Lib Tech Skunk Ape Camber Snowboard - Men'sby Lib Tech

Product Info

The original Big Man board, now in traditional camber! The Mervin ExperiMental division threw a new curve into the profile of the Skunk Ape. Enjoy the benefits of camber without dragging your toes. Dig the trench, hit the rail, drop the cliff. Whatever you do, the Skunk Ape is sure to keep those toes off the snow. Your knuckles may still drag, however.

*Art By Quincy Quigg, @q_quigg_

Type of terrain: All-Mountain

Ability Level: Intermediate+, Advanced

We recommend this for:

The intermediate+ or better rider looking for a wide quiver-killer board for all-mountain ripping.

Technical Features

Directional w/ 3mm Taper

Directional shape is the classic snowboard shape, designed to be ridden with a slightly longer nose than tail to concentrate pop in the tail while providing plenty of float in powder. A softer nose allows for a smoother roll into your carve, while a stiffer waist and tail provides better control through the turn and a stronger finish.

Camber

A Camber Bend advocates powerful turns and poppy precision, offering snappy suspension with weight distributed evenly across the entire board for smooth, continuous edge control from tip to tail.

Skill Level

The intermediate+ or better rider looking for a wide quiver-killer board for all-mountain ripping.

Flex Rating

The Skunk Ape is on the stiffer side, but no so stiff that it leaves you feeling like there’s a 2x4 underfoot. Thanks to the predominantly rocker profile, the board is still friendly for all day riding, but powerful enough to really get after it when you want/need.

Sintered Knife Cut Base

A high density sintered base like this one is ideal for the best glide over the snow. Its porous structure is optimal for wax retention while the high density is tough and smoother than other sintered bases. All this reduces friction to keep you sliding better and longer. Wax regularly and repair professionally.

Magne-Traction® Edges

Strategically located and sized edge serrations provide unreal edge hold and control in all conditions. Allowing you to lay down your edge confidently on the iciest days. 

Horsepower [HP] Construction Core

An FSC certified 60% Aspen / 40% Paulownia wood core built to be light and tough with pop and power. The sidewalls are layered with internal end grain birch and the external is wrapped in UHMW polyethylene. The birch is there to improve edge hold and stability, while the UHMW polyethylene dampens vibration and protects from impacts. Uniquely Lib Tech also adds a healthy dose of UHMW polyethylene to the tip & tail for impact deflection. This makes repairs easier and significantly reduces the chance of damaging the core when the unfortunate happens. 

Tri-Ax / Bi-Ax Glass w/ Basalt

A combination of Tri-Ax and Bi-Ax glass allows for flex where you want it, but stability, strength, and pop when you need it. Lib Tech's unique volcanic fiber derived from basalt features amazing strength and dampening properties allowing the creation of light, strong, and an amazingly smooth ride. 

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