Description
2026 Lib Tech Skunk Ape Snowboard
The 2026 Lib Tech Skunk Ape is built for big humans with big energy—no toe drag, no compromise, just full-sized freestyle flow. Designed with input from riders who need more room to rip, it features a directional twin shape, ultra-wide waist widths, and lighter materials that cut down front foot fatigue on the chairlift. The Hybrid C2X camber profile blends powerful edge hold with forgiving rocker between the feet, making it stable when you need it and playful when you want it. From pillow lines to park laps, the Skunk Ape is all guts, all glory, and all gas.
Who is this board best for?
Big riders with big boots who want a responsive, floaty board for charging resort laps, stomping landings, and slashing pow with freestyle flow.
What is new on the 2026 model?
No changes listed for 2026.
Summary
| Ability | Intermediate – Advanced |
| Rider Type | All-Mountain Freestyle |
| Camber Profile | Hybrid C2X Directional |
| Flex | Medium–Firm |
| Shape | Directional Twin |
| Core | Horsepower Construction |
| Laminates | Triax / Biax Fiberglass + Basalt Alloy |
| Base | Sintered Knife Cut |
| Binding Mount | 2x4 |
| Warranty | 1-Year Limited Warranty |
Camber Profile
- Hybrid C2X Directional – Rocker between the feet for forgiveness and float, with camber underfoot for edge hold, control, and response
Flex
- Flex Rating: Medium–Firm – Responsive enough for aggressive lines, forgiving enough for freestyle flow
Shape
- Directional Twin – Symmetrical contact points with a slightly longer nose for improved float
Core
- Horsepower Construction (HP) – 60% Aspen / 40% Paulownia blend for strength and light weight
- FSC® Certified Wood Core – Sustainably harvested and performance driven
Laminates
- Triax / Biax Fiberglass – Balanced layup for energy and response
- Basalt Alloy – Damps vibration and smooths out the ride at speed
Base
- Sintered Knife Cut Base – Fast, durable, and holds wax well for all-season speed
Additional Features
- Magne-Traction® – 7 serrated edge contact points for unreal grip on hardpack and ice
- Eco Sublimated Topsheet – Lightweight, tough, and eco-friendly
- Birch Internal Sidewalls / UHMW Tip & Tail Deflection – Boosts durability and impact resistance
- 2x4 Binding Mount Pattern – Compatible with most modern bindings
- Built at Mervin MFG in the USA – Zero hazardous waste production
- Artwork by Quincy Quigg (@q_quigg_)
- Developed with big rider feedback – Refined with input from Krush Kulesza, Neil Green, Kurt Jensen, and Trevor Phillips
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Trevor Phillips Sizing Reference:
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 250 lbs
Boot Size: 13
Board Size: Skunk Ape 165
Size Chart
| Size (cm) | Contact Length (cm) | Sidecut Radius (m) | Width (Nose / Waist / Tail) (cm) | Ref Stance (in) | Setback (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157W | 115 | 8.5 | 30.5 / 26.8 / 30.3 | 21"-26" | 1" |
| 161W | 118 | 8.5 | 30.8 / 26.8 / 30.5 | 21"-26" | 1" |
| 165W | 121 | 8.6 | 31.2 / 26.8 / 31.1 | 21"-26" | 1" |
| 169W | 124 | 8.6 | 31.4 / 26.8 / 31.2 | 21"-26" | 1" |
| 163 Ultra Wide | 121 | 8.6 | 32.5 / 28.5 / 32.2 | 21"-26" | 1" |
| 170 Ultra Wide | 124 | 8.6 | 32.9 / 28.5 / 32.6 | 21"-26" | 1" |
| 173 Ultra Wide | 127 | 8.75 | 33.2 / 28.5 / 33.0 | 21"-26" | 1" |
Weight ranges are general recommendations—riders slightly above or below can still ride the board comfortably based on style and preference.
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