Lib Tech/GNU Board for a big guy - Snowboarding Forum

Thommo · 01-07-2013, 05:49 PM

Hi All,

Im starting to look for my new board for the 2013 season.

I've currently got a 2011 GNU Carbon Credit 165w which has served me extremely well for my first ever board.

Im 6"6 currently around 290pounds but am hoping to loose 20-30 pounds before the winter and have a size 13 boot

I would consider myself an intermediate rider, potentially bordering on advanced this season. Im based in Australia but should see a week in Queenstown as well as 30-40 days at perisher here in AUS

I have heard very good things about the Lib Techs, specifically the T Rice and the Skunk Ape.

What would you guys recommend for me?

NWBoarder · 01-07-2013, 09:23 PM

The Skunk Ape seems like it would be right up your alley. I haven't ridden one, but from the reviews it seems like it would be a good fit for you. It is Lib's board for bigger folks after all. The T-Rice is a mid wide so your foot will fit it for sure, but at your weight, it may feel a little softer than you might like.

SinkHole · 01-10-2013, 02:50 PM

So a while back I was talking to this shop kid about the T.Rice and he was all "Yeah, that thing is like, crazy stiff."
And I was like "Really? How stiff could it be?"
And he was all like, "Like, really, really stiff Bro."
So I bought one anyways.

Being a product of 90's snowboarding, I can tell you that it is no stiffer than any cambered boards from back in the day and probably softer than most of them.

Not sure why I am telling you all this wonderful story but I guess the moral is, listen to people but ultimately you have to make up your own mind and go with your gut.

I love that T.Rice board but hate the fact that I almost did not buy one because of someone else's input.

Conversely, my buddy has a Skunk Ape (Size 13's), same size 157, and HE loves his.
It's just that his, is not quite as fast as mine.

Triple8Sol · 01-11-2013, 11:09 AM

Skunk Ape 169W. It also comes in a 165W but that seems too short for your weight. I got guys in my crew anywhere from 2-7" shorter than you, and 80-90lbs. lighter that ride 164-166 as an all mountain board.

Thommo · 01-12-2013, 06:08 PM

I have my mind pretty much set on the Skunk Ape now.

What would the difference be for me between a 165w and a 169w?

hktrdr · 01-12-2013, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thommo

I have my mind pretty much set on the Skunk Ape now.

What would the difference be for me between a 165w and a 169w?

About 4cm.

Backcountry · 01-12-2013, 08:24 PM

I'd say Skunk Ape 165w.
But either is alright.

deadman · 01-13-2013, 09:26 AM

Love my 09/10 T.Rice board

Todd2002 · 02-20-2013, 02:55 PM

Did you get the skunk ape 169 w? If so how does it feel. Being a big guy my self just trying to make decide my self.

Thommo · 02-20-2013, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Todd2002

Did you get the skunk ape 169 w? If so how does it feel. Being a big guy my self just trying to make decide my self.

Hi Mate,

Being an Aussie I havent got the board yet. Looking to pick it up in the next couple of weeks. Im now probably leaning towards the 169w .

Either way I wont be able to get any runs under my belt until at least the start of june.

01-07-2013, 05:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Thommo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 5	Lib Tech/GNU Board for a big guy Hi All, Im starting to look for my new board for the 2013 season. I've currently got a 2011 GNU Carbon Credit 165w which has served me extremely well for my first ever board. Im 6"6 currently around 290pounds but am hoping to loose 20-30 pounds before the winter and have a size 13 boot I would consider myself an intermediate rider, potentially bordering on advanced this season. Im based in Australia but should see a week in Queenstown as well as 30-40 days at perisher here in AUS I have heard very good things about the Lib Techs, specifically the T Rice and the Skunk Ape. What would you guys recommend for me?

01-11-2013, 11:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
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01-10-2013, 02:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
SinkHole Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: B-Lo, NY Posts: 59	So a while back I was talking to this shop kid about the T.Rice and he was all "Yeah, that thing is like, crazy stiff." And I was like "Really? How stiff could it be?" And he was all like, "Like, really, really stiff Bro." So I bought one anyways. Being a product of 90's snowboarding, I can tell you that it is no stiffer than any cambered boards from back in the day and probably softer than most of them. Not sure why I am telling you all this wonderful story but I guess the moral is, listen to people but ultimately you have to make up your own mind and go with your gut. I love that T.Rice board but hate the fact that I almost did not buy one because of someone else's input. Conversely, my buddy has a Skunk Ape (Size 13's), same size 157, and HE loves his. It's just that his, is not quite as fast as mine.

01-12-2013, 06:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Thommo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 5	I have my mind pretty much set on the Skunk Ape now. What would the difference be for me between a 165w and a 169w?

01-12-2013, 08:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
Backcountry -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Montana Posts: 265	I'd say Skunk Ape 165w. But either is alright.

01-13-2013, 09:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
deadman Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 3	Love my 09/10 T.Rice board

02-20-2013, 02:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Todd2002 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 5	Did you get the skunk ape 169 w? If so how does it feel. Being a big guy my self just trying to make decide my self.