Lib Tech Skunk Ape 169 Snowboard

One of the best directional freestyle sticks for larger gentlemen

Big guys need lightweight setups. Their snowboards are always big, wide and long, and a lighter construction makes a huge difference. That's why Lib Tech uses the super-light Horsepower construction on the Skunk Ape, providing the best balance between stability and weight.

Riding Style
This extra wide board is suited for large riders who want to bring their freestyle riding to the whole mountain.

Shape
The Skunk Ape is a directional twin. It comes with a centred shape but has setback inserts for plenty of float in powder. The serrated Magne-Traction® edges provide more grip, no matter where you are on the mountain, but they are especially effective in icy and hard spots.

Profile
The C2 profile features a rocker between the bindings and a camber under the bindings. This combination offers good edge hold because of the camber areas but is still playful and forgiving. 

Flex
The stiff flex ensures precise control and fast responsiveness of the snowboard.

Construction
The Horsepower Construction is lighter than the Original Power Construction, environmentally friendlier due to the usage of bio beans and basalt fibre and offers an extremely smooth ride. The Aspen and Paulownia wood core is robust with a lot of pop. The top sheet is made of Eco-sublimated bio beans. The sintered TNT base is very fast but also requires careful maintenance.

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Snowboards are usually delivered ready-to-ride with a waxed base and sharpened edges. However, this so-called factory-tuning is not very durable and your new snowboard should be properly waxed after a few days and maintained on a regular basis.