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When you're dropping in on the Lib Tech Skate Banana BTX Snowboard, there is no time for selfies - just face shots and perfectly greased rails. The BTX rocker makes for a playful yet predictable ride on any terrain, but truly excels as a jibbing machine. The Skate Banana has UHMW sidewalls and Tip/Tail impact deflection for durability, and Magne-Traction edges ensure bite and confidence on icy days in between dumps. From newer riders to seasoned vets who like the feel of a fully rockered board, the Lib Tech Skate Banana BTX Snowboard will make your playful riding style shine.
Flex: 5 - 6 depending on size (1 Soft - 10 Stiff) – A versatile, medium-stiff flex designed to be aggressive yet playful, and great for all-mountain riding.
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.
Bi-ax – 0° and 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
Co-Ex Base
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 Mike Parillo
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) | 145N | 148N | 149 | 151N | 152 | 153W | 154 | 156 | 156W | 159 | 159W | 162 | 162W |
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Effective Edge (mm) | 1080 | 1110 | 1110 | 1140 | 1140 | 1140 | 1150 | 1170 | 1170 | 1200 | 1200 | 1230 | 1230 |
Tip Width (mm) | 277 | 280 | 284 | 285 | 289 | 299 | 290 | 295 | 305 | 297 | 307 | 300 | 308 |
Waist Width (mm) | 239 | 242 | 247 | 245 | 252 | 261 | 253 | 255 | 265 | 255 | 265 | 258 | 267 |
Tail Width (mm) | 277 | 280 | 284 | 285 | 289 | 299 | 290 | 295 | 305 | 297 | 307 | 300 | 308 |
Sidecut Radius (m) | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 |
Stance Setback (in) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stance Range (in) | 18-23.5 | 20.25-26 | 20.25-26 | 20.25-26 | 20.25-26 | 20.25-26 | 20.25-26 | 20.25-26 | 20.25-26 | 20.25-26 | 20.25-26 | 20.25-26 | 20.25-26 |
Rider Weight (lbs) | 60+ | 60+ | 60+ | 65+ | 65+ | 75+ | 70+ | 75+ | 75+ | 80+ | 80+ | 95+ | 95+ |
Width | Narrow | Narrow | Regular | Narrow | Regular | Wide | Regular | Regular | Wide | Regular | Wide | Mid-Wide | Wide |
Pro rider Scott Stevens helped create the Union Contact Snowboard Bindings - so obviously they're capable of getting gnarly. Their construction promotes a natural board flex without dead spots for mega-board control in a lightweight and soft freestyle-oriented design. Since it is on the softer side of the spectrum, the Contact is ideal for park and urban snowboarding. Utilizing the dampening of Multi Density EVA and an aluminum heel cup, you get insane comfort and heel hold for an epic response. Progress your rail game with the Union Contact Snowboard Bindings.
Duraflex™ Stage V Baseplate – An all-new design for high performance freestyle-focused riding. Union only uses the highest-quality nylon materials for durability, safety and security.
Multi-Density Thermoformed EVA – Lightweight foam cushioning provides premium shock-absorption while maintaining board feel and natural flex.
Asym S2 Highback – Union adjusted their tried and true Multizone Highback Technology and tweaked it outward. The boosted lateral support adds control for pressing, buttering and spinning off jumps.
Stitched Ankle Strap – Comfortably conforming to your ankle, the flexible multi-layered strap core evenly distributes pressure for plush support.
Ultra Grip™ Toe Strap – Multiple position options. Made of a thermoplastic anti-slip material to keep you locked in and on point.
Aluminum Buckles – Union's Aluminum Buckles are the perfect combination of function and reliability. Strengthened with springs and a long lasting ratchet mechanism for easy, fast ratcheting power.
Extruded 3D Heelcup – Made of extremely durable extruded aluminium, designed to minimize toe drag while optimizing heel hold.
Universal Disks – Compatible with any traditional 4x4 mounting system and 3-hole board patterns. Channel Compatible Discs are available separately from Union to fit Burton snowboards with The Channel.
Canted Gas Pedals – Ideal for riders using a wider stance, Canted Gas Pedals on the binding's footbed supply extra leverage for ollie power. Canting also allows the ankle and knee joints to be aligned, alleviating pain.
Tool-Free Adjustments – No screwdrivers needed - Flip the levers for a quick and easy on-hill adjustment.
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.