LIB TECH TRS C2BTX
The name of this board line says it all: Total Ripper Series. If you ever find a condition this board isn’t suited for, you’re probably riding on Mars. The combination of a winning design and tech that actually works make this board a an all around mountain master.
SHAPE
The TRS is a true twin snowboard with symmetrical side cut so it will feel the same riding forwards and fakie. Whether you’re hucking a slow 180 off a backcountry cliff or spinning off the rail you just 50-50’ed, being able to switch your stance without hesitation is always a plus.
CAMBER
If the choice between camber and reverse camber has your head spinning, look no further than the TRS. Instead of taking a side in the debate this board aims to please everyone with its combination of rocker and traditional camber. The rocker is located between the bindings where it enables effortless nose and tail presses, easy buttering, and enhanced float in pow. Outside the rocker, Banana Rocker, to be exact, a section of camber is located under each foot. The camber helps keep the board poppy during ollies and stable at high speeds.
TECH
Magne Traction is at the top of this board’s tech list. The extra contact points equal edge hold on hard/icy snow that is unmatched by traditional snowboard edge design. Another nice thing about the edges is that they don’t wrap around the nose and tail. That attention to detail by Lib means you have less to worry about when pressing on rails and buttering. Speaking of rails, the extra contact points retain their viselike grip even when detuned for jibbing.
CONSTRUCTION
Farmed Columbian Gold wood makes up the TRS’s core. Why? Because it’s amazingly strong and, since it’s farmed, harvesting it has little to no impact on the environment.
To add extra strength to the top sheet traditional fiberglass was passed over in favor of Basalt fiber. Basalt fiber is essentially fiberglass made from volcanic sand. By removing regular sand from the process all the chemical additives needed to strengthen the mix are no longer needed. According to Lib-Tech, chemical free Basalt Fiber is 92% stronger than fiberglass. The added strength equals a lighter overall board weight due to the fact that less material is needed to make a durable product.
THE BOTTOM LINE
- C2 Technology is the best of both worlds: The stability of camber combined with the playful feel of rocker. Plus, the rockered shape makes your 154 Park board into a hovercraft in powder.
- Magne Traction is no joke. Not even ice can break its grip.
- Basalt = lighter and stronger boards with loads of pop.
- If trail maps look like one giant playground to you, this board should be your short list. The TRS is a stiff, aggressive board you can take from the park to the backcountry.
