Lib Tech Skunk Ape Snowboard—legendary big-guy twin with floaty nose and resort-ready power
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"The Skunk Ape is my go-to as a bigger rider. The wide platform means no toe drag when I’m carving deep, and the camber with Horsepower construction keeps it stable and lively at high speeds. The extended nose really helps in pow—it floats better than I expected for a twin-like shape. For riders with big boots or heavier builds, this board makes everything easier and more fun."
Who It’s For
Large-Boot, Heavyweight, and Aggressive Riders:
The Skunk Ape is made for snowboarders with size 11+ boots or heavier builds who want an all-mountain twin capable of charging hard. It’s ideal for those who ride fast, carve deep, and want extra width and stability without losing freestyle versatility.
What It’s For
All-Mountain Freestyle and Resort Riding:
With its directional twin geometry and extended nose, the Skunk Ape is built for carving, floating in powder, and hitting freestyle features. The wider waist widths ensure no drag, while camber provides precision and pop. It’s a resort-dominant board that also shines in trees and sidecountry powder.
Why We Like It
Big Rider Confidence, Lightweight Build:
We like the Skunk Ape because it takes the legendary Skunk Ape platform and makes it even better with a floatier nose and lightweight Horsepower construction. It’s smoother, more sustainable, and still one of the only true high-performance freestyle-friendly boards designed specifically for bigger riders.
Details
- Directional twin shape with extended nose for powder float
- Camber-dominant profile for precision, power, and stability
- Extra-wide waist widths eliminate toe and heel drag
- Magne-Traction serrated edges for reliable grip on icy slopes
- FSC-certified aspen/paulownia core for lightweight strength
- Tri-Ax/Bi-Ax fiberglass with basalt alloy for smooth flex and response
- Sintered Knife Cut base for speed and durability
- Eco-conscious Horsepower construction for lighter, sustainable performance
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- Responsible Collection
- FSC wood core, eco-sublimated topsheet/base, basalt alloy
- Length
- 157W, 161W, 163UW, 165W, 169W, 170UW, 173UW
- Profile
- Hybrid C2X (lengthened camber / shortened rocker / lengthened camber
- Shape
- directional twin
- Flex
- stiff (7/10)
- Effective Edge
- [157W] 115cm, [161W] 118cm, [163UW] 120cm, [165W] 121cm, [169W] 124cm, [170UW] 124cm, [173UW] 127cm
- Waist Width
- [157–161W] 268mm, [163UW] 280mm, [165–169W] 268mm, [170–173UW] 285mm
- Sidecut Radius
- [157W] 8.5m, [161W] 8.5m, [163UW] 8.5m, [165W] 8.6m, [169W] 8.6m, [170UW] 8.75m, [173UW] 8.75m
- Stance Width
- [157–173cm] 53.3–66cm (21–26in)
- Stance Setback
- -25mm (-1in)
- Mount
- 2 x 4
- Core
- 60% aspen / 40% paulownia (FSC certified)
- Laminate
- Tri-Ax/Bi-Ax fiberglass with basalt alloy
- Sidewalls
- UHMW sintered with birch internal
- Edge
- Magne-Traction serrated edge
- Base
- Sintered Knife Cut
- Recommended Rider Weight
- [157W] 140lb+ (65kg+), [161W] 145lb+ (70kg+), [163UW] 150lb+ (70kg+), [165W] 145lb+ (70kg+), [169W] 150lb+ (70kg+), [170UW] 160lb+ (75kg+), [173UW] 170lb+ (80kg+)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 1 year
- Activity
- All-Mountain Snowboarding, Freeride/Powder Snowboarding, Park & Freestyle Snowboarding
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