Lib Tech Skate Banana – Review

Boots: 32 Lashed / Rome Libertine

Bindings: Rome 390 (Neon) / Rome Targa

Stance: 17 / -17, 25″

Mountain:

I had been waiting to get my hands on this board for a long time;  truthfully, I was as excited as a kid in a candy store! I Went to the mountain, headed up the lift, and we’re off…  First thing I noticed was the firm grip and the strange feeling of the skate banana due to its shape… The board stuck to everything – it was amazing! Its like a snow magnet.  The banana shape was strange at first, but sweet after a few minutes of getting used too.  I was popping so high off of little lips and throwing 3’s effortlessly, and the board seemed catch free yet, grippy.  Down the runs it held up even with speed; it had a little chatter at high speeds, but it’s a 152 park board (so I wasn’t supprised).  The lib tech skate banana was smooth for carving, easy for butters,(especially after it broke in), and had so much pop.  Over the season, I de-tuned (and beat up) the edges for the park and the board was surprisingly still like griptape into the mountain. This board will make you laugh (or giggle like a little school girl) when you ride it. It’s so much fun.

Park:

And now to the playground…. After about 3 laps my jaw was on the gorund. I could not believe that the flexible banana could not only dominate on the rails and boxes but could still hold its own on the jumps.  I’ll start with rails: so much control, so much flex, and so light. Jibbing was so nice with this board; I would recommend any park rat to try this one. The skate banana’s performance on the jumps mirrored the rails and boxes. I loved how, it popped high, spun easily, and was solid on the landings; nothing to complain about. From day one to day 20 on this board the edges held even after the park abuse. After about 10 days this board becomes the butter machine, it’s a dream to ride. I am a fan!!

Summary:

Where do I even start with this one…? Good wood of the year, best of test, need I say more?  The board is sick, pick one up if you can find one!  I love mine

Grades:
Steeps/Speed: C+/B- (for a freestyle deck)
Butter: A+
Jibs: A+
Spin-a-ability: A+
Jumps: A
Pipe: Unknown
Fun: A++++!!!

Posted: July 9th, 2009 under Boards.
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