Lib Tech Skate Banana - 2011

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The Skate Banana is the board that changed Lib Tech’s fortunes and placed them at the forefront of snowboard design. Having won countless awards and changing snowboard design forever the Skate Banana is undoubtedly a modern classic. The Skate Banana is the definition of an all-mountain jib stick; ridiculous fun all over the mountain in whatever conditions the weather throws at you, thanks to a Banana Tech profile and Magnetraction edges. Jib-kids and park-junkies that ride in icy conditions most of the time but want a softer board with the capacity to grip and hold an edge should take-note.

Manufacturer's Description:

Award winning snowboard-specific designs on modern twin geometries. Rocker “banana” between your feet makes the Skate Banana loose and catch-free, it presses boxes, rails and jibs extremely well with the preset rocker, maintains pop with a stiffened tip and tail, and turns easily on hardpack or ice when the built-in rocker is put on edge. The built-in rocker curve makes the board float naturally in powder and the firm nose and tail prevent the board from folding in chunky conditions. Snowboarding is easier and more fun for all!

Recommended for park riding.

Recommended for rail riding.

High cost $

Available in Wide.

Rocker Construction.

Twin Shape.

Green or Eco Friendly Construction.

Year: 2011

Available Lengths (cm):
148N, 151N, 149, 152, 156, 159, 153W, 156W, 159W

Riding Style: Freestyle/Park

Specifications:

CORRECT SANDWICH: Low spin weight!
BANANA TECH: Control between your feet!
MAGNE-TRACTION: Rides like a skateboard!
H-POP CORE WITH BANANA SPECIFIC CORE PROFILE: Pop and performance!
POWER TRANSFER INTERNAL SIDEWALLS: More pop!
SWIRL DOUBLE SINTERED UHMW SIDEWALLS: Tough like banana!
SWIRL SINTERED UHMW BASE: Slippery like banana!

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Snowboard Review:

There aren’t many boards that carry a reputation like the Skate Banana; in fact the Burton Custom is the only board that I can draw comparisons with. Similarly to the effect that the Custom had on Burton’s popularity, the Skate Banana has been the driving force behind Lib Tech’s popularity among an entire generation of riders. So, without sounding too pessimistic, I expected the Skate Banana wouldn’t live-up to its infamous reputation, especially as there have been so many reincarnations from other brands since the boards release in 2006.

So how did it ride? Well, I’m happy to say that I was very pleasantly surprised. The Skate Banana was a lot of fun to ride; poppy and maneuverable at low speeds but surprisingly stable and grippy when cruising around. In fairness I never doubted that the Skate Banana would be a good jib board; it slides nicely along rails, it’s very easy to press and butter, it has plenty of pop for getting onto rails and a nice swing-weight for spinning. My concerns were that it wouldn’t have the same grip, stability and carving properties of its cambered counterparts….but you’ll be pleased to hear that the Skate Banana doesn’t compromise too much on any of these qualities. Firstly, it grips beautifully in carves and in short turns thanks to the Magnetraction; sure it won’t carve as well as a torsionally stiffer board like the Dark Series but you try jibbing hitting kinked rails on that! Secondly, it floats beautifully in deeper snow and deals with crud and ice with comparative ease. Finally, on landings; although it doesn’t have as much longitudinal and lateral strength as some stiffer kicker-focused boards it isn’t anywhere as weak as a lot of other jib boards; K2’s WWW is a prime example!

So, if you’re looking for a jib-focused board that is fun all over the mountain and will give you the edge over your fellow jibbers when riding in icy/variable conditions you won’t be disappointed with the Skate Banana.

Posted by Tom Ewbank in • Lib Tech

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Cole on February 05, 2011 at 07:00 AM

I forgot to add to my last post. Do you recommend some other then the two I mentioned thats beter and not to expensive that would be beter for what I want. Im a beginner in pipe and im intermediate in park and jibs.

Cj on February 21, 2011 at 07:48 AM

Hi I’m good on jibs and rails and I would like a board that will be excellent on jibs. But I would also like to be able to go off 10ft jumps and pull off some 540s with out wording about the board on the landing. Which would be the best gnu park pickle,skate banana or dc pbj bittner pro keeping in mind I want a board more foucused on rails but still can handle 10ft jumps. Any help would be greAt thanks

Markus on February 22, 2011 at 03:23 PM

Hey, what lengtt should i choose? And the wide or the narrow option?

My specs:

Weight: 140 lb

Height: 5.8

Thanks.

Rich Ewbank on February 22, 2011 at 03:27 PM

Width depends on your foot size not your weight. Length wise the 152 looks like a good fit if you want the board for park and jibs.

Jason on February 23, 2011 at 08:03 PM

Hi, I’m interested in buying the skate banana but unsure which length to go for. I borrowed a 154 burton custom pre ICS off a mate but found it too stiff, aggressive and difficulf to turn. I like to ride all over the mountain and have been riding for 3years. I am 5ft 6” tall and weigh 168Ibs. I would really appreciate some sound advice. Thanks in anticipation.

Cory on February 25, 2011 at 11:38 PM

Jason if I were you I would go for the 159 bit this is not the best all moutain board

Jason on February 26, 2011 at 12:54 AM

Thanks for that Cory but don’t you think 159 could be a little long? What do you think of the K2 Raygun? Do you think it would be more suited? I’m looking for the banana camber to make for a fun forgiving ride, just fancied the skate banana cos it’s got magna traction too. What ya think?

Cory on February 26, 2011 at 06:10 AM

I think the 159 wouldent really be big however if ur going down I would not recommened going any lower than a 157. Yes I think the k2 raygun would be a bettter auit however I’m not the biggest fan of the k2 line so I would suggest the lib tech snow mullet which has magnetraction and banana rocker or the gnu riders choice board which is a really smooth ride and lots of fun.

Jason on February 27, 2011 at 12:20 AM

Thanks for the advice dude.

Brett Rogosin on March 16, 2011 at 06:48 AM

Hi.  I’m hoping someone can help with a board size and choice decision.  I’m learning how to hit jumps and rails in the park, but also execute butters, ride reverse off a 180, or just have more fun with the mountain, my true purpose.  I currently ride a Rome Agent 158, which I love, but feel it’s too stiff with too much pop for butters (better all mountain/carving).  I’m really interested in magna-traction and the banana technology (for east coast).  The 2 boards that stand out are the Sk8 Banana and Gnu Pickle.  I like the healside technology on the Pickle, but all my friends are really into the Sk8 Banana.  I’m looking for a park board that can ride across terrain with a fun element and not worry about icy conditions of the east coast.

170 lbs 5’9” height 8 boot

Sk8 Banana or Pickle?  What size?  Other (Rome Artifact)?  Thanks…

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