Remember that blurry, shadowy figure you saw ripping through the woods last winter? That was the fabled Stash-quatch, and he was riding the Lib Tech Skunk Ape C2 BTX Wide Snowboard. Our furry friend usually keeps a low profile, but he came out of hiding long enough to help Lib Tech develop the ultimate all-mountain freestyle board for lumberjack-sized shredders. The C2 hybrid camber profile, snappy-yet-stompable flex, and a sustainably-farmed Columbian Gold core all keep Mr. Squatch happy while he shreds through the enchanted forest.
C2 BTX Power Banana technology features rocker between the bindings for a floaty and forgiving ride in powder, with camber zones extending from the bindings to the tip and tail to give it a more aggressive feel that provides edge hold on hard pack and pop off of jumps. A directional twin shape and set-back stance gives you more power and control when you're shredding the deep stuff, but still allows you to ride away switch so you can stomp those big back 180s into fluffy landings. Magne-Traction edges are serrated to slice through ice likes it's fresh corduroy, so you can carve down bulletproof slopes with ease while everyone else is sliding out on their asses.
If you happen to actually run into the Stash-quatch this season, there's no reason to worry because he knows that this board was made right here in America using environmentally-friendly methods. Tough soy-based elastomer sidewalls replace toxic ABS, and the lightweight and strong Columbian Gold wood core comes from fast-growing, sustainably harvested trees so you're not contributing to the destruction of the rainforests. Low-VOC resin holds it all together, and the sublimated graphics on the PBT topsheet don't need protection from toxic clearcoat lacquer.
Fabric:
- UHMW sidewalls are durable and made with non-toxic materials
Weather and Wind:
- Magne-Traction serrated edges cut into ice and snow for excellent edge hold
Sizing:
- Designed exclusively for riders with boot sizes 11+
Features:
- Triax and Biax fiberglass for extra strength and pop
- Columbian Gold wood core
- C2 BTX Banana Technology
- Power Transfer Internal Sidewalls increase pop and sidewall toughness
- Colombian gold core gives the board the highest compression with great response
- TNT base with Teflon Titanium for low-maintenance, high-speed riding
- PBT topsheet is tough, durable, and looks great
- Tri-Axial / Bi-Axial
- Triax and biax basalt/fiberglass lay-up
- Directional twin shape
- Color of snowboard base can vary
Lib Tech worked with oversized pow nuts from the NW to develop a tool for big guys to slay pow. Built with a stiffer flex, Columbian Gold Core and aggressive C2 Power Banana/Camber Combo; the Lib Tech Skunk Ape C2BTX Wide Snowboard rips through powder with baboon strength and increased pop like you have never seen before. The C2 Banana Rocker combination offers the best features of Banana Tech with rocker between your feet blended with a radial camber to contact points. This focuses pressure between your feet for easy turns, great edge hold on ice and max pressure to the tails for power end-to-end stability pop and control for float in powder in both directions, carving on hardpack and ice and a catch-free freestyle performance. The Skunk Ape has evolved into a big-foot, snow slaying monster of awesome. This board comes in wide size to cater to the shredder with big feet.
Skill Range:
Shipping Restriction: This item is not available for shipment outside of the United States.
C2 BTX Power Banana Camber/Banana Blend features a camber rocker blend for aggressive riding - solid tip and tail pressure for power, pop, precision, and end-to-end stability combined with a medium amount of pressure between your feet for float, carving, and edge hold.
MTX Magne-Traction's strategic serrations provide unreal edge hold and control in all conditions - seven points of focused edge control.
Directional Twin shape features a twin chassis from contact to contact, but with a slightly longer nose than tail.
Columbian Gold Core is ultra light, strong, and long lively fibers.
Correct Sandwich construction features super-light spin weight.
Double sintered UHMW sidewalls is twice as sintered as any other sidewall for optimum performance.
Eco Sublimation is a unique water based graphic process that provides an environmentally friendly alternative.
Co-ex PBT Top is tough and eco-sublimated compatible.
TNT Base Material provides a fast and low maintenance dual-layered fluoro base.
Power Transfer Internal Sidewall offers more pop and control.
Basalt/fiberglass combo is damp, strong, and lively for a smooth ride.
Made in the U.S.A.
Lib Tech Skunk Ape BTX Wide Snowboard - Men's: The Skunk Ape is more than a local myth; every thing about this snowboard is 100% real! Wide, Twin, C2 Power Banana, MTX are just a few features to say the least. The Camber Blend makes this a freestyle snowboard you must have on the mountain this winter!
Travis Rice’s favorite camber rocker blend for aggressive power snowboarders. Solid tip and tail pressure for power, pop, precision and end-to-end stability combined with a medium amount of pressure between your feet for float, carving and edge hold.
The LibTech Skunk Ape Snowboard allows riders with bigger feet to slay the mountain without toe drag. The C2BTX design allows this board to float in powder, hold a solid edge on groomers, and attack everything in between. Magne-Traction edges create seven contact points on each side, giving you great grip even in icy, hardpack conditions. The TNT base infused with Teflon so it loves to go fast and doesn't need much maintenance. With a half-inch setback, this directional board is perfect for the rider who rides mostly regular.
10% Discount on 2013-2014 Snowboard Packages: Buy any full-price Lib Tech snowboard, boots, and bindings and get a 10% discount on all 3!
| Actual Turn Radius @ Specified Length: | 8.6m (@165cm) |
|---|---|
| Base Material: | Extruded P-tex |
| Base Name: | TNT Base |
| Board Size: | 172w cm |
| Board Width: | Wide |
| Camber: | C2BTX Rocker/ Camber combo |
| Construction Type: | Sidewall Construction |
| Contact Length: | 131 cm |
| Core Material: | Wood |
| Core Name: | Columbian Gold Core |
| Design: | All-Mountain |
| Flex: | 7 (on 1 (forgiving) to 10 (stiff) scale |
| Hole Pattern: | Standard 4 Hole |
| Magnatraction: | Yes |
| Model #: | 3221710 |
| Nose Width: | 31.2 cm |
| Perfect blend of Tri-Ax: | 45° 45° 90° Fiber foundation torsion enhancing pop amplifier and Bi-Ax: 0° 90° Fiber foundation flexible pop magnifier. |
| Pipe Oriented: | No |
| Recommended Use: | All-Mountain Freestyle |
| Rocker Profile: | Rocker with Camber |
| Rocker Type: | C2 BTX |
| Shape: | Directional Twin (half-inch setback) |
| Shipping Restriction: | This item is not available for shipment outside of the United States. |
| Side Cut: | 8.75 m |
| Skill Level: | Expert |
| Special Features: | UHMW External Sidewalls |
| Stance: | 21-26 in |
| Stance Setback: | .5cm |
| Stance Width: | 21-26in |
| Tail Width: | 31.2 cm |
| Waist Width: | 26.8cm (size 157); 26.8cm (size 161); 26.8cm (size 165) |
| Warranty: | One Year |
| Weight: | 160 lbs + |
Lib Technologies Skunk Ape Snowboard Reviews:
Reviews:
**Just picked this up from the warehouse. Not yet ridden.**
Graphics are SICK!!! Very detailed and the more I look the more cool stuff I find. Can't wait to get this out on the snow.
Second thoughts are the board is pretty heavy in which I should've expected. I got the 172 because I'm 6.6' and the length is perfect but to get that length obviously there will be more weight.
From the eye the rocker under feet, and camber outside the feet look perfect. I've seen boards where it looks completely over used, the board kind of looking like it's been chopped and screwed with too much but looking at this makes sense. Not overly done in the least.
Magnatraction looks dope and excited to see how it handles. I'm expecting it will handle very well, even with the weight.
All around I'm very pleased with this board just by the eye and feel test. It's more than I expected (which was actually a lot after MUCH research) and I think it will fit me quite well being a tall guy. May not be the best for pulling tricks but that's fine with me. I'm hoping the camber/rocker/camber will counter that a bit.
I will post a better review once I get it out on the mountains. If anybody has any questions on this board hit me up on the number on top of this page and my ext is 4039. I'll be more than happy to talk to you about this board and answer any questions.
I was in the market for a new board last year. Took a weekend vacation with the wife to a hill about 2 hrs away. We hit a local snowboard shop (shop local when I can!). They love their Libtech and Neverwinter gear. I got to spend a day on the mountain with a 2012 model of the Skunk Ape. LOVED it. Here in the northeast we dont get a TON of powder and there are a LOT of firm conditions. I was AMAZED at how this board bit into the hill and allowed me to carve with no issues. I never felt like I was going to lose it at any time. I go back to the shop the next day and immediately pick up the 2013 model. Walked out the door a happy man.
