Lib Tech Attack Banana - 2012
It’s about time Lib Tech created the Attack Banana! It’s been a tough time choosing between the Skate Banana with the buttery soft and playful Banana profile and the TRS series with the more aggressive, responsive and lively C2 Banana profile. Now you can go straight down the middle and take the Attack Banana with its EC2 Banana profile, a halfway house between the two.
Manufacturer's Description:
All Terrain Freestyle Techno Quiver Killer! EC2 is C2 Technology enhanced, EC2 is Elliptical! We added Elliptical Camber, slightly shortened contact lengths and a smoother, more powder friendly tip and tail entry. The Elliptical camber moves the apex of the camber inward (closer underfoot), which helps distribute tip and tail pressure more evenly, provides a more focused pop, and creates better suspension to absorb big landings. The slightly shorter contact lengths make it more agile and user friendly on hardpack and pow. Win! Win! Art by Mike Parillo
Recommended for park riding.
Recommended for halfpipe riding.
Recommended for rail riding.
Recommended for freeride riding.
High cost $
Available in Wide.
Hybrid Rocker/Camber Construction.
Twin Shape.
Green or Eco Friendly Construction.
Year: 2012
Available Lengths (cm):
153, 156, 159, 159W, 161W
Riding Style: Freestyle/Park
Specifications:
Eliptical Camber/Banana Combo with Magne-Traction
Twin all terrain freestyle attack tool
Freedom and float of banana
End-to-end pop/stability of C2
Basalt/fiberglass combo
Columbian Gold core
Power transfer internal sidewalls
Beans top sheet
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Snowboard Review:
Watch the 2012 Lib Tech Attack Banana Video Snowboard Review
The Lib Tech Attack banana EC2 BTX is a halfway measure of the original skate banana and the powerful C2 banana found in all of Lib Tech’s more all-mountain boards, you know, the ones that Travis Rice and Lando ride - the EC2 banana is more playful than C2 Banana boards but certainly not a noddle by any means! This board kills it in all types of terrain! Straight up.
I picked the perfect time to test the Attack Banana - 9:30am, when the conditions were rock hard! And I do mean bullet proof! I’ve got to say, after endless amounts of times testing Magna-Traction boards in these types of gnarly hard pack conditions, it really does give you the confidence to go for it. When you carve on the Attack Banana you really feel the bite and control of the Mag edges and the very slight camber in the profile, allowing you to really commit onto both edges without any worry of slipping out. The Attack Banana has plenty of pop and was incredibly easy to butter and press on snow, as well as on park features like the Skate Banana.
After half a day of hammering the Attack Banana through every type of snow condition and terrain I can vouch that this Banana is designed to do everything. I would have loved to have taken it through some insane waist deep POW to see whether or not the Attack banana lives up to the marketing blurb but I’ve ridden the skate banana in POW and that rode really well, so I have no doubt that this is probably even better! What more can I say without repeating myself? This board is the dream board for those that want the park focused ride of the Skate Banana with the pop and versatility of Lib’s more all-mountain snowboards.
Highlights:
Magna-Traction for extra grip and confidence on hard pack conditions.
Nice graphics.
EC2 banana tech gives the board a sweet forgiving ride but packs great pop.
Letdowns:
Magna-Traction isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.
Posted by Mikee C in • Lib Tech
User Snowboard Reviews
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on December 20, 2011 at 04:23 PM
Hi, I’m looking to purchase an attack banana but am stuck between either a 156 or 153. I’m 5ft 10” boot size 9.5US and weigh 154Lbs. I’m intermmediate level and spend most my time on the pistes. I’m wanting the board to be agile through the moguls but confident at a reasonable speed. Also looking to keep this board for a few years so addaptable to my progression in power and possbibly the park/jibbing. Any help would be much appreciated.
on December 20, 2011 at 06:00 PM
Hi Paul, imo I would suggest def. going with the 153, I am 6’ 180lbs., 10.5 boot, and went with the 156, which is what was suggested by mulitple shops in my area (and I am going to be doing very little park if any)...
on December 31, 2011 at 06:13 PM
Hi all, need advice. I am 145 lbs, 5’ 9”. Please suggest me 156 or 153. Or I should look for skate banana ? I am all mountain rider, mostly use my board in France Alpes resorts.
on December 31, 2011 at 06:54 PM
Hello. I, too, need a piece of advice. Thing is, I am 5 ft 7” and weigh about 120 Lbs (boot size 8,5 US), and I’m an intermediate rider - doing all mountain/freeride. The smallest Attack Banana available is 153 which, as far as I know, is a bit too big. Am I better off with for example the Skate Banana in a little smaller size, or will the 153 Attack Banana be suitable? Thanks!
on January 01, 2012 at 11:48 AM
To the two posters above, this is for user reviews, if you have questions go to the forums like it says up top…
on January 05, 2012 at 07:06 AM
Got myself the 2010/2011 Attack Banana last year on Christmas and all I can say: go for it I ride at Mt Ste-Anne in Quebec City and this board will take anything you throw at it. If you have the $, can’t go wring with it, specially if you have East Coast conditions like we do (ice ice baby!)
I don’t do park but I’ve seen some kids with Attack Banana boards and it seemed a breeze to ride!
BTW Union Force bindings works like a charm on this board!
Best regards,
Max
on January 17, 2012 at 09:46 AM
Really recomend this board, it rocks, was going to get the 161 as i always liked a longer board for stability at speed, but i’m only 5’8” and 175 pounds so i got the 159, and even though I have size 12 feet the width was fine. The magnetraction effect is like riding a much longer board, banana camber meant no more edge catching and the thing floats through the powder. love it!
on January 19, 2012 at 02:52 AM
I can’t decide what board to get, the attack banana or the 2012 burton custom flying v? I won’t be riding park that much but I do want a pretty playful board. I’ve been riding a 156 burton custom camber and it’s great but a little too stiff for me. I also don’t know what size to get, I’m a twig (6 ft, 135lbs)
on January 19, 2012 at 09:51 AM
@Jack - I think it’s a toss-up between the 153 and 156. I’d probably go with the 156 if you don’t intend to ride much park. You’ll find the EC2 profile considerably softer than the traditional camber of the Custom.
on January 30, 2012 at 07:36 AM
Hey all, im going to be buying this 156 board real soon, im 175 pounds 5’11” size 10 boot. and i was just wondering what bindings would be good for a 50/50 park/mountain rider. any advice is appreciated.
james
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