January 26, 2008
Tosted Monte Carlo
I'm glad we're not staying at the Monte Carlo... it was on fire (slightly, check Google news) when we flew in today... no one hurt, they evacuated everyone, but I don't think they've let anyone back in the building... the upper floors on two wings look scorched. They moved 3,000 rooms of people to other hotels.
-norm
Posted by Webmonkey at 07:16 AM on January 26, 2008 in Letters | Permalink | Comments (1)
January 25, 2008
Travis Rice Interview: That's It That's All Preview
Travis Rice debuts That’s It, That’s All Teaser at X Games
Posted by Webmonkey at 03:38 PM on January 25, 2008 in Rippers | Permalink | Comments (2)
Skate Banana
My wife bought me a 159 skate banana for Christmas. I'm 36, 6' 1", 200lbs. and I just got back into riding about 5 years ago after taking a 7 year break. After getting back into it, I bought a Ride Prophet. Tail was too stiff, nose was too soft. I then bought a Lib Teck Emma Peel wide. Too soft overall. I then bought a 168 Ride Yukon. Too wide but I liked it overall. I just rode my skate banana for the first time with a 23" stance and rode it all day. I brought my other boards to the mountain just in case but never even looked at them. I rode in the park, in powder until it was gone and then on ice. The board just works. It's just right. I'm also really happy that it's made in the USA.
Sincerely,
Daryl
Canterbury, NH
Posted by Webmonkey at 02:10 PM on January 25, 2008 in Rippers | Permalink | Comments (7)
Win Jesse Burtner's Gear!
Posted by Webmonkey at 01:41 PM on January 25, 2008 in Rippers | Permalink | Comments (3)
Whitelines Jamie Lynn Interview
Posted by Webmonkey at 09:34 AM on January 25, 2008 in Rippers | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 23, 2008
Shoreline of Tahoe: NAS
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January 18, 2008
Thanks for making the banana
Hi guys, thanks a lot for making suck a fun board to ride.
Got my 159 banana a week ago and it rocks! Super smooth riding.I'm gonna dismiss all my quiver.. no more troubles in getting the right board for the right condition. Banana forever!
-Cara
Posted by Webmonkey at 10:27 AM on January 18, 2008 in Letters | Permalink | Comments (5)
Hey dude, here are some banana pics from Canada!
Hey,
New years eve-eve, We drove from Big White to Red Mountain and the park director, Jordan had freshly painted the rails red. We helped put a few in and went out for some partying that night. Next day we go shredding and by lunch our boards are bleeding!!
Funny jokes were made and we went looking for powder. That one pic of the slash were there is some sun comin through Jack's armpit was about the only 5 minutes of sun we got that day, still epic pow.
We drove back to Biggie that night cause it was new years and went to a condo party. Don't remember the rest but shredding the next day was tough. So we went for some groomers and got an awesome method pic of myself and a few other weird shifty 180's. Fun, lazy first day of the year!!
Sincerely, Roman
Posted by Webmonkey at 09:42 AM on January 18, 2008 in Letters | Permalink | Comments (5)
January 17, 2008
EXPN.com Rice's Reasons
Posted by Webmonkey at 05:52 PM on January 17, 2008 in Rippers | Permalink | Comments (0)
Ride Bear with Jesse Burtner and HCSC
Posted by Webmonkey at 04:28 PM on January 17, 2008 in Rippers | Permalink | Comments (0)
BANNA WHAT?!? McKink it!
Since giving up on my search for a TRS 159 BANNA, I decided to give the new Magnetraction McKink a shot and I am stoked to say that it exceeded all of my expectations. With out a second thought I went out and hit the deepest POW shots I could find. The board’s wide nose and severe kink had the board jumping out of the deeps, all of the bumps and drops that I hit were met with a smooth take off and solid landing.
Who am I kidding I never hit anything with the confidence and style that I did with my new McKink.
Thank you for a great product this is my second Magnetraction board, I will never buy another board with out it.
Talk is cheap, go buy Magnetraction and see for your self.
-Ti Archer-.
Posted by Webmonkey at 03:58 PM on January 17, 2008 in Letters | Permalink | Comments (2)
travis rice 161.5
I just want to thank you for making the best board I have ever ridden. Although this is my 5th Lib, I was a little skeptical of the Magne-Traction. I am now a firm believer and tell everyone I know what a breakthrough in technology this is... It works exactly as you said it would. You guys are always looking to improve on the best boards in the business... and keep doing it year after year. Keep up the good work... I will never buy a board from any other manufacturer.
-brandon mcfarlane
Posted by Webmonkey at 02:26 PM on January 17, 2008 in Letters | Permalink | Comments (1)
Kandi Coded, ISPO and Vegas
Posted by Webmonkey at 02:10 PM on January 17, 2008 in Artists | Permalink | Comments (0)
Yes! We have no bananas!
World Boards, Retailer of the year!, -Future Mag
Posted by Webmonkey at 01:45 PM on January 17, 2008 in Letters | Permalink | Comments (1)
TRS
I just wanted to let you guys know that I think the TRS is all that and then some! I have been riding another board for three years and recently purchased the TRS and love it! I thought it was normal to work hard to ride, wrong. I will tell everyone that will listen how great it is. Thanks again,
Dawn M. Simmons
Posted by Webmonkey at 11:11 AM on January 17, 2008 in Letters | Permalink | Comments (3)
Kelly Slater Lookalike Contest
Help pick the winner of the Kelly Slater Lookalike Contest.
Left to right; Kevin from Flow, Greg from Mervin, Pete from Mervin, Kelly, and Johan from C3.
Cast your votes now below in the comment section!
Posted by Webmonkey at 10:24 AM on January 17, 2008 in Letters | Permalink | Comments (3)
January 15, 2008
World's Happiest Girl!
Hey Pat
Glad you found a Lib Tech Skate Banana 148 for your Girl!
-Lib
(Previous Letter)
Subject: I love my Bananas!
Yo Mervin,
I was able to demo the Skate Banana at last years Baker LBS and totally loved it. I was so stoked in fact that I sold my last years TRS 159 (previous favorite board in the world) and Riders Choice 157.5, and picked up a new TRS Banana 159 and Skate Banana 156 from Sno Con this season. I got to tell you the Bananas are the greatest boards I have ever set foot on. I was down in Bachelor last week and just killed the pow on the TRS! And the Skate Banana is so sick for butters and boxes it ridiculous.
Here is my problem though- my wife is super bummed about me spackling the mountains with my Bananas while she is stuck on a regular board. Who do I have to bribe/beg/steal from to get her a Banana in the 146 to 148 size?
Thanks for making snowboarding funner than it already was!
Pat
Posted by Webmonkey at 12:34 AM on January 15, 2008 in Letters | Permalink | Comments (7)
January 10, 2008
Banana Tafari
I'm blown away by the Naner.
I rode it yesterday at Crystal in Balls deep pow. A 159 in balls deep pow!!!!!
It kills it on traverses. It kills it in Pow. I am a Banana Tech believer.........
-Tafari
Posted by Webmonkey at 02:01 PM on January 10, 2008 in Letters | Permalink | Comments (12)
January 09, 2008
SKUNK APE
I JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH I LOVE MY SKUNK APE 172!! IF I COULD ID LEAVE MY GIRL AND MARRY IT!! I MIGHT EVEN GET LIB TECH TATTOO'D ON MY NECK....I JUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOU FOR MAGNE TRACTION AND MAKING THE BEST BOARD ON THE MARKET!! IM 6'5" 230LBS. AND IT HANDLES ME PERFECTLY...I TELL EVERYBODY I SEE TO BUY NOTHING ELSE BUT MERVIN!! MUCH LOVE TJ.
Posted by Webmonkey at 12:06 PM on January 9, 2008 in Skunk Ape | Permalink | Comments (3)
Ape-Man
My fiance thought it would be funny to get me the Skunk Ape for Christmass, since I'm 6' 5" and she calls me an ape-man. But, jokes on her. Now she can't get me off the hill :) IT KICKS ASS!!! So, thanks for all the good work. Also, love it so much, took some pictures, and made a collage.
-David Pope
Posted by Webmonkey at 11:56 AM on January 9, 2008 in Skunk Ape | Permalink | Comments (0)
Skunkape spotted in Billy Goat habitat!
A giant 6'5 Skunkape was spotted stalking a Billy Goat somewhere near Baker in a blinding snowstorm. He had huge feet! Like size 13!
He stalked the Billy Goat of the Temple Cummins sub-breed into some tight trees. The Billy Goat got away quickly when he realized the Skunkape was close behind.
Even when the Skunkape is forced out of its native habitat and stuffed into very tight places, it still handles itself quite well. However.......despite its sheer size, power, and strength, the Skunkape was no match for the Billy Goat in its native habitat.
Photos: Grant Gunderson / Solstice Outerwear
Posted by Webmonkey at 11:47 AM on January 9, 2008 in Skunk Ape | Permalink | Comments (2)
January 08, 2008
Jakob Willhelmson Wins Nanshan Open On a Lib Tech Skate Banana Snowboard!
Photos: Lorenz Holder
"The Banana Skate killed it in China. Best board!"-Jakob
"My Banana Skate rules."-Jakob
Hey Jakob what do you think about Lib Tech Skate Banana Snowboard technology?
The board works so good for me its so much fun to ride.
Do u think it helped you win the Red Bull Nanshan Open?
For sure.
What next for your travels/Contests?
Going to Romania on a helitrip with Martin Cernik. Try my banana skate in the pow.
5.01.2008
By: Red Bull Nanshan Open
Beijing, China – It was full-out action here in The Nokia Nanshan Mellow Park as the top eleven rider’s from yesterday’s qualifier converged for combat. The park was fresh, the riders were stoked and the crowd was larger than ever before. Jakob Wilhelmson of Sweden took first on the podium of the 6th Red Bull Nanshan Open, earning himself his first Swatch TTR result of the season, and 700 Ranking Points.
Aside from a small amount of wind in the morning, the weather was great with blue skies and a spring-like temperature. The riders had a tough time in the Finals due to the conditions, causing an upset and knocking out our top pick for first, Freddy Austbo (NOR), in the first round.
It came down to four riders in the super finals where the wind was a little lighter and the competition was tight. Returning rider Jakob Wilhelmson (SWE) hit both big kickers in his first run with smooth 7’s and 5’s, going big and standing out for the judges. It was so close! No one could have predicted Marc Swoboda (AUT) would be the runner up. Marc’s run consisted of a BS 7 Japan and a FS 5. Third went to Atsuchi Ishikawa from Japan who was killing it all weekend. A returning to the Nanshan Open, Atsuchi took it to the park with huge switch FS 7’s and 9’s. So stoked to have our Asian brother on the podium! Jake Koia (NZE) followed in fourth position representing the southern hemisphere.
Three-time DMC Champion DJ Wordy was on the snow all day spinning his tunes for the crowd and getting the onlookers stoked. So much more excitement followed with a live punk show by national punk treasures SKO and Recycle on the Gibson stage. Free Red Bull flowed like water and good times were had by all. Thanks to everyone who came from near and far for the event and high fives to everyone who helped out.
The 6th Red Bull Nanshan Open is brought to you in part by Quiksilver and Gibson guitars. For more information on The 6th Red Bull Nanshan Open, please visit www.mellowparks.cn.
Also check out the TTR Video Player and Blog for updated content from The Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour. The Tour moves to Laax, Switzerland next week for the SIX(6)STAR Burton European Open.
Top Ten Results for 6th Red Bull Nanshan Open
1. Jakob Wilhelmson SWE Quiksilver, Lib Tech
2. Marc Swoboda AUT Red Bull, Nitro
3. Atsushi Ishikawa JPN Quiksilver, Nitro
4. Jacob Koia NZE Oakley, Endeavor
5. Morgan Le Faucher FRA Burton, Volcom
6. Peter Koenig AUT Red Bull, Forum
7. Patrik Huber AUT Nitro, Electric
8. Andreas Monsberger AUT K2, Vans, Smith
9. Frederik Austbo NOR Quiksilver, 32
10. Kalle Ohlson SWE Vans, Bataleon
For More:
http://www.mellow.net.cn/07mellow/
http://www.ttrworldtour.com/events/0708-season/four4star/red-bull-nanshan-open.html
Posted by Webmonkey at 05:26 AM on January 8, 2008 in Rippers | Permalink | Comments (5)
Bachy was SICK today!
Heres a shot of this Skunkape rippin' down through the "Trees of Doom" today! (11 inches of new, 18 degrees)
The Skunkapes were blazing on the Darkside of the Cone, and the Northwest tree lines all day Monday 1-7-08.
These animals are Stinky!
Posted by Webmonkey at 04:46 AM on January 8, 2008 in Skunk Ape | Permalink | Comments (0)
Jakob and Martin in Onboard
Posted by Webmonkey at 04:39 AM on January 8, 2008 in Rippers | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 07, 2008
Lib Tech erscheint in der Nov./Dez. Ausgabe von Playboard!
Lese was Snowboardlegende Jamie Lynn zu sagen hat und ueber Lib Tech's Magne-Traction Erfindung an Travis' Rice Pro Model.
Posted by Webmonkey at 04:04 PM on January 7, 2008 in Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
just an update..
hey mang.
just an update..
i got the 156 skate banana and it FN rules fuuuuck yess, BELIEVE THE HYPE!
spent my first day on it at snowbird.. tons of fresh.. back door on the tram..
this is todays...oh yeah... the banana got full placement on the snowbird homepage... check it out.
later.
jon
salt lake city, ut
Posted by Webmonkey at 01:32 PM on January 7, 2008 in Letters | Permalink | Comments (1)
January 04, 2008
Skunk Apes @ Bachy
Large Dumpage at Bachelor recently has produced Prime Skunkape Shredding Territory!
This Morning Large Skunkape spotted doing laps in Trees of Doom, and Jumping Up & Down near WitShack!
This animal should not be followed.
Skunkapes scouting Broken Top for future Shralpin'
Posted by Webmonkey at 03:28 PM on January 4, 2008 in Skunk Ape | Permalink | Comments (0)
A family of Skunk Apes sighted at Snoqualmie!!!!
Skunkape Sighting in WA!!!
Deep Snow conditions at the Summit have produced this rather large family of Skunkapes. Heavy snow in the WA mtns tend to migrate the rare large species of Ape to the upper elevations. Stay tuned for more findings from the mobile Ape locator unit!!!!
Posted by Webmonkey at 03:21 PM on January 4, 2008 in Skunk Ape | Permalink | Comments (3)
Drink Some Coffee With Chris Ankeny
Chris has been busy brewing coffee up north, stop by his new coffee shop sometime, just north of Whistler. Recent Photos of Chris as seen in Backcountry mag.
Mount Currie Coffee Company
2-7331 arbutus Drive
pemberton, bc v0n 2lo
www.mountcurriecoffee.com
Posted by Webmonkey at 03:04 PM on January 4, 2008 in Rippers | Permalink | Comments (1)
Tractor Pull
Posted by Webmonkey at 01:39 PM on January 4, 2008 in Kraftsmen | Permalink | Comments (0)
Skate Mars: Learn to Snowskate Urban Style
Press release 12-18-07
Skate Mars: Learn to Snowskate Urban Style
Start the New Year by learning a new trick
January 19th, February 19th & 26th the good people from Lib Tech, GNU, & Bent Metal Trucks will be on site at Ruby Hill providing FREE Snowskate demos, as well as FREE lessons. Jan 19th is opening day at Ruby Hill.
Denver's 1st and only urban rail park for skier's, snowboarders and now snowskaters; Ruby Hill is located at S. Platte River Dr. and W. Florida Ave. This Urban Terrain Park features six rails of all shapes and sizes. With features designed for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders. Denver Parks & Recreation work hard to blow up to 3 feet of snow to bring a truly unique experience to the Denver metro area.
http://www.denvergov.org/Recreation/Recreation/RubyHill_RailYard_2008/tabid/428661/Default.aspx
Ruby Hill collaborates with Snowboard Outreach Society (SOS). SOS was founded in 1993 as a non-profit organization. They aim to build character and self-esteem in youth through snow-sports and the SOS curriculum.
http://www.sosoutreach.org
Winter Park's legendary Terrain Park Crew sees to it that every rail and box is perfectly placed and maintained.
http://www.skiwinterpark.com
Lib Technologies is known as the innovator in snowskates. In 2006 they revolutionized the way people snowskate by adding the Magne-Traction side-cut giving the board extra contact points which provide a better edge hold. In 2007 they added new Banana Technology, which is a reverse camber design between the trucks. These combined technologies make the snowskate feel more like a skateboard on concrete.
http://www.Lib-Tech.com
GNU was the 1st company to produce bi-level snowskates which are Handcrafted in the USA near Seattle, WA.
http://www.GNU.com
To keep everything moving, the snowskates will be waxed with One Ball Jay wax, the largest wax factory in the USA.
http://www.OneBallJay.com
Triple 8 will demo helmets and pads for protection when learning to snowskate. They provide professional and amateur athletes with the best equipment to participate and push their limits safely.
http://www.triple8.com
Thanks to all the sponsors for making this possible.
Please contact local Sales sub-rep Matt Royer with any questions.
Matt Royer
(970) 331-7000 cell
(303) 202-5993 office
(443) 347-2666 fax
matt.royer@quiksilver.com
Posted by Webmonkey at 01:12 PM on January 4, 2008 in Skate | Permalink | Comments (0)
Banana love
Hey from Jackson Wy! I've been riding for NeverSummer for roughly 14 years. We were just blessed with 4 feet of snow in a 10 day spread. I managed to escape the morning lift line and kidnap a skate banana snowboard and now I'm participating in the new era and revolution you boyz have created. I just ordred the banana-hammock and stoked always to see the progression you and Travis have established. Word!! Jason Elms
Posted by Webmonkey at 11:38 AM on January 4, 2008 in Letters | Permalink | Comments (3)
I love my Bananas!
Yo Mervin,
I was able to demo the Skate Banana at last years Baker LBS and totally loved it. I was so stoked in fact that I sold my last years TRS 159 (previous favorite board in the world) and Riders Choice 157.5, and picked up a new TRS Banana 159 and Skate Banana 156 from Sno Con this season. I got to tell you the Bananas are the greatest boards I have ever set foot on. I was down in Bachelor last week and just killed the pow on the TRS! And the Skate Banana is so sick for butters and boxes it ridiculous.
Here is my problem though- my wife is super bummed about me spackling the mountains with my Bananas while she is stuck on a regular board. Who do I have to bribe/beg/steal from to get her a Banana in the 146 to 148 size?
Thanks for making snowboarding funner than it already was!
Pat
Posted by Webmonkey at 10:32 AM on January 4, 2008 in Letters | Permalink | Comments (3)
What was under your Xmass Tree?
Posted by Webmonkey at 10:12 AM on January 4, 2008 in Letters | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 02, 2008
I LOVE MY SKATE BANANA!
Dear lib tech, the skate banana snowboard is by far the best snowboard i have ever ridden, last season i had a travis rice pro model that was also a great board. i just wanted to say thanks for making such good snowboards!
-Mike Halvorsen
Posted by Webmonkey at 11:50 AM on January 2, 2008 in Letters | Permalink | Comments (5)
