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Mom never liked you playing with knives, and if she knew the power that existed within the Lib Tech Hot Knife C3 BTX Snowboard she would ban it too. Unsheathe the Hot Knife on groomers and strap-in for one hell of a ride. The C3 BTX paired with Magne-Traction™ .5 means this deck enjoys lapping the park or your local side country without touching the brakes for maxed-out speeds, minimal chatter and razor-sharp control. The Hot Knife was handbuilt in the USA through an environmentally-friendly manufacturing process so you can enjoy a season of trail bombing while feeling good about a carbon footprint!
Flex: 4.5-6.5 (depending on size) – This snowboard has a medium flex rating which is perfect for all-mountain riders who don’t want to be held back. Medium flex boards’ are stable, good at turning and playful. This snowboard will equally perform on groomers, powder and in the park. Versatility sits right in the middle.
True Twin – A true twin snowboard shape is ideal for riders who want to ride switch or play in the park. The nose and tail are identical and the flex is evenly distributed throughout the entirety of the board. True twins are perfectly symmetrical.
Aspen / Columbia Gold Power – This milled wood core made from select species of lively wood from the south of the border. Ultra lightweight, strong, high-density fibers make for a smooth ride.
Tri-Ax / Bi-Ax – Perfect blend of Tri-Ax: 45° 45° 90° Fiber foundation torsion enhancing pop amplifier and Bi-Ax: 0° 90° Fiber foundation flexible pop magnifier.
UHMW Sintered Sidewalls – Ultra High Molecular Weight exterior sidewalls made from soy-based elastomer are laminated to five internal wood layers for totally bombproof sidewalls.
Birch Power Transfer Internal Sidewalls – These sidewalls transfer energy to the edges more rapidly. Aiming to give you unmatched control, pop, precision, and response.
UHMW Tip / Tail Impact Deflection
Sintered Base – This base material was made through an environmentally-friendly process without the use of toxic solvents or curtain coats. Compression hardened amorphous UHMW creates the toughest, fastest best wax holding base material around. For best results, wax regularly.
Die-Cut Base – Base color displayed may not be available. Base colors may vary.
Eco-Sublimation PBT Topsheet – This is a unique water-based graphic process that uses no toxic solvents or curtain coats in the manufacturing process. In exchange, you have a durable, classy looking top sheet that was made environmentally-friendly.
Enviro Graphics – There are no cancer-causing toxins in the graphic clear-coats. Instead, Mervin Manufacturing uses a water-based ink system to print all their snowboard graphics.
Art by Nick Russian
environMENTAL Construction – Mervin has been building environmentally-friendly snowboards for 30 years in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Every step of the board building process is hand-built by real snowboards who care about their environment. Today, they still strive to reduce their footprint when creating these outstanding products. Mervin believes that a healthy environment is critical in continuing awesome shred for years to come.
2 x 4 Insert Pattern
Size (cm) | 150 | 153 | 156 | 156MW | 159 | 159MW | 162 |
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Effective Edge (mm) | 1110 | 1140 | 1170 | 1170 | 1200 | 1200 | 1230 |
Tip Width (mm) | 288 | 291 | 295 | 307 | 298 | 309 | 303 |
Waist Width (mm) | 249 | 251 | 253 | 265 | 255 | 266 | 265 |
Tail Width (mm) | 288 | 291 | 295 | 307 | 298 | 309 | 303 |
Sidecut Radius (m) | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.4 |
Stance Setback (in) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stance Range (in) | 19.25-25 | 20.25-26 | 20.25-26 | 20.25-26 | 20.25-26 | 20.25-26 | 20.25-26 |
Rider Weight (lbs) | 70+ | 90+ | 100+ | 100+ | 110+ | 110+ | 120+ |
Width | Regular | Regular | Regular | Mid-Wide | Regular | Mid-Wide | Regular |
For 11 years, the Union Force Snowboard Bindings have stayed on top due to their strength, dependability, and versatility. A medium flex for ample support and turning response without sacrificing park riding capabilities, combined with a vibration-killing EVA footbed and tool-free construction means you won't waste time going to the lodge to make adjustments or call it quits early because your legs are tired. Union's Force Bindings give you the performance you need for hard, aggressive riding and the comfort you want for chill days just cruising at a price your piggy bank can support.
Stage 4 Duraflex ST – A stiff base combined with dual density injected bushing provides a high-performance response, comfortable dampening and a true board flex.
Multi-Density Thermoformed EVA – Lightweight foam cushioning provides premium shock-absorption while maintaining board feel and natural flex.
Force Highback – Flex and tweakability where you want it, support and durability where you need it. These highbacks give you next level heelside response and board control.
SonicFused Ankle Strap – Features a multi-layer composite strap core that is fused together to form a single, articulated strap. This minimization of stitching increases the straps durability and reduces weight. Additionally, it evenly distributes pressure across your boot improving comfort and lateral mobility.
Magnesium Buckles – This high-tech process produces a material four-times the strength of aluminum with only half the weight. Plus, magnesium is easily recycled and remains the eighth most abundant material on the planet.
3D Heelcup – Made of extremely durable extruded aluminum, designed to minimize toe drag while optimizing heel hold.
Grade 8.8 Hardware – The most commonly used hardware is made from "mild steel" that has a property class of only 4.6. Considering how much stress a binding is under, Union uses only the strongest steel on ALL hardware.
Tool-Free Adjustments – No screwdrivers needed - Flip the levers for a quick and easy on-hill adjustment.