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2027 Lib Tech Skunk Ape Camber Snowboard
The 2027 Lib Tech Skunk Ape Camber brings the legendary big-rider Skunk Ape platform to a powerful full-camber design built for aggressive all-mountain riding. Its Directional Camber profile delivers precision, pop, and powerful edge control, while a slightly more relaxed, longer nose improves float when the snow gets deep. The wide Directional Twin shape gives larger riders the room to carve hard without excessive toe drag while remaining balanced enough for freestyle riding, rails, and switch laps. Built with lightweight Horsepower Construction, a responsive 7/10 flex, Magne-Traction® edges, and a fast Sintered Knife Cut Base, the Skunk Ape Camber is a powerful resort ripper designed specifically for bigger riders.
Who is this board best for?
Intermediate to advanced larger riders looking for a wide, powerful all-mountain snowboard with full camber performance, strong carving ability, freestyle versatility, and a floaty nose for deeper snow.
Summary
| Ability | Intermediate – Advanced |
| Rider Type | All-Mountain / Freeride |
| Camber Profile | Directional Camber |
| Flex | 7/10 |
| Shape | Directional Twin |
| Core | Extended 60% Aspen / 40% Paulownia |
| Laminates | Tri-Ax / Bi-Ax Fiber |
| Base | Sintered Knife Cut Base |
| Binding Mount | 2x4 Inserts |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
Camber Profile
- Directional Camber: A powerful camber profile that distributes energy toward the tip and tail for precision, pop, strong edge control, and confident carving.
Flex
- 7/10 Flex: A firm, responsive flex that provides the support and stability needed for aggressive carving, high-speed riding, and powerful all-mountain freestyle performance.
Shape
- Directional Twin: A versatile directional twin shape combines balanced freestyle performance with a more directional feel for carving, all-mountain riding, and powder.
- Floaty ATV Nose Shape: A slightly more relaxed, longer nose improves float in powder while maintaining versatile resort performance.
- Wide Platform: Built specifically for larger riders, the Skunk Ape provides the width needed to reduce toe drag during aggressive carving.
Core
- Horsepower Construction [HP]: Lib Tech's ultra-light construction reduces weight while maintaining the power, response, and durability needed for aggressive all-mountain riding.
- Extended 60% Aspen / 40% Paulownia Core: A lightweight wood core combining Aspen and Paulownia for lively response, reduced weight, and dependable strength.
Laminates
- Tri-Ax / Bi-Ax Fiber: A combination of triaxial and biaxial fiberglass provides strength, response, and support for powerful all-mountain riding.
Base
- Sintered Knife Cut Base: High-density UHMW construction optimized for wax retention, toughness, and fast performance. Regular waxing is recommended.
Additional Features
- Magne-Traction®: Strategically located edge serrations provide dependable edge hold and control across hardpack, ice, and variable conditions.
- Birch Internal Sidewalls: Internal birch reinforcement adds strength and durability to the board's sidewall construction.
- UHMW Sintered Sidewalls: Durable UHMW sidewalls provide impact resistance and long-lasting performance.
- UHMW Tip / Tail Impact Deflection: Reinforcement at the tip and tail helps protect the board against impacts.
- Eco Sublimated Bio Beans Top: A plant-oil-based topsheet that is lightweight, rugged, scratch resistant, and finished using Lib Tech's eco-sublimation process.
- Mervin Made: Handcrafted at the Mervin factory in Washington, USA with zero hazardous waste.
Binding Compatibility
- 2x4 Inserts: Standard 2x4 inserts provide broad binding compatibility.
Size Chart
| Size (cm) | Effective Edge (mm) | Tip / Waist / Tail (mm) | Sidecut Radius (m) | Setback (in) | Stance Range (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157W | 1150 | 305 / 268 / 303 | 8.5 | 1 | 21 - 26 |
| 161W | 1180 | 308 / 268 / 305 | 8.5 | 1 | 21 - 26 |
| 163UW | 1200 | 325 / 280 / 322 | 8.5 | 1 | 21 - 26 |
| 165W | 1210 | 312 / 268 / 310 | 8.6 | 1 | 21 - 26 |
| 169W | 1240 | 314 / 268 / 312 | 8.6 | 1 | 21 - 26 |
| 170UW | 1240 | 329 / 285 / 326 | 8.6 | 1 | 21 - 26 |
| 173UW | 1270 | 332 / 285 / 330 | 8.75 | 1 | 21 - 26 |
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