What is Lib Tech Banana Technology?
BANANA IS TECHNOLOGY (BNA) Mild rocker between your feet combined with mild cambers to the tips and tails. The most fun contour to progress on. Learn to ride on day 1or learn new tricks everyday like Ted Borland, Original Banana makes it all easy.
Does Lib Tech make good skis?
I’ve tested the Lib Tech POW skis in powder ranging from 3 inches to 3 feet of fresh snow on certain aspects. In the deeper snow, the Lib Tech POW skis not only stayed on top of the snow, but they turned very well considering they don’t have much of an early rise compared to other big mountain powder skis.
What is Magne-Traction?
Magne-traction is simply a wavvy edged snowboard instead of the classically straight, traditional snowboard edge. It was developed a little over a decade ago by Lib Tech and pioneers Steven Cobb and Mike Olson.
Where are Lib Tech skis made?
the USA
Lib Tech Skis are Made in the USA, environmentally nicer with industry leading technologies like Magne-Traction® and Rocker Activated Drive. A dream (or two) built in to every pair!
Where is Lib Tech factory?
Sequim, Washington
Lib Tech produces snowboards, skateboards and now surf boards from their manufacturing base near Sequim, Washington in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
When did lib tech start making skis?
1988
Founded by Pete Saari and Mike Olson, Lib Tech has been in business since 1988. While the brand made a name for itself with its popular snowboards, you may not be as familiar with its innovative skis, or “Narrow Ass Snowboards (NAS),” as they’ve been called since 2008.
Who invented Magne Traction?
Magne traction was created by Steven Cobb and Mike Olson at Lib Tech in 2003. Since it’s creation Magne traction has won 15 Transworld Good Wood awards and over 20 Future magazine awards.
What boards have Magnetraction?
Generally magnetraction is used on rocker boards (which normally have a weaker edge hold than camber boards) which gives them the advantage of a loose riding feel, but edges when you need them.
Who is Lib Tech owned by?
Mervin Manufacturing
Lib Technologies is an American snowboard manufacturer known for its radically innovative approach to snowboard design. Often referred to as Lib Tech, the company falls under the umbrella of parent company Mervin Manufacturing. Surf company Quiksilver bought Mervin in 1997.
Who makes Lib Tech skis?
Trust Mervin Manufacturing Mervin Manufacturing home of Lib Tech, GNU, Roxy and Bent Metal Binding Works is a leading designer and manufacturer of snowboarding, skiing, surfing and skateboarding products built at the world’s most environMENTAL factory by people who ride them.
When did Lib Tech start making skis?
Do you need to wax an extruded base?
Waxing an extruded base won’t make as much difference as waxing a sintered base will. Therefore it is not necessary to wax as often.
Does Burton own Lib Tech?
Lib Technologies is an American snowboard manufacturer known for its radically innovative approach to snowboard design. Often referred to as Lib Tech, the company falls under the umbrella of parent company Mervin Manufacturing. Surf company Quiksilver bought Mervin in 1997.