Snowboard specialist from Sideways speaks out
- Maximum float in powder
- Perfect sidecut for carving
- Also great fun to carve on the slopes!
- Takes some getting used to but then lots of fun!
All about the Lib Tech Lost Retro Ripper
All about the Lib Tech Lost Retro Ripper
This thing is made for smooth fast lines and explosive slashes..... take an average day at a resort and make it more surfy take a great pow day and make a memory for life.
The Retro Ripper loves riding in the storm or quiet meditative forest walks to secret pow stashes.
With deep cutting elliptical sidecuts that search the slopes, a set back camber and stance that syncs with the hard driving sidecut
Discover the Lib Tech Lost Retro Ripper
The Lib Tech Lost Retro Ripper is a snowboard that brings together the years of experience of Matt Biolos and the technical expertise of Lib Tech to create a masterpiece that will take your snowboarding experience to new heights. Inspired by Japanese powder snow, this snowboard is designed for deep powder enthusiasts, but it performs just as well on all other parts of the mountain.
One of the Retro Ripper's standout features are its deep elliptical sidecuts, which allow you to make sharp turns and cut through groomed slopes with ease. This innovative technology provides unmatched precision and stability, allowing you to descend the mountain with confidence and style.
The snowboard features a set of back camber and stance perfectly matched to the hard riding sidecut. This provides a powerful and responsive riding experience, giving you full control of your snowboard no matter the conditions.
Another notable feature of the Retro Ripper is the distinctive swallowtail, which is inspired by classic surfboards. This swallowtail provides extra float in powder and enhances your turns, allowing you to glide effortlessly through deep snow.
This snowboard is designed to shine on both a quiet powder day and during adventurous hikes to hidden powder paradises. Perfect for smooth, fast lines and explosive slashes, it allows you to turn an ordinary day at the resort into something special. The Retro Ripper is a timeless classic that creates memories that will last a lifetime.
In short, the Lib Tech Lost Retro Ripper is the result of the collaboration between a master designer and a leading snowboard brand. This snowboard is not just another retro snowboard; it is a timeless classic that sets the standard for performance and style on the mountain. If you're ready to take your snowboarding experience to the next level, the Retro Ripper is the perfect choice. So what are you waiting for? Get on the Retro Ripper and get ready for unforgettable adventures on the mountain.
Sizecharts
Size (cm) | 161 | 166 |
Effective Edge (cm) | 109 | 118 |
Tip Width (cm) | 31.7 | 32.7 |
Waist Width (cm) | 26.1 | 27 |
Tail Width (cm) | 29.1 | 30.9 |
Sidecut Radius (m) | 8-7-6 | 8-7-6 |
Weight range (KG) | 60+ | 65+ |
Technical specifications
Founded in 1977 by Mike Olson and Pete Saari, Mervin Manufacturing is the leading manufacturer of Lib Tech snowboards. With a focus on environmental friendliness and local manufacturing, the company is based in Sequim, Washington, and remains the last major board factory in the U.S.
Hard and fast!
75% Aspen wood & 25% Paulownia
Perfect combination for a play character
Topsheet made of environmentally-friendly materials
The Lib Tech C3 camber profile combines aggressive camber under the bindings with light rocker in the middle for a powerful and versatile riding experience.
A directional shape provides improved performance and stability when riding in one direction, especially when freeriding and on powder.