What is Lib Tech Magne-Traction?
Ski Technology Pioneered by Lib Tech, our patented Magne-Traction® serrated edge technology increases edge hold power and makes our skis feel 10mm narrower on hardpack allowing you to push your skiing to new levels. Magne-Traction reduces fatigue, builds confidence and makes skiing easier.
How does Magne-Traction work?
Essentially, Magne- Traction is wavvy bumps on each edge of the board resembling a serrated edge of a knife providing more edge contact points than just the tip and tail. This design cuts into the iciest snow you can think of and gives riders the confidence needed to keep high speeds.
What is Lib Tech experiMENTAL?
Eleven years ago Lib Tech’s experiMENTAL division started a snowboard contour revolution with the introduction of the now legendary Skate Banana model and Original Banana Technology. Mild rocker between your feet combined with mild cambers to the tips and tails. The most fun contour to progress on.
What is banana traction?
Banana Technology (BTX), like Magne-Traction before it, begins with the premise that a snowboard is not a ski. Banana Technology replaces camber with rocker “Banana” between your feet. When you stand on your board, pressure is now applied inward to the edge area at the between your feet.
Are Lib Tech skis good?
Lib Tech skis have the good stuff. Sintered UHMW bases are tough as nails and fast! I’ve already hit a bunch of early season junk (trees, rocks, ice, god only knows what else) and the skis are still in great shape. Finally, they are Mervin Made, which means they are the most eco-friendly made skis on the planet.
What is Magnitraction?
Magne-traction is simply a wavvy edged snowboard instead of the classically straight, traditional snowboard edge. Although magne-traction is now used as a general term for any snowboard edge having waves, the true Magne-Traction edge has seven bumps or ‘teeth’.
Who invented 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.
Does Lib Tech make good snowboards?
Lib Tech – Lib Tech is the collective energy of 30+ years of board building and riding. Best known for Magne-Traction edges and Banana Technology rocker shape, the Lib Tech snowboard collection represents the very best of what riders dream of experiencing.
Are Lib Tech surfboards good?
Overall it’s an awesome, tough, fun board that works in a variety of surf conditions. It’s a great option for the rental surfboard agencies who can now offer a high-performance groveller in a super-sturdy technology.
Does Quicksilver own Libtech?
After seventeen years of ownership, Quiksilver has just announced the sale of Mervin Snowboard Manufacturing. Founded by snowboarders Mike Olson and Pete Saari in 1977, Mervin is the parent company of Lib Tech, Gnu, Roxy Snowboarding and Bent Metal.
How did Lib Tech get its name?
Born from the ashes of GNU snowboards, Lib Tech has been at the forefront of ecological design and cutting edge technology since the late 80’s. The name comes from when founder Mike Olson put cloth from a jumper into a skateboard prototype.
Where are Lib Tech skis made?
the USA
SKI. 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!