The Lib Technologies Skate Banana men's snowboard is an iconic model that helped popularize the hybrid rocker/camber profile. It’s designed for riders looking for a playful, easy-to-handle snowboard that’s versatile on the slopes, in the snowpark, and in softer snow. Thanks to its character, it’s suitable for beginners looking to progress, as well as for more experienced snowboarders who enjoy freestyle riding, tricks, and creative use of the entire slope. The Skate Banana combines the original Banana profile, a symmetrical True Twin shape, and Magne-Traction® technology. It offers easier turn initiation, playfulness when riding switch, and good control on harder surfaces. The Original Power Construction, featuring a lightweight wood core and a sintered base, promotes flexibility, durability, and excellent glide performance.
- Profile: Original Banana – hybrid rocker/camber
- flex: 5/10 (medium-stiff) offers sufficient support and stability with a certain degree of flexibility. Good responsiveness when turning and plenty of energy for takeoffs, yet it’s not so stiff as to feel overly rigid during everyday riding
- Terrain: all-mountain, freestyle
- Twin shape: characterized by a symmetrical design, where the tip and tail of the snowboard have the same shape and, as a rule, the same length. This allows the snowboard to handle evenly whether riding forward or switch (backward), making it easier to perform freestyle tricks, spins, jumps, and transitions between riding directions
- Rider level: beginner, intermediate
- Original Banana – hybrid rocker/camber profile: combines a rocker shape between the feet with mild camber zones toward the tip and tail. The central rocker promotes playfulness, easier turn initiation, and float in softer snow. The camber sections contribute to pop, stability, and better edge-to-snow contact. The result is a versatile snowboard with a pleasantly relaxed ride feel
- Magne-Traction® edges: feature seven strategically placed corrugations on the steel edges. These create more contact points with the snow and improve grip on hard or icy surfaces. The result is better control in turns and more confident handling in variable conditions
- Original Power Construction (OP+): combines a lightweight wood core, fiberglass, and durable structural elements. It is designed with an emphasis on low weight, strength, and flexibility, which support a responsive ride and the snowboard’s long lifespan
- Wooden core: consists of 75% aspen and 25% paulownia. Aspen provides strength and flexibility, while the lighter paulownia helps reduce overall weight. The combination of both woods contributes to good responsiveness and an energetic ride
- Eco Sublimated Poly Top – top layer: the sublimation-printed poly top layer provides the snowboard’s graphic design and protects its surface during normal use. Sublimation technology allows for detailed and striking designs
- Sintered Knife Cut Base – sintered base: The sintered base is designed for fast glide and a sportier ride. It absorbs wax well, which helps reduce friction between the base and the snow. Regular waxing helps maintain optimal glide performance
- Birch Internal Sidewalls – internal sidewalls made of birch wood: The internal sidewalls made of birch wood contribute to the strength of the construction and the transfer of forces during turns. They help increase the snowboard’s stability and enhance its durability
- UHMW Sintered Sidewalls – sintered sidewalls: Sidewalls made of UHMW (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) are characterized by their resistance to wear and impact. They help protect the sides of the snowboard from damage
- UHMW Tip/Tail Impact Deflection – tip and tail protection: protective elements made of UHMW material in the tip and tail areas help distribute forces during impacts and protect the most exposed parts of the snowboard from damage
- Reinforcement: biaxial and triaxial fiberglass
- Manufactured in the USA
- The design layout may vary from piece to piece
- The logo placement and design may vary from piece to piece depending on the season
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