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 #1 Libtech Skunk Ape - What do you thnk? Posted 08/08/2010 @ 12:28 |
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I'm about to buy a Skunk Ape BTX & wanted peoples thoughts, especially Grill's & TomW . It's the 09 wide 165. I really wasn't looking for a libtech. I really wanted a NS Legacy or Nidecker Megalight. However the price is what I can afford & it's the right size, wide & has the MT & Banana. All of which I'm really struggling to find elsewhere at the right price.
I'm 235lbs, 6 foot & like to go fast on piste & off piste when I can. Natural kickers & stuff all week, but only go to the park on the last day. I really wanted a do it all board that I could ride fast & get through ice. I get away 2-3 times a year.
I've got a Freedom 163 which I've had for 4 years.
What do you think, are people still having issues with Libtech quality?
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| #2 Re: Libtech Skunk Ape - What do you thnk? Posted 08/08/2010 @ 13:48 |
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Yes people are still having issues, and no I wouldn't recommend it. I find the ride is just so "meh". Get the Legacy. Last years is available for 325 which is a steal when you include the warranty. Megalight isn't terribly beefy either.
http://www.neversummer.co.uk/products/snowboards/0910-legacy-r |
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| #3 Re: Libtech Skunk Ape - What do you thnk? Posted 08/08/2010 @ 15:22 |
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Thanks Grill, I did look at the NS Legacy but I thought it was out of stock, but 163 is in.
So Megalight VS Lagacy the latter is beefier & for the money gets Vario & camber. I can't find a Mega with both for that price. I was impressed with the weight of the mega & ultra.
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| #4 Re: Libtech Skunk Ape - What do you think? Posted 09/08/2010 @ 06:53 |
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Personal reflections from a relative newbie (6ft2, 210 lbs).
I love my 161 Skunk Ape. Got it last Jan with C60 bindings and it immediately made me feel as if my riding improved dramatically vs the (somewhat crappy) Salomon Ace I had before. Rode it about 20 days last season, mainly off piste in Switzerland.
- Tons of fun charging through deep steep powder in Andermatt and Engelberg - even with this relatively short length for my ample weight
- I really like how the shape almost obliges you to carve cleanly on piste
- I got the impression the base is not as fast as my mate's Nitro Blacklight
- Going straight with a flat base (as well as on drag lifts) the shape absolutely makes the ride feel chattery, and you have to get used to that. Not a stable cruise missile feeling
- Oh and I believe the magnetraction really did save my butt (literally) on several occasions when I had to get down some super steep Icy bits!
The one thing I would have done differently is buy a size larger for a bit more float (I notice that I need to be going very fast to really get on top of the powder). If/when I find something similar with a directional (powder) shape I will seriously consider getting it.
Good luck with your reseach
AL |
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| #5 Re: Libtech Skunk Ape - What do you think? Posted 09/08/2010 @ 08:32 |
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Thanks Uncle Al think I'm going to go for the NS. Just need to decide on the 163 or 166 now. |
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| #6 Re: LIB TECH SNOWBOARD SKUNK APE Posted 10/08/2010 @ 12:35 |
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Got a brand new 09 NS Legacy 163 stored under the bed for this season's powder days.  |
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| #7 Re: LIB TECH SNOWBOARD SKUNK APE Posted 10/08/2010 @ 13:19 |
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aha went for the 163 too. need to start planning the trips. |
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