEX CONTROL. DYNAMIC ENERGY OF THE SPECIALIZED COMPOSITES CREATE REACTION AND DRIVE LIKE NO OTHER BINDING CAN.
Is the Lib Tech TRS hp a good snowboard?
The Lib Tech TRS HP has been one of those boards that is always on the recommendation list. While it doesn’t do that well in powder it does provide a great board for those who see a lot of hard to icy snow, like to keep it centered, and take a more freestyle approach to the mountain. It’s also a great board for jumps and pipe.
Are there different sizes of Lib Tech TRS?
As far as I can tell, the 2020 model is the same as the 2019 model, except for the graphic. The 2019 model did have a couple of extra sizes though – 148N and 151N, but now that Lib Tech has introduced a women’s specific line, those sizes have been removed. The Lib Tech No.43 is the women’s equivalent of the TRS and comes in a 146, 149 & 152.
Which is better hybrid rocker or Lib Tech TRS?
The wood in hybrid rocker bends differently from board to board but generally, the Lib Tech TRS has a little more stable feel underfoot. It’s still somewhat loose underfoot when you are in harder snow and needs to be on edge when one footing off the char or going down a long cat track but it’s better than many hybrid rocker boards.
Which is better Lib Tech TRS C2X or C2X hybrid?
On Snow Feel/Ability Level/Skidded Turns: So the C2x camber profile has a short quick-rising rocker that comes down into a longer camber than C2 but it doesn’t touch the ground. The wood in hybrid rocker bends differently from board to board but generally, the Lib Tech TRS has a little more stable feel underfoot.