Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Lib Tech 2008 2009 Preview

So a few months back i received some images in the "electronic mail" which is used to pass data back and forth on the "infowebs." I posted the images excited to share what I think is potentially the future of snowboarding. Long story short: I got my hand slapped and was asked to take down the images. I respectfully complied. Another part of the request said "after January 28th... do what you want". I took some massive paraphrasing liberties there.

We are beyond the 28th and let the posting begin. Enjoy. I will say this Mervins magnetraction is pretty much one of the coolest things to happen with snowboard construction in a long time. I'll have a video blog review of the GNU Riders Choice coming later this week. One of the "most fun" boards I have ever ridden. So much god damn pop it hurts. In the interim enjoy the 2009 Lib Tech line up. Let the debate begin now if '09 will be the year Mervin began to change snowboarding, again.










Posted by Jonny at Tuesday, January 29, 2008
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  1. Nice!!!! Do you know if all the models are magnetraction, I mean are the BTX (banana) still Magnetraction.

    Love the McKink Snake!!!!

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  2. YEAH BRO HAM. BTX IS BANANA-TRACTION.

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  3. I thought that Banna refered to the reverse camber, my bad.

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  4. Combine Banana Tech and MagnaTraction(MTX) for BTX

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  5. Any chance you know the sizes of the boards? I'm looking at the pink and purple skate banana (obviously I am a chick) and would want it in like a 145 or so. Just thought I'd ask but I am getting pumped now!!!

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  6. Pretty sure the Skate Banana's do not look like that for 09. Design has black striping all over the top sheet for that line. I saw the 2009 Lib Tech catalog last week in my snowboard shop and I've seen 09's on Ebay that have the striped style on the top sheet as well.

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  7. yea those bananas are this seasons late releases. Our shop got a few of the blue ones. They were super limited.

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  8. Are they still making the TRS series with both Magne-Traction and Banana on one board?

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  9. http://www.libtechblogs.com/blog/2008/02/italian_banana.html

    look at this!!! ahahhaha
    i love it, i want it!!!!

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  10. there's one more with KINGKONG: i love lib! veeeryNICE
    take a look!!
    http://www.libtechblogs.com/blog/2008/02/king_lib.html

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  11. The TRS is at the top , it just doesnt say it. If you look at the top sheet , you can see it says TRS.

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  12. Can anyone compare the ride of the Skate, Dark, and Jamie Lynn? Leaning to Dark for the slashier responsiveness.

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  13. i rode the mc kink btx and the skate banana at a demo. I liked the kink more but i'm tall and heavy and it supported me and rode more stable with good pop. The skate felt a lot more loose and was super fun to press and butter.

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  14. i'm really looking forward to a Mark Landvik pro model. i promise it'd be a perfect board with his steeze. sooo many people have skate bananas at baker....

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  15. these are not the 09 models.

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  16. Anonymous said...

    "these are not the 09 models."


    ...I love it when comments are made without any backing. Claim it.

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  17. I need some help and you seem to know a lot about Lib Tech. I don't do the park and mostly try to stay off the beaten path, especially liking powdery tree runs. The problem is that I don't have the cash for a dedicated powder board. I need to get an all-mountain board that is great in powder, but can still do hardpack and ice if I need it to. I was thinking about the Never Summer Premier or the Burton Supermodel X. Then, someone mentioned the banana and magnatraction technology and what I have read seems sweet. The problem is that most of the hype focuses on the park. Would a banana-traction board be best for my freeride tastes, and if so, which one??? I'm 5'10", 150lbs and currently ride a 159 Burton Cascade (which in my opinion, doesn't hold a high speed edge well enough and burns my back leg in the deep stuff) Thanks

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  18. Are there any big differences between the travis rice 07-08 model and 08-09 model beside the graphics?

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  19. HOW DO I GET ONE?

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  20. To above post seeking some info. Id try the TRS series with Naners and MTX. I ride the 159 and its pretty much a quiver killer. Ive rode it everywhere this season and I love it. It has a pretty aggressive sidecut for flying around and the tip and tail have saved my ass plenty of times. Edge hold is no question with MTX and at 150 lbs , youll fell like 200 with the reversed freedom loving banana technology. Get yourself one early son !

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  21. Does the phoenix not have a different graphic for the shorter models this year?

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  22. man, do they make one for girls? anyone know that sizes?

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  23. the skate banana colors are false. the 08/09 models have stripes they are a lot sicker

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  24. what are peoples opinions of the Dark series board.. want a bit of a softer flex, not 2 soft still want some pop, into booters and park runs.. never had a banana trac or magna trac board or ridden one..need a wide 2, ride a forum darkness 08 atm..anyone help me out please??

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  25. what are peoples opinions of the Dark series board.. want a bit of a softer flex, not 2 soft still want some pop, into booters and park runs.. never had a banana trac or magna trac board or ridden one..need a wide 2, ride a forum darkness 08 atm..anyone help me out please??

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  26. i already got me a 2009 TRS and it kicks ass.

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  27. Dam you ppl with small feet

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  28. that skate banana is fake i have the 2009 and its nothing like those

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  29. Where can you get a 2009 skate banana because I want one!

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  30. Man, Quincy's graphics on the Skunk Ape this year are SICK! Looks like an Iron Maiden poster. Can't wait till mine gets here. Shouldn't be long now.

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  31. Whats the difference between the TRS BTX 157 and a Skatebanana 156. I'm thinking of getting a 08/09 for the next season. Ride park alot, but all mountain alot more, tons of pow and cliffs. Liked the 07 skatebanana alot that a friend had, saw the TRS, and was wondering what the main differences are. Sounds like a few of you are sponsored by them so thought you could help. Ideas?

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  32. I'm so pumped for the mullet, I wanted to get one all last season and now with btx its gonna be sweet.

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  33. i just wish the box scratcher didnt only come in 145... but hell with it im getting it anyways

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  34. salty peaks in on 33rd in slc has '09 bananas right now for five. btx and mtx have made riding more fun.

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  35. hey mates i got to try out the new skate banana at my local mountain. i noticed the difference as soon as i strapped in the skate banana is so responsive and u can pop butter with no effort cus of the reverse camber and contact points i would def reccomend this board to anyone even newbies.

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