The 2017-18 Lib Tech Skate Banana Snowboard
Hit the slopes this year with the Lib Tech Skate Banana snowboard
Snowboarding season is upon us and what better way to get stoked than to get a new Lib Tech Skate Banana snowboard. Lib Tech’s exclusive Banana Technology, (AKA BTX), creates a revolutionary all terrain and freestyle shred machine.
Who is the Lib Tech Skate Banana snowboard designed for?
The design of the Lib Tech Skate Banana was meant for riders of all experience levels from beginners to pros who are looking great all terrain and freestyle board. It’s a fun, easy to ride high performance board that’s great for taking runs on everything from powder, to rails and even hard pack or ice.
Special features of the Lib Tech Skate Banana
The Lib Tech Skate Banana features their proprietary BTX Technology which features a rocker section between the inserts giving solid pressure between your feet for easy turning and great holds on ice edges, while providing mild tip pressure for excellent float and jibbing.
How much is the Lib Tech Skate Banana?
Depending on which model you want and where you get the Lib Tech Skate Banana the price can vary drastically. The new 2017-18 Lib Tech Skate Banana is going to run you somewhere close to 500 bucks. If that price tag is too rich for your blood, you can easily pick up last year’s models for under $350. Here’s some of the great deals we’ve found at some of our favorite online snowboard shops and their current prices to help you find the best deals available!
The 2016-17 Lib Tech Skate Banana
The 2015-16 Lib Tech Skate Banana
Sizes of the Lib Tech Skate Banana
Depending on your height and weight and your intended use, the Skate Banana comes in almost every size imaginable, from small and narrow to long and wide. Here is a table with the specs of all of the sizes available.
| SIZE | CONTACT LENGTH | SIDE CUT | WAIST | FLEX 10=FIRM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145N | 108 | 7.9 | 23.9 | 4.5 |
| 148 | 111 | 8.1 | 24.2 | 5 |
| 149 | 111 | 8.1 | 24.7 | 5 |
| 151N | 114 | 8.2 | 24.5 | 5 |
| 152 | 114 | 8.2 | 25.2 | 5 |
| 153W | 114 | 8.2 | 26.1 | 5 |
| 154 | 115 | 8.2 | 25.3 | 5 |
| 156 | 117 | 8.3 | 25.5 | 6 |
| 156W | 117 | 8.3 | 26.5 | 6 |
| 159 | 120 | 8.4 | 25.5 | 6 |
| 159W | 120 | 8.4 | 26.5 | 6 |
| 162 | 123 | 8.4 | 25.8 | 6.5 |
| 162W | 123 | 8.4 | 26.7 | 6.5 |
Video reviews of the Lib Tech Skate Banana
2017-18 Lib Tech Skate Banana Review
2016-17 Lib Tech Skate Banana Review
About Lib Tech
Lib Technologies or Lib Tech is an American manufacturer known mostly for its cutting edge snowboard designs but also manufactures both skateboards and surfboards. The story of Lib Tech begins with Mike Olson. He built his first snowboard in 1977. By 1984 he had dropped out of college and began making snowboards full time. Olson was later joined by Pete Saari where they continued to build the Lib Tech brand into what it is today. Lib Tech is part of Mervin Manufacturing. In addition to Lib Tech, Mervin manufacturing is also the home of of GNU, Roxy, and Bent Metal.
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